2011 Post Gala Publications

• Northumberland News Gala Spread
• Northumberland Today Gala Magazine

NHH Foundation Gala Raises Record Amount

For Immediate Release, December 2nd, 2011

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - The co-chairs of the 11th annual Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation gala are pleased to announce that this year's event which was held November 12th at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg, raised a record amount for the purchase of essential medical equipment for the Surgical Services program at the hospital.

Kim Gordon and Wendy Ito say due to the generosity of the gala guests, sponsors and donors, $170,000 was raised at the gala entitled, "Come Together".

"We have an outstanding community hospital," says co-chair Wendy Ito, "and the gala's financial success means the advanced medical equipment will be available for the patients of Northumberland County. This year the gala funds will be directed to purchasing two gastroscopes, a laparoscopic tower, an arthroscope, and two Infus Syringe Pump for the Surgical Services Program."

"The Northumberland Hills Hospital impacts the lives of tens of thousands of people each year," says Kim Gordon, "and the success of the gala is a reflection of the community's commitment to supporting the finest in local healthcare."

Special thanks to the dozens of dedicated volunteers, who helped to make this year's event such a success, including the gala cabinet, set up volunteers and the volunteers who assisted during the gala itself. Also thank you to the two dozen local doctors who supported the "Doctors Come Together" Raffle. With their leadership the raffle raised $25,065 for the hospital.

The community is invited to check out over 400 photos from the event that can be viewed at the gala web site, www.nhhgala.ca

For more information, please contact
Adrienne Barrie, Development Officer
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
(905) 372-6811, ext. 3068

Tickets on Sale September 19th for Hospital
Foundation's 11th Annual Gala

For Immediate Release, September 14, 2011

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that tickets go on sale Monday, September 19th at 8:30 a.m. sharp for its 11th annual gala event, "Come Together".

This evening to remember will take place at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Plans include fabulous food and wine, live music, live and silent auctions and a few added surprises that we believe will add to our special evening.

One of the most important fundraising aspects of the gala is securing sponsorships. We are pleased to announce that HTM Insurance Company, BMO Financial Group, Northumberland Today and Cameco Corporation have all returned as Platinum sponsors.

We are also pleased to welcome Linmac Inc. and Taylor/Rohrich Associates Inc., as Gold Level Gala Sponsors. The Silver Sponsors confirmed to date are Basmajian Medical Professional Corp., Dr. Mark & Linda Essak, Bell Canada, Investors Group - Cobourg (Bruce McCartney), Northumberland News, Akzo Nobel Wood Coatings, Structural Panel Industries Inc., CPS Wood Products, IBEW Local 894, Northumberland Tire, Spoolon, Sabic Innovative Plastics, Vandyk Group (West Park Village) and CIBC Wood Gundy/The Ley Investment Group.

For more information about sponsorship please contact the Foundation office at 905-377-7767.

Funds raised this year will be directed toward the purchase of the essential equipment needs of the Surgical Services Program at the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

The Gala Planning Committee, under the leadership of co-chairs Kim Gordon and Wendy Ito, is once again anticipating another sold out event. To avoid disappointment, they're encouraging people to act quickly.

Tickets for the gala will go on sale beginning Monday, September 19th at 8:30 a.m. sharp and can be purchased by visiting the Foundation Office that day or by calling John Russell at (905) 372-6811, ext. 3065 or Adrienne Barrie at (905) 372-6811, ext. 3068. Tickets are priced at $250 each.

For the latest information on the Gala please visit, www.nhhgala.ca.

For more information, please call:

John Russell, Personal Gifts Officer Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation (905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

Adrienne Barrie, Development Officer Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation (905) 372-6811, ext. 3068

Local Doctors Come Together for the Hospital

For Immediate Release, September 13, 2011

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - Recognizing the importance of a well equipped hospital, Northumberland doctors have joined forces once again to offer an exciting raffle package in support of the 11th Annual Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Gala.

Spearheaded this year by Dr. Mark & Linda Essak, twenty doctors contributed funds to feature a raffle with outstanding prizes. Top prize in the "Doctors Come Together Raffle" raffle is a Cunard dream cruise to England for two aboard the Queen Mary 2 or a $10,000 travel voucher. Additional prizes include a 4-night escape to Las Vegas for two or a $2,000 travel voucher and an iPad2. Only 500 tickets are being made available. You do not need to attend the gala to purchase a ticket.

