March 2009, Volume 3, Issue 10www.sunnybrookfoundation.ca

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Sunnybrook Foundation NewsSunnybrook’s Schulich Heart Centre gets $20 million boost

One year ago, an anonymous donor put a challenge to Sunnybrook: if the hospital raised $10 million by the end of 2008, it would be matched,

dollar-for-dollar. Sunnybrook accepted the challenge and donors from across the GTA responded. Today, Sunnybrook has $20 million to construct a new, world-class, technologically-advanced Schulich Heart Centre.

“We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped us achieve our $10 million matching goal,” said Kevin Goldthorp, chief executive offi cer of Sunnybrook Foundation. “Sunnybrook can’t deliver world-class innovations in cardiac

care without the support of donors and in tough economic times, this achievement is quite remarkable.”

The challenge inspired Sunnybrook’s supporters in the Chinese community. In October, 16 leaders from Toronto’s Chinese community came together with the purpose of raising funds for the matching campaign. The group, called the Honorary Patrons Council, set a goal of raising $1.5 million. Ultimately, they raised $2.5

“This is the fi rst time that Toronto’s Chinese community has collaborated with a hospital to fundraise on such a grand

scale,” said John Man, Chair of the Honorary Patrons Council. “I am overjoyed that we were able to surpass our goal for such a worthy cause. I would like to thank my fellow council members, especially Ellen Pun for her philanthropy and ability to motivate others to give.”

“The Schulich Heart Centre is important to our community,” says Ellen Pun, Sunnybrook Foundation’s Governing Council and Honorary Patrons Council member. “It is important for us to rally behind this world-class institution to improve cardiac care.”

At the request of our anonymous donor, the gift will be recognized by the naming of the Brian W. Gilbert Cardiovascular Acute Care Unit. Dr. Gilbert is the chief of the Schulich Heart Centre at Sunnybrook.

“Heart disease is one of the leading causes of illness and death amongst Canadians,” said Dr. Gilbert. “This $20 million gift will save lives. Our donors’ generosity enables us to create a revitalized Schulich Heart Centre to deliver the best possible care to the province’s most critically ill heart patients. We are profoundly grateful for this gift to Sunnybrook and the people we serve.”

The centre rebuild will replace the 40-year-old acute care unit with a completely new unit that will set national standards for patient care. Medical equipment throughout the centre will be updated, ensuring the best technologies are available to patients. Patient rooms and visitor facilities will also be expanded and modernized.

To learn how you can contribute to the Schulich Heart Centre visit www.sunnybrookfoundation.ca or call 416-480-4483.

Members of the Honorary Patrons Council were recognized at the Estates of Sunnybrook for their $2.5 million contribution to the Schulich Heart Centre Matching Campaign. (Photo: D. Nicholson)

Due to demand for One Night Live tickets, a new block of seats has been released and put up for special auction. For a limited time, until March 9, the public can go to ticketmaster.ca and bid on tickets starting at $80.

One Night Live, presented by Sun Life Financial, will feature international recording artists Sting, Sheryl Crow and The Canadian Tenors. Now in its second year, the concert will be held at the Air Canada Centre, and hosted by Sex & the City and Law & Order star, Chris Noth.

On February 11, Chris thrilled hundreds of Sunnybrook staff at a launch event hosted in the McLaughlin Auditorium and simulcast at the Grenville Campus. Chris shared his recent experience of becoming a fi rst-time father. Three lucky prize winners posed for a photo with him.

Throughout the day, Chris made special appearances on local and national television programs including Breakfast Television, Entertainment Tonight and The Hour.

To bid on tickets go to www.ticketmaster.ca. A tax receipt will be issued for a portion of each ticket purchased through the bid.

Sunnybrook’s One Night Live™ host and Sex & the City star Chris Noth at the launch event. Sex & the City star Chris Noth at the launch event. Sex & the City(Photo: D. Nicholson)

New block of One Night Live™ tickets available through special auction

Well-known breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow has thrown her support behind the Odette Cancer Centre. On May 20th, the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter will play an exclusive and intimate show at the Angus Glen Golf Club.

Live to Tell: Up Close and Personal with Sheryl Crow is a celebration that brings Live to Tell: Up Close and Personal with Sheryl Crow is a celebration that brings Live to Tell: Up Close and Personal with Sheryl Crowtogether those dedicated to supporting treatment and research for breast cancer. Sheryl will entertain with her chart-topping hits and share her own inspiring experience as a breast cancer survivor. Canada’s very own Belinda Stronach - also a breast cancer survivor and former Liberal MP will host the event.

Live to Tell will raise signifi cant funds to support the building of the new Breast Cancer Research Centre and build awareness of this new resource in the fi ght against cancer. When built, the Breast Centre will occupy the sixth fl oor of M-Wing and will be home to pioneering programs such as PYNK, Breast Clinical Trials, The Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Program and Breast Brachytherapy.

