For the past twenty-eight years, the VJH Foundation’s annual Light a Bulb campaign has raised more than $4 million to support the purchase of much-needed medical equipment or expansions for our Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Residents of the North Okanagan can be proud of their generosity which has resulted in not just a good hospital, but a great hospital. Government cannot possibly fund every need in health care and if we want the best health care we need to support our Vernon Jubilee Hospital.Last year, donations supported surgical kits that helped to reduce the wait times for hip and knee surgeries. In August, our hospital reached its March 2017 targeted numbers of hip and knee surgeries. What has this meant? Many of our local residents, your friends and loved ones, may have had a hip or knee operation much earlier than had been scheduled. This is thanks to the tools that our community funded through the 2015 Light A Bulb Campaign.Again this year, the Operating Rooms need our attention. There is a vital need for high defi nition camera heads and control units for minimally invasive surgery in the Operating Rooms at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Dr. Hamish Hwang, VJH General Surgeon described the importance of these camera heads.“These cameras allow us to do cutting-edge endoscopic ‘key-hole’ surgery. This is of great benefi t to patients as they have smaller incisions, require

fewer days in hospital and have a shorter recovery.” The purchase of the latest endoscopic technology, with its specially designed cameras, allows surgeons to detect and treat medical problems easily. Early diagnosis and treatment of disease is critical to ensuring optimal outcomes for patients. Since modern endoscopy has relatively few risks and delivers detailed images, it has proven incredibly useful in many areas of medicine. New camera heads and control units will be used in general surgery, gynecology, ENT and orthopedic procedures. The end result will be better patient care for North Okanagan residents.This year’s Light a Bulb Campaign Launch will take place Wednesday, November 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with KISS FM broadcasting on location at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. VJH Foundation President

Elise Allan and VJH staff members will be speaking on-air about the campaign throughout the launch event.Watch for your 2016 Light a Bulb donation brochure in the mail the third week of November or complete the donation form on page three and mail to the Foundation offi ce. You can also visit www.vjhfoundation.org to donate on-line or call the Foundation offi ce at 250.558.1362. Remember, every little bit helps. You can help us light up the tree on top of VJH, making health care better one bulb at a time.

SilverStar Mountain’s Annual Emergency Services Day will take place Saturday, January 21, 2017 in support of VJH Foundation. SilverStar will donate $20 from every lift ticket sold that day to raise funds for the VJH Emergency Department.Last year’s event was a tremendous success, raising $15,000 for equipment in the Emergency Department.SilverStar has been an avid supporter of VJH Foundation raising more than $53,000 for vital health care equipment over the last three years. The event will feature demonstrations by nine local emergency services teams taking place through the day. Teams volunteer their time putting on live showcases of their skills and equipment through the day.

Ski Docs Program Takes Health Care to New HeightsA critical part of SilverStar’s emergency services is the Ski Docs Program which has been in operation for 15 years. Dr. Gavin Smart, Vernon physician and medical director for the program, says the purpose of Ski Docs is to provide physician back up on the mountain for serious medical situations during weekends and holidays. The Ski Docs team comprises 13 members including family and emergency department physicians and specialists who volunteer their time each year for the program. The 2016 season will kick off with a specialized training session to refresh practical knowledge and extrication of patients off the hill. Each physician commits to fi ve volunteer shifts per season.“Of the many incidents requiring medical treatment, the SilverStar Patrol team has saved the lives of fi ve people suffering cardiac arrest on the mountain,” said Dr. Smart. “All were successfully resuscitated, treated and discharged to lead normal lives.”Dr. Smart is also involved with Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) as medical director and takes part in the VSAR Helicopter Winch Line Rescue Program.

