2006 Recipients | Gala Committee | Sponsorship

The proceeds from the 2006 Pickering Mayor's Gala will be directed, on your behalf, to two of Pickering's community jewels: the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and the Durham West Arts Centre.

In choosing these two organizations, the Mayor's Committee hopes to make a significant contribution, on behalf of the event sponsors, to both the physical and spiritual well-being of the citizens of West Durham.

Last year's Pickering Mayor's Gala raised more than $110,000 for charitable causes and our sponsors can take great pride in being associated with this quality gala event, and its fundraising achievement.

The Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital

The Rouge Valley Health System is focused on "Quality-Growth-Partnerships-Community Involvement" as its path forward to bring needed health care services to west Durham.

The RVAP hospital has developed a common standard of care of the highest quality by review of best practices across the industry. It is committed to expanding key services to meet the growth needs in west Durham and is currently undertaking a much needed expansion and redevelopment project spearheaded by a partnership of hospital staff and community leaders. Through strong on-going partnerships, like this fundraiser, the hospital will continue to thrive and to deliver vital services required to meet the healthcare needs of our community.

The Durham West Arts Centre

The Durham West Arts Centre is a 'hub' organization working to establish links with artists, arts groups and arts lovers. It hosts exhibitions, activities and events at the Centre currently located in Pickering Village. At the same time, the group is actively working to develop the infrastructure for a permanent arts centre in Ajax-Pickering. But the volunteers who make this project possible cannot do it alone. They need the support of the community to ensure a local arts scene remains a vibrant part of the west Durham landscape in decades to come.