FALL 2015

CELEBRATING OUR DONORS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO EQUIP FOR EXCELLENCE LIVING WITH MS CELEBRATING OUR DONORS

What is philanthropy? Steve Shannon offers his personal thoughts.

Message from the CEO 3Equip for Excellence 4Donor Profile - Underhill Memorial Fund 6Events - Pink Cloud, Ouzopalooza, Golfun 7Donor Profile - PCL Construction 8Donor Profile - Saskatoon Business College 9Living with MS - Louise Seidel 10Celebrating Our Donors 12Donor Profile - DDCDC 14Events - Festival of Trees 15Donor Profile - Larry and Lilli Parke 16Events - Enchanted Forest 17Donor Profile - Saskatoon Poppy Campaign 18In Memoriam/Honour 19

The Foundation’s campaign is meeting with great success.

Louise Seidel tells her story of coping with MS on a daily basis.

Recognizing the many people who give so much to enhance health care.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The 2014 Festival of Trees opens at the Western Development Museum on Sunday, November 22.

For ticket prices, special event details and other information, visit the website, festival-of-trees.com.

Nov. 22 - Nov. 28

FESTIVAL OF TREES

Saskatchewan’s top winter event, the Enchanted Forest is open from November 21 to January 9.

For special events and ticket information, visit the website at enchanted-forest.org.

Nov. 21 - Jan. 9

THE ENCHANTED FOREST

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Nearing the end of another year means that another giving season is upon us.

No matter which organization or cause you support, one word you may hear many times as a donor is philanthropy.

I often wrestle with the use of the word because it’s not a word for which many know the definition.

In my profession, though, I’ve tried my best to explain what philanthropy is. Rather than just giving a standard definition of the word, I prefer to describe it this way:

Imagine you’re caught in a traffic jam in the city. You’re in a long line of cars that is inching ever so slowly forward. You notice that the lane beside you is closed. The drivers in that lane are trying to merge with yours.

Not every driver in your lane lets other drivers merge. But you have no problem. You tap on the brake and let a vehicle pull in ahead of you. When

it’s directly in front, the driver looks through his rearview mirror and gives you a friendly wave to thank you.

You know that feeling you get for having done a good deed and seeing its results? That’s philanthropy.

That’s because philanthropy is more than just giving. Philanthropy truly is giving with a purpose.

“The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.” That’s how one dictionary defines the word philanthropy.

It’s not just the giving. It’s giving so a family will have food, so an animal will be saved or so a school can be built.

The purpose of philanthropy here at

the Foundation is to provide patients with the best health care possible. Your contributions help to restore the quality of life for the numerous patients that come to the hospital every day.

They help people see, walk and live. You’re making someone happy and you’re making their loved ones happy.

Think of it this way: Instead of just one driver looking back and waving, when you give to the Foundation, there will be thousands of drivers looking back and thanking you as they continue on their journey.

MESSAGE FROM THE CEOSteve Shannon

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You’re making someone and their loved ones happy.

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You are building better health care at Saskatoon City Hospital.

Thanks to donors like you, the Foundation has had a very busy spring. In the past few months here are just some of the crucial items that have been purchased through the Equip for Excellence campaign:

Eye Care CentreOptical Coherence TomographyHumphrey Field Analyzer Iridex Oculight LaserGeriatric Evaluation and Management UnitBladder Scanner

Gynecology and UrologyCystoscopy ChairHospital general11 Lifeline emergency cartsVein viewerMedical LibraryPatient Information CollectionMidwiferyExam tableSleep Disorder CentreTranscutaneous CO2 monitorSurgery ServicesGamma probe Spider arm positionerStulberg hip positionerStryker video towerRehab UnitVersa bedsMedical treadmillShower chairBariatric parallel barsWomen’s Health CentreNovasure controller and scopes

In addition to this, the Foundation was also able to finish raising funds for a new mammography unit for the Breast Health Centre. In the very immediate

future, the hospital will be able to use digital, 3D technology to discover even the smallest of tumours. Finding tumours early means physicians are better able to diagnose and treat.

These and other items represent more than a one million dollar commitment that you and donors like you have made to health care. Thanks to you, the hospital is better able to restore vision, diagnose and treat cancers, prevent life-threatening episodes, and improve outcomes for the 120,000 plus patients who visit every year.

You are improving lives and creating happy results.

Since 2013, the Foundation has been able to purchase more than two million dollars of new equipment, resources and technology. But this was from a list that totaled more than three million dollars. There is more to do.

If you’d like a complete list email contact@saskatooncityhospitalfoundation.com.

