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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO EQUIP FOR EXCELLENCE CELEBRATING OUR DONORS HOSPITAL HOME LOTTERY

Here’s how you’ve helped create the shortest surgical wait times in Canada.

Message from the CEO 3Equip for Excellence 4W Law Group becomes Gold donor 8North Prairie strives for innovation 9Celebrating our donors 10Couple discovers connections 12Westcap building communities 13BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest returns 14Festival of Trees celebrates nature 15Hospital Home Lottery features two homes 16Summer busy for supporters 17New Foundation board 18In Memoriam/Honour 19

This multi-million dollar campaign affects every part of the hospital.

Recognizing the people who do so much to improve health care.

The Fall edition of Hospital Home Lottery is giving away two great homes!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

A million lights dazzling in a beautiful forest setting. The BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest is Saskatchewan’s most popular winter tourism attraction.

For details and ticket prices, visit enchanted-forest.org.

Nov. 18 - Jan. 8

THE ENCHANTED FOREST

Come discover Nature’s Magical Christmas at the Festival of Trees in the Western Development Museum. Featuring an abundance of trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses.

For info, visit festival-of-trees.com.

Nov. 20 - 26

FESTIVAL OF TREES

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According to a national report released by the Fraser Institute in April, Saskatchewan has gone from having the longest surgical wait times in the country to the shortest. Overall, the province has seen a decrease of 75 per cent in wait times.

I’m proud to say that Saskatoon City Hospital and the Foundation have played a part in that. I’m even more proud to say that it was donors like you who made this possible.

That’s because you’ve embraced the hospital’s model of ambulatory care -- medical care provided on an outpatient basis, including diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and rehabilitation services. Through campaigns such as Equip for Excellence, you’ve supported the purchase of equipment, resources and technology that have allowed Saskatoon City Hospital to innovate and enhance that model of care.

The usage statistics from 2015-16 clearly demonstrate this. During the last fiscal year, 132,300 people visited Saskatoon City Hospital as patients. To

put that in perspective, it’s like having one out of every two people who live in Saskatoon receive treatment here.

Here’s the much more important statistic: Of those 132,300 patients, more than 125,000 people went home the same day. That’s correct – more than 95 per cent of all patients who come to Saskatoon City Hospital return home the same day.

Your support of Equip for Excellence is a reason why. You’ve enabled the purchase of equipment that allows for increased, more efficient surgeries and procedures. You helped upgrade the hospital’s pathology lab, leading to shorter wait times for crucial results and faster treatment. You’ve also supplied doctors and medical staff with more accurate diagnostic tools – such as an endoscopic ultrasound or the point of care ultrasound in the Emergency Department.

While those good things happen here, your support is felt throughout the entire region. Being able to do more surgeries here at Saskatoon City

Hospital means beds and staff are freed up in the region’s critical care facilities. Having a bed open sooner and staff freed faster also means that emergency wait times are reduced.

It’s a positive chain of events that you helped create by supporting the Foundation and Equip for Excellence. Thank you for being part of it!

MESSAGE FROM THE CEOSteve Shannon

FOUNDATION

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Do you know that 50 per cent of all surgeries performed in the Saskatoon Health Region are at Saskatoon City Hospital? Many surgeries use minimally invasive surgical techniques, enabling patients to return home the same day. Surgical floors use advanced procedures to ensure patient flow is efficient and safe.

Saskatchewan has gone from some of the longest surgical wait times to the shortest average wait times in the country – in spite of a steady population increase. Achieving this goal has placed significant pressure on

staff and facilities. New or additional equipment is needed to keep up with the increased volumes while maintaining the highest level of patient care in the hospital.

Thanks to donations from people like you, the task of meeting demand while ensuring shorter wait times is more attainable. In the hospital’s busy surgical wards, gifts from donors have enabled the purchase of:

Cell Saver: During surgeries, perfusionists use a cell saver (or auto-transfusion) to recover patients’ lost blood, wash it and then re-infuse it. Having a cell saver on site allows Saskatoon City Hospital to meet the demand for surgeries such as total hip revisions and other significant orthopedic procedures.

O.R. Table: The newest model of operating room table offers versatility, enabling it to be used for many different procedures.

