BC Children's Hospital Foundation

Muskoka Developer Invests in Community with Donation to Bracebridge Hospital

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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MUSKOKA, ON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After breaking ground for luxury real estate development Upper Vista Muskoka in June, Evertrust Developments President and Founder Dr. Ted Zhou returned July 14th to present a $25, 0000.00 donation to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation.

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  • MUSKOKA, ON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After breaking ground for luxury real estate development Upper Vista Muskoka in June, Evertrust Developments President and Founder Dr. Ted Zhou returned July 14th to present a $25, 0000.00 donation to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation.
  • Dr. Zhou's unique approach to the development business also includes a mission to acknowledge social responsibility within the communities he builds in.
  • We need to support community and the most important way to do that is through healthcare, so that is why I am here today."
  • "For him to recognize that he wants to support this hospital as not only a businessman but also a family man, it resonates so well with our community."

Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations makes significant impact in first two years of child and youth mental health initiative

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Across Canada, more than 1.2 million children and youth experience mental health challenges, and that number grows significantly into adolescence and adulthood1.

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  • Across Canada, more than 1.2 million children and youth experience mental health challenges, and that number grows significantly into adolescence and adulthood1.
  • Seventy per cent of mental health problems have their onset during childhood and adolescence.
  • If left untreated, mental health challenges can seriously affect a child's life.2 Experts agree that proactive, early intervention for a child experiencing mental health struggles can transform how they experience mental health later in life, preventing kids and families from experiencing poor outcomes.
  • Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations (CCHF) , established in 2017, is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for a national network of children's hospital foundations as the largest single, non-government funder of child health in Canada.

Robert A. and Christine J. Pietrandrea Donate $2.5 Million to UPMC Children's

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from philanthropists Robert A. and Christine J. Pietrandrea to benefit UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This significant contribution will support the establishment of the Endowed Medical Director for the Down Syndrome Center, the addition of a new music therapist and endowed funds for the hospital's music therapy program, and behavioral health resources.

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  • Funding Will Benefit Down Syndrome, Music Therapy, and Behavioral Health Programs
    PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from philanthropists Robert A. and Christine J. Pietrandrea to benefit UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
  • "The positions and programs we have decided to support hold special meaning for me and my family," said Bob Pietrandrea.
  • "Philanthropy empowers UPMC Children's to go above and beyond in the care we provide to our children and families," said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children's.
  • Robert Pietrandrea, President of Railroad Development Corporation, serves on the UPMC Children's Foundation Board of Trustees.

Hospital at Home Program Helping Cancer Patients and Their Families With Medical and Financial Support Services

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Lauren received an osteosarcoma diagnosis, a type of bone cancer that most commonly occurs in the long bones around the knee.

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  • Lauren received an osteosarcoma diagnosis, a type of bone cancer that most commonly occurs in the long bones around the knee.
  • For many patients, the symptoms of osteosarcoma include pain or swelling in the affected bone and decreased mobility of the affected limb.
  • The medical team reconstructed what was removed during the procedure with prosthetics and muscles from other areas of her body.
  • The Hospital at Home service sends trained nurses to the patient's home for chemotherapy, administering medications, and other supportive therapies.

RBC Charity Day for the Kids donates US$5 Million to 55+ youth-focused charities globally

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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The day was topped with RBC announcing more than US$5 million in donations to support more than 55 charity partners globally.

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  • The day was topped with RBC announcing more than US$5 million in donations to support more than 55 charity partners globally.
  • "RBC Charity Day for the Kids demonstrates our ongoing commitment to helping our clients thrive and communities prosper by supporting youth and their families.
  • Since launching in 2015, RBC Charity Day for the Kids has provided US$25.2 million to over 100 youth-focused charities globally.
  • For more on RBC Charity Day for the Kids and the benefitting charities, click here .

Recognizing a Fearless Leader Who Paved the Way to Humanizing Healthcare for Hospitalized Children and Their Families

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Saturday, June 11, 2022
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Michele positioned EKF at the forefront of state-of-the-art programming in pediatric health care.