EQUIP FOR EXCELLENCE

Results felt around the hospital

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Improving corneal transplants. Preventing hypothermia during surgery. Securing patient confidentiality. Those are just some things donors can do by donating to Equip for Excellence.

“An ultrasound pachymeter is the most vital piece we need,” says Kathy Litwin, Equipment Resource nurse for the hospital’s operating room. “It’s used for corneal transplants and measures corneas more precisely than the current equipment does. “It’s so precise, it allows surgeons to take a cornea and make ultrathin DSAEKs (Descemet’s membrane automated endothelial keratoplasty),” she adds. “They take the cornea, cut it to 100 milimicrons and transplant that into a patient. The patient has a better and faster visual outcome that’s 20/20.

“A new fluid warmer would benefit every patient who has surgery,” Litwin continues. “If IV fluid isn’t properly warmed, there’s a risk of hypothermia.

Studies show that patients who are kept normothermic have better surgical outcomes, shorter hospital stays and decreased infection rates.

“It also warms fluids used to wash patients or when irrigating with saline,” Litwin says, noting the hospital’s current fluid warmer is more than 15 years old and in need of replacement.

Enhancing patient and other care providers’ access to pharmacists, as well as improving workflow of pharmacists by facilitating timely access to important information is why the hospital’s pharmacy department has requested a laptop and software.

“We have two groups of clinical ward-based pharmacists, one works primarily on the rehab ward and the other with long term and convalescent care patients,” reports Amy Wiebe, pharmacy manager at the hospital.

“Currently, rehab pharmacists are printing information in their basement

office and carrying it upstairs to the wards. It’d be more convenient for patients and also would save paper if they could access the information right there on the ward.

“A laptop helps facilitate the transfer of information better. Pharmacists located on the unit will be more involved in patient care, able to answer more questions, and more successful in supporting the team with timely information. Laptops are also useful when pharmacists are participating in rounds -- they can access vital information to share with the team.”

IMPROVING PATIENT SERVICESEquipment purchases will benefit surgeries, pharmacy services

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Six years after his untimely passing, Jim Underhill’s vision for better eye care in Saskatoon lives on. That’s due to the Dr. James Underhill Memorial Fund, established by his colleagues, friends and family and administered by his widow, Jenny Underhill.

Jim Underhill was a popular eye surgeon who specialized in cataract and corneal surgeries. He also published numerous papers, which he presented at medical conferences around the world.

Sadly, he perished in a plane crash in 2009. That same year, the Dr. James Underhill Memorial Fund was created to keep his memory alive and to support community initiatives.

“The fund is administered through the Saskatoon Community Foundation and has more than $350,000 in its principal,” Jenny reports. “Every year, as fund administrator, I donate the interest earned to a charity.”

“He felt so blessed to be an eye surgeon because people value their eyesight so much.” Her role as administrator has been easy. “So far, the funds have all gone to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. At some point, we may support another department but for now it will be ophthalmology. Jim was a major supporter of the hospital and of the Eye Care Centre. It was his life.

“He felt so blessed because people put such a high value on their eyesight. When he was able to bring someone’s vision back, even if it was just by repairing a patient’s cataract, they were so grateful. He just considered himself so lucky to be able to do that.”

Underhill says the fund is intended to be in perpetuity and will relish her role. “Every year the Community Foundation sends me a letter, informing me of how much I get to spend. It’s great to be able to help the community, the hospital and health care this way.”

Her dedication to SCH Foundation is evident in other ways, too. Underhill served four years on the Foundation’s volunteer board of directors.

The Foundation thanks the Underhill family for its support and contributions.

The Dr. James Underhill Memorial Fund has been added to the Gold donor wall at Saskatoon City Hospital.

DR. JAMES UNDERHILL MEMORIAL FUND Ophthalmologist’s vision lives on

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Three events held last spring benefitted the Foundation.

They were off and running on June 19 for the Breast Health Centre. For the second year in a row Pink Cloud Racing Stables organized the Race to Beat Cancer barbecue night at Saskatoon’s Marquis Downs.

For $25, attendees got beef on a bun, a pink shirt and $20 to bet. There also were live auctions and raffles. In addition to the food and fun, a highlight was seeing Pink Cloud’s Canadian Rose win a thrilling photo-finish.

After five years of organizing similar events, Pink Cloud noted Saskatoon’s was the largest ever. They placed a donation to the Foundation for $3,283! That’s a winner for the Breast Health Centre and specifically for the purchase of a new mammography unit.

