2011 Recipients
The 2011 Mayor's Gala will assist four important community groups:
Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital
Rouge Valley Health System is an excellent acute care community hospital with many programs, including 24/7/365 emergency care, cardiac care, maternal-newborn care, paediatric services, mental health and surgery. Rouge Valley consists of several health sites, including Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in west Durham.
Every day, Rouge Valley works to meet the health needs of our communities of Scarborough, Ajax, Pickering and Whitby, and provide the best health care experience to our patients and their families.
Recently, thanks to generous donors like the Mayor's Gala to the Image is Everything campaign, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital added a new MRI to its Diagnostic Imaging Department. "With the addition of the 3T magnetic resonance scanner this year, all of the state-of-the-art equipment in the new Diagnostic Imaging Centre at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital will be equivalent to what is found in a downtown Toronto teaching hospital. Consequently, Rouge Valley patients will be able to receive the best care in Canada without having to leave their community." - Jeff Hohenkerk, Director of Diagnostic Imaging
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
Each year, thousands of Canadian children between the ages of three and 17 are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada is dedicated to granting an exceptional wish to every child.
Established in 1984, Children's Wish is a national non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling a favourite wish for children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Since its inception, Children's Wish has granted more than 17,000 wishes for children and their families and fulfills approximately 1000 wishes annually – granting nearly three wishes everyday – each being an individual adventure, carefully structured to meet the needs of that particular child.
Each wish is as unique as the child who makes it. A wish can range from a personal computer or a home theatre system, to travel or a meeting with a celebrity.
Children's Wish has chapters in every province and territory and relies on the generosity of its donors and volunteers.
Children's Wish has established itself as one of the most recognized registered charities in Canada and the most recognized organization when it comes to granting wishes for children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.
Footprints
Footprints central purpose and role is toprovide respite for families with children 13 years of age and under who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Respite is provided in a happy and safe environment.
FOOTPRINTS strives to be the best respite service provider in Durham Region, assisting as many children and their families as possible.
What defines us and drives us:
• Exclusive to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Serving all families regardless of home community
• Treating all people involved with FOOTPRINTS with respect, dignity and compassion
• Following best practices and good governance through out Steering Committee and Consultants
Epilepsy Durham Region
Epilepsy Durham Region is a vigorous advocate for people with epilepsy. Founded in 1987, our agency is a not-for-profit organization who is specifically concerned with the non-medical welfare of people with epilepsy. Our goal is to empower people with epilepsy to fully participate in all aspects of community life. Our services are available to those living in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge.
Empower. Advocate. Inform.