Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Launches
Business Partners Program

Northumberland - Modeled after the success of the Caring for Generations Society, the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce a new program created exclusively for the Northumberland business community. The Business Partners Program (BPP) unites community-minded business leaders who recognize the value of excellent health care services close to home for their customers and employees.

Membership in the BPP is open to any business that makes a cumulative annual gift to the hospital of $1,000 or greater.

Funds raised through the BPP will purchase essential medical equipment for Northumberland Hills Hospital. Strong corporate collaboration is vital to the mission of a community hospital in helping our efforts to provide a broad range of high quality hospital services.

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NHH Foundation Gala Raises Record Amount

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”. 

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Local Doctors Come Together for the Hospital

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.

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY-  Warkworth business owner, and regional fashionista, Karen Williams, will be hosting the Excellent Health Care is Always in Fashion event at her beautiful up-market store, LUX Boutique on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011. This distinctively stylish event will be in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation where 20 percent of all that evening's sales will be donated to the Foundation.

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Support the Northumberland Hills Hospital with Aeroplan Miles

NORTHUMBERLAND – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of an exciting partnership with Aeroplan to support the purchase of new medical equipment for the hospital. Through its Charitable Pooling Program, Aeroplan members can donate Aeroplan Miles to a special designated account for the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

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

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.

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Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning Continues to Percolate 
 
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – There is still time to register your coffee party or event for Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The fifth annual event will take place on Wednesday, June 8th in private homes, businesses, church halls, coffee shops and restaurants as people come together to enjoy fellowship while raising funds for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

This year’s Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning will be held in memory of Bernice and Angus Read. The Reads believed strongly in helping others and their community. Together they touched the lives of many people through their involvement with countless community organizations. Sadly, both Bernice and Angus passed away last fall within weeks of each other.

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Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning Returns for Fifth Year

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Gather your friends, co-workers, neighbours or family together on Wednesday, June 8th and raised your coffee mugs during Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning to raise funds for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.
 
This year’s Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning will be held in memory of Bernice and Angus Read. The Reads believed strongly in helping others and their community. Together they touched the lives of many people through their involvement with countless community organizations. Sadly, both Bernice and Angus passed away last fall within weeks of each other. Organizers of Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning have spoken to Bernice and Angus’s family and they are very supportive and pleased that this year’s coffee morning event will be in their honour.

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Search Party ~ A Scavenger Hunt for Health is Back

For Immediate Release, March 30, 2011

NORTHUMBERLAND – It’s the return of the hunt! The Youth Cares Committee of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the return of Search Party ~ A Scavenger Hunt for Health. The third annual Search Party, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital, will take place on Saturday, May 7th, 2011.

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6th Annual Northumberland Street Hockey Festival

Set for May 14th

For Immediate Release, March 28, 2011

Northumberland – Local street hockey bragging rights are up for grabs. Organizers of the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival, presented by Canadian Tire, are pleased to announce the 6th annual event will take place on Saturday, May 14th, simultaneously in two Northumberland communities.  Teams will have the choice of participating at two event locations:

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It’s “Cops” versus “Docs” in the Annual Cobourg Police Lawmen/Northumberland Hills Hospital All-Stars Charity Hockey Game

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Get ready to cheer as the Cobourg Police Lawmen take to the ice on Monday, February 21st, versus the Northumberland Hills Hospital All-Stars in their 4th Annual Charity match up for local hockey bragging rights.  The two teams will face off at the Cobourg Memorial Arena as part of the Cobourg Winter Festivities. The Lawmen won last year’s game 11 to 9 so the All-Stars are looking for revenge.

February 21st is Family Day in Ontario and organizers hope that parents and children will take advantage of the day off to cheer on their favorite police officer or hospital staff member. Immediately following the game there will be a free family skate.

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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT THE
6th ANNUAL “HEART FOR THE HOSPITAL” VALENTINES DANCE

Northumberland County – Members of the sensational dance orchestra “The Royals,” are pleased to announce details of the 6th Annual “Heart for the Hospital” Valentines Fundraising Dance in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. 

The dance, co-sponsored by the Best Western Cobourg Inn and “The Royals”, will take place in the Best Western’s elegant ballroom on Friday, February 11th. The evening gets underway at 8 o’clock when “The Royals” take the stage to help guests swing with their sweethearts.  It’s a great way to have a romantic evening with your Valentine while supporting the hospital at the same time.

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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”. 

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Today marks the official kick-off of the 17th Annual Light up a Life fundraising campaign, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. Funds raised through this year’s campaign will help NHH invest in new information technologies.

(Click here to make a secure on-line donation to the Light up a Life Campaign).