Spider Limb Positioner: Every hand or wrist surgery in the region happens at SCH, as do surgeries involving shoulders and other upper extremities. Using different accessories, this device positions limbs for various surgical procedures, allowing surgeons better control and accuracy in the sterile field.

Your support has helped in other areas, too. The ERCP suite in Endoscopy is booked four days per week, averaging four to five patient procedures daily. The purchase of a dedicated anaesthesia cart and a second scope washer allows staff to keep up with the demand, which has increased 28 per cent in the past year.

Donors like you have also helped enhance the work of the SCH Laboratory through the purchase of a DNA extractor, a blood gas analyzer, and a coagulation analyzer.

Thank you for your gifts and providing the best patient care possible at Saskatoon City Hospital.

EQUIP FOR EXCELLENCE

Equip for Excellence surpasses $4.5 million

IMPROVING SURGERIES, AMBULATORY CARE

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You can help medical professionals at Saskatoon City Hospital improve their lifesaving skills.

The Foundation wants your help to purchase six hi-tech cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) manikins for the hospital’s Nursing Practice and Education department.

“Manikins provide objective, immediate feedback about CPR quality. That means more people with better CPR training, which results in better patient care and lives saved.”“These are high fidelity CPR manikins,” reports Barb Carlos, a clinical nurse educator at Saskatoon City Hospital. “When used with a SimPad Skill Reporter, they show trainers and

during training sessions. At Saskatoon City Hospital, that means more people with better CPR training, which results in better patient care and lives saved.”

The Nursing Practice and Education department at the hospital currently uses CPR models known as Resusci Annie. “These dolls don’t provide any kind of feedback. You also can’t use them for really effective LifePak 20 defibrillation practice so they’ve become limited in their usefulness.”The six new manikins will be located in Nursing Practice and Education offices and used for education days and simulation practices at Saskatoon City Hospital. Carlos says the CPR dolls will help train hundreds of nurses and other staff in the region and especially nurses working in Saskatoon’s three emergency departments.

If you’d like to help staff save lives, donate to the Foundation today. You can call 306-655-8489, toll-free at 1-800-603-4464 or donate online at SCHFdonate.com.

trainees crucial measurements such as CPR rate, depth, chest recoil between compressions, and quality of ventilations. Showing this type of feedback is proven to greatly assist in learning the psychomotor skills necessary to correctly perform CPR.”

She says the new CPR manikins are even better in another way. “An added feature of the new manikins is a Shock Link System that allows staff to practice using the LifePak 20 defibrillators. These are the same defibrillators that can be found at all wards in every hospital in Saskatoon.”

Carlos says the advantage of this training for patients is that “staff will learn what good quality CPR is and can demonstrate this effectively in practice. Current data from the Heart and Stroke Foundation shows how high quality CPR improves survival rates following cardiac arrest.

“The manikins provide objective, immediate feedback about CPR quality

NURSING PRACTICE AND EDUCATION NEEDS CPR DOLLSHi-tech manikins create realistic, life-saving training

EQUIP FOR EXCELLENCE

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You can help improve and enhance every area of Saskatoon City Hospital by supporting Equip for Excellence. Your gifts will ensure that the 132,000-plus patients who visit this year have access to the best and latest equipment, resources and technology.

Here are some of the departments you can help by supporting the Equip for Excellence campaign.

Ambulatory Care/Clinical Treatment CentreSix vital sign monitors with printers are required for use throughout the hospital. Monitors obtain and record crucial information such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and blood oxygen saturation levels.

Inpatient Rehabilitation CentreYou can help create a more culturally welcoming and home-like environment in the hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre. New furnishings, décor and comfort will greatly improve the recovery of those suffering from

strokes, brain injuries and other neurological conditions.

You can guarantee Rehab patients have the best through the purchase of a Stellar HD wheelchair. The Stellar HD is ideal for Rehab because it’s tilt-in-space and easily adapted to many different patients.

By supporting a cough assist machine, you can help rehab patients with respiratory struggles. With many neuromuscular diseases, a loss of respiratory muscle strength results in weakened ability to cough and increased chance of respiratory infections. A manual cough assist involves a caregiver applying firm and rapid pressure to the upper abdomen, forcing air out of the lungs. Cough assist simulates a natural cough.

Eye Care CentreSelective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), a form of laser surgery used to lower pressure in glaucoma, is used when eye drops or other surgery options fail.

