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HRF LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

CHANGING THE MEDICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM

MERVIN’S LEGACY OF CARING

There are many examples: from the heart patients who no longer need to travel out of province for treatment because donations have made their treatment possible here in Regina; to the premature baby who has access to the latest incubator because of donors’ generosity; to the nurse who can use her time more effectively because of state-of-the-art machines purchased through donations; to the doctor who is recruited to our community because donations have bought highly-specialized equipment.

In the almost 25 years the Foundation has existed, we have seen many changes both in the world of medical technology and in our own organization. For example, we could not have guessed then that there would be machines that manage the dispensing of medications, or that we would be able to accept donations through a computer.

There is one thing that has remained steadfast since our inception: our mission to be a trustworthy, accountable organization and to manage your generous gifts with efficiency and gratitude.

It’s a constantly changing world and the need for the best medical equipment will only increase. Our goal is to continue to engage you, and to let you know that your donations don’t just buy equipment, they “change the landscape” of healthcare and of people’s lives.

If there’s one thing I can never say enough, it’s this: thank you for every single dollar.

Judy Davis, CFRE President & CEO

Changing the Landscape

3 In the News

4 2011 Annual Campaign

5 HRF Launches New Website

6 Fundraising Updates

8 Mervin’s Legacy of Caring

9 Donor Spotlight

10 Donor Gallery

12 Special Events Gallery

In This Issue

The official newsletter of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation is published twice a year. Total distribution is approximately 13,000.Cover: Danielle Dubord holds her twins Madeline and Sophia

Here’s a quick quiz - When you donate to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, you:a). Bring safer, faster care to thousands of patients b). Help build our community’s future c). Attract doctors to our community d). Help Regina to be a leader in healthcare e). Help to save lives f). All of the above

The answer of course is “all of the above.”

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PotashCorp Donates $350,000

PotashCorp gave a major boost to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by donating $350,000 for a neonatal ambulance that will be the first of its kind in Canada.

Each year, the neonatal transport team carries 60 to 70 at-risk newborns to the NICU from communities across southern Saskatchewan.

The ambulance will have a larger capacity to carry two transport incubators, a built-in generator to provide emergency auxiliary power, a hydraulic lift to assist paramedics in safely moving babies, and it will be better equipped for winter travel.

“At PotashCorp, we care about improving the quality of life in places where we operate – starting with the youngest among us,” says Bill Doyle, President and CEO, PotashCorp. “Our support for a new neonatal ambulance for southern Saskatchewan reflects this and will improve the standard of care and treatment available for Saskatchewan’s tiniest patients and their families.”

To watch interviews from the media event, visit www.hrf.sk.ca

New Board Member

HRF welcomes new Board member Blair Ledingham, CFA. Blair brings years of experience as both a Business Banking Account Manager with RBC Royal Bank and as an active volunteer with various charities and associations in the community. He joined Greystone Managed Investments in 2004 as a U.S. equity analyst, and he is currently a Portfolio Manager with their U.S. Equity Team.

HRF Receives Honour

Performance Benchmarking Service, a survey conducted by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), ranked the Hospitals of Regina Foundation as one of 16 “high performers” among Canadian and U.S. foundations for their success in fiscal year 2009. 109 foundations in the U.S. and Canada participated – with six in Canada and 10 in the U.S. receiving high performer status.

The benchmarking survey was designed to compare one organization’s business practices against an industry leader in order to create new and improved business practices to help achieve fundraising goals and to better integrate philanthropy into the healthcare organization’s strategic plan.

As a non-profit, charitable organization, the Foundation’s focus is on achieving excellence in fundraising through the principles of transparency, accountability and efficiency. To be recognized as one of 16 “high performers” in AHP’s survey is a tremendous honour.

As an international, non-profit organization, AHP is the leading education organization and advocacy body for healthcare fundraising professionals in Canada. Established in 1967, AHP’s 4,700 members represent more than 2,200 healthcare facilities in Canada and the U.S.

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Changing the Medication Delivery System

Tiny newborn Sophia Dubord had surgery at only five-days old.

