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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-10-21, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 21, 2015 01114 Rpm Hospital! "ea[dii Care `IL':lthcare.her ,es.c,a Sad, O . 17 J17' 1 V From the left, Ron Lavoie, chair of the Seaforth Hospital Foundation, Anne Campbell, vice president Shaun Gregory Huron Exposito of partnerships and patient experience for Seaforth and President and CEO of the Huron -Perth Betty Glanville, from the Seaforth area, performs the Macarena at the Royal Canadian Legion. Health Care Alliance Andrew Williams. Seaforth Radiothon raised $20,000 in three hours E 0 0 L 0 0 0 W c 0 r 0 rW V/ Seaforth Community Hospital and 10 other hospitals in the area participated in the 14th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor The community of Sea - forth and its surrounding neighbours proved their fun- draising spirits, by collecting $20,000 in just three hours. The 14th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radio- thon kicked off October 17 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Seaforth. People enjoyed the festivi- ties by performing the "Mac - arena" amongst many other dances, eating BBQ hot dogs and listening to the radio for constant donation updates. Eleven hospitals in the region participated in the event. With an initial goal of $50,000, Seaforth's goal was almost half -way met by noon. The whole charity was broadcast on the three dif- ferent radio stations and participants were asked to phone in to make a payment towards the hospital. President and CEO of the Huron -Perth Health Care Alliance Andrew Williams was in attendance to show support. He stated this event has an impressive "track record" and it has been an inspiration for over a decade. "This elevates the visibility in the community, raises an awful lot of money, so it's a wonderful success and based on the (sounds of all) the laughter, it (was)," Wil- liams said. "Whether it's for the hos- pital or for other charities in need, it's second to none." Donations can be accepted until November of this year and if the objective is met before that time, the medical equipment will be purchased not too long after. The money will be used as what's specified as "essential new medical equipment," and projected to cost approximately $101,575. Anne Campbell, vice pres- ident of partnerships and patient experience for Sea - forth, refers to the equip- ment required as an "identi- fied need" and expects it to be used to support a number of smaller pieces of equip- ment across three depart- ments of the hospital. "The communities are proud of their hospitals, healthcare is very very important to them locally. They want to do their best to support their organization to sustain the excellent health- care reputation that we have. As Andrew said you need the Dressed in a chicken costume, Don Morton put some smiles on the crowd at the 14th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. tools and the tools (cur- rently) need to be upgraded and fixed," Campbell said. In the front entrance of the Legion, Ron Lavoie, chair of the Seaforth Hospital Foun- dation said this year's Radio- thon is "tremendous" mostly because the support from the community. "We have a lot of fantastic local entertainment, just good fun and the community comes together, (there's) laughs, all (in) support of the Seaforth hospital; Lavoie said. He concluded the conver- sation to tell the public next year's Radiothon will be changed to the spring instead of the usual fall undertaking, which some believe will ben- efit the cause. 11 It iJflLRC'H RAY n You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca The Rev. Lynn Mitchell, Interim Priest Sunday, October 25 Worship at 9:30am Everyone Welcome EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura Worship October 25th 10:30 a.m. Laura's last Sunday as our Youth Co-ordinator Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome, so come & join us. Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale Nov. 14th Turkey supper Wed. Oct. 28th Line Dancing Lessons every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 El BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor: Rev. Laurie Morris Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. TUESDAY EVENINGS: Youth Groups Junior & Senior High 6:30 - 9 p.m. Boys & Girls club 7 p.m. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Mens & Womens Bible Study (5- EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Lorrie Mann - Organist Sunday Worship October 25th, 11:00 am Guest Speaker: Rev. Major Dwight Nelson Sunday School Nursery Provided as Needed (5 ALL WELCOME E 0 0 L 0 0 0 W c 0 r 0 rW V/ Seaforth Community Hospital and 10 other hospitals in the area participated in the 14th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor The community of Sea - forth and its surrounding neighbours proved their fun- draising spirits, by collecting $20,000 in just three hours. The 14th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radio- thon kicked off October 17 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Seaforth. People enjoyed the festivi- ties by performing the "Mac - arena" amongst many other dances, eating BBQ hot dogs and listening to the radio for constant donation updates. Eleven hospitals in the region participated in the event. With an initial goal of $50,000, Seaforth's goal was almost half -way met by noon. The whole charity was broadcast on the three dif- ferent radio stations and participants were asked to phone in to make a payment towards the hospital. President and CEO of the Huron -Perth Health Care Alliance Andrew Williams was in attendance to show support. He stated this event has an impressive "track record" and it has been an inspiration for over a decade. "This elevates the visibility in the community, raises an awful lot of money, so it's a wonderful success and based on the (sounds of all) the laughter, it (was)," Wil- liams said. "Whether it's for the hos- pital or for other charities in need, it's second to none." Donations can be accepted until November of this year and if the objective is met before that time, the medical equipment will be purchased not too long after. The money will be used as what's specified as "essential new medical equipment," and projected to cost approximately $101,575. Anne Campbell, vice pres- ident of partnerships and patient experience for Sea - forth, refers to the equip- ment required as an "identi- fied need" and expects it to be used to support a number of smaller pieces of equip- ment across three depart- ments of the hospital. "The communities are proud of their hospitals, healthcare is very very important to them locally. They want to do their best to support their organization to sustain the excellent health- care reputation that we have. As Andrew said you need the Dressed in a chicken costume, Don Morton put some smiles on the crowd at the 14th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. tools and the tools (cur- rently) need to be upgraded and fixed," Campbell said. In the front entrance of the Legion, Ron Lavoie, chair of the Seaforth Hospital Foun- dation said this year's Radio- thon is "tremendous" mostly because the support from the community. "We have a lot of fantastic local entertainment, just good fun and the community comes together, (there's) laughs, all (in) support of the Seaforth hospital; Lavoie said. He concluded the conver- sation to tell the public next year's Radiothon will be changed to the spring instead of the usual fall undertaking, which some believe will ben- efit the cause.