Our Donors
Donors to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation deserve a round of applause! A wide variety of individuals, groups and businesses raise funds in a variety of ways. These are just some of their stories.
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Glenn Craig, President & CEO, Health Sciences Foundation (Far left) and Maureen Vescio, Coordinator, Maternal Newborn (Far right), accept a cheque from Mary Ellen Smith, Neil Arnold (CEO of Provincial Alliance Credit Union), and Heidi Liimatainen. The donation will support paediatric care at the Health Sciences Centre. |
Thunder Bay Credit Union The Thunder Bay Credit Union Endowment Fund recently grew by another $860 when Credit Union officials made their annual contribution. This year's funds were raised by the New Accounts campaign from the opening of the new branch on Campus Hill. To date, the fund has grown to nearly $60,000. It was created in 2002 and the annual interest earned on the endowment fund will be applied to paediatrci services at the Health Sciences Foundation. The principle is protected, so the fund continues to benefit young patients forever. |
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Katie Cryer of Scotiabank, Victoria and May Branch, presents a $500 donation to Athena Kreiner of the Health Sciences Foundation in support of Paediatric Services. |
Scotiabank The Victoria and May branch of Scotiabank in Thunder Bay made a $500 donation to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. The funds were raised through staff donations and fundraising activities such as 'Dress Down Days'. "As a staff, we always pull together to do something special during the holidays," explains Katie Cryer, Scotiabank. "This year, we decided to raise funds for the Paediatric Unit of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre." 100% of the funds raised will remain in Northwestern Ontario and support the world-class care of our most precious patients, when they need it most. |
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Dr. Mark Henderson, interventional cardiologist at the Health Sciences Centre, and Glenn Craig, President and CEO, Health Sciences Foundation, recieve a $10,000 cheque to the Northern Cardiac Fund from Rob Cofey on behalf of Dufresne Furniture. |
Dufresne Charity Challenge As part of the yearlong celebration of Dufresne Furniture & Appliance’s 25th anniversary, Dufresne is awarding $500,000 in grants to 51 charitable organizations in Ontario and Manitoba.The non-profit recipients, which focus on women, children and health programs, are then challenged to raise matching funds to double the initial investment in the community. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation received a grant of $10,000 in support of the Northern Cardiac Fund. The funds will remain in Northwestern Ontario to advance cardiac care at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Mark Dufresne, CEO of The Dufresne Group remarked, “The $1 Million Charity Challenge is our way of saying thank you to the communities that have supported us for the past 25 years." |
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Leslie Zechner-Willan and Marlo Sarrasin present a $300 donation to the Northern Cancer Fund to Sarah Focht of the Health Sciences Foundation. |
Zechner's Food Market Zechner’s Food Market in Nipigon recently made a $300 donation to the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. The funds were raised from pink carnation sales during the month of October. “We have a friend with breast cancer and knowing that October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to do something to contribute,” says Marlo Sarrasin, Manager of Zechner’s Flower Shop. “We chose the Northern Cancer Fund because it was really important to us that the funds we raised stay here in the region.” The carnation sales were such a big success that Zechner’s hopes to make the fundraiser an annual event. |
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In memory of Jim Johnson, $2,500 was raised by the Thunder Bay AAA Kings Alumni Hockey game. Joe Fabiano, Ken Ritson and Judy Johnson presented the donation to Dan Bissonnette of the Health Sciences Foundation. |
AAA Kings Where else can you see ten NHL hockey players take to the ice for just $10? “Only in Thunder Bay,” says Joe Fabiano, board member with the Thunder Bay AAA Kings Hockey Association. This past July 13, a soldout crowd did just that at the Thunder Bay Tournament Centre. The NHLers were joined by European pro, college hockey players and other alumni for the Thunder Bay AAA Kings Alumni Game in memory of Jim Johnson. Jim Johnson passed away from cancer in 2009. He was well known to the hockey community, and one of the founding members of the local AAA hockey program. He was also active in advancing healthcare in our community. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.