The sweet, ginger-haired baby had been born with a myriad of problems. While her twin sister Madeline was born with a cleft lip and palate, Sophia’s issues were much more serious. Sophia had a hole in her diaphragm, causing her liver and bowels to push up into her right lung cavity which in turn pushed her heart into her left lung cavity which meant her left lung did not fully develop.

Danielle Dubord learned early in her pregnancy that her babies had health issues, so preparations had been made to deliver them in Edmonton. While Madeline was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in one hospital, Sophia was having surgery in another. After seven weeks, the girls returned home where they continued treatment at the Regina General Hospital – Madeline in the NICU for four weeks and Sophia in the Medical Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for six months.

One of the critical elements of caring for patients like Sophia is quick access to medication, especially in times of crisis.

That is why the Hospitals of Regina Foundation’s 2011 Annual Campaign has committed to raising $800,000 for the purchase of Pyxis machines. Pyxis machines are automated dispensing cabinets that transform the management and delivery of medications and narcotics.

Traditionally, drugs have been stored in locked cabinets with all documentation done manually by nurses. With Pyxis, drug distribution is electronically tracked and documented, which removes human error, increases safety and efficiency, eliminates the need for cumbersome manual record-keeping, and frees up nurses to provide more hands-on care.

Sophia is now at home with her sister, her big brother and her parents. “We are overwhelmed with happiness that she is home,” says Danielle. “Despite everything she has gone through, and only having one lung, she is doing amazing.”

Danielle says specialized care helped save her baby’s life. “It was really tough,” she says, “but Sophia received such great care. Having the latest equipment makes a big difference.”

Watch a video about Pyxis machines at www.hrf.sk.ca and consider an online donation in support of this state-of-the-art equipment.

2011 Annual Campaign

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HRF Launches New Website

With the advent of the Internet, followed by the rise of social media, how people communicate with each other has changed. People are no longer just “surfing” the web; they are participating in conversations in real time, making transactions, watching videos, and sharing personal news and photos.

It’s a changing world. We either embrace it, or we get left behind. As such, the HRF has strengthened our online presence both through our re-designed website and our venture into social media.

Our goal with refreshing our website was to make it user-friendly, informative and interactive, while reflecting the brand changes we undertook a couple of years ago. On the HRF website you can…

• Donate easily and securely • Send an e-card • Share your story with us • Watch videos • Get the latest news via Twitter and Facebook • Read stories of inspiration

And, if you become a member by setting up a username, you can view your donation history and update your personal information.

Like a lot of organizations, the Hospitals of Regina Foundation has branched into social media tools, namely Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. With their high popularity and the ability to integrate into our website, it was a natural step to take. We began by making videos and posting them on YouTube. What a great way for us to capture the stories of donors, in their own words. It has proven to be a powerful way to share our message.

The benefits of online communications tools are numerous: we extend our message nationally and globally, we learn more creative ways to fundraise and there are opportunities to save money by going “green” – donating online, for example, saves the Foundation the cost of mailing a receipt as a receipt is sent electronically.

Check us out at www.hrf.sk.ca. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and find us on Facebook and YouTube.

Please note: As of October 1, 2011 the HRF’s email is hrf@hrf.sk.ca and all of our phone numbers begin with ‘781’.

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Rawlco Centre for Mother Baby Care

The Rawlco Centre for Mother Baby Care celebrated another milestone. The Fetal Assessment Unit (FAU), which includes the Maternal Fetal Medicine Department, moved to its new location in early summer.

The FAU is a prenatal diagnostic centre that combines current

technology and staff expertise to provide services to mothers and unborn babies, primarily focusing on women with high-risk pregnancies.

While the services the FAU provides are not new, the unit boasts many new enhancements. “The previous space for the FAU had never been designed with the services in mind,” says Sharon Garratt, Executive Director of Women’s and Children’s Health, “so, the unit was inefficient and very cramped.”

Now, rooms are designed with specific functions in mind, such as exam rooms, consultation rooms, an ultrasound room and a procedure room. “For women who see different medical professionals in this unit, this is important,” says Sharon, “as they now have places to go and are not just waiting in a hallway.”

Sharon adds, “The unit has all of the things we could ask for: redesigned space, more rooms, updated equipment – including exam tables and a state-of-the-art ultrasound increased efficiencies for staff, and greater comfort and privacy for patients.”