It was ‘fore’ a good cause. Golfun on May 26 saw 72 golfers try their skills at Greenbryre Golf and Country Club. The

move to a shorter 12-hole format was well received by golfers.

With proceeds going to the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center, volunteers welcomed golfers at each hole with MS-related trivia questions. Reports say many golfers aced these!

Golfers then were treated to chicken and ribs prepared by Greenbryre and followed by a silent auction. The legendary George Reed was on hand to sign some Rider related gear.

$17,000 was raised for the center. With 80 principal investigators and staff, the center is busy researching MS and other neurodegenerative disorders, and working to find a cure.

It was Opa for Excellence on May 22. That’s when the Greek community of Saskatoon held its annual Ouzopalooza, sponsored by PotashCorp. The evening was in support of Equip for Excellence.

Hosted by Global’s Vassy Kapelos and featuring music from Yanni Shannis and Anthony Delios, the evening was a great taste of Greece. Supper included dolmades, gemista and bakaliaros tiganitos. There was a raffle for a Hillberg & Berk package and a grand prize trip for two to Greece.

The night saw the Greek Community present the Foundation with a cheque for the plate-smashing amount of $20,000. Additional event-related donations brought the grand total to more than $25,000. Opa!

PINK CLOUD RACING, OUZOPALOOZA, GOLFUNEvents raise funds for breast health, equipment, MS research

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Established in 1906 from humble roots in Stoughton, Saskatchewan, PCL Construction has grown to become Canada’s largest general contractor. With more than 4,800 salaried staff, 9,000 hourly staff, and $7 billion in annual billings worldwide, the historic company has offices across Canada, the United States, and in Australia.

“We’re 100 per cent employee owned which is something we is unique,” reports Aaron Yohnke, district manager of PCL’s Saskatoon branch. You can see the PCL logo at many

construction sites. Major projects in Saskatoon include recent builds like 612 Main Street, the Saskatoon airport expansion, and the Kinsmen park reconstruction. Iconic Saskatoon projects include the Canadian Light Source Synchrotron, Shaw Centre, and the International Vaccine Centre. The company is also thrilled to be building the new Mosaic stadium in Regina.

Yohnke notes that, “PCL is known for many large construction projects but a large part of what we do is smaller projects for businesses of all sizes. We don’t see ourselves just as builders but more as solution providers for our clients.”

The PCL family of companies is very philanthropic, with 2014 donations to United Way alone exceeding $7 million.

In Saskatoon, the company also supports Canadian Blood Services, Canadian Prostate Cancer, Children’s Discovery Museum, Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan, Children’s Wish Foundation, Community Living, Habitat

for Humanity, MS Walk, Palliative Care, Run for the Cure – Breast Cancer Walks, The Food Bank, The Canadian Cancer Society, Shrine Circus, and Steps for Life.

PCL’s Saskatoon branch has been a long-time supporter of Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation as a patron of Black Tie Bingo tickets. This past spring it took the next step and became a gold level sponsor of the event. The Black Tie Bingo raised $175,000 for the Foundation’s MS Clinical Research Chair and Equip for Excellence campaigns.

“That’s one of the reasons why we give back to the community in Saskatoon,” Yohnke says, noting PCL’s reasons for supporting the Foundation. “Our employees want to see Saskatoon succeed and having first-class health care facilities is part of that.”

“In addition to being for a good cause, the bingo is just a fantastic event,” he continues. “We enjoyed all the festivities and the great photo booth! It’s just a very fun night.”

PCL CONSTRUCTION BECOMES GOLD LEVEL DONORCompany is long-time supporter of Black Tie Bingo

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More than a century old, for the majority of that time Saskatoon Business College (SBC) has been owned by the Chapman family.

Established in 1907, the college has been a presence in the community and downtown Saskatoon ever since. For the first part of its history it was located on Second Avenue North. SBC has operated out of a 24,000 square foot facility across from City Hall on Third Avenue since 1960.

“Our grandparents purchased the business in 1951 and the family has owned it for the last 64 years,” says Rich Chapman, who co-owns SBC with his brother, Blair.

“We started in the 1950s by teaching keyboarding and handwriting,” he adds. “Over the years we’ve evolved and are now focused on computer information training as well as math, English, accounting, entrepreneurship and Internet Technology (IT).”

The college undertook a major expansion in 2002, adding corporate training to its wide array of available courses. “We frequently survey and liaison with the business community to make sure we’re offering what their employees and potential hires need. For example, we just started offering Office 2013 because that’s the next big thing in the business world.