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17th Annual Light up a Life Campaign Begins

For Immediate Release, November 8, 2010

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Today marks the official kick-off of the 17th Annual Light up a Life fundraising campaign, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

Funds raised through this year’s campaign will help NHH invest in new information technologies.  Technology that will ensure we continue to offer the highest quality care to our patients. 

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 Local Doctors Want You to Sail the Mediterranean

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!”.

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Port Hope Legion and RBC Dominion Securities Lead the Way in the 4th Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Northumberland County – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that $41,267 was raised during the 4th Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning event.  With more than 50 coffee parties held across west Northumberland, guests and their hosts enjoyed laughter and fellowship, while making donations toward the purchase of new medical equipment for the Emergency Department of the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

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Support the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
with Aeroplan Miles

NORTHUMBERLAND – The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Aeroplan, is pleased to announce the continuation of an exciting way to support the purchase of new medical equipment for the hospital. As part of Aeroplan's Charitable Pooling Program, Aeroplan members can once again donate Aeroplan miles to a special designated account for the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

Between July 7th and August 7th, Aeroplan members can donate any number of miles they would like to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. Interested donors simply need to contact the Foundation Office and fill out a special transfer form. Forms are also available for printing on the hospital website, www.nhh.ca.

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – There is still time to register your event for Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The fourth annual event will take place on Tuesday, June 15th in private homes, businesses, church halls, coffee shops and restaurants as people come together to enjoy fellowship while raising funds for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

This year’s event is being held in honour of Alf Blything and Jim Boughen. Both Jim and Alf were dedicated community members who gave of their time, energy, and enthusiasm to many events and organizations in the area. Sadly, both men passed away last year.

You can register your coffee morning event on-line at www.nhhcoffee.ca or pick up a registration form from the Foundation office (located in the hospital, near the main entrance). For more information, call 905-372-6811, extension 3065.

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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

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Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning Returns for Fourth Year

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Northumberland County residents will once again have the opportunity to raise their coffee mugs in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

On Tuesday, June 15, 2010, Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning – a county-wide fund-raiser – will have hundreds of people getting together with friends, family, and colleagues, to enjoy a cup of coffee and make a donation towards the purchase of medical equipment for the Emergency Department at the Northumberland Hills Hospital.
Organizers are pleased to announce this year’s event is being held in honour of Jim Boughen and Alf Blything. Jim and Alf were dedicated community members who gave of their time, energy, and enthusiasm to many events and organizations in the area. Sadly, both men passed away last year. Organizers of Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning have spoken to Jim and Alf’s widows and they are very supportive and pleased that this year’s coffee morning event will be in their husbands’ honour.
“Hosting a coffee morning is fun and easy,” said Jennifer Stadtke, Hospital Foundation Board Member
and Coffee Morning event spokesperson. “Simply invite some guests into your home, business, church, school, community centre, or any other place of your choosing. Serve some coffee and maybe a few sweets, and in return guests are invited to make a donation to support equipment purchases for the Emergency Department of the hospital.”

The Provincial Government provides limited funding for equipment purchases.  Therefore, participation in Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning helps to ensure that our doctors, nurses and staff will have access to up-to-date medical equipment to continue to provide the highest quality health care services possible. Since it began in 2007, Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning has raised $180,000 for the hospital. 

Northumberland’s Biggest Coffee Morning is sponsored by Sabic Innovative Plastics, Cobourg Internet and Alison Sprayson of Bright Ideas Design.

To get started with your coffee morning register on-line at www.nhhcoffee.ca or pick up a registration form from the Foundation office (located in the hospital, near the main entrance). For more information, call 905-372-6811, extension 3065.
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For media inquiries, contact:
John Russell CFRE
Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
905-372-6811, ext. 3065
 

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Northumberland Street Hockey Festival is Back

For Immediate Release, April 1, 2010

Northumberland – Calling all street hockey enthusiasts.  Organizers of the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival, presented by Canadian Tire, are pleased to announce that this year’s tournament will take place simultaneously in three Northumberland communities on Saturday, May 15th.  Teams will have the choice of participating at any of the three event locations:

• Cobourg @ Legion Fields
• Downtown Colborne
• Port Hope Recreation Centre

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Search Party ~ A Scavenger Hunt for Health is Back

For Immediate Release, March 31, 2010

NORTHUMBERLAND – The hunt is back! The Youth Cares Committee of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the return of Search Party ~ A Scavenger Hunt for Health. The second annual Search Party, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital, will take place on Saturday, May 8th, 2010.