Other plans at the Rawlco Centre include future enhancements for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) such as MRI compatability for newborns, and equipment to increase bed capacity from 21 to 25. The Z99 Radiothon, which celebrates 25 years in 2012, will focus its efforts on supporting these needs.

“Donations have really made the Centre one of the best-equipped areas,” says Sharon. “And addressing future equipment needs means we will be able to continue to provide the best care possible to babies, moms and families.”

Read more about the Rawlco Centre for Mother Baby Care, visit www.hrf.sk.ca.

Hemodialysis

There is a steady rise in diabetes, heart failure and kidney disease in Saskatchewan. Coupled with an aging population, these health problems can lead to a higher risk of kidney (or renal) failure. Kidney failure is the slow and progressive deterioration of kidney function and is usually irreversible, resulting in the need for hemodialysis or a kidney transplant.

While transplants are the ideal solution, not everyone is able to receive one. In the meantime, the only option is hemodialysis – a treatment patients are on for the rest of their lives, until they receive a transplant.

Hemodialysis is a lifeline for these patients. During this treatment, a machine removes blood from the body to filter out toxins and excess water, after which the cleansed blood is returned to the body. Each treatment takes three to four hours and is required three times per week.

The Hemodialysis Unit at the Regina General Hospital (RGH) is facing a critical challenge of keeping up with the escalating demand and has exceeded maximum capacity. With 40 stations, each with a hemodialysis machine that runs 18-hours a day, six days a week, normal capacity of the unit is 222 patients, yet the unit is currently treating an average of 250, with volumes as high as 264 at times.

Adding to the strain is the travel required for hemodialysis patients who are residents at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) and long-term care facilities. These patients have to be transported back and forth to the RGH three times a week (156 times a year). Traveling places a heavy burden on them, increases their safety risks on the road – especially during winter months – and is expensive.

Fundraising Updates

The number of people needing hemodialysis is increasing between 12% and 15% each year.

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Aiming to address these challenges and to meet both current and future needs, a new four-station Hemodialysis Unit at the WRC is under development. The unit will be expandable to 12 stations and will provide treatment and care for up to 16 patients per day.

The target completion date for this project is early 2012. The Hospitals of Regina Foundation has committed to raising $400,000 by the end of 2011, and has already received $100,000.

“We are very grateful for the support we have received so far,” says Judy Davis, President and CEO, HRF. “We are confident we can raise the remaining funds to help expand hemodialysis services for southern Saskatchewan.”

Read Bonnie’s story at www.hrf.sk.ca and donate online to lend your support.

Prostate Assessment Centre

The development of the Prostate Assessment Centre (PAC) at the Pasqua Hospital has made a big difference for prostate cancer patients. With new equipment and renovated space, patients now receive care with privacy, dignity and have access to the latest equipment.

The PAC provides one-stop care for men with prostate concerns, providing a means for earlier diagnoses so that specialists have more treatment options. “It provides better care for patients and much-improved working conditions for staff,” says Dr. Ashok Verma, Radiologist.

With the support of donors who attended Jack FM’s Uncover the Cure Cocktail Party, a much-needed piece of equipment – an ultrasound – will be a reality. An ultrasound is a key tool that produces high resolution images that are critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

According to Dr. Verma, there are two components to an ultrasound – the computer component and the mechanical components called transducers; both, he says, deteriorate over time. He says, “A new ultrasound will help doctors make decisions based on more information as the new technology shows more details. Part of my job is to ask how do we keep advancing, how do we see everything we can? A new ultrasound will help us do that.”

To help prostate cancer patients, donate online today.

Eye Centre

Brian Waynert from Whitewood was essentially blind for about a month after blood vessels burst in both his eyes. “It was like trying to see through a black plastic bag,” he says. “It affected my whole family.”

After going to the Eye Centre at the Pasqua Hospital, Brian says his vision is the best it’s ever been. And he credits HRF donors. “I can’t imagine what it would be like if the Eye Centre didn’t have state-of-the-art equipment. It’s amazing that donors have ensured that people like me have access to equipment that would give me my vision back.”

The Eye Centre provides both diagnostic and therapeutic services to the population of southern Saskatchewan. Brian’s procedure was one of about 30,000 performed each year at the Centre.

