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We also held our inaugural Eberle & Friends Golf Classic. A big thanks to Jordan Eberle – a true home town champion who supported the event without hesitation. It was a lot of work, but it paid off as we enjoyed a great two days with Jordan, his NHL friends, sponsors and participants. The best part? Raising $250,000 for a pediatric cardiac ultrasound. We look forward to the 2013 tournament.

There are a couple of major initiatives that have come to the forefront. First is the Plains Surgery and Outpatient Care Centre – a significant project greenlighted by the Provincial Government. For several years, the HRF has advocated for a centre that serves outpatient needs. Donors have told us that they want to see something transformational that will put patients’ needs first and give them easy access to great care. This project is a huge opportunity to bring the southern Saskatchewan community a new approach to healthcare, and we look forward to working with the other partners over the next couple of years.

The second major project involves bringing all pediatric services in Regina into one location. The pediatric areas in Regina are not only in different hospitals, but are in dire need of renovations and updating. We will help create a modern, family-focused area that will have a significant impact on kids and their families by changing how children receive care in southern Saskatchewan.

You can read more about these two initiatives, the Eberle event and much more in the pages ahead. As usual, we have tried to include as much news as possible about our fundraising successes; these successes are your successes and wouldn’t have been possible without your support!

Judy Davis, CFRE President & Chief Executive Officer

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5 2012 Annual Campaign

6 Dilawri simulation Centre Opens

8 Donor spotlight: Conexus Credit Union

9 Connecting threads

10 eberle & Friends Golf Classic

12 Donor spotlight: speers Funeral and Cremation services

13 legacy Giving

14 Plains surgery and Outpatient Care Centre

15 New Vision for Pediatrics

16 Photo Gallery

19 staff

In This Issue

The official newsletter of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation is published twice a year. Total distribution is approximately 13,000.

On the cover (l ro r): Ajay Dilawri, Don Wilson, HRF Volunteer Board Chair, and Honourable Dustin Duncan, Minister of Health. Photo Credit: Medical Media Services.

It’s been another busy year for the Foundation and, as usual, the time has gone by so quickly.

We’ve had many highlights so far this year. As you can see on our cover, we celebrated the grand opening of the Dilawri Simulation Centre. Many thanks to Ajay Dilawri, his family, the Dilawri Foundation and everyone who supported and attended the Dilawri Grand Galas. It really is special to see the success of that event materialize into something that will have such a tremendous impact.

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New board Members

The HRF welcomed two new members to the Board, Dr. George Chami and Nick Egarhos.

Retiring board MembersFarm Credit Canada

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Originally from Ontario, George spent four years at the University of Ottawa, studied medicine at the University of Western Ontario, internal medicine at the University of Manitoba and gastroenterology and therapeutic endoscopy at the University of Calgary. He met his wife Jennifer

along the way in Winnipeg, and settled in Regina to start a gastroenterology practice. Together they have a three year old daughter.

As President of August Professional Group, Nick has spent the last decade working with healthcare clients across Canada. Nick has worked with provincial health Ministries, regional health authorities, hospitals and regulatory bodies, assisting them with streamlining processes and

implementing technologies. Nick and his wife Christine are born and raised in Regina and have three boys.

The HRF said farewell to four Board members – Bob Linner, Kevin Daniel, Norm Beug and Kevin Bilan. The HRF was established because of the passion and dedication of volunteers and we are grateful to each of our outgoing members for contributing to a proud legacy of volunteer leadership.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) provided $25,000 to the HRF to purchase a hypothermic cooling system for the Pasqua Hospital, which will give heart attack and stroke victims a better chance of recovery. This funding was made possible through the FCC Regina Spirit Fund, an annual $100,000 fund that supports community enhancement projects by Regina-based charitable and non-profit organizations. FCC is pleased to give back to the communities where its employees live and work.

Kevin Daniel (second from left) and Bob Linner (second from right) are two of the four Board members who retired in 2012. Also pictured: Don Wilson, HRF Volunteer Board Chair and Judy Davis, CEO, HRF. Pictured (l to r): Ron Podbielski, VP Communications & Corporate Social

Responsibility, FCC; Nicki Bayfield-Ash, Director, Emergency RGH & Pasqua Hospital; Nora Yeates, VP Fundraising, HRF; and Jerry Bell, Manager, Emergency Department, Pasqua Hospital.