You can get your ticket online for $500 and receive a $425 tax receipt or by paying a non-tax deductible registration fee of $75 and fundraise for the additional $425. To learn more about Live to Tell visit www.livetotell.ca.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow

The Campaign for Sunnybrook is a $300 million effort to ensure the Hospital can continue to provide the best care to its patients, now and in the future. Support your Sunnybrook, when it matters most.

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Th e commitment of Sunnybrook Foundation’s volunteers

Michael Horgan’s fi rst experience of Sunnybrook was in 1973, when a torn ligament, sustained playing football, saw him admitted to

Sunnybrook’s Emergency Department. This marked the beginning of a long and dedicated commitment to Sunnybrook, and laid the foundation for his most recent and biggest success as a volunteer – helping to raise $25 million for the Schulich Heart Centre.

Michael is Chair of the Schulich Heart Centre Campaign Cabinet, a volunteer post charged with the responsibility of leading fundraising initiatives for the heart centre.

With the successful completion of the Schulich Heart Centre Campaign’s major capital project in December (see story overleaf), Michael is brimming with delight.

“This was, without a doubt, both the toughest challenge and the greatest achievement that our volunteer cabinet has experienced,” remarked Michael, who credits the success of the $10 million all-or-nothing matching campaign to lots of hard work and a bit of good luck.

As a keen golfer, Michael even

incorporates his hobbies into his volunteer fundraising by co-chairing the committee which organizes the annual Sunnybrook Golf Classic, also in support of the Schulich Heart Centre. Now in its fourteenth year, the Golf Classic has raised over $1 million.

When asked why he invests so much time supporting the Schulich Heart Centre, Michael was unhesitating in his reply. “Cardiac care is a big issue. Sunnybrook leads the way in state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedures and innovation, and the physicians are absolutely committed to the best practices in cardiac care.”

“Donating to the Schulich Heart Centre is the best investment that anyone will ever make,” says Michael. “This is something that I fi rmly believe in, and I am delighted that the centre has garnered such loyalty and support from the community.”

“The real key to the success of the matching campaign is the strong base of donors who recognize the importance of the work done at the Schulich Heart Centre, and who have stepped up to support it,” says Michael. “Their support means the difference between excellent care, and extraordinary care.”

Driven by seeing tangible results, Michael is particularly looking forward to the completion of the Cardiac Acute Care Unit which will be renovated and technologically enhanced to care for our cardiac patients.

While Michael is busy with work for the heart centre, his wife, Mary-Ellen, sits on the Brain Sciences Campaign Cabinet, raising funds for this key hospital program, including The Centre of Advanced Neuro-Imaging and Diverse Interventions (CANDI).

“CANDI is of great interest to Michael and me,” says Mary-Ellen. “Once built, the centre will be used to monitor physicial changes to the brain before, during and after treatment of brain disease.”

“This will have wide-reaching implications for the treatment of disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and multiple sclerosis, as well as the cognitive and behavioural aspects of stroke, and mood and anxiety disorders.”

To learn more about the Schulich Heart Centre or CANDI visit www.sunnybrookfoundation.ca or call 416-480-4483.

Dedicated Sunnybrook Foundation volunteers Michael Horgan and his wife Mary-Ellen with their grandchildren. (Photo provided by M. Horgan)

CAMPAIGN RESULTS TO JANUARY 31, 2009Campaign Progress UpdateSunnybrook Foundation continues to raise funds towards essential capital and program initiatives within the hospital. As of January 31, 2009, the campaign has raised $243 million. Some recent gifts include:

$300,000 from McLeish Orlando LLP in support of the Trauma, Emergency & Critical Care Program

$300,000 from Oatley, Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers in support of the Trauma, Emergency & Critical Care Program

$245,548 from Philips Healthcare in support of the renovation and expansion of the Schulich Heart Centre

$200,000 from He Jian Min in support of the renovation and expansion of the Schulich Heart Centre

$99,000 from the Stephan R. Lewar Trust toward the Sunnybrook Fund

$75,000 from the Sophie M. Lewar Trust toward the Sunnybrook Fund

$59,916 from Pearson Canada Inc. toward the Sunnybrook Fund

$245,548 from Philips Health renovati

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$300,000 from McLeish Orlando LLP in

% of goal by Program Area

56%

55%

235%

15%

135%

59%

43%

77%

88%

63%

100%

Imaging & Surgery

Veterans

Community Health

Sunnybrook Research Institute

Schulich Heart Program

Trauma, Emergency & Critical Care

Women & Babies

Brain Sciences Program

Holland Musculoskeletal Program

Odette Cancer Centre