Celebrating our Volunteer Association
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The Volunteer Association to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has been associated with hospitals in Thunder Bay for 116 years. Through active participation in fundraising & volunteer service, this dedicated group of volunteers makes a significant impact on Patient and Family Centered Care.
For 2018, the Volunteer Association has committed to donate $30,000 for Family Care Grants, $9000 for scholarships and bursaries, $5000 for the Clothing Cupboard, $16,800 for three heated chemotherapy chairs, and $500 to the volunteer gardeners. They have also committed to donate $160,000 to the Northern Cardiac Fund in support of the cardiovascular surgery program over five years (2018-2022).
The Association owns and operates Seasons Gift Shop and Lottery Centre. In addition to the great volunteer service they provide, annual educational bursaries are awarded to the Northern School of Medicine, Lakehead University, Confederation College, TBRHSC Student Volunteers and TBRHSC Nurses.
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2017-18 HIGHLIGHTS
Financial Donations (2015– June 2018)
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$90,000 to Patient & Family Care Grants
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$32,000 to Northern Cardiac Fund
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$110,850 to purchase Zoll Defibrillator, retinal imaging camera, a bariatric bed,a Portable Lift for Unit 1A, and more
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$13,160 to Patient Clothing Cupboard
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$22,000 for Scholarships and Bursaries
Volunteer Fundraisers (2017-June 2018)
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Craft Sales $2,808
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Marathon Bridge Events $1,820
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Seasons Knitted Items: $3,668
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Donations $500
Patient Services
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Seasons sells giftware, sundries and lottery via their Gift Shop, Gift Cart and Gift Gallery.
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The Patient Clothing Cupboard provides essential clothing to patients in need.
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The Piano Program offers therapeutic music for patients and visitors to enjoy.
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The Craft Group prepares holiday tray favours for patients and the New Year’s baby gift.
Education
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In April 2018, the Volunteer Association hosted the 2018 Superior North Region Joint Spring Conference, and had 16 members in attendance.
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2018 EXECUTIVE-BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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President |
Cathy Britt |
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Vice-President |
Shirley Wragg |
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Secretary |
Mary Anne Fossum |
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Treasurer |
Leshya Hunka |
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Past President |
Margaret Power |
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Members at Large |
Darlene Pyne Pat Skula |