BC Children's Hospital Foundation

A Conversation with Katie Couric

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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This year’s guest speaker will be media maven Katie Couric, who will take part in a Q & A moderated by writer and editor, Martha McCully.

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  • This year’s guest speaker will be media maven Katie Couric, who will take part in a Q & A moderated by writer and editor, Martha McCully.
  • “Having broken through multiple glass ceilings to become one of the most iconic journalists of our time, Katie is an inspiration to women everywhere,” said Hollis Forbes, Co-Chair of the luncheon.
  • “I’m looking forward to a fascinating conversation.
  • I’m delighted to support the mission of this new Emergency Department by being a part of this exciting event,” Couric added.

Momentum Around Planned NCR Separation Continues

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Since announcing its intention to separate in September 2022, NCR has generated and continues to generate cash flow to support its plan to reduce debt ahead of the separation.

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  • Since announcing its intention to separate in September 2022, NCR has generated and continues to generate cash flow to support its plan to reduce debt ahead of the separation.
  • NCR will continue to evaluate all opportunities for shareholder value creation through the date of the separation.
  • Before joining NCR, Oliver was the Chief Financial Officer of Springs Window Fashions, where he was responsible for the company's overall financial strategy.
  • Prior to joining NCR, Wilkinson held various leadership positions at leading IT and telecom firms including Avaya, Nortel and Verizon.

Tim Hortons week-long Smile Cookie campaign begins TODAY, supporting over 600 local charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has raised over $92 million across North America since 1996 and last year, restaurant owners raised a record-breaking $15 million!

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  • The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has raised over $92 million across North America since 1996 and last year, restaurant owners raised a record-breaking $15 million!
  • TORONTO, May 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Starting today and through May 7, the iconic Tim Hortons Smile Cookie charitable campaign launches in Tims restaurants across Canada and in the United States.
  • To participate in this year's Smile Cookie campaign, visit your local Tim Hortons restaurant or place an order through the Tim Hortons mobile app for delivery.
  • For a full list of local charities and community groups benefiting from Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie campaign, visit www.timhortons.ca/smile-cookie .

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival Announces The On Our Sleeves® Movement as Official Charity for 2023

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Sonic Temple 2023 will bring a spectacular lineup of rock heavyweights to the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio over Memorial Day Weekend – May 25-28, 2023.

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  • Sonic Temple 2023 will bring a spectacular lineup of rock heavyweights to the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio over Memorial Day Weekend – May 25-28, 2023.
  • By selecting The On Our Sleeves Movement as the official 2023 charity, Sonic Temple will make a donation to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation to support The On Our Sleeves Movement.
  • Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
  • Additional DWP events in 2023 will include Aftershock Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky Country Music Festival, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life and Welcome To Rockville.

BMO Advances Affordable Housing Preservation and Health Equity in California with $1 Million Commitment

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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New grants supporting wealth and equity growth, building preservation and resilience, and health equity in California communities

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  • New grants supporting wealth and equity growth, building preservation and resilience, and health equity in California communities
    Grants are part of BMO EMpower 2.0, the bank's more than $40 billion commitment to local communities, with more than $16 billion targeted for California
    LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO today announced a $1 million commitment to further the progress of affordable housing preservation and health equity work in California.
  • Two organizations, Enterprise Community Partners (ECP) and Direct Relief, will each receive $500,000 to support building preservation and resilience, and health equity in California communities.
  • "As BMO enters new markets in California, our purpose is to create a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society," said Kimberley Goode, Chief Communications and Social Impact Officer, BMO.
  • In 2021, BMO donated $10 million to the Rush University System for Health to create the Rush BMO Institute for Health Equity to ensure zero barriers to inclusion for communities across Chicago.

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie is almost here! For the first time, the iconic week-long Tims fundraiser is being held in the spring, starting on May 1 through May 7

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has raised over $92 million across North America since 1996 and last year, restaurant owners raised a record-breaking $15 million!