The program was established three years ago in partnership with Emergency Management BC and Wildcat Helicopters. Dr. Smart credits SilverStar Safety and Ski Patrol Director Jeremy Griffi ths, an advanced critical care paramedic from the UK, for facilitating the program’s existence. “This type of rescue allows the winch line to drop trained personnel and equipment directly down from the helicopter in rugged terrain where landing would be diffi cult or impossible,” said Dr. Smart.“VSAR has the only non-military winch line helicopter rescue in the country,

and the helicopter has been used successfully to extricate injured skiers at SilverStar in diffi cult to access terrain.”Dr. Smart can attest to the life-saving benefi ts of helicopter rescue. Last year, he took part in a dramatic rescue of a snowmobiler experiencing a heart attack stranded in minus 10 degree weather on Hunter’s Range. With the helicopter, the patient was being treated in hospital within two hours of the initial call. “A ground rescue would have taken 12 to 14 hours, and the patient wouldn’t have survived,” said Dr. Smart.Dr. Smart notes the tremendous support from SilverStar’s Director of Operations, Brad Baker, in bringing these remarkable services to the ski hill. “We have an ICU bed, and can run cardiac arrest and major trauma resuscitation. We are equipped to manage just about anything that comes through the door,” he said.

Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Newsletter 2101 - 32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5L2Phone: 250-558-1362 • Fax: 250-558-4133 • Email: info@vjhfoundation.org • Website: vjhfoundation.org FALL 2016

Light-A-Bulb to Support High Tech Surgical Equipment at VJH

SilverStar Giving A Lift to Emergency Department at VJH

VJH Operating Room Educator Liza Koshman demonstrates a high-defi nition camera head.

SilverStar heli winch rescue

Private DonorsGord & Linda Ball

Lyn & Joanne Bannister

Nigel & Vivian Bester

Elizabeth Beuerlein

David & Bernice Blencowe

Emma Brooks

Randy Brown

Karen Burns

D. Ian & Patricia Campbell

Dr. Michael Cooke

Gloria Cutting

Annie Defauw

Catherine Elstone

Drew & Jacqueline Eyre

Robert Foord

Ellie Forest

Derek & Zena Francis

Caroline Fraser

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen & Peggy Friesen

Gary Gilchrist

Drs. Nicholas Half & Aisha Manji

Richard & Gail Hamilton

Dr. & Mrs. Ed & Pam Hardy

Jean Haug

Christopher Holm

Wendy Huber

Steve & Jodi Jenkins

M. Kirchpfennig

Rietta Larson

Audrey Mackenzie

Marlene (Marnie) MacKenzie

Dave & Marilyn Marcoux

H. Randell & Elizabeth McDermid

Tom & Bev Monahan

Greg & Dorothy Mussenden

Theresia (Resi) Nagler

Brad Nakucyj

David & Zena Novakowski

Darryl O’Brian

Rose Okazaki

Cliff Oughtred & Margot France

Emilie Paterson

Marcel & Colleen Payeur

Jim & Laverne Popowich

Susan Renton

Ed Roberts

Duncan Robinson

Tania Robinson

Darryl & Karen Sochan

Ted & Mavis Strother

Maj Svard

Andrea Thorburn

Karin Vassberg

Drs. G. Vaz & M.C. Hatfi eld

John & Val Wiebe

Carol Wutzke

Corporate DonorsB.G. Land Custom Construction

Bannister GM Vernon

BDO

Bear Paw Earthworks Ltd.

Browns Socialhouse

Canadian Tire

Christina M Mutch RMT

District of Coldstream

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

Grizzly Curb & Concrete Ltd.

Helmut’s Sausage Kitchen

Info Tel Directory

Invis - Dawn Stephanishin

Kal Tire Rubber Dragons

Kekuli Bay Cabinetry

Kineshanko Logging Ltd.

Kotke Holdings Ltd.

MacKenzie Financial Corporation

Manulife Financiall

Marty Gilbert Personal Real Estate Corporation

Mund Holdings Ltd.

Nixon Wenger LLP

Peak Logistics Ltd.

Poplar Grove Ventures Inc.

R.E. Postill & Sons Ltd.

Rellish Transport Services

Scotiabank BC & Yukon Regional Offi ce

Silver Star Mountain Resort Ltd.

Swan Lake Motors

TD Asset Management

Telus Corporation - Community Affairs

Value Plus 3 Percent Real Estate Inc.

Vernon Station BBQ Ltd.

White House Mortgages

SponsorsBannister GM Vernon

BDO

Black & McDonald Limited AB/BC Region

Browns Socialhouse

Capri Insurance

Corbett Offi ce Equipment Ltd.

Gloria Di Dio Foundation

Hillside Winery

Interior Savings Credit Union

Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group

Kal Tire

Mussenden Financial Planning Group Inc.