“The core focus, though, is on nine to 10-month long diploma programs,” Rich reports, noting that the college sees about 260 diploma students enrolled every year.

The college has supported the Foundation as both a patron and sponsor of events such as the Festival of Trees, Enchanted Forest and Black Tie Bingo. Some personal connections with the hospital led to a $10,000 donation to the Foundation.

“My grandmother was in the hospital and they took really good care of

her. My wife has had a few surgeries there, my daughter is a patient of the Eye Care Centre and I was born in the hospital, so it means a lot to our family,” Rich says.

“It’s a really nice facility and I said to Blair that it was time we gave back to the hospital, given the really great care our family has experienced.”

The Foundation thanks the Chapman family. It welcomes Saskatoon Business College to the Gold level on its donor wall.

SASKATOON BUSINESS COLLEGE BECOMES GOLD DONORCare for family leads to $10,000 donation

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PATIENT STORIES

After talking to others, she felt convinced what it was. A doctor and tests confirmed her suspicions – Louise was living with MS.

Fifteen years later, she says the first day with MS was actually her best. “It’s with me every day now. Even when I’m feeling my best I’ve always got bizarre stuff happening – like weakness in the legs or weakness all over. I’ve never fully regained my health.

“My worst day was waking up completely paralyzed on my left side. That came on really quickly. During the day I was at work and my left limbs started to tingle. I thought I was just tired but, when I woke up the next morning, all the feeling was gone. There was nothing. My left limbs weren’t working.”

Can you imagine waking up and not being able to move half of your body?

That’s what drives the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center staff. The facility sees principal investigators, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, research and data coordinators, technologists and technicians, research associates, graduate, undergrad and medical students all striving for one goal – ending MS.

They’re also investigating medications and treatments to help those afflicted with MS.

Every day 80 people work at Saskatoon City Hospital with one goal in mind – curing MS.

They do it for people like Louise Seidel. About 15 years ago she noticed her right leg dragging a bit. “It was barely noticeable but I knew something was off,” she says. “It was as if my nerves couldn’t tell my body to pick the leg up and take a step forward. It just wasn’t quite working.”

Louise has benefitted from this. “In addition to difficulty walking and its related pain, I often experience bladder problems and depression. I take medications that help me sleep, let me be away from home for longer, help me feel like I’m awake, and give me some energy to do the things I love. They’re not a cure but they help me function with MS.”

It’s because of Louise and others like her that the Foundation is committed to funding the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center and its crucial research.

LIVING WITH MSRESEARCH PROVIDES HOPE

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On May 28 donors were invited to our annual Donor Recognition Tea. This event saw more than 240 names added to or moved to new levels on the Foundation‘s donor walls.

The afternoon also saw presentations from health region V.P. Corey Miller and Equipment Resource nurse Kathy Litwin. Corey spoke about the region’s lean initiative while Kathy talked about recent equipment purchased by the Foundation, thanks to donors.

IRENE AND LESLIE DUBÉ CENTRE OF CARE NEW GOLD LEVELWheaton GMC Buick Cadillac Ltd.

IRENE AND LESLIE DUBÉ CENTRE OF CARE NEW SILVER LEVEL Shelley ApoloniaCarl and Dianne LindSaskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Inc.

CAMECO MS NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER NEW SILVER LEVEL Saskatoon Fastprint

CAMECO MS NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER NEW BRONZE LEVELAssociated Engineering (Sask.) Ltd.

Brenda L. BrodieEd Carey and Lorie CareyConexus Credit UnionRyan FyfeDon GorsalitzBryan and Nicole HnatiwJ & A Heating & Plumbing Ltd.Cecile LabergeCatherine A. MarrMaxim Development Corp.J. Alex McIsaac and Maureen McIsaacCharlene PrielT & T Trucking Ltd.TCU Financial GroupWestern Urethane (1995) Ltd.

FOUNDATION NEW GOLD LEVEL William BlackNickolas and Regena BlockaPatrick J. Boot and Catherine WeenkBooth-Burnett Insurance Kim and Iris ChilliakDeloitte & Touche LLPEstate of Joseph DemassonDr. Elliott Pally Dr. James Underhill Memorial FundE. Beryl EnglishPatrick D. HalpinBernice HarrisonEstate of Maurice & Elsie HolukEstate of C. Robert & Hilda IrwinTed KosteniukEstate of Alexander D. MacDonald