"On behalf of the Doctors, we are pleased to support the 11th Annual Gala with this exciting raffle", says Dr. Allison Collins. "Buy a ticket and you could be heading off on a dream vacation of a lifetime!"

"We are thrilled with the Doctor's support again this year", say Gala co-chairs Kim Gordon and Wendy Ito. We have an ambitious goal to raise $165,000 at this year's event and the raffle will help us achieve this."

Tickets for the "Doctors Come Together Raffle" are $100 each or 3 for $250. They can be purchased at the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation, The Avid Reader (Cobourg), Expedia Cruiseshipcentres (Cobourg), The Beauty Clinic (Cobourg) or Holton Flowers (Port Hope). They can also be purchased securely through the gala web site, www.nhhgala.ca.

This year's gala is entitled "Come Together" and will take place on Saturday, November 12th at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg.

For more information about the Gala or raffle please contact the Foundation office at 905-372-6811 ext 3065 or visit www.nhhgala.ca for more information.

For more information, please contact:

John Russell, Personal Gifts Officer Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation (905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

Adrienne Barrie, Development Officer Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation (905) 372-6811, ext. 3068

Supporters “Come Together” for
11th Annual Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation 

For Immediate Release, June 22, 2011

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce details on the 11th Annual Fundraising Gala to be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011.  This year’s theme – “Come Together” – is inspired by the music and creativity of The Beatles, while embracing the elegance that guests have always come to expect of this important community event. This year’s gala will take place at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg.

Guests enjoy the best in food, décor, live music, live and silent auctions and organizers of this year’s event promise they won’t disappoint. But the Gala is not just about having a good time. It is truly about a community “coming together” for the purpose of helping to purchase top priority medical equipment for its community hospital.

Sponsorship is important to the Foundation’s success in securing funds to support capital improvements at the hospital. Leading the way as Platinum Sponsors are: Northumberland Publishers and Cameco Corporation.

Many sponsorship opportunities are currently available. To learn more please contact the Foundation office at 905-377-7767 or visit www.nhhgala.ca for more information.

Tickets for the gala will go on sale beginning Monday, September 19th at 8:30 a.m. sharp and can be purchased by visiting the Foundation Office that day or by calling John Russell at (905) 372-6811, ext. 3065. Tickets are priced at $250 each. 

 

For more information, please contact
John Russell, Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
(905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

2010 Post Gala Newspaper Inserts

• Northumberland Publishers All that Glitters Gala Spread
• Northumberland News All that Glitters Gala Spread

NHH Foundation Gala Raises Record Amount

For Immediate Release, November 24, 2010

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - The co-chairs of the 10th annual Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation gala are pleased to announce that this year's event, held November 13th at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg, raised a record amount for the purchase of essential medical equipment for the hospital.

Kim Gordon and Wendy Ito say due to the generosity of the gala guests, sponsors and donors, $165,000 was raised at the gala entitled, "All that Glitters …Looks Like a Million".

"We have an outstanding community hospital," says co-chair Wendy Ito, "and our success means they will be able to purchase the high priority medical equipment the gala cabinet had set its sights on, including two laparoscopes and two endoscopes for the Surgical Services Program, a stretcher for the Emergency Department and two I-V Pumps."

"The Northumberland Hills Hospital impacts the lives of tens of thousands of people each year," says Kim Gordon, "and the success of the gala is a reflection of the community's commitment to supporting the finest in local healthcare."

Special thanks to the dozen of dedicated volunteers, who helped to make this year's event such a success, including the gala cabinet, set up volunteers and the volunteers who assisted during the gala itself. Also thank you to the two dozen local doctors who supported the new "Looks Like a Million" Raffle. With their leadership the raffle raised almost $30,000 for the hospital.

This success of this year's event means the gala has raised over $1 Million in its ten year history.

Be sure to check out this Friday's Northumberland Today and Northumberland News for photos from this year's gala. Also over 400 photos from the event can be viewed at the gala web site, www.nhhgala.ca .

For more information, please contact
John Russell, Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
(905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

Local Doctors Want You to Sail the Mediterranean

For Immediate Release, September 9, 2010

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - Recognizing the importance of a well equipped hospital, Northumberland's doctors have joined forces to offer an exciting raffle package in support of this year's 10th Anniversary of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Gala.

Spearheaded by Lynn Basmajian, whose husband is a local surgeon, over two dozen doctors contributed funds to feature a raffle with outstanding prizes. Top prize in the "Looks Like a Million" raffle is a Mediterranean Cruise for 2, valued at $9,000. Additional prizes include a 3-Day Romantic Escape to Chicago for 2 and an iPad. Only 500 tickets are being made available. You do not need to attend the gala to purchase a ticket.

