The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce they have received the final installment towards a $50,000 pledge from the Kiwanis Club of Pembroke.  Read more

Turkey Trot Supports Rehabilitation Unit
at Pembroke Regional Hospital

PEMBROKE – The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation graciously received $2,500.00 from the Turkey Trot Committee, who raised the funds during the 2010 Annual Event. This year’s proceeds were directed towards the Kim Armstrong Bursary fund and the Pembroke Regional Hospital’s Rehabilitation Unit.

“It was a terrific year with 350 generous, dedicated participants and businesses,” said Committee Member Shaun O’Neill. “It is a wonderful family event, and we’re hoping to keep going and surpass that number this Thanksgiving.”

The Turkey Trot Committee came together to create the joint silent auction and 5km walk, trot and run event in 2005 to honour their late colleague and friend Dr. Kim Armstrong who passed away from a massive stroke. Proceeds of the event are reinvested in the community, shared between the Kim Armstrong Bursary Fund and the Pembroke Regional Hospital Rehabilitation Program. To date the annual event has raised over $40,000.00.

“Thank you to the community for getting behind this event,” reflected Sabine Mersmann of the Pembroke Regional Hospital. “Your help has supported the rehabilitation unit which means more people have access to first-class healthcare - both preventative and restorative.”

The Seventh Annual Turkey Trot will take place Saturday, October 8th, 2011 at the Riverside Park. Participants are encouraged to register early, and bring their friends and family members for the fun walk/run and silent auction.

Scotiabank Celebrates Community Health Care

Pembroke (ON) – In support of local health care, Scotiabank was the pacesetting sponsor donating a $10,000.00 Gift of Humanity for the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation’s hallmark Black and White Gala. Since 2001 Scotiabank has invested more than $101,000.00 our Regional Hospital, improving health care for all Valley residents.

“Our gift reflects our commitment to the community and the overall well-being of the region,” said Peggy Williams, Scotiabank Community Banking Manager for Ottawa Valley. “We are honoured to be a part of the Gala again, and cresting $101,000.00 is a terrific milestone.”

The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation held its annual Black and White Gala October 15th, 2011 at the Normandy’s Officer Mess on Base Petawawa. To date, the celebrated event has garnered over $554,000.00 which is invested in developing and improving resources bringing more comprehensive health care closer to home.
“When there is a need in the community, it is a great opportunity for us to answer that call,” continued Williams. “Health care affects everyone, regardless of age, as we all know someone who needs the hospital, if not ourselves. It is truly rewarding to be able to help facilitate those services.”

On hand to accept the donation was Mrs. Marnie Stunt, Chair of the Foundation Board and Gala Committee. “The Gala Sponsorship alone was enormous, but to exceed that marker is cause for celebration,” exclaimed Mrs. Stunt. “Every donation counts. When we all give what we are capable of it adds up to superior health care programs and services for everyone in our region!”
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Nancy Warren (Executive Director, PRHF), Mrs. Marnie Stunt (Chair PRHF), Peggy Williams (Scotiabank Community Banking Manager for Ottawa Valley), Stacey Kelly (Scotiabank Senior Manager Personal Banking) Karen McEwen (PRHF Gala Committee)

In loving Memory of Mrs. Reina Moncion
The Moncion family gathered together this past Father’s Day weekend at Pembroke Regional Hospital to pay tribute to their beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Reina Moncion, who passed away February 18^th. 

The entire Moncion family have been long-time supporters of the Pembroke Regional Hospital.  In 2001, Mrs. Moncion and her husband Omer set a high standard for community involvement and with the support of the three Moncion Grocers (Pembroke, Petawawa and Riverside Markets) as well as the Great Canadian Warehouse/Thriftlodge in Petawawa, donated over $260,000 to the Building for the Community Campaign.  In 2006, the couple personally sponsored a Dialysis Station valued at $50,000.00 in support of the Dialysis Campaign and in 2007, the family rallied together, yet again, in support of our community by sponsoring a Birthing Suite valued at $75,000.00 in the Maternal/Child Care Campaign.  full press release

6 Year Old Raises Money For Hospital
Philanthropy is a big word, and the idea is even bigger, but not for six-year-old Lauren McKay.

Lauren is a Grade One student at Hennan Street Public school in Petawawa and was inspired by an idea she got while in Nova Scotia this past summer. "They were selling bracelets at a local Blockbuster to help raise money for a girl who needed help with treatment at the Hospital," said Lauren. Once they moved to Petawawa, Lauren raised the topic again with her mom and it was then that Lauren's mom knew she needed to help foster this idea. So, with the help of her proud parents, Lisa and Donnie McKay, friends, family members and neighbours, the young philanthropist held a garage sale in Petawawa on Saturday, September 12th and raised $300.00 for the Pembroke Regional Hospital through sales and cash donations.

"It touched my heart when Lauren's mom called to let us know Lauren had raised this money for our Hospital," said Terry Daschuk, Donor Relations Coordinator at Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation. "As a parent myself, I think it's so important for us to nurture these ideas in our children, through our own actions, and teach them the importance of helping others and giving back to the community,"

Lauren's parents said they chose the Pembroke Regional Hospital because they knew the money raised by Lauren would stay in our local community. The money Lauren raised will be directed to the purchasing of medical equipment and the funding of programs and services at Pembroke Regional Hospital.

To find out more on how you can help support the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation, please contact Terry Daschuk, Donor Relations Coordinator at 613-732-2811 ext. 7408 or foundation@pemreghos.org

NEW PRH Payroll Deduction Program
The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation supports programs and services integral to the advancement of health care in our community by raising, managing, and distributing funds to the Pembroke Regional Hospital. 

Funds support the purchase of equipment and the development of services which provide opportunities for the Hospital to grow and expand with the demand of our region.

Each donation is valuable! For as little as the price of a cup of coffee per pay, you can make a difference in the life of a friend, neighbour, or family member!

Please consider joining the Payroll Deduction Program – together we can make a difference!

If you are a PRH employee, and would like to join the Foundation’s Payroll Deduction Program, please click here!

Donor Wall of Recognition
All donors with accumulated contributions of $5,000 or more will be recognized on the “Donor Wall”.  A category plaque bearing the name of the individual, family, organization or corporation will appear at the appropriate category corresponding with the total accumulated pledge. The Donor Wall is located prominently in Tower B, across from the Mural Café, and will serve as a permanent reminder of those who have provided generous support of the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation.

CRA website for donors: www.cra.gc.ca/donors