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Every Coin Counts

Logan Hill’s hobby of coin collecting began 40 years ago and over the years he learned about the precious metal count contained in Canadian coins. He would often purchase rolls of dimes and quarters from the bank and sort out the coins minted 1967 and earlier for their silver content.

In 1999 Logan became an HRF donor, pledging his support equal to a “dime a day” which became a “dollar a day.” As his coin collection grew he became aware of the estimated face value of his coins and decided to donate his silver coin collection to the HRF. The face value was $1,595.20, but once sold to a coin dealer, the donation was actually $26,072.09! A very generous gift from a hobby spanning over 40 years.

We have always said “every dollar counts” and we mean it! Logan’s donation will assist with our 2012 Annual Campaign.

The Orange Benevolent Society

The Hospitals of Regina Foundation was proud to receive a $500,000 donation from The Orange Benevolent Society (OBS) in support of pediatrics at the Regina General Hospital. “We wanted to support children in our community and partnering with the Hospitals of Regina Foundation was a perfect fit for us,” says Janice McBain, OBS. Headquartered in Indian Head since 1923, the OBS is dissolving its philanthropic organization and sharing its assets across the province.

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Judy Davis, HRF (far left) accepts a cheque from George Wickett, Chair,

OBS, Janice McBain, Executive Officer, OBS and Shirley Boychuk, OBS.

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As a gastroenterologist in southern Saskatchewan, Dr. George Chami feels fortunate to practice at the leading edge of medical technology. In his field of therapeutic endoscopy, he has seen first hand how patient care has been improved by the use of state-of-the-art technology. And he can think of no better example than the case of his patient Cecile Cudmore.

For nearly three years, Cecile was plagued with attacks of severe abdominal pain. Ultimately, these attacks were diagnosed as pancreatitis, but the cause of her pancreatitis remained unclear. When it was recommended she have her gallbladder removed, Cecile thought she would finally see the end to her misery. Sadly, surgery did not help, leaving Cecile to wonder if her life would ever return to normal.

It was during her most recent attack that Dr. Chami met Cecile. By then, she had lost 35 pounds, could barely eat, and was in constant pain. Thanks to an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), however, her trips to the hospital for pancreatitis would soon be over.

EUS is an endoscope with an ultrasound probe at its end, and when inserted into the gastrointestinal tract, it performs ultrasounds from inside the body, providing for a much better view of internal organs. It is considered the gold standard for staging esophageal, pancreatic, stomach, and rectal cancer. In addition, it can be used to perform biopsies, eliminating the need for exploratory surgery.

Using this technology, the cause of Cecile’s symptoms was revealed: a pre-cancerous pancreatic cyst. Left untreated, these cysts can turn into pancreatic cancer. Luckily for Cecile, with EUS the cyst was detected in time, and diagnosis by biopsy could be finalized. She went on to have surgery and at last her attacks of pain were over and her life was back on track.

If EUS technology had not been available, who knows how much longer Cecile would have gone without a diagnosis. In her case, this technology saved her any further suffering, and probably saved her life.

The current EUS in Regina is the only one of its kind in Saskatchewan. With technology advancing at a rapid rate, the time has come to replace the EUS so hundreds of patients like Cecile can continue to receive state-of-the-art care.

“Endoscopic ultrasound has become the standard of care for many GI cancers. Updating our EUS equipment will allow residents of southern Saskatchewan continued access to state-of-the-art medical care,” says Dr. Chami.

Please consider a gift today in support of a new EUS for Regina’s hospitals.

donate online at www.hrf.sk.ca/donate

Dr. George Chami chats with his patient Cecile Cudmore.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

“Endoscopic ultrasound has become the standard of care for many GI cancers. Updating our EUS equipment will allow residents of southern Saskatchewan continued access to state-of-the-art medical care.”

Dr. George Chami

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With a lead donation from the Dilawri Foundation to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation and funds raised through the Dilawri Grand Gala, $1.6 million was dedicated to help build the Dilawri Simulation Centre – the most innovative and comprehensive simulation training centre in Saskatchewan.

With an additional investment from the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine and the Academic Health Science Network, Regina is now able to offer medical students access to state-of-the-art learning technologies. Medical students and residents based in Regina, along with more than 110 rotating students, and other medical teams will have access to this facility, located at the Regina General Hospital.