Nixon Wenger LLP

Noble Outfi tters

North Okanagan Women’s Health

Nor-Val Event Rentals

O’Callaghan Bilodeau CA

Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery

Okanagan Spring Brewery

Predator Ridge

RBC Dominion Securities

RBC Royal Bank

Sanders Medical Inc.

S.P. Seymour Ltd.

Silver Star Mountain Resort Ltd.

Sleeman Breweries Ltd.

Sterling Centre Remedy’s RX

Stutters DKI

Subway

Sun FM

Telus Corporation

Tim Hortons

Tolko Industries Ltd.

Twin Anchors

Vernon Morning Star

Vernon Toyota Centre Ltd.

Watkin Motors Ltd.

Wayside

Westwood Electric A. Partnership

BequestsEstate of James Douglas Monteith

Estate of Vivian Fladager

Charitable GroupsArmstrong Kinsmen Club

Fraternal Order of Eagles #3557

International Woman’s Day Celebration

JCI Vernon

Lions Club - Vernon

The Miracle Bucket Society

Shuswap North Okanagan Division of Family Practice Society

Vernon Alliance Church

Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary

Wine, Women & Woods

FoundationsPaul Docksteader Foundation

Kurt & Jutta Knuever Legacy Fund

The Jim & Laverne Popowich Foundation

RBC Foundation

TB Veterans’ Charitable Foundation

Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation

Donors Deserve Recognition … Thank you for your support!A heartfelt thank you to all of our donors. Due to space limitations, the following list includes donations of $500 or more from March 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016.

Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation2016/17 Board of Directors

Elise Allan, PresidentRichard Finn, Vice-PresidentGreg Hamilton, Treasurer

Directors

Kevin ArbuckleMarg BaileySandra BordenDr. Mike ConcannonRichard HardingJoanne Kineshanko

Gloria MorganPaul MorganGreg MussendenRichard RolkeMarilyn ScottElaine Siemens

Staff Support

Sue Beaudry, Director of DevelopmentAndrea Egan, Development Offi cerEleanor Diekert, Project Offi cerTerri Manke, Development Assistant

Phone: 250.558.1362Fax: 250.558.4133

Email: info@vjhfoundation.orgWebsite: www.vjhfoundation.org

2101 – 32nd Street Vernon, BC V1T 5L2

Measuring Impact

TOTAL$1,648,623

Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation

grants and gifts in kind donations to Interior Health for use in facilities and

programs in the North Okanagan.

Chaplaincy$9,907 McMurtry-Baerg

Cancer Care$10,885

Surgical Services$50,986

Residential Care$57,631

Women’s & Children’s Health Services$78,988

Misc$22,689

EmergencyDepartment

$54,923

Tower of Care Campaign, Phase II

$1,250,611

Ophthalmology - Lions Vision Centre

$112,003

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Life’s journey can take you in many directions, but when your driving force is a passion for helping others, you are always heading in the right direction.This lifelong lesson began early for Paul Docksteader. Growing up in Vancouver as the only son and eldest child of three, his future seemed set. In his youth, Paul began working in his family’s automotive dealership which had been established in the 1930s by his grandfather. “I started out washing cars and doing lots of odd jobs. Being the owner’s son, I had to work twice as hard to earn my stripes and set an example for others. It was expected of me and I’m grateful for the experience.”In 1984, at age 28, Paul took over the leadership of the business from his father. Applying the lessons learned from his dad - work hard and treat people the way you would want to be treated – earned him the trust and respect of the staff.Over the years, the business grew to a staff of 150. Paul says he was blessed to have a wonderful team. “You are only as good as the people around you.” He also had the opportunity to contribute to his community by supporting charities close to his heart, including care for those with diabetes, breast cancer and health care for kids.In 2008, Paul’s life was signifi cantly impacted with the passing of his father. “He was such a well-loved and respected fi gurehead in our lives and in the family business.” Subsequently, Paul received an offer to buy the business, but declined. “I felt an overwhelming obligation to continue the business in my Dad’s name. I had such an emotional connection to it and a responsibility to our team.” Despite his success in the automotive industry, Paul never considered himself a ‘car guy,’ but more of a people person. Four years later, he was again faced with the diffi cult decision to sell the family business. “It was an incredibly emotional decision,” said Paul. “I felt like I was letting my Dad down.” But with a daughter in Florida, there were no more family members to run the business. After the heart-wrenching decision to sell the company, Paul’s refl ection on his life stirred him to write a book of inspirational verses. It took two years to write, and spurred a profound self-discovery.“I was groomed to be a businessman, but that’s not who I am. I made a shift from corporate to consciousness. For 55 years I was a human doing, now I am human being.” The next phase of Paul’s journey led him to Vernon, where he was attracted to the slower pace of life, allowing him to focus on two of his enduring passions.