Estate of E. Dave MalloughMarion MarcotteMetric Design CentreWilliam S. OrmistonEstates of Larry and Lilli ParkePCL Construction Management Inc.Peter and Jean RensRiverbend FarmsSaskatoon Blades Educational Scholarship Fund Inc.Saskatoon Blades Hockey ClubSaskatoon Business College Estate of Frank A. SchamberNancy SimmondsArdeth SklincharJohn and Anne TrembachEstate of Ruth M. WegrenMr. Albert G. White and Mrs. Margaret WhiteShirley J. Wilmot

FOUNDATION NEW SILVER LEVELBateman Jewellers Ltd.Lois M. BeggsBirch Hills & Districts Combined AppealWayne and Ina Lou BrownleeCaswell’s Co. Ltd.Dr. W. DustRob and Renee GauthierErnest and Ruth HarveyHillberg & BerkJanice IstaceMaxine JohnsonDonna I. KitschDonald F. Koob

CELEBRATING OUR DONORSAnnual Donor Recognition Event

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Delores M. MengeringSharon L. MilneEvelyn J. PetersonRayner Agencies Ltd. .Barry L. and Loreili RemaiSaskatchewan Seniors Fitness Assoc.Saskatoon Wash World Inc.David SauderEstate of J. Irene SeierstadMarie SpencerTriant SteuartKent D. SutherlandThe W Law GroupWoodscott Family Foundation

FOUNDATION NEW BRONZE LEVELA. Dzus M.D. Surgical Prof. Corp.Mike AadlandJohn and Jean AldermanLillian BallantyneDonald G. BatesDavid BaumungDr. R. Cole BeavisJeff Bernath and Jodie StarkAloys and Bernadette BischoffBodnarus AuctioneeringKay BragetArthur L. and Rita BreeGeorge and Helen BrownCarl Sheila BungayLinda CampbellAnnie CarlsonKenneth CarmanOlga ChalmersDonald ChodzickiAllan and Bernice ClarkRichard and Irene ClarkJohn ComerGrant and Jean CurrieAntonio DaterraL. Gail DeBruinTara DelaineyBrian DmytriwDallas and Holly DonahueVic and Bev DuboisErma H. DyckElk Ridge ResortMartha EnsLouise EppDr. Mark A. ErnstRuth EwenH. Ruth FosterLeo and Rosamond FritzGentriesDauphine GeorgisonHon. W. Frank GereinTeresa GiegBill GnazdowskyClarence and Mabel Goosen

Ricardo J. Gracia, Sr. and Virginia GraciaRoy and Rita GrahamKaron Guttormson MurrayLawrence and Francoise HannaPeter A. and Rosalind HardieLouise HeichmanMarion C. HendersonRobert HenningDouglas and Kimberley HodsonPatricia HoeyGiselle HowardJoyce E. HowdleDr. Tousief HussainDr. Kristyn InsleyKaesir IstifoJ and V Medical Prof. Corp.Douglas and Alexis JamiesonAshley L. and Marilyn A. JensenRobert and Shannon JohnsonGeoffrey JohnstonAudrey JorgensonJust For You Day Spa & Gift StudioK & A Urmson Medicine Prof. Corp.Key West Engineering Ltd.Dr. David KimSylvia KindrachukDr. A. KingRobert J. and Arlene KlassenSharon Klein-HewittMarie KlombiesPeter and Wanda KolenickKPMG FoundationPeter and Romona KrawchukHypnotist Corrie J. LCD Productions Corp.Henriette M. Le StratJean LeachLee Kolla Medical Prof. Corp.LenovoMark LeonAllan LeylandGreg and Kathy LightfootDr. Dwight LobackDr. Trevor LobackJeanene LockwoodTodd MarienMaxim Development Corp.Donald and Carol McConnellM. Linda McDonaldMcGee Farming Co.Cleta McHenryDr. Jeffrey McKerrellJohn and Carolynn MedforthEstate of Anne MedinskiJeff and Holly MegyesiCorey and Tanya MillerGail M. MiltonPatrick W. MiskimanAlaina MollisonDwight Munns