“When the Hospitals of Regina Foundation approached me with the need to create a simulation centre I was completely on board. Proper training and education is a crucial part of maintaining high quality care,” Ajay Dilwari says.

The Dilawri Simulation Centre is dedicated to improving medical education and training practices. Through sophisticated software, including high fidelity lifelike mannequins, and feedback technology, medical professionals experience hands-on learning and are able to develop high levels of competency, hone their motor skills, make critical decisions, manage accident scenes and interact more effectively as a team, all within a safe environment. The ultimate goal is to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Innovation in Medical TrainingDilawri Simulation Centre Opens

Ajay Dilawri (right) chats with Dr. Jagadish Rao in the new Dilawri Simulation Centre (also pictured is “Hal”, a high fidelity mannequin).Photo Credit: Medical Media Services.

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The mannequins move, talk and replicate medical situations, including a female “Noelle” who goes through labour and gives birth. The Centre itself replicates a real hospital environment, whereby staff can look at x-rays and order lab tests.

Judy Davis, CEO, HRF, says, “We are so grateful to Ajay Dilawri and the Dilawri Foundation for such a tremendous gift. The Dilawri Simulation Centre is a key ingredient in not only training future medical professionals but in offering the opportunity to continue professional development for current medical staff. The Dilawri family has created a significant legacy.”

“The Dilawri Simulation Centre fulfills a joint goal between the RQHR and the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine: to attract, train, and retain health professionals,” says Dr. William Albritton, Dean of the College of Medicine. “The College of Medicine is deeply appreciative of the generous gift from the Dilawri Foundation. The creation of a world-class simulation facility means our trainees and health professionals from across southern Saskatchewan will benefit from the new learning and training experiences.”

High fidelity mannequin “Noelle” who can simulate labour and birth.Photo Credit: Medical Media Services.

Modeled after some of the world’s most effective simulation programs, the Dilawri Simulation Centre includes:

• Trauma/Operating/Intensive care settings with high fidelity mannequin “Hal”

• Emergency, Obstetric and Gynecology Theatre with high fidelity mannequins “Noelle,” a birthing mother and her baby

• Recognition of realistic cardiac and respiratory sounds with high fidelity mannequin “Harvey”

• A technology control hub with capacity to create and provide feedback on medical scenarios

• A surgical skills lab, complete with mannequin body parts

• A skills analysis centre to practice dexterity and laparoscopic procedures

• Three patient exam rooms for real-life actors

”When the Hospitals of Regina Foundation approached me with the need to create a simulation centre I was completely on board. Proper training and education is a crucial part of maintaining high quality care.”

Ajay Dilawri

to donate to the dilawri simulation centre, please visit www.hrf.sk.ca/donate

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donor spotlight:

Conexus Credit Union employees Michelle Scott, Kayla Christiansen, Erin Hordichuk, Cesar Tayapad and Moses Ngwira. Photo Credit: Conexus Credit Union.

Conexus Credit Union

Building strong and vibrant communities is a priority at Conexus Credit Union. With branches located throughout Saskatchewan, Conexus is devoted to socially responsible leadership in community development. Susan Zwarych, Advertising and Community Investment Consultant at Conexus, explains, “Through our commitment to help build the communities that we serve, our goal is to improve the quality of life for local members, employees and the community. We strive to invest in organizations that share the same values.”

At Conexus, community investment means more than financial assistance. The credit union also contributes with in-kind and volunteer support. “Our program provides support to our member communities with an aim to effect positive economic, social and environmental change,” says Susan. “Needs vary from organization to organization and we are responsive to those needs – sometimes that means providing people power. We are very proud of the time our employees volunteer in their communities,” she adds. In fact, in 2011, Conexus employees volunteered more than 33,500 hours of their personal time to support community based initiatives.

The Hospitals of Regina Foundation is grateful to have such a community focused corporate group as one of our donors for the past 25 years.

Conexus’ support for Regina’s hospitals has ranged from new beds to diagnostic technology to their generous support for the Rawlco Centre for Mother Baby Care, which includes a Maternity and Newborn Unit family lounge, three teaching conference rooms and a neonatal transport unit. They also give annually to many HRF supported events.