SLT uses short pulses of low energy light to target melanin in specific cells of the affected eye. In response, the body’s natural healing mechanisms rebuild these cells, improving drainage and lowering intraocular pressure. As a result SLT is much less invasive than other treatment options.

Surgery ServicesYou can give the best to the hospital’s youngest patients. A glidescope and pediatric bronchoscope, tailored to the anatomy of children two years and older, will ensure proper intubation during eye surgeries, dental surgeries and urology procedures.

Using ultrasound to break up cataracts, the Centurion Vision System automatically and continuously adapts to changing conditions within the eye.

EQUIP FOR EXCELLENCE ENHANCES ALL AREAS OF HOSPITALHelping patients see better, walk better and live better

EQUIP FOR EXCELLENCE

“SLT is a highly effective approach for first-line glaucoma treatments.”

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EQUIP FOR EXCELLENCE

SELECTIVE LASER TRABECULOPLASTYLaser is alternative to drugs and surgery

As a result, it provides greater anterior chamber stability during each step of the surgery, and places optimized energy technology at the surgeon’s fingertips through enhanced fluid management and surgical precision.

“This is new technology that’s required as the ones we currently use are fairly old,” says Terri Nixey, manager of the Operating Room. “They still work but the company will only support them for a little while longer. There’s enough demand for cataract surgery that, if we got the new piece, we’d keep the old one for back-up.”

Retinal detachments can occur at any age but are common to people over 40 years old. There are several known causes, which leads to the retina being pulled or lifted from its normal position. Left untreated, retinal detachment can result in permanent vision loss.

While laser surgery is one option to correct retinal detachment, surgeons at Saskatoon City Hospital also use cryotherapy. During Cryo Ophthalmic Surgery, a special freezing probe is used to apply intense cold and freeze the retina around the site of the tear.

This creates a scar that helps secure the retina to the eye wall. A Cryotherapy machine is also used to extract fragments, cataracts, and to treat retinopathy of prematurity. The latest machines have updated technology and interchangeable hand pieces and probes.

Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU)Warm blankets have been proven highly beneficial for maintaining patients core temperatures both before and following surgery. A new cabinet will allow the PACU to keep up with demands of the busy operating rooms at the hospital and provide patients with the best conditions for recovery.

To donate, visit SCHFdonate.com, call 306-655-8489 or toll free 1-800-603-4464. You can also donate in person at the Foundation office, located adjacent to the main entrance of the hospital.

“Warm blankets have been proven highly beneficial for maintaining patients’ core temperatures both before and following surgery.”

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Precedence is an important element in some areas of the law. In the matter of The W Law Group and Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation, the Foundation is glad for the precedent of support that’s been established.

The company and its predecessor firms have been a patron of the Foundation’s Black Tie Bingo for several years.

In 2016, its support was rewarded when one of its associates was the winner of the grand prize – a two-year lease of an Audi Q7.

“Our support for the Foundation and Saskatoon City Hospital goes back a number of years,” reports Randy Touet, a partner with The W Law Group. “We’d originally been involved in the Jim Underhill golf tournament and that came about because Jenny Underhill is one of the partners here.

“Jim’s passing was unfortunate but the blessing from that is it gave us a focus

to do some important fundraising in the community.

“We’re very happy to do our part for the community because it’s so important to us. Our involvement in the bingo is just our way of giving back while enjoying a great evening.”

The firm has been active in Saskatoon for more than 35 years and has seen prestigious partners such as former premier Roy Romanow, former cabinet ministers, Bob Mitchell and Eric Cline, and Queen’s Counsel designated lawyers, Don Ching and George Taylor.

Prior to becoming The W Law Group, it was known as Woloshyn & Company for long-time partner, the late Don Woloshyn, Q.C.

“The company usually has between 12 and 16 lawyers and about 30 staff altogether,” Randy says. “We see ourselves as a smaller firm that fits a certain niche in the city. We have

some institutional clients but most of our clients are individuals.”

The W Law Group offers a wide variety of legal services in the areas of real estates, wills and estates, civil litigation, and labour, family, business, corporate, commercial, banking and aboriginal law.

Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation thanks The W Law Group for its support and welcomes them to the Gold donor wall.

DONOR PROFILE

THE W LAW GROUP BECOMES GOLD LEVEL DONOR Company’s support for Foundation is evident

“Our involvement in the bingo is just our way of giving back while enjoying a great evening.”

