Racing to bring an MRI to RVAP

On Sunday August 15, 2010, Ajax Downs and the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario teamed up to host a Free Family Fun Day at the Races. The event was funded entirely with corporate donations by themselves and event sponsors, to support our "Image is Everything" Campaign to bring an MRI to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.

Over a thousand community members came out to enjoy the day at the races, many of whom were dressed in the bright MRI campaign colours of sky blue and lime green! Activities and food were free to children, who enjoyed an exciting day filled with such crowd-pleasers as face painting, and new experiences like the Try the Track Run.

Photos from the event can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.

Try the Track winners received the same ribbons as they quarter horses later that day. Photo by Kerry McLeish

McHappy Day donation to Buy a Bed campaign

On Tuesday, Dale Bartlett, Owner/Operator of 5 McDonald's franchises along with Terri Toms, Owner/Operator of the Kingston/ Lawrence and Morningside Walmart franchises, presented cheques to the Foundation totaling $8,739. The proceeds were raised during McHappy Day held on May 5th. Both Dale and Terri are still fundraising for our Rouge Valley Centenary Buy a Bed campaign, and their total funds will help purchase a number of new hospital beds.

Photos of the cheque presentations can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.

(L-R) Chad Hanna, President, RVHS Foundation; Councillor Paul Ainslie, campaign Co-Chair; Sandy Bartlett; Terri Toms; McDonald's Staff Demetrio Cortes and Clarita Villamejor; and Dale Bartlett. Photo by Katherine Craine

Cassidy & Co. tourney supports MRI Campaign

In its over 20-year partnership with Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, Cassidy & Co. has been a familiar presence at many of the Foundation's events and a generous supporter of our campaigns. As well as being a long-time sponsor of our Mayors' Charity Golf Classic and Annual Gala, Cassidy & Co. supports our community by sponsoring the City of Pickering Mayor's Gala as well as hosting its own annual golf tournament.

On July 8, 2010, Cassidy & Co. hosted its 23rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Because Cassidy & Co. wants our expanding community to have the best health care close to home, proceeds from this year's tournament supported our "Image is Everything" Campaign, with members of the Campaign Cabinet accepting a $25,000 cheque at the post-game dinner. Special thanks to Wayne and Sandra Cassidy, and to the numerous golfers and tournament sponsors, who are helping bring an MRI to their local community hospital.

Photos from the tournament reception can be viewed online on our Photo Gallery.

(L-R) Campaign Cabinet member Mayor Dave Ryan and Campaign Chair Lucy Stocco accept the big cheque from Sandra and Wayne Cassidy. Photo by Jennifer Collins