Conexus’ most recent contribution was $100,000 towards a new Renal Unit at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre (WRC). The Renal Unit at the Regina General Hospital could not keep up with the demand, so a new unit was developed at the WRC. Susan says, “When we see a need within the community we want to help find a solution. Hemodialysis is a way of life for people with kidney failure and there was a need to address the challenges for those patients.”

2012 has been recognized as the International Year of Co-operatives by the United Nations. Conexus views this

as a year to celebrate the co-operative business model that is focused on people helping people. Through projects like the Renal Unit at the WRC, Conexus demonstrates this co-operative philosophy.

When it comes to the communities that they serve, Conexus strives to help improve the quality of care for southern Saskatchewan patients.

www.conexus.ca

when it comes to the communities that they serve, Conexus strives to help improve the quality of care for southern saskatchewan patients.

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Comfort items add a softer touch to a patient’s hospital stay, providing a sense of safety and warmth during a stressful time. Since 1998 Connecting Threads has been dedicated to making and donating quilts to give children and their families a feeling of comfort while in hospital.

A subgroup of the Prairie Piecemaking Quilters’ Guild in Regina, Connecting Threads based their initial project on making quilts for children undergoing cancer treatment to help improve their stay in the hospital; this has since grown to include several areas in Regina’s hospitals such as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Pediatric and Adolescent Units at the Regina General Hospital and the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, as well as other organizations in the city. For the babies in the NICU, quilts are selected by the parents and taken home at the end of their stay, providing a wonderful keepsake.

Meeting every Thursday afternoon at the Neil Balkwill Community Centre, the group has made countless quilts and there are no signs of slowing down. From July 2010 to June 2011 Connecting Threads donated 26 quilts to infants and toddlers, 36 lap-sized quilts and 19 twin/double sized quilts.

Shelby Love, spokesperson for the group, explains why so many members devote their time to the group. “We believe in what we do,” Shelby says. “It’s a way we can use what we love to make and make a difference in our community.”

There is a lot of dedication that goes into creating one of these masterpieces and the time, effort and skill is only the beginning. The main source of financial support for these projects comes from a quilt raffle they have once every two years at their Quilt Show.

On occasion the group receives thank you letters and cards. “When we hear how one of our quilts has made an impact on a patient’s stay in the hospital it really tugs at our heartstrings,” explains Shelby. “It feels great to make such a difference in someone’s life during such a critical time.”

The Hospitals of Regina Foundation thanks these dedicated volunteers who provide patients and their families with the great gift of comfort.

to see more amazing quilts visit www.prairiepiecemaker.com

Connecting Threads

Shelby Love (far left, back row) is pictured with Connecting Threads quilters.

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Eberle & Friends Golf ClassicOn July 11 & 12, the Hospitals of Regina Foundation hosted 11 NHL stars at the Eberle & Friends Golf Classic, raising $250,000 in support of a cardiac ultrasound for pediatrics.

Regina’s own Jordan Eberle, former Regina Pat and now right wing for the Edmonton Oilers, was the star attraction. The HRF got Jordan on board through the help of Brent Parker and the Regina Pats organization. Jordan didn’t need a lot of arm-twisting though, as he quickly said “yes” and was happy to lend his name and be a part of the event.

“For me, it’s about the kids,” Jordan says. “The Hospitals of Regina Foundation is a charity that does great work raising money for Regina’s hospitals and I was proud to help out.”

Jordan Eberle tees off at the Wascana Country Club. All photos by Kiriako Iatridis.

”The Hospitals of Regina Foundation is a charity that does great work raising money for Regina’s hospitals and I was proud to help out.”

Jordan Eberle

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In addition to Eberle, the two days also featured well-known TSN sportscaster James Duthie who served as emcee, and 10 other NHL stars: Mike Green, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Murray, Zach Boychuk, Nathan Lawson, Brooks Laich, Thomas Hickey, Mike Sillinger and Jamie Heward.

“We wanted to do something fun and unique while raising money for children,” says Judy Davis, CEO, HRF. “The support from sponsors was amazing. I’d like to particularly thank The Co-operators for being Presenting Sponsor and to Mosaic for sponsoring the Centre Ice Celebration. A big thanks to Jordan and his friends who took the time from their summer to participate in our event – we are really grateful.”