“Most of the equipment we have is because of Foundation donors,” says Bev Alfano, Director, Ambulatory Care and Medical Outpatients. “Many pieces are the newest technology and allow us to investigate and treat eye conditions more comprehensively. This equipment is more accurate, less invasive, more-user friendly and more comfortable for our patients. Donations have been integral in ensuring this clinic maintains best practice.”

Brian Waynert with his family

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How much do you know about Leaving a Gift in Your Will?

True or False

1. A gift in your will to your favourite charity must be a specified dollar amount.

2. A gift in your will to your favourite charity can help reduce the amount of tax paid at death.

3. Only very wealthy people can leave a gift in their will to charity.

4. Leaving a gift in your will to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation will positively impact the future of healthcare for the people of southern Saskatchewan.

5. Stocks, bonds, insurance, real property or cash can all be included as a gift in your will.

To learn more about legacy giving, please visit www.hrf.sk.ca or call Jeanette at 781.7523.

Answers: 1 F; 2 T; 3 F; 4 T; 5 T

Mervin’s Legacy of CaringWho was Mervin Brown? The Fort Qu’Appelle resident wore many hats: hard-working grain farmer, used car salesman and home builder. Married to Vaila, a nurse who worked at the local hospital, Merv enjoyed sports all his life, both as a participant and as a fan.

Unfortunately, we don’t know much else about Merv,

except one very important thing – he cared deeply about his community and wanted to give back in a meaningful way.

How? By leaving a legacy of caring for the community.

At age 75, six years after his wife’s passing, Merv reached the end of his life in December of 2008. It was not until the following year that the Hospitals of Regina Foundation found out he had left a gift in his will to Regina’s hospitals.

Merv’s gift will improve a number of areas of healthcare, particularly the Eye Centre at the Pasqua Hospital. The Centre was especially close to Merv’s heart, as Valia had received treatment for eye cancer there.

The Foundation did not know until after Merv passed away about his bequest, nor did we have the chance to ever meet him. We wish we could have told him how many people’s lives will be better because of his generosity and how the impact of his gift will be felt for generations, even if he already knew. We wish we could have thanked him.

Many people, like Merv, want to look after the future of their community by making a charitable gift in their will. If you’re planning to leave a legacy to Regina’s hospitals, please let us know as it will allow us to show you our gratitude today for the people you will help tomorrow. And at least we will be able to say, “Thank you.”

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Donor Spotlight Serbian Canadian Cultural Club

“This club is one big family,” says Rod Milic, Manager of the Serbian Canadian Cultural Club. Established in 1967, the Club boasts about 1,300 members in Regina. “We’re a social club,” Rod says “and we’re open to anyone to join.”

The club has the rare distinction of being one of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation’s most loyal donors, having given every year since 1991 – just a few years after the Foundation was established. The Club’s contributions have totalled over $500,000 for Regina’s hospitals.

“Our Club gives to various charities,” says Rod, “but we know that healthcare is especially important. We want the best for our hospitals and healthcare is such a great cause to support.”

Rod has distinguished himself as one of the top three fundraisers over the past few years at the Great-West Life Charity Golf Classic. In 2011, he brought in over $25,000 in pledges. How does Rod rally that kind of support? For him, it’s simple: “I ask and people give.”

“It’s not about me,” he emphasizes, “the members of this club know the value of good healthcare and we all do our part to help the best we can.”

“If I hear someone has received great care, I think maybe it was one of our dollars that helped to make that happen. That’s a really good feeling.”

Royal Canadian Legion Regina Branch #001 and Ladies’ Auxiliary

Celebrating its 85th anniversary in April 2011, with about 415 active members, the Royal Canadian Legion Regina Branch #001 and Ladies’ Auxiliary have been loyal donors of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation since 1988, donating over $385,000 – funds primarily raised through annual poppy sales and social fundraising activities.

With over 358,000 members nationally, the Legion is one of Canada’s largest community-based service organizations contributing millions of dollars that support youth, sports and the welfare of veterans.

In 1925 there were about 12 organizations in Canada working on behalf of veterans, with nine groups combining to form the Canadian Legion British Empire Service League. The name was changed to The Royal Canadian Legion around 1969.