Key Points: 
  • The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has raised over $92 million across North America since 1996 and last year, restaurant owners raised a record-breaking $15 million!
  • "Last year's Smile Cookie campaign was so much fun to be a part of, so I am excited to kick off another round of Smile Cookie with Tim Hortons this year," says Penny Oleksiak.
  • To participate in this year's Smile Cookie campaign, visit your local Tim Hortons restaurant or place an order through the Tim Hortons mobile app for delivery.
  • For a full list of local charities and community groups benefiting from Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie campaign, visit www.timhortons.ca/smile-cookie .

Sheppard Pratt Celebrates Redesign of its Psychiatric Urgent Care and Admissions

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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BALTIMORE, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheppard Pratt today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the redesign of its Admissions, Psychiatric Urgent Care, and main entrance lobby area at its Towson, Maryland hospital campus. The physical renovation, as well as the redesign of the admissions process and model of care within Psychiatric Urgent Care, will allow Sheppard Pratt to meet the significantly increasing demand for mental healthcare.

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  • BALTIMORE, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheppard Pratt today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the redesign of its Admissions, Psychiatric Urgent Care , and main entrance lobby area at its Towson, Maryland hospital campus.
  • The physical renovation, as well as the redesign of the admissions process and model of care within Psychiatric Urgent Care, will allow Sheppard Pratt to meet the significantly increasing demand for mental healthcare.
  • The redesign of Admissions and Psychiatric Urgent Care will increase capacity and efficiencies of the Psychiatric Urgent Care by relocating the check-in and waiting area to provide more space, additional consultation and exam rooms, and a smoother transition to the appropriate level of care for each patient.
  • Sheppard Pratt has offered its Psychiatric Urgent Care at the Towson campus since 2011, and it opened one at its new Baltimore/Washington Campus in 2021.

Durham's Premier Cycling Event Returns for Year 2

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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"Ajax is both a bike-friendly community and home to the Ajax Pickering Hospital," says Mayor Shaun Collier of the Town of Ajax.

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  • "Ajax is both a bike-friendly community and home to the Ajax Pickering Hospital," says Mayor Shaun Collier of the Town of Ajax.
  • "This is a great way for cycling enthusiasts to support local health care while also getting out and exploring Durham Region.
  • "Elexicon Energy is proud to return as the title sponsor of Bike for Bones – Durham Region's premier cycling event," says Indrani Butany-DeSouza.
  • "We encourage cyclists, friends, and neighbours to bring energy and join us by cycling or sponsoring a cyclist.

Nicola Wealth Appoints John Montalbano & Carrie Russell to the Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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Vancouver, BC, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicola Wealth, one of Canada's fastest-growing independent wealth management firms, today announced the appointment of John Montalbano and Carrie Russell to its Board of Directors.

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  • Vancouver, BC, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicola Wealth, one of Canada's fastest-growing independent wealth management firms, today announced the appointment of John Montalbano and Carrie Russell to its Board of Directors.
  • John and Carrie join two previously appointed independent directors Tom Shepansky and Anne-Marie Thomas on the Nicola Wealth board of directors.
  • "We're excited to welcome John and Carrie to our board of directors; their deep experience in financial and technology businesses will be invaluable to Nicola Wealth as we grow our business and serve our clients," said John Nicola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nicola Wealth.
  • “I know that all of us will benefit from their tremendous insight, experience, and shared commitment to making a difference."

Capital Square Makes a Major Donation to Children's Hospital of Richmond

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Square, one of the nation's leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and a developer of multifamily communities, announced a major donation as a part of the $100 million capital campaign to fund the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The donation, matched by Children's Hospital Foundation, will support the organization's new Children's Tower, which will officially open its doors on April 30, 2023.

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  • Children's Hospital Foundation matched the donation one-to-one, leading to a significant investment toward children's health
    RICHMOND, Va., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Square, one of the nation's leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and a developer of multifamily communities, announced a major donation as a part of the $100 million capital campaign to fund the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
  • The donation, matched by Children's Hospital Foundation, will support the organization's new Children's Tower, which will officially open its doors on April 30, 2023.
  • Capital Square sponsored the 10th annual Radiothon, a 36-hour fundraising broadcast to raise funds and awareness for Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU last November.
  • Founded in 1920, the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care children's hospital located within the VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.