Starting on Wednesday, July 11, celebrities, sponsors and guests enjoyed the Centre Ice Celebration at the Hotel Saskatchewan. For those golfing the next day, they had the opportunity to add a star to their golf team by bidding on an NHL star or Duthie.

The next day the weather was perfect for a day on the links; it started with a media event and autograph session and rounded out with a game of golf.

Kevin Daniel, Chief Operating Officer for The Co-operators, says, “We are a proud supporter of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation’s mission to raise funds for Regina’s hospitals. The Eberle & Friends Golf Classic had so many great elements

including Jordan, his NHL friends and the goal to support pediatrics. We are very happy with the results and pleased so many of our own employees volunteered to help out.”

Don Wilson, volunteer Board Chair of HRF and Chair of the committee for the event, says, “As much fun as it was, there was always a very serious purpose – to raise as much money as we can. That’s what the Foundation’s role is. We couldn’t have done this event without sponsorship – and we got a lot of it! – and we couldn’t have done it without Jordan and his friends. A good time was had by all, and kids in Regina’s hospitals got a much-needed cardiac ultrasound.”

planning for 2013 is already underway! don’t delay! contact sarah at 781-7506 or at sarah.fedirko@hrf.sk.ca if you are interested in being a sponsor.

Bottom photo (l to r): Mike Green, Ryan Murray, James Duthie, Glenn Bohay (The Co-operators), Brooks Laich, Jordan Eberle, Devan Dubnyk, Kevin Daniel (The Co-operators), Garry Herback (The Co-operators), Zach Boychuk, Thomas Hickey, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Mike Sillinger and Nathan Lawson.

Top photo: Some of the many volunteers from The Co-operators.

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Speers Funeral and Cremation Services has the unique distinction of being a locally owned family business in Regina for over 105 years. Founder George Speers opened his business on South Railway Street in 1907. While the business has changed ownership and location over the years, it has always remained a privately owned business built on caring and responsive service and innovative leadership in funeral care.

Current owner Todd Lumbard grew up working in his family’s funeral business in Manitoba. In 2004, Todd saw Speers as a perfect fit for him and his young family and was able to purchase Speers. Todd says, “We at Speers are grateful for the support of the people in our community and as such we are proud to participate in making Regina and area a better place to live. Local and private ownership allows us to support a variety of local charitable causes and to invest in the health, happiness and safety of families in our community.”

In 2007, to celebrate 100 years of service to the community, Speers made a donation of $26,000 to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation for the Z99 Radiothon in support of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Regina General Hospital. The donation was for the purchase of a neonatal fetal heart monitor. Since then, Speers sets aside monies from every funeral service and makes an annual donation to the Z99 Radiothon on behalf of the families they served that year.

Todd says, “Every time we help a family celebrate a life lived, we will be providing help at the beginning of a new life. It is our hope that it brings some comfort to families.” Indeed it does, as Speers often receives notes of appreciation and stories about children or grandchildren whose lives were saved in the NICU, reaffirming the cycle of life. Since 2007, Speers’ donations to the Z99 Radiothon have grown to over $58,000.

The Hospitals of Regina Foundation is grateful for the support of community partners like Speers.

www.speersfuneralchapel.com

Todd Lumbard (right), owner, stands beside Jeff Christiansen, VP of Operations.

Donor Spotlight:Speers Funeral and Cremation Services

”Every time we help a family celebrate a life lived, we will be providing help at the beginning of a new life.”

Todd Lumbard, owner, Speers Funeral and Cremation Services

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In the early 1900’s two Robinson brothers came to Canada from Ireland to stake out a homestead in the lush Qu’Appelle Valley. The brothers went back home to Ireland, then returned to Saskatchewan with their brides and settled into farming. In 1916, Emily Robinson was born and three years later, her brother and lifelong companion of 82 years, Arnold, was born.

The Robinson family loved the land, farming, animals and nature – a passion that was instilled in Emily and Arnold. Emily left the farm to get her nursing diploma and then returned in 1945 to care for her sick father. After her father passed away, Emily went on to work as a private duty nurse in Regina for several years. She again returned home in 1959 to care for her mother who died in 1963.