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In its second generation of family ownership, North Prairie Developments is a reputable, award-winning land developer and builder of single-family and multi-unit homes.

“North Prairie Developments was started 29 years ago by my parents, John and Bernice Williams, both who are still very active in the organization,” reports Andrew Williams, CEO of the company. “My brother, Tyler, and sister, Angela, are also involved. Tyler operates our subsidiary company, CanWest Trading, while Angela is Customer Relations Manager at North Prairie.”

Building hundreds of units every year, Andrew says the company is even busier. “We added a rental division this year and it’s been growing fast. To compliment this division, we’re able to manage our individual units and commercial or condo projects.”

He says North Prairie is proud of every project they’ve built but notes

signature projects such as the McCormack Ranch and Sunset Ridge sub-divisions in Martensville, mid-rise building Shangri-La on Queen Street, and the BHP Billiton Discovery Plaza office building on Third Avenue.

Part of North Prairie’s success is innovative programs and offerings. These include smaller suites and a car-sharing program at the Shangri-La, a structural theater room underneath garages at the Pinnacles, or the equity program that assists renters in becoming homeowners. “We’re always looking for something new that we can introduce to the market which will create some excitement,” Andrew says.

The company has been a major supporter of the Black Tie Bingo for several years, both as sponsor and patron of tickets. “John and Bernice originally started contributing to the Foundation. North Prairie has continued this support because we think it’s important to give back to the community. It’s also an important event as we value the work the Foundation does at the hospital.”

Giving back to the communities and the people who’ve supported North Prairie over the years is one of the business’ priorities, Andrew says. “Together with employees, we’re proud to support organizations who work to build affordable, efficient and healthy housing, to funding research to cure devastating diseases and improve health care for everyone, and to providing disaster relief to less privileged countries around the world.”

The Foundation welcomes North Prarie Developments to its Gold wall.

DONOR PROFILE

NORTH PRAIRIE DEVELOPMENTS STRIVES FOR INNOVATION Company is long-time supporter of Black Tie Bingo

“We’re proud to support organizations who work to improve health care for everyone.”

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On May 12, donors gathered for a fun, informative and lively celebration. The event saw more than 240 names added or moving levels on the Foundation’s donor walls, located in the hospital’s main entrance.

Donors also heard an update of activities in the Saskatoon Health Region from Saskatoon City Hospital site manager, Karen Newman.

The Foundation recognizes the following milestone accomplishments:

IRENE AND LESLIE DUBÉ CENTRE OF CARE - NEW GOLD LEVELHarvard BroadcastingPatricia & John Haver

IRENE AND LESLIE DUBÉ CENTRE OF CARE - NEW SILVER LEVELCFCR Community RadioChecks N Balances Business Services Inc.Clear Springs Farming Co. Ltd.E. Beryl EnglishIn Memory of Alice Marie Guttormson

Frank HohnImpact Marketing Services Ltd.P.M.P. Transportation & Logistics Ltd.Saskatoon Express

CAMECO MS NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER - NEW SILVER LEVELWinnifred AndersonBeverly and Garth Moore FoundationPaulette & Raymond CaronJ & A Heating & Plumbing Ltd.Estate of Gwen McDonald

CAMECO MS NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER - NEW BRONZE LEVEL Leo Bourassa & Daphne Arnason CJVR FM/CK750 AMD&S Developments II Joint VenturePhil FredetteLloyd & Sandy GilesGiles Midtown Auto Body Ltd.Alan & Joan HiebertBart & Cindy HunterLB DistillersNasser & AssociatesGregory & Rita SeippAgnes York

FOUNDATION NEW GOLD LEVELEstate of Darlene Anderson Tom & Stella AtkinEstate of Dr. Murray Brown Estate of Sarah CarsonCherry InsuranceD&S Developments II Joint VentureDakota Dunes Community Development CorporationAlfred DibbJoyce Irene GaleLionel Gilbertson & Gwen WurmK. Sutherland Architect Ltd.Grant KookLes Filles de la ProvidenceEstate of Rudolph LuukkonenNorth Prairie DevelopmentsRonald & Bonnie PayneCliff & Bonnie RussellPatricia SantoSaskatoon Wash World Inc.Dr. Richard SykesThe W Law GroupJ. Margaret & Torie Tollefson YWCA Saskatoon

