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Shoot for the Cure
Members of the Cape Breton University Capers women’s basketball team recently presented the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation with a cheque for $10,273.39, representing funds raised by the teams successful Shoot for the Cure night held February 11th at the Sullivan Fieldhouse.
Shoot for the Cure is an initiative of the CIS Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – and other related cancer charities – and has been running for five straight seasons.
At CBU, the hard work of CBU Alumni and the Capers women’s program has generated more than $50,000 for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Cancer Unit.
More than 1,000 fans were on hand as the Capers hosted the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers back in February and as has become the norm over the past five years, the local supporters were more than ready to help with such a great cause.
CBU Alumni and the Capers women’s basketball program would like to thank everyone for their support and for making Shoot for the Cure in Cape Breton one of the top fundraising events in the CIS
On hand for the cheque presentation were: Front row (left to right), Capers players Nicole Works, Tanira McClurkin, Brittany Hollins, Jessica Steed and Sarah MacDonald. Back row (left to right) CBU Alumni Officer and Shoot for the Cure committee member Lindsey Smith, Shoot for the Cure committee member Shelly Kehoe, Dwight Rudderham, Chairman of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, Shoot for the Cure committee member Melissa Connors and Fabian McKenzie, Head Coach of the CBU Capers women’s basketball team.
BMO Donates $50,000 to Cape Breton Cancer Centre
David Jamael, Charlotte Street Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal, presents a cheque to Valerie Nugent, Cape Breton Cancer Centre Manager, for $50,000. This donation is part of BMO’s $250,000 pledge to the Regional Hospital Foundation’s $5.5 million Cape Breton Cares campaign in support of enhanced cancer and neonatal care in Cape Breton. Thank you Bank of Montreal for your generous gift! Thanks to the support of our community, more than 125 patients a day are able to receive care at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre instead of traveling off-Island.
Logan Harris Drops Puck At Screaming Eagles Irish Jersey Game
Logan Harris, Regional Hospital Pediatrics Patient, and Maureen Lynch, took to centre ice at Saturday night’s Screaming Eagles Hockey game for the ceremonial puck drop, joined by captains, Jonathan Brunelle, Screaming Eagles and Jonathan Huberdeau, Seadogs.
This event, in memory of Greg Lynch, raised more than $9,900 in support of Kids Care at the Regional Hospital.
Exciting Partnership Announced!
Last night, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation and the YMCA of Cape Breton announced that they are partnering to host a golf tournament, in support of healthcare and healthy living for children in Cape Breton.
The golf tournament, which will take place this summer, will be one of the largest and most entertaining tournaments in our region. This exciting partnership will support enhanced health for children of all ages in Cape Breton.
Stay tuned for more details!
Pictured in the photo: Dr. Jacquelyn Thayer Scott, Chair, and Dwight Rudderham, Vice Chair, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and Andre Gallant, YMCA of Cape Breton CEO and Robin Gogan, Chair, YMCA Board of Directors, to announce the new partnership.
New Pediatrics Playroom Complete at Regional Hosptial
Bright lime green walls, new toys and lively, kid-friendly spaces are taking over the bland, clinical décor of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital’s Pediatrics Unit. And it’s all thanks to donors like you.
Samantha St. Cry, pediatrics patient, checks out the new playroom and says, “it gets her approval for a great place to play!”
Donations from friends of the Foundation, like you, are at work to makeover the Pediatrics Unit at the Regional Hospital. This makeover will bring the comforts of home to the thousands of children and families that rely on this specialized Unit each year.
The toy room in the Pediatrics Unit is complete and the creation of a new family room will soon be underway. Next on the list for the Pediatrics Unit is a re-fresh of all 13 patient rooms. We are relying on donors like you to help make this possible.
When you support the Regional Hospital’s Kids Care Campaign you help provide the comforts of home to a child and their family during their stay in the Pediatrics Unit.
Featured Events
Golf For Dad – In Support of Prostate Cancer
Over the course of their lives, one in seven Canadian men will develop prostate cancer. And one in 27 of them, will die from it.
On June 8th, 2012, Golf for Dad – in support of the Cape Breton Cancer Centre, will take place at The Lakes Golf Club, in Ben Eoin. Grab your favorite golf buddies and come out for a great golf day, all in support of the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. Included in your package is a pre game reception the night before the tournament, lunch and a BBQ on the course with a full steak dinner to end the day.
All funds raised will be donated to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre, in support of Prostate Cancer.
For more information, phone Stephanie McLean 902-567-7054.
5th Annual Cape Breton Cares Radiothon!
Mark Your Calendars!
The 5th Annual Cape Breton Cares Radiothon will take place on September 27th, 2012.
Last year, our community came together to raise more than $506,000 at the Cape Breton Cares Radiothon. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase critical equipment and fund upgrades for departments throughout the Regional Hospital. Click here for more information on Radiothon.
This 12-hour long event is the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s biggest and most exciting event. And it is all thanks to your support!
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