(Pembroke) A recent $5,000 donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Pembroke branch 72 will go towards the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation’s Cutting Edge Campaign to advance surgical/orthopaedic care in our Region.

The Royal Canadian Legion hosts many fundraising events throughout the year, including the annual Poppy Drive. Funds raised go towards grants and bursaries, supplying specialized articles (such as wheelchairs and artificial limbs) to individuals, equipment for hospitals (otherwise not covered in their budget), and many more services to veterans and their families and to the community.

“Through the dedication of our volunteer Legion members and community support we are proud to contribute to the Cutting Edge Campaign,” said Pembroke Legion President, Stan Halliday.

“We are thankful for the continued generosity of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 72,” said PRHF Executive Director, Nancy Warren.

“Since 2002, the Royal Canadian Legion Pembroke branch has invested in the building expansion, the Dialysis Unit, the Regional MRI and, with this recent donation, they will be supporting local access to orthopaedic care at our Regional Hospital,” continued Mrs. Warren.

Donate towards the Cutting Edge Campaign online or contact the Foundation Office at 613-732-2811 ext. 7408

(Pembroke) Butler GM renews its commitment to regional families with a $10,000 Gift of Humanity to the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation Black and White Gala – taking place October 13th at the Normandy Officer’s Mess.

As one of the first businesses to back the 2018 Gala, and having just been a lead sponsor of the Radiothon in March, Butler GM is unwavering in their support to local families and their health care needs. “Some of the same families from across Renfrew County have passed through our doors for generations,” remarked dealership owner, Charles Butler, “and these folks, their friends and neighbours deserve nearby access to the highest quality health care, just as much as anyone elsewhere.”

Mr. Butler, a veteran tank commander, began his dealership in 1963, after he moved to Petawawa from serving in Germany. Today, he still enjoys being in the dealership on a daily basis and serving his community.

Receiving the gift, PRHF Executive Director, Nancy Warren said, “Butler GM’s continued dedication to the positive changes at our Hospital helps sustain our community. Supporting the longevity of our Region’s health care goes hand-in-hand with strengthening our local businesses.”

With tickets for the Black and White Gala now on sale for $175 each, early birds who purchase by August 30th will be entered in a draw to win two tickets to see Keith Urban live in concert, on September 14th in Ottawa (sponsored by Welch LLP).

Guests of the Black and White Gala will enjoy a wonderful 4 course dinner, catered by Ullrich’s, and a splendid night of dancing, with live music by the energetic, Georgian Triangle-based band, Strange Potatoes – who opened for Great Big Sea’s Sean McCann just last year.

For more information, for tickets or to sponsor the Black and White Gala, please contact the PRH Foundation at 613-732-2811 x7408 or at www.prhfoundation.com

(Pembroke) Petawawa Rotary Club recently donated $4,000 to the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation’s $2.5 million Cutting Edge Campaign – bringing the total raised thus far to over $1.4 million.

“Helping to build our Community and save lives is what we aim to do as Rotarians,” said Al Freethy, Petawawa Rotary Club President. “The money we raise gets reinvested where it’ll make the greatest impact for the families, friends and neighbours in our own backyard.”

To date, the Petawawa Rotary Club has invested over $135,000 towards advancements at the Pembroke Regional Hospital – from helping to fund a CT scanner, to contributing to the Hospital expansion, and bringing dialysis treatment to the Region. This latest gift to the Cutting Edge Campaign will help fund the reconstruction of the in-patient surgical floor and support the regional Orthopaedic Program.

“The Petawawa Rotary Club’s story of dedication and giving to the PRH Foundation is one of inspiration for the achievements that we have accomplished together,” remarked Nancy Warren, PRH Foundation Executive Director. “Now with $1.1M remaining to raise for the campaign, I ask everyone to consider the PRH Foundation as an avenue to enrich the lives of families in our Region.”

Donations towards the Cutting Edge Campaign are welcome at any time and can be made by contacting the Foundation Office at 613-732-2811 ext. 7408 or at www.prhfoundation.com

(Pembroke) Through raffles, draws and collected membership fees, the Renfrew County Registered Trappers Association (RCRTA) recently donated $500 to the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation’s Cutting Edge Campaign – which will see to supporting the Orthopaedic Program and reconstruction of the In-Patient Surgical Floor.

Presenting the gift, RCRTA president, Wayne Duffy, commented on the foreseeable impact of their donation: “Our members span across Renfrew County, from past Cobden to Stonecliffe, so we recognize that Pembroke Hospital is our local health care hub – if you need a knee replacement, you are coming here.”

RCRTA’s past donation to the PRH Foundation MRI Campaign, in 2014, saw direct benefit for a club member, who received an MRI scan at PRH that revealed a brain tumor. “Our contribution to the campaign very well helped saved his life,” said Mr. Duffy.
Receiving the donation, PRHF Executive Director, Nancy Warren remarked, “ensuring the best local health care is truly a team effort for our community, and we are sincerely grateful that local groups like the RCRTA repeatedly join in on our efforts.”

If you would like to host a fundraiser for, or donate to the Cutting Edge Campaign, please contact the PRH Foundation office:

(613) 732-2811 extension 7408 or visit www.prhfoundation.com

(Pembroke) Founded in 2006, the annual Black Bears Hockey Tournament attracts CNL Chalk River employees and retirees to take to the ice in support of individuals and families in need, while also helping local charities that serve families throughout Renfrew County.

Through entry fees, prize tables, raffles, and charity dinners, this year’s Black Bears Tournament raised over $41,000 with $15,955 donated to support Pembroke Regional Hospital’s orthopaedic program equipment purchases, including a much-needed knee scope..

“This hockey tournament started as a way to bring our CNL family together in support of our neighbours in need. It’s very rewarding to see how far it has come to benefit so many families in our community-at-large,” said Daniel Venne of the organizing committee.

Receiving the donation was Lisa Edmonds, Vice-Chair of the PRH Foundation Board, “the regional orthopaedic program is a wonderful addition to the services currently offered at PRH and the generous support from the Black Bears Hockey Club will help with the staggering cost of the equipment.”

To date, the annual Black Bears Club has invested over $75,000 in our Region’s wellbeing, through donations to Pembroke Regional Hospital and Deep River and District Hospital. “This is an incredible accomplishment and as our hospital expands services, we as local families, are the lucky benefactors of their generosity,” Ms. Edmonds said. 

If you have a fundraising idea for the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation, or wish to help with the Cutting Edge Campaign, please contact the PRH Foundation office at (613) 732-2811 extension 7408 or visit www.prhfoundation.com

March 28, 2018

(Pembroke) Phones continued to ring after the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation March 1st Radiothon came to a close. Helping to boost the event’s success even further, Knights of Columbus Petawawa donated $1000, bringing the grand total to $44,239.

“Our regional hospital foundation’s Cutting Edge Campaign is important and it will benefit everyone in the region,” said Jacques Caron, Treasurer of Council 11932. “We simply had to call in to contribute what we could.”

“The community support we received for the Radiothon was tremendous,” said Nancy Warren, PRHF Executive Director. “The Petawawa Knights’ donation helped to conclude the Radiothon beyond expectations and just goes to demonstrate our community’s desire to advance health care across Renfrew County.”

Proceeds from the Radiothon will support the PRH Orthopaedic Program and the reconstruction of the in-patient surgical floor.

If you would like to host a fundraiser for, or donate to the Cutting Edge Campaign, please contact the PRH Foundation office at (613) 732-2811 extension 7408 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Nancy Warren, Executive Director, PRH Foundation
613-732-2811, extension 6223 / nancy.warren@prh.email