DONORS

FOUNDATION CELEBRATES DONORS More than 240 recognized at annual event

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FOUNDATION NEW SILVER LEVELPriscilla BlakelyCanadian Orthopaedic FoundationM.B. & B.M. CarnegieCollege of MedicineDelta Bessborough HotelLorne & June DigneanAhmed & Songul El-SerafiPeter & Evelyn EppEstate of Bernard Valentine & Daphne GilmourAbby KellyJohn & Joyce LoraasTodd MarienWade & Karen MitchellDella MorganKen & Norma MossingGarry PaulsonGreg Porter & Patty Kirk-PorterPrairie Steel Products Ltd.Strata Development CorporationTraxx FootwearUkrainian Orthodox Mens AssociationVirtus Group Chartered Professional Accountants & Business Advisors LLP

FOUNDATION NEW BRONZE LEVELKim ArnoldAtco Structures and LogisticsMargaret Baldock

Bamford RealtyBoryski’s Butcher Block Ltd.Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLPCarl & Cathy BurMark & Vicki BucsisCobs BreadColdwell Banker Rescom RealtyAndrew CourcheneCTR Industrial Investments Inc.Elite Bartending ServiceJohn & Jan EllisEnterprise Rent A Car Canada FoundationEsyxe Real Estate GroupLarry FitzgeraldHarold GordonGT FlooringShirley HaskinsKen HicksMartin & Lorie IrwinVictor IulaGreg KellerLaurexa DesignLead 2 Lean SolutionsDonna LeschyshynVinson LeschyshynDelbert & Fern LoweTheresa MaEstate of Marion W. Markson Mary MatikoA. Edward Matley

Evelyn MatznerEstate of Stanley Mazuch Alma McKoneRenee MorissetteRichard NicholsononeSt. MortgageMurray OsbornVetha B. PaineLillian PoplackPam ProsofskyDavid E. & Leila E. PryorSaskatchewan LotteriesPaul ShamonLouise ShandSierra Colony Farming Co. Ltd.Bob StrelioffBarbara SurineThe Loreen Campbell Murray FundTKB LawTwisted Goods Inc.Wesley TzupaCliff & Olive UlrichUniversity of SaskatchewanPaul G. VelonasWayne WattsKatie WiensRichard WillmsWinacott Equipment GroupWMB Management Ltd.E. Joe & Marion Yates

DONORS

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Previously married, Lionel Gilbertson and Gwen Wurm discovered they were married at the same time on the same day nine years apart.

They also learned that their spouses, who both had succumbed to cancer, were buried on the same day in the same cemetery. This connection brought them together.

Gwen and Lionel met through mutual friends. “They got us together,” Gwen says of their meeting. “On our first date, though, I made it clear I wasn’t looking for a husband. He said he didn’t want a wife, either.”

They were married just two years later. “We weren’t meant to be alone so we decided to share our lives –

what’s left of them anyway,” Gwen says with a laugh.

The couple have spent a busy five years since, with Lionel moving into Gwen’s Haultain-area home. This past summer, they sold the house and moved into a Wildwood area condo.

They had other common interests, too, especially travelling. Memorable trips in the past include an Alaskan cruise and a riverboat cruise in Europe. Gwen also enjoys listening to Lionel play keyboard in local old-time music ensembles.

Lionel, who started working when he was 15, worked for the City of Saskatoon for more than 35 years, and retired at the age of 59. “I’ve been retired for longer than some people work,” he quips.

Gwen was a registered nurse and, at one time, worked at Saskatoon City Hospital in the 1970s. She spent the largest part of her career working with

people who had dementia and found it to be very rewarding.

Losing spouses to cancer is a strong reason the couple decided to support health care in their wills. They also have personal connections – Lionel had both knees replaced at Saskatoon City Hospital. “I realized from that how important it is to help staff do their jobs,” he says.

“If you can give, you should,” Gwen adds. “It’s changed from when I was in nurse’s training and the government supplied a lot. Now we need people in the community to help make sure hospitals get what they need.”

“It helps them keep up to date,” Lionel adds, noting that, in addition to planned bequests, they’ll continue making annual donations.

The Foundation thanks Lionel and Gwen for their commitment to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation.