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Tony Silvestri of Event Galaxy presents Sarah Focht of the Health Sciences Foundation with a $2,633.08 cheque for the Northern Cancer Fund. |
A Taste of Italy 'Event Galaxy Presents A Taste of Italy Fundraiser Dinner' raised over $2,600 for the Northern Cancer Fund of the Health Sciences Foundation. The event was held in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in honour of his wife who is bravely battling breast cancer. 100% of the funds raised will remain in Northwestern Ontario and support breast cancer treatment, awareness and research. |
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Helen Letourneau and Ernie Kadikoff of Superior North EMS present a donation of $5,000 to Kerri Reid, Special Events Officer, Health Sciences Foundation. The money was raised from this year’s Party with the Paramedics event. |
Party with the Paramedics Thunder Bay’s Party with the Paramedics continues to raise funds for trauma services in Northwestern Ontario. This year’s fundraising event raised $5,000 for the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. The event took place the weekend of July 15th and 16th and featured Canadian bands Trooper and Kim Mitchell. All proceeds advance trauma care at our Health Sciences Centre, which is one of 11 designated Trauma Centers in Ontario. Thanks to the continued support from events such as Party with the Paramedics, a dedicated Trauma Team is ready to respond to any patient arriving in the Emergency Department with serious injury. |
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From left to right: Terri Gurney, Marcella Uhryhiuk, Kathy Bogacki, George Kearney, Tina Caccamo, Kelly Belisle, Dr. Ian Billingsley |
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 The Royal Canadian Legion Fort William Branch #6 recently donated $5,000 to the Northern Cardiac Fund of the Health Sciences Foundation. The funds, raised through poppy sales, will be directed towards the second cardiac catheterization laboratory at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. “The expanded services offered by the second catheterization lab will greatly benefit not only veterans, but virtually everyone in Northwestern Ontario,” says George Kearney, President of Branch #6. “We are proud to give back to our community by supporting such an amazing cause.” Branch #6 has a long history of supporting the Health Sciences Foundation. To date, the group has raised an impressive $48,000. |
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From left to right: K.S. Joseph, Dr. Chris Francis, Yaseem Shariff, Anju and Hari Agarwal, and Om and Raj Kapoor |
India Canada Association India Canada has generously donated $5,000 to the Ophthalmology fund of the Health Sciences Centre. The money was raised from their annual 'India Night', a showcase of Indian food, entertainment and culture, along with other fundraising events. A small group within the community, India Canada Society has raised an impressive $34,000 to date for the Health Sciences Foundation. "We are truly grateful to have such loyal and dedicated groups like India Canada," says Glenn Craig, President & CEO, Health Sciences Foundation. "Their generosity makes a real difference in the quality of healthcare for the people of Northwestern Ontario." |
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Pinewood Ford presents the Health Sciences Foundation with a cheque for $1,600. (From left to right: Kerri Reid, Foundation, Mark Hyytiainen, Terri Hrcak, and Lorenzo Veltri) |
Pinewood Ford Pinewood Ford has presented the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation with a donation of $1,600. The money was raised from their Drive One 4UR Communityevent in which Ford Motors generously decided to donate $20 from every test drive of a Ford vehicle. All funds raised will remain in Northwestern Ontario so that more people get the care they need, closer to home. |
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Youth in Action members Sarah Abthorpe and Erin Hennel of Hammerskjold High School present a $500 donation to Glenn Craig, President & CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. |
Youth in Action Youth in Action, a group of Hammerskjold students who work together to make positive changes within the community. They recently stopped by the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation to make a $500 donation in support of Paediatric services. To raise money, Youth in Action holds numerous fundraisers throughout the year. At the end of the year, they get together to decide how to distribute the funds. Going with a youth oriented theme, they selected the Paediatric Fund of the Health Sciences Foundation, as well as a few other local charities. “I am so impressed by the level of generosity and dedication that these students have displayed,” says Glenn Craig, President & CEO, Health Sciences Foundation. “To see them so determined to make a difference at such a young age is truly inspiring and gives me great hope for the future.” |
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Mandy Ciotucha (left) of Thunder Bay Harley Davidson, presents a donation of $664.86 to the Northern Cancer Fund. |