"On behalf of the Doctors, we are pleased to support the 10th Anniversary of the Gala with this exciting raffle", says Dr. Mark Essak. "Buy a ticket and you could be basking in the Mediterranean sun next year!".

"We are thrilled with the Doctor's support", say Gala co-chairs Kim Gordon and Wendy Ito, "We have an ambitious goal to raise $150,000 at this year's event and the raffle will help us achieve this."

Tickets for the "Looks Like a Million" Raffle are $100 each or 3 for $250. They can be purchased at the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation, The Avid Reader (Cobourg), Expedia Cruiseshipcentres (Cobourg), Table Talk (Port Hope) or Holton Flowers (Port Hope). Raffle registration forms are also available on the gala web site www.nhhgala.ca. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Hospital Foundation Office or faxed to 905-373-6936

This year's gala is entitled "All that Glitters …Looks Like a Million" and will take place on Saturday, November 13th at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg.

For more information about the Gala or raffle please contact the Foundation office at 905-372-6811 ext 3065 or visit www.nhhgala.ca for more information.

For more information, please contact
John Russell, Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
(905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

NHH Foundation Gala Welcomes New Co-chairs and New Theme to Mark it's 10th Anniversary

For Immediate Release, May 17, 2010

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that long-time gala volunteers Kim Gordon and Wendy Ito are the new co-chairs of the annual fundraising gala. Having volunteered with the gala for several years, Kim and Wendy bring a wealth of experience and exciting ideas to their new roles. This year's gala is entitled "All that Glitters …Looks Like a Million" and will taken place on Saturday, November 13th at the LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre in Cobourg. Funds raised this year will once again purchase new medical equipment for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

This is a special evening for several other reasons. 2010 marks the 10th Anniversary of this important fundraising event. Since its inception the gala has raised $850,000 for the hospital. This year, Wendy and Kim and the Gala Cabinet have set their sights on raising $150,000 which would bring their 10 year total to $1 million.

Gala guests have come to expect the best in food, décor, live music, live and silent auctions and organizers of this year's event promise they won't disappoint. But the Gala is not just about having a good time. It is truly about a community coming together for the purpose of helping to purchase top priority medical equipment for its community hospital.

To meet this year's ambitious goal sponsorship will be key and new sponsors are currently being sought out. Leading the way, Northumberland Publishers and Cameco Corporation have confirmed as Platinum Sponsors. Many sponsorship opportunities are currently available. To learn more please contact the Foundation office at 905-377-7767 or visit www.nhhgala.ca for more information.

For more information, please contact
John Russell, Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
(905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

9th Annual Hospital Foundation Gala Embraces British Elegance and Local Produce

For Immediate Release, May 12, 2009

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - Elegance, fine dining, and great entertainment will be served up at the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation's 9th annual fundraising gala, entitled "An Evening at the Savoy". Set for Saturday, November 7th, the gala will raise funds to purchase new medical equipment for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

This special evening to remember will take place at the Life Long Learning Centre in Cobourg, but when guests arrive they will be transported back in time to the late 40's to the landmark Savoy Hotel in London, England. Known as one of the world's premier hotels, the Savoy is home to outstanding food, entertainment and service. Gala guests have come to expect the best in food, live music, live and silent auctions and organizers of this year's event promise they won't disappoint.

But that's not all. Organizers are thrilled to announce the evening's meal will be created by celebrated Canadian Chef Jamie Kennedy, who will welcome guests with a distinctive seasonally inspired menu. Chef Kennedy is known for his legendary commitment to environmental issues and his support for organic agriculture, local producers and traditional methods.

The Gala is not just about great food, music and the fun of one evening. It is truly about a community coming together for the purpose of helping to purchase top priority medical equipment for its community hospital. In 2008, the Gala raised $124,000 for the purchase of the high priority equipment for the Surgical Services Area of the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Sponsorship is important to the Foundation's success in securing funds to support capital improvements at the hospital. Leading the way as Platinum Sponsors are: Northumberland Publishers and Cameco Corporation.

Organizers hope to attract other members of the corporate community through sponsorship. If you're interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact the Foundation office at 905-377-7767 or visit www.nhhgala.ca for more information.

For more information, please contact
John Russell, Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
(905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

Special thanks to Evolution Hair Design, Northumberland Players and Paul Linton for their help with today's media launch.

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