Life for Emily and her brother Arnold settled around the farm. Their reputation as good neighbours, good stewards of the land and trustworthy people to do business with was well known. They loved children, shared a strong prairie work ethic and valued education and community spirit. Friends and neighbours Wilf and Lorraine Brandt remember them as honest and compassionate people.

Both brother and sister had a great appreciation for nature. Emily was an avid bird watcher and amateur wildlife photographer. In 1995 they donated almost 1.5 miles of shoreline and 154 acres adjacent to Last Mountain Lake to the Saskatchewan Wetland Nature Conservatory, ensuring preservation of the land could be enjoyed by future generations.

In 1999, they moved from their farm into Lumsden. Arnold passed away in 2001 and Emily passed away in 2011 at the age of 94. Emily and Arnold had grown their farming business into a successful enterprise. And with success, came generosity. Emily included several bequests in her will to family, friends and charities. The Hospitals of Regina Foundation is honoured to be the beneficiary of one of the bequests. Emily’s estate included a gift of over $300,000 to the Pasqua Hospital. We are so grateful for her generosity and salute the pioneering spirit of people like Emily and Arnold who have contributed so much to our province.

Legacy Giving

Emily Robinson with her brother Arnold.

For more information on the benefits of leaving a gift in your will to the Hospitals of regina Foundation,

please contact Jeanette at 781.7523 or at jeanette.kelly@hrf.sk.ca.

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plains surgery and outpatient Care CentreThe Hospitals of Regina Foundation is excited to be a part of an innovative new project.

In the summer Premier Brad Wall announced plans to develop the Plains Surgery and Outpatient Care Centre, an ambulatory care facility that will be designed and built in partnership with the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The Centre will put patients first in its design, care delivery and location.

The Centre, which is to be located on Crown-owned land opposite the SIAST campus, south of Wascana Parkway, will provide patients a full range of outpatient services including surgery, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, rehabilitation, outpatient cancer care and other related services that do not require an overnight stay.

“This facility will enable a level of cooperation and coordination in outpatient healthcare services that has never been seen before in Saskatchewan,” Premier Wall says.

“Patients will appreciate convenient parking, clear signage, and having related health services in one location. Patients will be able to spend less time and energy waiting for appointments or navigating a hospital, and more time looking after their health.”

The project stems from the recommendations of the 2009 Patient First Review, and will support Saskatchewan’s focus on improving access to surgery.

The project scope and cost projections are being determined. The province has pledged $14 million in previously earmarked funding for the project. The Hospitals of Regina Foundation has committed to raising funds in support of the Centre.

“The Foundation has been advocating for such a centre for several years,” says Judy Davis, CEO, HRF. “An outpatient care facility will be transformational and will have such a positive impact on how healthcare services are delivered. This is a project we know our donors will want to be a part of and we are excited for the opportunity to work with the partners on this project.”

Preliminary rendering of the Plains Surgery and Outpatient Care Centre. Premier Brad Wall making the announcement about the Plains Surgery and Outpatient Care Centre.

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A New Vision for PediatricsHospitals of Regina Foundation donors know that giving sick children access to great care is vitally important for ensuring a bright and vibrant future, and as such they have made pediatrics a priority area for their support. The time has come to plan for a new vision for pediatric care in Regina and to give children the level of care they need and deserve.

Currently, pediatric services in the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region care for infants and children up to 15 years of age across two hospitals – the Regina General Hospital (RGH) and the Pasqua Hospital (PH). Every year around 3,000 children visit pediatric inpatient units at the RGH and the PH, and around 3,300 come to Regina for pediatric outpatient care.

Those numbers are expected to double within the next ten years and patient needs and standards of care have greatly changed since Regina’s pediatric units were constructed (the Pediatric Outpatient Unit at the RGH was designed and built in the 1940s). The units are outdated, poorly designed, inefficient, and lack privacy, space, and the ability to expand.

Another challenge is that the services are spread out between different hospitals and different floors, so children frequently need to be transferred to receive particular services; this causes a disruption in patient care and increases the risk of cross-infections.

Consolidating the Inpatient Pediatric Units, the Adolescent Psychiatric Unit and Pediatric Outpatient clinics into one centralized, renovated location and including “step-down” and short stay units, will mean seamless care, expanded services, greater patient safety, and a stronger community of pediatric care providers.