Search Party is a fun-filled scavenger hunt for participants of all ages. Starting from Victoria Park in Cobourg, teams of up to 5 people will have three hours to collect items, take photos, answer trivia questions and take part in unique challenges all included on the Search Party Hunt List. Teams will be awarded points for each item successfully completed, and the team with the highest score at the end of the hunt will be declared the winner and take home the first place prize of $500. Prizes will also be awarded to other top finishing teams, most pledges collected and best costumes. All participants will be invited to the free Search Party Barbeque and Awards Ceremony.

Entry into Search Party is a minimum of $15 in pledges per person. Funds raised during the event will be directed toward the purchase of high priority medical equipment for the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

“We are excited about hosting Search Party again this year”, says Jessica Curtis, Youth Cares Committee Co-Chair, “It’s a great event and we hope to build on last year’s success.”

“Sponsorship is key to the success of Search Party”, says Charlotte Gadon, Youth Cares Committee co-chair, "We hope to attract the support of the community through sponsorship.” Interested individuals and businesses are asked to contact the Foundation office at 905-372-6811 ext 3065 for more information.

The Youth Cares Committee would like to thank the following businesses for their generous sponsorship to date: Vandermeer Toyota, Northumberland Hearing Centres, The Buttermilk Café, Northumberland Youth Advisory Council, Dr. Archer Guy, Akzo Nobel and Sabic Innovative Plastics.

Teams can register now at the event web site, www.nhhsearchparty.ca, with a Youth Cares Committee member or at the Foundation Office. Space is limited. Please register as soon as possible. Teams that register early will get a sneak peak at part of the top secret hunt list.

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For more information, please visit www.nhhsearchparty.ca or contact:

John Russell, Development Coordinator
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
(905) 372-6811, ext. 3065

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Northumberland – Hikers and walkers of all ages will take to the trails of the picturesque Northumberland Forest on Saturday, June 19, 2010 for the inaugural Hike for Health ~ No Cop Out! in supportof good health and the Northumberland Hills Hospital. This family-focused fundraiser is poised to become one of the most anticipated events of the year bringing participants of all fitness levels together to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle.

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Northumberland’s Got Talent Fundraising Event
Bigger & Better Than Ever

For Immediate Release – February 18, 2010

Northumberland County – Entries are now being accepted for the 4thNorthumberland’s Got Talent event in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Started in 2007, Northumberland’s Got Talent is open to Northumberland County residents ages 7 to 17 who can sing, dance, play a musical instrument or put on a magic or musical theatre performance.

Auditions for Northumberland’s Got Talent will be held during the day on March 6th at C. R. Gummow Public School in Cobourg with a showcase of finalists set for that night beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Local businesses have donated many prizes and gift certificates.

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Northumberland Hills Hospital All-Stars and Cobourg Police Lawmen
Return to the Ice for a Charity Hockey Game

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – It’s the rubber game of the series! The Cobourg Police Lawmen have challenged the Northumberland Hills Hospital All-Stars to another match up for local hockey bragging rights.  On Monday, February 15th, at 11 a.m., the two teams will face off at the Cobourg Memorial Arena as part of the Cobourg Winter Festival. It’s the rubber game of the series. The Lawmen won last year’s game 10 to 6. The All-Stars took the first game in the series in 2008 11 – 9.

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For the past two years, YMCA Northumberland has been offering adult Irish Ceili and Set Dancing classes at the Cobourg YMCA. The majority of the core group of dancers work at Northumberland Hills Hospital and they, along with teachers Happy and Marc Mireault, decided that they wanted an opportunity to share their love of dance further, put all their learning into practice and benefit the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation and YMCA Strong Kids through the hosting of a Traditional Irish Dance Workshop and Ceili.

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What a great way to start the New Year — with a fun Saturday night at the Cobourg Memorial Arena, with the whole family watching the Cobourg Cougars take on the St. Michael's Buzzers. Tickets are just $10 per person. Kids 10 and under will receive a free Cougars mini-stick with proof of admission.

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The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation is preparing to celebrate this year’s Light up a Life campaign with music, refreshments, prizes and fun for the entire family. The community is invited to come to the Northumberland Hills Hospital on Wednesday, December 16th, 7:00 p.m. for fellowship and the lighting of the Rotary Club of Cobourg Courtyard.

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Put on your long johns and lace up your sneakers. The 8th Annual Reindeer Run—in support of YMCA Northumberland and the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation—is set for Saturday, November 28th, starting at 9:30 a.m.

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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – Today marks the official kick-off of the 2009 Light up a Life fundraising campaign, in support of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

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The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Aeroplan, is pleased to announce an exciting new way to support the purchase of new medical equipment for the hospital.

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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.

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