DONOR PROFILE

COUPLE DISCOVERS COMMON CONNECTIONS Will honour Foundation in their wills

“It’s important to help staff do their jobs. If you can give, you should.”

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Founded almost 30 years ago, Westcap is a leading private equity and venture capital fund manager based in Saskatchewan. Through its comprehensive approach to fund management, the company builds long-term value for investors by aligning identified capital sources with investment opportunities to create unique and highly successful niche investment funds.

Westcap has grown to more than half a billion in assets under management and has invested in more than 200 growth companies across a broad range of industry sectors. The company manages a diverse and distinct group of funds, such as Golden Opportunities Fund, HeadStart on a Home, and the Westcap MBO Investment LP.

“Westcap’s diverse expertise ensures that we meet the specific needs of clients and sets us apart from traditional fund managers,” says Grant Kook, president, CEO and founder.

The company’s success was built on a solid platform of investment experience and partnerships. “We’ve established a premier team of business professionals, including a senior executive team with more than a century of investment management expertise,” Kook says. “We focus on sustainable, long-term partnerships and work alongside partners to provide the right balance of strategic, operational and financial support to enhance value.”

Westcap has a long history of philanthropy and supports many initiatives that strengthen the province. “We’re very pleased to support Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation,” says Kook. “It’s extremely important to have optimal healthcare services. As a long-standing past director and former chair of the Children’s Hospital Foundation, this is something I hold near and dear to my heart.”

From corporate donations, sponsorships and partnerships, to

board and committee participation, Westcap’s commitment to community involvement is evident. For example, it includes Huskie Athletics, United Way of Saskatoon and Area, Saskatoon Friendship Inn, RUH Foundation, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, Saskatoon Community Foundation, Canadian Red Cross, SREDA, Parkinson Canada, Advocis North Central Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Minor Hockey and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon.

“We’re proud of the impact and long-term relationships created over the years,” says Kook. “We look forward to continuing to strengthen Saskatchewan by giving back to the community through our philanthropy and volunteer involvement.”

Above: Westcap’s Senior Executive Team (from left to right): Wanda Hunchak, Vice President; Tyler Bradley, Vice President; Grant Kook, President/CEO/Founder; Rob Connoly, Chief Financial Officer; Marlin Stangeland, Senior Director; Jamie Schwitzer, Vice President; Doug Banzet, Chief Operating Officer.

DONOR PROFILE

BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Westcap is proud Gold level sponsor of 2016 Black Tie Bingo

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The Foundation thanks Brenda Johnson, manager, and the staff and volunteers at the Foundation’s Gift Shoppe. Together the team has created a great little boutique where items fly off the shelf.

EVENTS

RECORD BREAKING EVENT RETURNSBHP Billiton Enchanted Forest lights up for 18th great season

Volunteers, employees raise funds for hospital

Did you take in the BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest last year? If not, then you missed the chance to be part of a record-breaking crowd.

The 17th version of the event drew just over 72,000 visitors. This smashed the previous high mark of 65,000 and solidified the BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest’s spot as the number one winter tourism attraction in the province.

The Enchanted Express, the event’s first ever digital video display, was one reason crowds flocked to the Saskatoon Zoo and Forestry Farm. The sight of a train passing by mountains was a wonder to behold.

Last year also saw organizers replace every bulb (more than a million!) in the BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest with brand new LED bulbs. The LEDs gave those favourite light displays – Noah’s Ark, the 12 Days of Christmas, and The Skiing Snowman among numerous others – an amazing look.

Check it out for yourself – visit tinyurl.com/zvwx39m to see some awesome footage of the Enchanted Forest captured by a drone.

So what will the 2016-17 BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest bring? As always, organizers are promising some great new displays. Fans of one certain

holiday tradition definitely will be pleased. This is of course, in addition to the many other returning displays that will bedazzle the Saskatoon Zoo and Forestry Farm.

The BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest is open for drive-through visitors from Nov. 19 to January 7. Also mark your calendars for Nov. 18 and Jan. 8. This is your special chance to see the BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest on foot as part of Saskatchewan Blue Cross Push2Play Light Walk.

For ticket prices and vendors, or for more information, visit the website at enchanted-forest.org.

In 2015-16, their efforts led to a profit of $47,000, which is used to enhance health care in the hospital.

Thanks!