Judy Davis, CEO, HRF, says, “This vision for pediatrics will give children from across southern Saskatchewan seamless inpatient and outpatient services throughout the entire journey of care – from diagnosis, to treatment or surgery, to recovery and to the return home. This project will provide our donors with the opportunity to bring Regina’s pediatric services into the realm of excellence. Children deserve no less.”

donate online at www.hrf.sk.ca/donate.

Brooke Folk with her mom Tracey. Brooke is just one of the thousands of children who come to Regina’s hospitals each year for pediatric care. Photo credit: Medical Media Services.

A new, full-service centre for comprehensive pediatric care at the regina General Hospital will ensure regina plays a leading equal role in pediatric healthcare in our province.

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photo GalleryThe grand prize winner of the spring 2012 Home Lottery was Holly Markwart of Regina. Holly, her husband Ryan and their two children Mya and Adrien (pictured with Judy Davis, HRF) were thrilled and shocked. They had bought Home Lottery tickets in the past, believing “You can’t win without a ticket!”

1 2 The 19th and final Great-West Life Charity Golf Classic raised an incredible $105,411 for a neonatal transport unit. This brings the 19 year total to nearly $2 million. Despite the rainy weather, everyone gathered for dinner to celebrate and recognize the success of the tournament over the years.

4 The 21st Annual Champagne Classic raised over $31,000 for vital signs monitors for the pediatric units in Regina hospitals. Over the past 21 years, the Canadian Progress Club Regina Assiniboine Champagne Classic has raised extensive funds for urgently needed medical equipment.

The 4th Annual O.S.C.A.R. Charity Golf Classic raised $71,000, with the majority going to the Regina General Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Unit. Jim Grundy and Heidi Lindsay started this event in honour of their son Oscar who had two major heart surgeries before he was six months old. Photo of Oscar courtesy of Kiriako Iatridis.

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CC, Lorie and Buzz hit the airwaves for 36 hours live from the Cornwall Centre for the 25th Annual Z99 Radiothon. Thanks to community support and the generous $100,000 matching donation from PotashCorp, the Radiothon raised $714,634 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Pictured with CC, Lorie and Buzz are Maegan and Gabe Runge and their daughters Bostyn, Presleigh and Memphys. Read Memphys’ story at www.hrf.sk.ca/stories.

6Pipeline of Dreams Golf Tournament, hosted by Alliance Pipeline, raised $67,000 bringing its 7- year total to almost $400,000. The tournament supports pediatrics at the RGH and the Pasqua Hospital, as well as the Children’s Program at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre. Pictured (l to r): Ted Turner, Pat Youzwa, Judy Davis and Brian Hardy.

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The 18th Annual An Evening in Greece raised $50,000 to refurbish the emergency room waiting area at the Regina General Hospital. Pictured (l to r): Judy Davis, HRF, Thomas Siarkos, Chris Perentes, Mirianna Kyriakoulias, and Sarah Fedirko, HRF.

7 The Cardiac Care Unit Walk/Run was another great success! In its 12th year, the event had a record 417 participants registered and raised over $47,525 in pledges and sponsor support. An extra bonus: the weather co-operated!

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A big thanks to the staff at DirectWest - they raised $3,266 from their employee 50/50 to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Regina General Hospital.

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Presented by 94.5 Jack FM, the 5th Annual Uncover the Cure Cocktail Party raised over $71,000 for the Prostate Assessment Centre at the Pasqua Hospital, bringing their 5-year total to over $270,000.

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Sherwood Co-op Association’s Marketplace Food Store donated four food transportation containers to Nutrition and Food Services. The containers ship frozen and non-frozen food from the Regina General Hospital to the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre and Pasqua Hospital and will help reduce the number of shipments each day from about 10 to two. Pictured (l to r): Lowen Buchan, Food Manager, Sherwood Co-op Marketplace Food Store; Terri Carlson, Executive Director, Support Services & Central Scheduling; and, Troy Verboom, Sherwood Co-op General Manager.

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A donor since 1985, the Canton Regina No.1 Patriarchs Militant IOOF gave $7,050 for the purchase of two ophthalmoscopes for the Pasqua Hospital Eye Centre. To date, the group has raised $138,000 for the Eye Centre. Pictured with the group are Cathy Tippe, Manager of the Eye Centre & Ambulatory Care (left) and Bev Alfano, Director of the Eye Centre.