Joan A. NeurauterRick and Susan NewsteadMarlene NickelHarvey OlsonP.M.P. Transportation & Logistics Ltd.Cindy L. ParadisPark Town Hotels Ltd.Lynelle PetersIn Loving Memory of Abe ReddekoppAlain RenaudRichardson LightingDr. Bruce Robinson and Dr. Darcy LukenchukVelma P. RosenbergerRuth RussellFlorence SalwayAgnes M. SamsonNora E. SarichSaskatoon Custom Garage Interiors Inc.Helen SavostianikSheila D. ScottSikh Society of Sask. Inc.Evelyn L. SlusarHarvey S. SmithJanet and Roy SmithLemar SoylandAnn Marie SpezowkaDr. Michael SpiessGreater Saskatoon Catholic SchoolsDonna SteffenBill SternLorne C. StewartLaura D. StockdaleStrata Development Corp.Strongfield Donor’s ChoicePeter M. and Olive SundquistDr. Mario R. TaillonBrian and Bernice TamanTaverna Italian RestaurantHarold and Carleen TheissingDr. Trent ThiessenTony RomasVeronica TrostAnh Nguyet TruongTammy ValleeVan Houtte Coffee ServicesCec and Jean WaddellChad WardTrudy WestadRuth E. WickettAnnie WiensDaniel and Arlene WiksEdward B. WolffeMark and Barb WoutersMary A. WrightKen Yong-HingJohn J. and Dorothy ZimmerDonald and Dorothy ZopfDennis and Terry Zwack

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The entities share a name, but Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation (DDCDC) operations are independent from its casino namesake.

“DDCDC is a corporation of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, which is made up of seven First Nations communities,” explains Wilma Isbister, DDCDC’s general manager.

“Twenty-five per cent of net profits generated by the Dakota Dunes Casino are allocated to DDCDC, who in turn, provide grant funding to worthy organizations and initiatives

within its catchment area. These investments make a profound difference in our communities – from enhancing educational opportunities for children and youth to increasing the health and wellness of individuals.”

Isbister says DDCDC has distributed almost $30 million in the seven years since the casino was established. Last fiscal year over $6.89 million was awarded in grant funding.

“We feel this is significant when compared to similar organizations in Saskatoon,” she adds, noting the corporation does it with just three employees and a volunteer board.

“DDCDC accepts grants four times a year from organizations who’ve registered with us. The reason we ask groups to register is because we don’t just limit our awards to those with charitable status. We feel it’s easier for some of the smaller groups to register with us than to undertake the process of becoming a registered charity.”

Once approved, groups can perform the online granting process. DDCDC’s staff reviews applications and makes recommendations; its board has final approval over who receives funding. “We encourage aboriginal engagement,” Isbister notes, “but it’s not a requirement. We’re basically supporting initiatives that lead to the improvement of the quality of life for children, youth and families in First Nations communities and in Saskatoon and surrounding area.”

The Foundation applied to DDCDC, successfully requesting funds to complete the purchase of a second gamma probe for the hospital. Initial funds were raised primarily through the Ride for Breast Health, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. As a result, the hospital can perform more biopsies, a crucial tool in the detection of cancer.

“DDCDC is pleased to invest in the community this way and contribute to the health and well-being of people through the Foundation,” Isbister says.

DAKOTA DUNES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT C O R P O R AT IO N

DAKOTA DUNES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Helps fund new gamma probe; crucial tool in cancer detection

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“They’re all alive in old movies, see them even though they’re gone…” Ian Thomas

Miracle of 34th Street. White Christmas. Christmas Vacation. The Grinch. Charlie Brown’s Christmas.

The Festival of Trees will bring these and more classics of the silver screen to life, starting on Nov. 22. Designers of trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses will be up to the challenge of creating the best scenes and cinematic moments. It will be an epic, award-worthy performance.

This year is also special for another reason – it’s the 30th annual Festival of Trees. Since 1986, the Festival of Trees has been the official kick-off to the holiday season in Saskatoon. The Festival has raised more than $2.5 million for health care enhancements at Saskatoon City Hospital.

The Festival of Trees is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Nov. 22-28.

Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for students, $4 for children 6 to 12, and free for children five and younger. Families can also get in for the great rate of $25.

In addition to viewing displays, younger fans can enjoy an all new attraction this year, the Minions Dance Party, included with the price of admission. Have fun with the little yellow guys!

Another way to see the Festival is through special events. These include their own activities plus a viewing of the Festival, so it’s like your very own supersized concession combo!

For a sneak peak, take in the Preview Evening on Nov. 20. Enjoy a viewing of the displays and refreshments sponsored by the Foundation.

Kids and parents alike will enjoy Santa’s Breakfast on Nov. 22 and, back for a second great year, Cameco’s Peter Pan Pajama Party on Nov. 26. Both events sold out last year.

If you want to celebrate the 30th anniversary in high style, then the Gala Evening on Nov. 21 is for you. The hugely popular Father/Daughter Gala is back for two great nights on Nov. 23 and 24, while the Mother/Son Gala happens Nov. 24. Elvis impressionist Rory Allen is also back for two nights on Nov. 27 and 28.