“I’ve always loved golf. I enjoy the discipline it teaches and admire the commitment to a game you can never be perfect at. It’s the ultimate honest game. Like life, you call your own penalties on yourself. If you don’t, you are only cheating yourself.”Although he had great success in business, Paul had an underlying dream that he never thought possible. “I had always wanted to have my own Foundation.” With the establishment of the Paul Docksteader Foundation, this fulfi llment of a dream wasn’t the journey’s end, but the beginning of helping the dreams of others come true.In 2015, Paul became involved in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Charity Classic as a Gold Sponsor. When the opportunity arose for involvement as a Title Sponsor, he eagerly rose to the occasion. The Paul Docksteader Foundation has committed to a three-year title sponsorship for the tournament. The 2017 Charity Classic will take place next September at Predator Ridge Resort.In the fi rst 7 years the event has netted $1,178,000 which has supported critical care needs at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The organizing committee has started planning for the 8th Annual Charity Classic event, as the need for life saving medical equipment for our Hospital never goes away. “I want to be a part of good people doing great things. I think good things should be celebrated and recognized,” he said.“There are a million ways to give and one isn’t better than another. Everyone has a role to play. It’s important for people to know what their donation brings to the community and how it helps change others’ lives.”For more information about the Paul Docksteader Foundation, visit www.pauldocksteaderfoundation.ca

The Gift of Giving

Paul Docksteader

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2016 UPCOMING EVENTSNovember 9 – Light a Bulb Campaign Launch at VJHDecember 31 – Last day to make donations for 2016 income tax receipting

2017January 21 - Emergency Services Day, Silver Star Mountain ResortMarch – International Women’s Day, (location tbd)April 22 – JCI Hospital Gala, Vernon Atrium/LodgeApril 27 - SUN FM ‘Have a Heart Radiothon,’ Village Green CentreJune - Wine Women & Woods Tee off for the Cure Golf Tournament, Predator RidgeSeptember - VJH Foundation Charity Classic, Predator Ridge

Thank you for the following community groups, businesses and individuals that have generously supported VJH Foundation over the spring and summer of 2016!

‘Pearls & Spurs’ was the theme at the JCI Hospital Gala held April 16 at the Vernon Atrium Hotel and Conference Centre. The event raised $33,515 for VJH Foundation in support of youth mental health programs in the North Okanagan.

SUN FM’s 13th Annual ‘Have a Heart Radiothon’ at Village Green Centre on April 28 raised a record $62,100 to support Women’s & Children’s health at VJH. Funds helped purchase a Central Monitoring System.

During August, the Prospera Dragon Boat Festival at Kal Beach and Prospera’s Cinema Under the Stars event at Polson Park raised $3,165 to purchase equipment for the Mammography Unit at VJH.

The Wine Women & Woods Tee off for the Cure Golf Tournamentheld at Predator Ridge on June 12 & 13 raised $88,391 for women’s health at VJH. This year’s event was dedicated in memory of Brenda Hala, a tournament volunteer and long-time supporter of VJH Foundation.

The 7th Annual VJH Foundation Charity Classic was held May 29 at Predator Ridge to purchase surgical tools for the operating rooms at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The tournament raised $178,300 net, bringing its net fundraising total to $1,178,400.

On Father’s Day, June 19, the 17th Annual Do it For Dad Run/Walk at Coldstream Ranch raised $20,000 for equipment and programs to diagnose and treat prostate cancer for men in the North Okanagan.

In September, Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign raised $33,866 in cookie sales and a matching donation from owners Dan and Jamie Currie. Funds will purchase equipment for the Women’s & Children’s Health Department at VJH.

Thank yyou for the followingg communityy ggroupps,, businessesd i di id l th t h l t d VJH