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12- year- old Michaela Markwart, founder of Seeking Smiles, pledged $7,500 in support of a ceiling lift for the Children’s Program at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre.Read Michaela’s story at www.hrf.sk.ca/stories.

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What is that piece of equipment in the picture with the Lions Eye Bank of Saskatchewan Inc? Well, it’s a new slit lamp and table for Regina’s Eye Bank located at the Pasqua Hospital Eye Centre. Thanks to the donation from the Lions Eye Bank of Saskatchewan we were able to replace equipment that was over 20 years old!

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The Annual Donor Reception was at full capacity at the West Harvest Inn. Each year, with the support of sponsors, the HRF holds a dinner to thank legacy donors, monthly donors and donors who give $1,000 or more annually. This year the event’s guest speaker was Dr. Ram Abdulla, Respirologist and volunteer HRF Board member.

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A fundraising video game tournament, Regina’s Got Game, was organized by Alexandre Trottier and several of his fellow students at Campbell Collegiate. The event raised $738 in support of the Adolescent Psychiatry Unit at the Regina General Hospital. Pictured (l to r): Alexandre Trottier, Kyle Tollefson, Kiefer Cochrane and Chase Weir.

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A Night to Fight for the Girls was Esterhazy’s first Breast Cancer Awareness Night. The event was a huge success, raising $10,000 for the Breast Assessment Centre at the Pasqua Hospital. Pictured (l to r): Pauline Chewka, Judy Brown, Nora Yeates, HRF, Donna Erhardt, Patricia Daniel and Corinne Pomainville.

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The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region’s Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program is a community program aimed at providing on-site protection in case of sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to the Taylor Automotive Group the PAD program has a new Scion! Pictured are Judy Davis, HRF, Jamie Appel, PAD Coordinator, and Janson Gunderson, Scion Champion.

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to view our list of upcoming events, please visit www.hrf.sk.ca/events

Wascana Park was filled with thousands of cheering spectators as the Canadian Progress Club – Regina Centre held its 8th Annual Plywood Cup. $39,000 was raised for the Pediatric Oncology Units.

16 Presented by 94.5 Jack FM, 111 riders took to the highway for the 4th Annual Who’s Your Daddy Ride For Prostate Cancer, raising over $17,600 for the Prostate Assessment Centre at the Pasqua Hospital.

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HRF Volunteer Board

HRF Staff

Don Wilson, Chair Managing Partner, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP

Tom Newton, Vice-Chair Vice President & General Manager, Rawlco Radio

Dr. Ram Abdulla Respirologist, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region

Dr. George Chami Gastroenterologist, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region

Nick Egarhos August Professional Group

Kevin Knight Knight Automotive Group

Blair Ledingham Portfolio Manager, Greystone Managed Investments

Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin Vice President, Portfolio Management, Farm Credit Canada

Rick Turchet Chief Operating Officer, Altern Properties/Homes by Deveraux

Janet Wightman Managing Director, Kincannon Reed

Judy Davis, CFRE President & Chief Executive Officer

Nora Yeates, CFRE Vice President, Fundraising

Sonya Leib, CMADirector, Finance & Operations

Jennifer Bailey Director, Communications

Jeanette Kelly Development Officer

Carla Eckert Development Assistant

Sarah Fedirko Events Co-ordinator

Vanessa Owen Communications Officer

Arjun Brah Accounting Administrator

Marlisa Sucher Donor Services Assistant

Lenore Mossing Executive Assistant

Alayna Nestman Administrative Assistant

Box 1697 #225-1874 Scarth Street Regina SK S4P 3C6 Tel: 306.781.7500 Fax: 306.781.7504 Toll Free: 1.888.766.7500 Email: hrf@hrf.sk.ca Website: www.hrf.sk.ca

thank You! For 19 years, great-west life hosted their annual Charity Golf Classic, raising almost $2 million for Regina’s hospitals. The HRF is very grateful to GWL and all of the golfers who supported the tournament for almost two decades. The top individual fundraisers over the years were (l to r): Jack Brawn, Gord Cuddington, Abe Toews, Howard Crofts, Brian Hardy, John Fedirko, Ted Turner, Jim Pageot, Jack Poliszczuk, and Rod Milic.