Ticket sales started October 1 and these special events sell out fast, so get your tickets soon. For tickets or more information, visit the website at festival-of-trees.com.

FESTIVAL OF TREES GOES TO THE MOVIESChristmas on the Silver Screen starts Nov. 22

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Even after their passing, Larry and Lilli Parke were helping others. “They both loved nature, animals and the community,” says good friend and Lilli’s executrix, Jean Carroll.

Lilli left $57,000 to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation for the Eye Care Centre. “Lilli had her cataracts done at City Hospital, which is why she bequested the money.”

Lilli also left bequests to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and the SPCA. “She and Larry both loved Saskatchewan and Saskatoon,” Jean says.

Larry was born in Jamaica in 1931 and came to Saskatoon in 1966, where he worked for a potash mine near Vanscoy. He later met Lilli when they were both working at Midtown Plaza.

The couple was together until 1983 when Larry succumbed to heart disease. “They were building a cabin at Turtle Lake and never got to enjoy it but Lilli spent 25 years enjoying it,” Jean says.

She says Lilli worked for the United Cigar Store (later Inclination) for over 25 years.

Tickets are on sale for another exciting Hospital Home Lottery. The $1.6 million grand prize features a stunning 4,000 square foot home by Valentino Homes and $15,000 cash.

The early bird prize is your choice of a 2015 Range Rover Sport or $70,000 cash. There are also hundreds of other prizes from cool vacations to awesome gadgets and toys.

She was also active in her community association and started one of the city’s first neighbourhood watches.

Lilli passed away in early 2014. She was survived by her family in Germany, in-laws Fritz & Beryl Pinque, their son Hughie, as well as Larry’s two sons in Ontario and his siblings in England, Jamaica and Barbados.

The Foundation thanks the Parkes and family for their generous donation.

Back again is the hugely popular 50-50 Add-On (which awarded an amazing $380,195 in the spring). Also returning is the Cash Calendar, offering daily cash prizes throughout December – perfect for holiday shopping!

Tickets sell fast so be sure to get yours soon at the Foundation office, at hospitalhomelottery.org or by calling 306-955-8200 or 1-866-957-0777.

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LARRY AND LILLI PARKECouple cared for many things in community

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Colleen Sjogren and her family felt they were being well guided when they visited the BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest last Christmas.

With a busy and growing family, Colleen’s son, Devon, planned to have the family meet in Saskatoon, stay in a hotel, enjoy the pool and also take in Christmas attractions like the Enchanted Forest, says Colleen’s daughter, Richelle Lambiris.

“Devon and his girlfriend, Crystal, are planners and had the trip arranged by October,” Richelle reports. “But Devon passed away suddenly in October.”

His passing left the family in shock but they decided the best way to honour Devon’s wishes was to continue the trip he had planned. “So, it was Devon who actually brought us to Saskatoon and gave us the chance to see the Enchanted Forest on December 23.”

Richelle’s brother, Justin, was driving one of the vehicles; her mom and dad

the other. After paying their admission, they both decided to purchase 50-50 tickets. It was the first time the Enchanted Forest was hosting the draw and perhaps the first drive-through 50-50 in the country.

Fast forward to January with the Enchanted Forest releasing the winning number, Richelle recalls. “Justin checked his ticket and he was only three numbers away from the winning one. He called mom and dad, who were working in northern B.C., and told them to check their ticket.”

Sure enough, it was the lucky ticket and, thanks to the guidance of her son, Colleen Sjogren was the winner of $25,000! “It showed how Devon was still taking care of us,” Richelle says. To further honour Devon, her mom used the money to take the kids and grandkids on a trip to Disneyland in March this past year.

The 50-50 will be back at the BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest this year,

as is the very popular Rider Grey Cup display, just unveiled last year. Organizers, as always, are promising some other great new light displays.

The 17th presentation of the annual light show, Saskatchewan’s top winter tourism attraction, is open to vehicles from Nov. 21 to Jan. 9. Special walk-throughs will take place on Nov. 20 and Jan. 10.

For more information, visit the website at enchanted-forest.org.

SHELLBROOK RESIDENT WINS $25,000 50/50Son’s wishes lead to enchanted visit for Colleen Sjogren

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A local volunteer group that helps veterans is also helping patients at Saskatoon City Hospital.

The Poppy Campaign, operated by volunteers of the Royal Canadian Legion and ANAVETS, donated just over $45,000 to the Foundation. Funds purchased a bladder scanner for the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit and five of 11 new crash carts needed throughout the hospital.