SALUTING OUR GIFT SHOPPE

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A starlit sky speckled by flakes. Fresh snow on evergreens. The moon brightening a landscape. The beauty of nature is a given part of the annual celebration of Christmas.

You can see that come to life in a wonderful display of lights, wreaths and decorations. The Festival of Trees runs at the Western Development Museum from November 20 to 26. Boom Town’s main street and other parts of the museum will be cast in the spell of Nature’s Magical Christmas.

New this year will be an expanded Gingerbread Lane, sponsored by Boardwalk Rental Communities. Another added attraction is PotashCorp’s Selfie Photo Station. Free of charge, stop by and be sure to snap your picture with Mother Nature and the Snow Queen.

The Festival’s great special events are returning, beginning with Preview Evening on Nov. 18 and the Fire and

Ice Gala on November 19. Others are Santa’s Breakfast (Nov. 20), the Father/Daughter Gala (Nov. 21 and 22), the Mother/Son Gala (Nov. 23), Cameco’s Peter Pan Pajama Party (Nov. 24), and Rory Allen for one night only on Nov. 25. Federated Co-operatives Limited’s Minion Dance Party also returns – check the Festival web site for details and prices.

New this year is the Perfectly Princess Tea Party on Nov. 26 at 2:30 pm. A fancy tea party hosted by several princesses, there’s storytime with Snow White, a sing-a-long with Elsa and Anna, a photo station, a fairy dust station and, of course, proper English tea time. Food and tea will be served.

Tickets for special events started selling October 3. These always sell out fast so hurry to get yours!

Admission for the Festival is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 and older, $7 for students with valid student card, $4

for children ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. Parents and guardians with children 18 years and younger can enjoy a great family rate of just $25.

Proceeds from the 2016 Festival of Trees benefit the Foundation’s Equip for Excellence Campaign. Your support of the Festival helps people walk better, see better and live better.

For more information, details and to buy special event tickets, visit festival-of-trees.com.

EVENTS

NATURE’S MAGICAL CHRISTMASFestival of Trees runs November 20-26

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EVENTS

HELLO, WINNING!Hospital Home Lottery doubles down

The Fall Hospital Home Lottery is giving away not one but two homes.

You read that right. Two homes. The first, and grand prize, is a gorgeous 3,735 square foot walkout in Greenbryre Estates. Built by Haven Builders, this ultra-modern home is valued at $1.6 million.

This year’s early bird prize can be your main house or your home away from

home. It’s an 1,896 square foot cottage overlooking the golf course at Candle Lake. The prize includes a stylish pontoon boat and $10,000 cash.

The 50/50 AddOn is back as is the Cash Calendar. There are also two great choose-your-vehicle packages, recreational vehicles, awesome vacations, and a host of other prizes, including electronics, recreation, leisure and home repair.

Tickets start at $100 each, while the 50/50 and Cash Calendar tickets start at $10 and $20 each. Buy more than one and you can save while increasing your chances of winning.

Early bird prize deadline is Oct. 28 and final draw deadline is Nov. 10. The Fall lottery sold out last year so hurry now to get your tickets at the Foundation office, online at HospitalHomeLottery.org or by calling 1-866-957-7777.

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EVENTS

SUMMER BUSY FOR FOUNDATION SUPPORTERSEvents in May, June and July benefit hospital

Held on May 19, Golfun returned to Greenbryre. While enjoying 12 holes, golfers were quizzed about MS by volunteers from the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center. Afterwards they enjoyed a great barbecue meal and silent auction.

Golfun raised $19,000 for the Center. Thanks to Hugh Vassos, organizers, golfers and auction bidders for their part in the fight against MS.

The Hellenic Greek Community of Saskatoon hosted Ouzopalooza at the Sheraton Cavalier on June 10. Attendees could bid on Greek clay pots, giving them the chance to win the grand prize of a trip for two to Greece.

Patrons also enjoyed scrumptious

Greek cuisine and dancing to traditional music. The night saw $20,000 raised in support of the purchase of a pediatric bronchoscope for the hospital’s Surgery Services department. Thank you and Opa!

More than 250 showed for the annual Pink Cloud Race to Beat Cancer night at Marquis Downs. Proceeds were directed to the Breast Health Centre. Attendees enjoyed pulled pork, free tee-shirts, and the chance to bid on some great prizes along with betting vouchers to try their luck on the ponies.