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  • Michele positioned EKF at the forefront of state-of-the-art programming in pediatric health care.
  • "From an early age, I've always known that I was sharing my mother with other children," stated Wesley Hall, son of Michele Hall Duncan.
  • Her cancer diagnosis gave her an intimate window into the value of the work to which she dedicated her life.
  • They envision a world where every child experiences joy, hope, resilience, and emotional healing along their medical journey.

CALVERT CITY'S CC METALS & ALLOYS PRESENTS SIGNIFICANT DONATION TO MARSHALL COUNTY HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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CALVERT CITY, Ky., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CC Metals & Alloys (CCMA), a mining and metals company led by Mordechai Korf and Uriel Laber that employs dozens of local Kentucky workers, announced today that its Plant Manager, Chris Cobb, recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Marshall County Hospital & Healthcare Foundation on behalf of the company.  

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  • CALVERT CITY, Ky., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CC Metals & Alloys (CCMA), a mining and metals company led by Mordechai Korf andUriel Laber that employs dozens of local Kentucky workers, announced today that its Plant Manager, Chris Cobb, recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Marshall County Hospital & Healthcare Foundation on behalf of the company.
  • CCMA's donation will support special projects that benefit patients and guests throughout Marshall County Hospital.
  • CCMA understands how important Marshall County Hospital & Healthcare Foundation is to the local community and the critical role they play.
  • We are proud to continue that tradition by supporting our hometown heroes at Marshall County Hospital."

Stylish and Sustainable, Grounded People Debuts New Colorful Collection of Shoes Perfect for that Summer Stride

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grounded People, the 100% vegan and sustainably sourced footwear brand, has debuted a new collection of eye-catching colors perfectly timed to the arrival of the summer season. The new colors, inspired and named after the inherent natural beauty of Mother Nature's flowers include Poppy, Rose, Forget-Me-Not, Geranium, Iris, Fuchsia and Begonia. Each vibrant color is available in both the low- and high-top versions of the brand's unique spin on a timeless design. Like all Grounded People products, each unisex shoe is made with recycled materials, with a portion of each sale donated to one of the company's globally partnered charities.

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  • Each vibrant color is available in both the low- and high-top versions of the brand's unique spin on a timeless design.
  • Like all Grounded People products, each unisex shoe is made with recycled materials, with a portion of each sale donated to one of the company's globally partnered charities.
  • The full line of Grounded People shoes, including its newly introduced colorways, are now available for purchase online at groundedpeople.com and Amazon.
  • A portion of all Grounded People sales is donated to one of the brand's charitable partnered organizations, because truly, every step matters.

Northern Trust Appoints Patrick Dominick Senior Managing Director in Barrington Office

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Northern Trust announced today that it has appointed Patrick Dominick Senior Managing Director in the Barrington office, where he will lead the team in the delivery of holistic advice and outstanding client service.

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  • Northern Trust announced today that it has appointed Patrick Dominick Senior Managing Director in the Barrington office, where he will lead the team in the delivery of holistic advice and outstanding client service.
  • Prior to re-joining Northern Trust two years ago as the Senior Wealth Strategist in Barrington, Patrick was President of The Chicago Trust Company, a 50-employee national, mid-sized independent Trust company.
  • Patrick holds the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation (CTFA) as well as FINRA Series 7 and 63 Securities Licenses.
  • Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S.

Children's Miracle Network launches spring campaign with Walmart Canada to support children's hospitals across Canada

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Children's Miracle Network is launching its annual spring fundraising campaign today with Walmart Canada in support of Canada's kids, families, and their local children's hospitals.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Children's Miracle Network is launching its annual spring fundraising campaign today with Walmart Canada in support of Canada's kids, families, and their local children's hospitals.
  • Walmart Canada has partnered with Children's Miracle Network for 28 years.
  • To date, Walmart Canada has raised and donated more than $185 million to Children's Miracle Network.
  • That's why we support local communities and organizations like Children's Miracle Network and their network of premier children's hospitals to provide extraordinary care to children and their families across Canada," said Horacio Barbeito, President and CEO at Walmart Canada.