Thunder Bay Harley Davidson Thunder Bay Harley Davidson recently held an event in support of the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. The 'Sweet and Sassy Photo Shoot' successfully raised over $600. All funds raised from the all-women event will be directed towards Breast Cancer research, treatment and awareness in Northwestern Ontario. |
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Glenn Craig, President & CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation accepts a $51,045 donation from Chris Michels, Kelly Maunula, Wally Phillips, and Wayne Maunula of Central Canada Industries. |
Central Canada Industries Last summer, Central Canada Industries held their 9th Annual Charity Classic golf tournament. The successful event, combined with tournaments of years past, raised and impressive $51,045. Central Canada Industries have recently donated the generous sum to the Northern Cardiac Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. 100% of the funds raised are dedicated to supporting excellence in cardiac care in Northwestern Ontario. |
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Lena Gazzola, Rita Costanzo, and Rose Quaresima present Glenn Craig with a donation is support of the Northern Cancer Fund. |
Ladies of the Italian Society of Port Arthur The Ladies of the Italian Society of Port Arthur presented the Health Sciences Foundation with a donation of $4,500. The funds were raised from their annual Spring Cancer Tea. Over the years the ladies have donated a total of $49,500 to the Norther Cancer Fund. They have also pledged a donation of $5,000 to the Northern Cardiac Fund. The generosity of the Italian Ladies Society help ensure world class healthcare here in Northwestern Ontario. |
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Dan Stencill and Pat Boyle of TransCanada present a cheque for $10,000 (the first instalment of their pledged $30,000 donation) to Lisa Stein, Cardiac Catheterization Coordinator, Health Sciences Centre. |
TransCanada Most recently, TransCanada has pledged a donation of $30,000 to the Northern Cardiac Fund.100% of the funds will remain in Northwestern Ontario to support the completion of the second cardiac catheterization lab. With this recent contribution to the Northern Cardiac Fund, TransCanada has donated an impressive $220,000 to the Health Sciences Foundation. “TransCanada is a true friend of the Foundation,” says Glenn Craig, President & CEO of the Foundation. “Their long standing support is a clear demonstration that through community partnerships, we can make a significant difference in the quality of healthcare provided to the people of Northwestern Ontario.” |
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Helen Trochimchuk of Recool Canada Inc. presents Amy Silvaggio of the Health Sciences Foundation with a donation to the Northern Cancer Fund. |
RECOOL Canada Inc Recool Canada Inc has recently made another contribution to the Health Sciences Foundation's Northern Cancer Fund. The funds are raised from a pop can recycling program. They have been contributing to the Northern Cancer Fund since 2005, bringing their total contribution to an impressive $9,240. 100% of the funds donated will remain in Northwestern Ontario and go towards improving cancer awareness, screening, and treatment. |
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From left to right:Cam Hannah, Jesse Traer, Thane Gagnon (barely see his face), Bert Baxter (holding plaque), Mark Kingston (tall guy in back), Rob Johnson, Fred Lesnick, Richard Garneau, Dan Bissonnette, Terri Hrkac, Chris Clara, Yves Laflamme, Doug Belanger & Dave Cryer. |
Abitibi Bowater A $10,000 donation from Abitibi Bowater was made in celebration of the company reaching 500,000 hours without a recordable injury. The employees chose to donate to the Northern Cancer Fund. "Everyone has been impacted by cancer," said Luke Drapeau, general manager of wood products for Northwestern Ontario and Maritimes. "I lost my father to cancer; I lost a sister to cancer. The Northern Cancer Fund is doing stuff right in our own backyard and making wise investments for equipment that will be utilized by the community and our neighbouring communities." Thunder Bay’s AbitibiBowater sawmill will see 50 new jobs created from a recent $8 million investment from the company’s board of directors. |
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Shelley Byers of the Northern Lights Credit Union presents Dan Bissonnette of the Health Science Foundation with a donation in support of the NICU. |
Northern Lights Credit Union The Northern Lights Credit Union has made a generous donation of $1,490 to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. After years of contributing to a joined endowment fund, they decided to continue making contributions on their own. "The NICU provides such a valuable service to the community. We felt it was important to contribute as much as possible," says Shelly Byers of the Northern Lights Credit Union. This year's donation brings their total contribution to the NICU to over $3,000. |
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Hunter Radford and his family presents Amy Silvaggio of the Health Sciences Foundation with a donation to the Northern Cancer Fund, |