The Regina Branch became the first charter branch with the balance of the branches receiving their charters in the fall of 1926. The Regina Branch Ladies’ Auxiliary was formed around 1930 to further the social activities of the Legion.

Recently, the Legion presented two cheques to the Foundation – one for $12,800 in support of the Veterans’ Unit at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, and one for $5,000 to the Eye Centre.

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Donor GalleryThe Regina Maple Leaf Lions Club donated over $39,000 to the Eye Centre for a Diode Laser, which treats eye diseases, including some that affect premature babies. Pictured with club members are Jeanette Kelly, HRF (centre) and Bev Alfano, RQHR (left).

1 2 Wayne Ruttan, President of SaskTel Pioneers - Harry Allen Life Member Club presents Nora Yeates, HRF, with $25,000 for the Kinsmen Telemiracle Electrophysiology Lab at the Mosaic Heart Centre. The Club has donated almost $250,000 to the HRF.

4 Joan McCusker (left), Marcia Gudereit and Shannon England stand beside a recognition piece for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. The Schmirler Foundation donated $50,000 to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation in support of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Canton Regina No.1 Patriarchs Militant Independent Order of Odd Fellows gave $8,000 to the Eye Centre towards the purchase of a Surgitron Dual Radiofrequency Ablation Unit. Pictured with members are Dr. Raul Garcia (second from right) and Bev Alfano, RQHR.

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Key Well Servicing was recognized for safety excellence at an awards luncheon held by Cenovus. Key Well gave the $5,000 award to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as chosen by co-owners Gabe Runge (left) and Kelsey Gerle. Gabe’s baby Memphys stayed in the NICU for 99 days.

5 2011 Home Lottery Grand Prize winner was Rita Mastel of Regina. Rita won the $1.1 million Grand Prize showhome in Harbour Landing and $25,000 cash. Proceeds from the lottery supported state-of-the-art equipment for the medication delivery system.

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Over 200 donors attended the Annual Donor Reception at the Wascana Country Club. The event – made possible by sponsors – celebrated individual donors who gave $1,000 or more annually, donors who have left a legacy gift in their will, special events donors, and long-time loyal supporters.

Queen City Kinettes donated $1,500 for a television and DVD player for the Burn Unit at the Regina General Hospital.

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Special Events Gallery

Regina Chinese Benevolent Association held their Chinese New Year Celebration banquet, raising $12,600 for three vital signs monitors for the Emergency Department at the Pasqua Hospital. Proceeds total over $46,000 from the last three years.

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Presented by Jack FM, over 100 motorcycle enthusiasts rode down Highway 11 for Who’s Your Daddy Ride for Prostate Cancer. The event raised over $17,000 for the Prostate Assessment Centre, bringing its three-year total to $75,000.

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Over 200 people attended Jack FM’s Uncover the Cure Cocktail Party at the Wascana Country Club, raising $60,000 for the Prostate Assessment Centre (PAC) at the Pasqua Hospital in support of an ultrasound. In four years, the event has raised over $200,000 for the PAC.

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HRF received $41,000 from An Evening in Greece. The money supported the Medical Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the RGH. Edie Holzapfel, HRF, accepts a cheque from An Evening in Greece commitee members Thomas Siarkos, Chris Perentes (left) and Spiro Bonis (right). The HRF has received over $300,000 from An Evening in Greece proceeds.

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Power of Pink raised $60,000 for the Breast Assessment Centre (BAC). The proceeds support tele-mammography, which enable Regina radiologists to communicate with technologists and patients in their home sites. Pictured is the Power of Pink committee, including event founder Pam Klein (front left) and Beverly Thomson from CTV’s Canada AM who was the MC. The Power of Pink is held every two years and has raised $195,000 for the BAC.

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Celebrating its 18th year, the Great-West Life Charity Golf Classic was another incredible success, raising over $117,000, bringing the total to over $2 million. Proceeds support the purchase of Pyxis machines, which greatly enhance the delivery of medication. Pictured are Nora Yeates, HRF (right) and commitee co-chairs Doug Baber and Susan Hoffart.