Every year veterans and other volunteers offer poppies for donations in the weeks before Remembrance Day, reports John Peters, Poppy Campaign trustee

chairperson. The funds assists veterans, ex-service members and their families through purchase of medical supplies; bursaries for children and grandchildren; purchase, construction and maintenance of housing and care facilities; funding of drop-in centres for adults, meals-on-wheels, transport and other services.

Peters notes that “one group distributes the poppies and collects the funds, pays for expenses and then turns over an amount to the Poppy Campaign trustees. Of the funds raised, 20 to 30 per cent is used for expenses as well as purchasing poppies and wreaths for the next year.

“In 2014, the campaign raised about $200,000 but that was a larger than normal amount likely because it happened soon after the two tragedies with the soldiers down east,” he adds. “As a result, the campaign was able to give trustees about $180,000.”

Health care figures prominently into causes the Poppy Campaign supports, with funds going to tuberculosis

research. “I’ve also noted, in recent years, a real increase in requests to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder,” Peters reports.

He says the group has a natural connection with Foundation CEO Steve Shannon, who’s emceed Remembrance Day Ceremonies at SaskTel Centre for many years. “Steve, on behalf of the Foundation, approached us with the equipment he had in mind.”

The bladder scanner and crash carts were important to Poppy Campaign trustees. “One of our members had experience with a catheter and knew scanners would be much more comfortable for patients. We also related to crash carts, especially in the Transitional Care Unit because we’ve known veteran friends and family members who’ve been there.”

The Foundation thanks the Poppy Campaign for its support and reminds the public to watch for volunteers and displays offering poppies and wreaths in the coming weeks.

DONOR PROFILE

VETERANS’ GROUP HELPS HOSPITALPoppy Campaign donation for crash carts, bladder scanner

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Ida HagenAnn HanleyMarjorie HenningMarilyn HillEthel HundebyGeorge JarmanDavid KaplanEthel Kipling

Verlie AllgroveLou ChronesDolorose CrippsAgnes CroweFerro FaccaJulia FindlayBrenda GreenAlice Guttormson

Dr. Riley Hall Dr. John B. Haver

Zenon KotelkoRene LussierDenise MacDonaldKent McDonaldBrian McKinnonWalter Gerald PatrickDorothy QuakenbushVera Reineke

IN MEMORIAM

IN HONOUR

Donations were made from April 1 to June 30, 2015 in memory of the following people:

Donations were made from April 1 to June 30, 2015 in honour of the following people:

FOUNDATION

SASKATOON CITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Barton (Vice Chair)Cary BowmanMichael CourosRic DevonLynne FarrellDr. Frank HohnBart HunterTJ KellerCorey MillerLiam MooneyGreg Porter (Chair)Randy SinglerTerry SiroisPhillip Wyant (Treasurer)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERSteve ShannonDIRECTOR OF MAJOR & PLANNED GIFTSTracy BoyleEXECUTIVE ASSISTANTKendra ParfittADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTDebra CampbellACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATORJudy GilesCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORTom EremondiGIFT SHOPPE MANAGERBrenda JohnsonGIT SHOPPE STAFFLinda JacobsonBrianne Rennie

CONTACT USP 306.655.8489F 306.655.8245contact@saskatooncityhospitalfoundation.comsaskatooncityhospitalfoundation.com

PRIVACY POLICYSaskatoon City Hospital Foundation is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of our donors. All personal data provided is secure information. We do not lend, exchange, rent or sell our donor lists to other organizations. We do like to publicly recognized our donors, but if you prefer to remain anonymous, please let us know.

Ron RussilCindy SiurkoNorman SklincharPeter TelferOrest TremdocherMartin & Elaine WestSophie WurmMargaret Zdunich

SALUTING OUR VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Foundation Gift Shoppe. Last year they contributed hundreds of hours. Between hours donated and income generated, the volunteers’ value is $126,000. But their contribution is priceless! Thank you for all you do!

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Your donation goes a very long way. The Foundation continually works to support all of Saskatoon City Hospital’s programs and departments. You can donate in person, by mail or phone, and online at saskatooncityhospitalfoundation.com.

Saskatoon City Hospital is home to the Eye Care Centre, Sleep Disorders Centre, Geriatric Assessment Program, Women’s Health Centre, Gynecology, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation units, a new MRI and the Irene and Leslie Dubé Centre of Care, the Breast Health Centre. It is also one of the few acute care hospitals in Canada to house a national research facility – the Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Center.

SO MUCH UNDER ONE ROOF

DONATEMAKE A DIFFERENCE