The event saw $4,600 raised for the centre. Our thanks to Pink Cloud’s Perry and Annette Pellerin for hosting another fantastic night and their dedication to breast health.

Golfun Ouzopalooza

Ouzopalooza

Pink Cloud

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FOUNDATION

FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW BOARD Grateful for service of three leaving members

Elected at the annual general meeting in June, the Foundation is pleased to introduce the 2016-17 volunteer Board of Directors, as pictured above:

Front row left to right: Diane Shendruk, Braden Turnquist, Cary Bowman, Valerie Stacey.

Back row left to right:

Tj Keller, Liam Mooney, Cliff Russell, Heather Ryan, Steve Shannon (CEO), Greg Porter (Chair), Terry Sirois, Randy Singler, Dr. Frank Hohn, Bill Cunningham, John Barton (Vice Chair).

Missing: Phillip Wyant (Treasurer).

The Foundation bids farewell to and thanks for their service Lynne Farrell, Mike Couros and Ric Devon.

The Foundation also bids a very fond farewell to Administrative Assistant Debra Campbell. At 17 years, Deb was the most senior employee in the office and a strong connection with past practices. The Foundation wishes both Deb and her husband, Larry, a long and happy but, most of all, a very healthy retirement.

Joining the Foundation staff is Marlene Saretsky, who comes to us after a lengthy stint at Royal University Hospital Foundation. Among many duties, Marlene will occupy our front desk, handle donations and also take charge of our donor database. Welcome to the team, Marlene!

NEW AND RETIRING STAFF

Debra Campbell Marlene Saretsky

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IN MEMORIAM

Zenon G. Kotelko and George T. JarmanLester LarsenTannys LastJim LeierRon LeschyshynRené LussierReg MacIntoshNeil McQueenAngeline Pendlebury

Noel ApaloniaTom AtkinMarion EvansPat GamelinAlice GuttormsonRamona HancharukJohn HarpellMarjorie HenningMary KindrachukAnne Klamot

Pauline PraskiVera ReinekeDon RobertsonRocky RochelleBill SapsfordNorman SklincharMartin & Elaine WestDr. Robert “Ross” WheatonOrest Zabinsky

Donations were made from April 1 to July 31, 2016 in memory of the following people:

FOUNDATION

SASKATOON CITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn Barton (Vice Chair)Cary BowmanBill CunninghamDr. Frank HohnTJ KellerLiam MooneyGreg Porter (Chair)Cliff RussellHeather RyanRandy SinglerDiane ShendrukTerry SiroisValerie StaceyBraden TurnquistPhillip Wyant (Treasurer)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERSteve ShannonDIRECTOR OF MAJOR & PLANNED GIFTSTracy BoyleEXECUTIVE ASSISTANTKendra ParfittADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTDebra CampbellACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATORJudy GilesEVENTS & COMMUNITY RELATIONSMelissa SoparloCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORTom EremondiGIFT SHOPPEBrenda Johnson (Manager)Lynda DesjarlaisLinda JacobsonJaime Schumacher

CONTACT USP 306.655.8489F 306.655.8245contact@saskatooncityhospitalfoundation.com

PRIVACY POLICYSaskatoon City Hospital Foundation is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of our donors. All personal data provided is secure information. We do not lend, exchange, rent or sell our donor lists to other organizations. We do like to publicly recognize our donors, but if you prefer to remain anonymous, please let us know.

Pauline Benoit Lila Krause (in honour of Lila’s 80th birthday)Dr. J. McKerrell Dr. Huw Rees & Nursing Staff

IN HONOURDonations were made from April 1 to July 31, 2016 in honour of the following people:

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Just visit SCHFdonate.com. You can also call 306-655-8489 (toll fre 1-800-603-4464) or visit us in City Hospital. Your donation to the Foundation supports all of Saskatoon City Hospital’s programs and departments.

Saskatoon City Hospital is home to the Eye Care Centre, Sleep Disorders Centre, Geriatric Evaluation and Managment Unit, Women’s Health Centre, Gynecology, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation units, a Medical Imaging unit, and the Irene and Leslie Dubé Centre of Care Breast Health Centre. It is also one of the few acute care hospitals in Canada to house a national research facility – the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center.

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