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For 19 years the Canadian Progress Club – Regina Assiniboine – has held their annual women’s charity golf event. The 2011 Champagne Classic raised over $37,000 for the Pediatric Unit at the Regina General Hospital for the purchase of several items including vital signs monitors and pediatric wheelchairs. The tournament has contributed over $225,000 to healthcare needs.

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Over 300 people took part in the 11th Annual Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) 5K Walk/Run. The event raised over $33,000 for new equipment at the Cardiac Care Unit in the Mosaic Heart Centre and for the CCU Nurses’ Education Fund. The CCU has raised $195,000 over the years.

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Spectators gathered at Wascana Park on Canada Day to watch teams participate in the 6th Annual Plywood Cup, which raised over $30,000. The Plywood Cup began in 2005 by the Canadian Progress Club – Regina Centre, and has raised over $225,000 for pediatric healthcare.

11 The Regina Vietnamese Volunteer Group held their second Our Thanks To Regina Night. The group represents people from Vietnam who have made Regina their home since arriving in Canada in 1979. Wanting to thank the community who adopted them, the group created a very successful fundraising event. Over 470 people attended, raising $17,000 for Pyxis machines.

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The 3rd Annual O.S.C.A.R. (Operation Someone Cares About Results) Charity Golf Classic raised $42,000, with part of the proceeds supporting the Pediatric Outpatient Program at the Regina General Hospital. O.S.C.A.R. was launched by Heidi Lindsay and Jim Grundy in honour of their son Oscar who had two major heart surgeries in 2008 before he was six months old. Watch Oscar’s story at www.hrf.sk.ca (Photo courtesy of Kiriako Latridis).

13 The Pipeline of Dreams Golf Tournament brings together Saskatchewan pipeline companies and their business partners. The tournament raised $57,000, bringing its 6-year total to over $300,000. This year proceeds supported an outreach vehicle for the children’s program at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre (WRC). Pictured is the team from the WRC in front of the vehicle.

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Your Dollars, Even Further

Not only is online giving secure, it saves the Foundation money. After you make a donation online, a charitable tax receipt is sent to you electronically which reduces administrative and postage costs for the Foundation. It means even more money can go further to help Regina’s hospitals.

Donate online today at www.hrf.sk.ca.

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HRF Volunteer Board

HRF Staff

Don Wilson, Chair Managing Partner, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP

Tom Newton, Vice-Chair Vice President & General Manager, Rawlco Radio

Kevin Daniel, Secretary Chief Operating Officer, Co-operators Life Insurance Company

Dr. Ram Abdulla Respirologist, Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region

Norm Beug Senior Vice President, Potash Operations The Mosaic Company

Kevin Bilan Regina Branch Manager, All Weather Windows

Kevin Knight Knight Automotive Group

Blair Ledingham Portfolio Manager, Greystone Managed Investments

Bob Linner Retired City Manager, City of Regina

Corinna Mitchell-Beaudin Vice President, Portfolio Management, Farm Credit Canada

Rick Turchet Vice President, Corporate Development, Century West/Walker Projects

Janet Wightman Managing Director, Kincannon Reed

Judy Davis, CFRE President & Chief Executive Officer

Nora Yeates Vice President, Fundraising

Edie Holzapfel, CFREDirector, Donor Services

Jennifer Bailey Director, Communications

Laura Robinson Executive Assistant

Sarah Fedirko Events Co-ordinator

Jeanette Kelly Development Officer

Marlisa Sucher Database Officer

Carla Eckert Development Assistant

Vanessa Owen Donor Services Assistant

Arjun Brah Accounting Administrator

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Box 1697 #225-1874 Scarth Street Regina SK S4P 3C6 Tel: 306.781.7500 Fax: 306.781.7504 Toll Free: 1.888.781.7500 Email: hrf@hrf.sk.ca Website: www.hrf.sk.ca

“Available healthcare is a cornerstone of our society. Supporting our local hospitals through the Hospitals of Regina Foundation is a way for me to make a difference. I lend my support through gifts of stock; not only is it an extremely cost-effective way for me to donate, it provides increased funding to help the Foundation achieve their goal of improving our facilities. Getting the best healthcare possible is important for everybody in our community.” - Rob Goeres, HRF donor

Consider a gift of stocks and securities today. It’s tax effective, meaningful and easy! Visit www.hrf.sk.ca.