Hunter Radford In response to the amazing care received by his grandpa, 11 year old Hunter Radford was inspired to give back. He decided to shave his head and collect donations. His efforts resulted in a $1,000 donation to the Northern Cancer Fund of the Health Sciences Foundation. All the funds will stay in Northwestern Ontario to support world-class cancer care for patients like his grandpa. |
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Pam Anderson, Lindsey Fisher, and Mark Gleeson of Enterprise Rent-A-Car present a donation to Lori Della Vedova, Manager of Cancer Screening Programs, Cancer Care - OBSP. |
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Thanks to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, breast health in Northwestern Ontario will continue to improve. The company has made a donation in the amount of $2,500 to the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. Their generous contribution will support the Ontario Breast Screening Program's Breast Screening Challenge in October. |
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The Shaen family of Swartz Fine Fashion, presents Glenn Craig with a donation to the Health Sciencs Foundation. |
Swartz Fine Fashion Each year, the Shaen family, owners and operators of Swartz Fine Fashion, invites customers to take advantage of special offers, and they share the results with the people of Northwestern Ontario. This year was the fourth year in a row that the event has supported the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation and resulted in a donation of $1,090. "The Shaen family has found a creative way to combine community support with customer service," says Glenn Craig, President and CEO of the Foundation. "I applaud their ongoing commitment to giving back to the community." |
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The Ukrainian Chaban Dancers pose with Brian McKinnon, Chair of the Board, Health Sciences Foundation. |
Chaban Unkrainian Dancers The popular Chaban Ukrainian Dancers held their 30th Anniversary Dancer Concert on May 15, 2010 at Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Already, the talented group brings our community joy with their amazing dance skills, traditional music and colourful costumes. They also bring our community advanced healthcare. The Chaban Ukrainian Dancers donated $1,000 from the proceeds of the event in support of patient and family centred care at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. |
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Tony Bossio presents Glenn Craig with a donation in support of world-class care at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. |
Allstate Insurance Company Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Agency Manager Tony Bossio presented the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation with a donation of $1,000 from the Trusted Community Partner Program (TCPP). “We are grateful for Allstate’s donation,” said Glenn Craig, Presidnet & CEO of the Health Sciences Foundation. “Without the contributions of good corporate citizens like Allstate, we wouldn’t have the resources we need to make a positive impact on the lives of those who utilize our services.” |
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Mr. Chatterjee and India Canada Association president Mrs. Agarwal presents Glenn Craig with a donation to the Northern Cardiac Fund. |
India Canada Association The India Canada Association recently donated another $4,000 to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, this time to the Northern Cardiac Fund. The funds were raised at the annual India Night, a showcase of Indian food, entertainment and culture. To date, the group has raised an impressive $25,000 in support of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Glenn Craig, President and CEO of the Health Sciences Foundation, says the India Canada Association makes a big impact on healthcare for the people of Northwestern Ontario. |
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Evelyn Mina, president of the Ladies Venet Society and Melina Sgarbossa presents Glenn Craig with a donation to the Northern Cardiac Fund. |
Ladies Venet Society The Ladies Venet Society holds an annual Carnavale Venet Tea. They have hosted the event for 39 years now and have raised over $55,000 for the Northern Cardiac Fund of the Health Sciences Foundation. In honour of the outstanding support of the Ladies Venet Society, the cardiac stress lab at the Health Sciences Centre is named in their honour. |
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Antonina Szematowicz, presents a final gift to our community on behalf of the Fort William Polish Women’s Club. In the back row: |
Fort William Polish Women's Club After 70 years, the Fort William Polish Women’s Club recently came to an end. As a final gesture, the club donated the contents of its bank account – an impressive $5,000 – to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. The funds will be applied to the Northern Cardiac Fund to support world-class cardiac care at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. “This is an incredible legacy. Many patients will benefit from this gift,” remarks Glenn Craig, President & CEO of the Health Sciences Foundation. |
