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Foundation Mail Bag . . . . . .
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CHEO Child Life Programs .
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Kids the big winners in
Dream of a Lifetime Lottery
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“The Promise:
CHEO’s Future” Campaign . . .
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Planned Giving News . . . . . .
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Max Keeping and CHEO's 2002 Champion Child
Ryan Williams appeared in the Foundation's
television show "For The Love Of Tiny Hearts."
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We encourage your comments
and suggestions. Please address
all correspondence to:
The Children’s Hospital
Foundation
415 Smyth Road
Ottawa ON K1H 8M8
Attention: Len Hanes
Director of Communications
Information about the Foundation
is also available on the Internet
thanks to corporate support from
Magma Communications Ltd.
Visit our Web site:
www.cheofoundation.com
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s we look back to the Christmas Season of 2001 it is wonderful to see that
the spirit of the season was alive in the hearts of CHEO donors. This past
festive season was a hive of activity for our supporters who were
decorating Christmas Trees, going to concerts, watching TV, and mailing letters all
to raise money for the Children at CHEO.
Once again the CHEO Christmas season kicked off with “The Trees of Hope
For The Children At CHEO.” On November 26th, 15 corporate teams gathered at the
beautiful Fairmont Chateau Laurier to decorate trees in hopes of winning
great prizes. In the end the true winners were the kids as the event raised over
$10,000.00 for CHEO.
Next on the holiday agenda was Y105 Fan Jam 2001. On December 13th fans
packed the Civic Centre for this annual Christmas concert presented by Y105. Every
year since 1998, Y105 has lined up a stellar musical artist to perform and raise funds
for CHEO. This year was no exception as country super group “Lonestar” headlined
the show. During the show, a cheque in the amount of $15,000 was presented to
Sean McCarthy and his parents. Sean recovered at CHEO following a near drowning
in a Hammond creek early in the spring of 2001.
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415 Smyth
Ottawa ON
K1H 8M8
elcome to the 17th
edition of The Teddy
Bear Times, a semiannual newsletter for
donors, supporters and friends,
published by the Children’s
Hospital Foundation.
Busy holiday season
a success for the
children at CHEO
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Busy holiday season a success for the children at CHEO
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This past Christmas also saw CHEO Foundation, with
sponsorship from Wal-Mart Canada, produce a television
show called “For The Love Of Tiny Hearts.” The half-hour
production was broadcast 3 times over the holidays on
CJOH, and told the stories of three incredible children who
are being treated here at CHEO. Viewers learned about fouryear-old Trevor Young who is battling acute promyelocytic
leukemia, a rare form of cancer, little Mason Andross who
before he was one, underwent major surgery to repair a cleft
lip and palate, and five year old Paige Samples who went
through kidney and bladder surgery. All three of these
children are doing well, and the television show has raised
over $23,000.00 that will help CHEO provide the health care
that kids like Trevor, Mason and Paige deserve.
Trevor Young’s story was also told in the Foundation’s
Seasonal Mailer that was sent out to many of our friends
who have supported us at Christmas in the past. Trevor’s
story seemed to touch the hearts of our donors who have
responded by donating over $170,000.00 that will be used
to support the Child Life programs here at CHEO.
This amazing support from our donors brought joy to the
kids at CHEO, and will help provide first-rate health care for
our children now and in the future. A
Mail Bag
25 September 2001
CHEO Foundation
415 Smyth Road, Ottaw
a, ON
K1H 8M8
Dear Friends,
I recently had a reaso
n to visit CHEO and to
witness the work you
“fir st pe rso n”. My da
do
ug hte r, He ath er La ure
n, wa s se nt the re on
September 16, at the
age of 1 day. I’m certa
in you are quite aware
how a parent feels wh
of
en their child is taken
away from them short
after their birth. I ca
ly
n not find words tha
t can adequately desc
the feeling.
ribe
Fortunately, our story
is a happy one and He
ather is well. I am send
this letter to inform yo
ing
u how pleased and am
az
ed I was at the quality
care that was provid
of
ed, not only to Heath
er, but also to the oth
children that were in
er
the neo-natal ICU wit
h her. I was impressed
only with the skill of the
not
NICU Team, but also
with the love that the
shared with each of the
y
children in their care. I
was awestruck!
The team also did a ve
ry good job at making
me feel comfortable an
keeping me informed.
d
In spite of the extreme
ly stressful circumstan
I felt quite “at home”
ces
and at ease. I guess
they cared for the “stres
out” Dad as much as the
sed
y cared for Heather.
As I stated earlier, wo
rds cannot adequately
describe how grateful
family is for the care
our
that was provided to
Heather. For years I
been aware of the gre
have
at results, care and se
rvice that CHEO provid
However, until I experie
es.
nced it personally I did
not truly appreciate it.
Pl ea se pa ss ou r sin
ce re gr ati tud e to the
tea m tha t too k ca re
of Heather!
I have enclosed a do
nation of one dollar for
each gram of Heather’
weight at birth. Thank
s
you, once again!
Sincerely,
George
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CHEO Child Life Programs
Bringing hope and joy to the children
who need it most
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ach and every day the Child Life specialists at
CHEO work tirelessly with one goal in mind. That
goal is to provide joy, hope and a sense of normalcy
for children whose lives have been turned upside down by
illness, injury or disease.
When children spend time in the Hospital, normal
routines that include school, play time, home work and
meals, are replaced by medical testing, therapy, observation
and rest. Interaction with friends, relatives and teachers
now takes place with Doctors, nurses, hospital staff and
other patients. The Child Life programs at CHEO are
designed to provide hope and joy through social interaction
and activities.
CHEO’s Child Life Programs are oriented toward
children like Trevor Young. Trevor is only four years old, but
he’s already fighting for his life. In September Trevor was
diagnosed with promyelocytic leukemia…a rare form of
cancer. Trevor’s battle began when his parents noticed how
easily he bruised while playing childhood games. Trevor
was immediately admitted to CHEO and with an extended
hospital stay that would include isolation, many tests and
treatment including chemotherapy ahead Child Life
specialist Maureen Jones was called in. Maureen quickly got
to know Trevor and within an hour, Trevor had a new friend
in Maureen. A friend who would share in games, activities
and learning designed to enable Trevor to forget about his
illness and treatments, and provide some normal childhood
activities to make Trevor’s stay a little easier. Trevor’s mom
Bertha says that Trevor and Maureen developed an instant
bond. “During this sad time, Maureen was like an angel who
had come to help Trevor and our family.”
As they do with so many children all year round, the Child
Life Programs will be there to help Trevor throughout the
duration of his treatment. Trevor’s story was highlighted in
the Foundation’s Seasonal Donor Mailing, and in the
television show “For The Love Of Tiny Hearts” which was
shown on CJOH TV during the holiday season. All funds
brought in from the mailing will go to the Child Life
Programs to help our Child Life specialists create an
environment to help the children focus on being kids,
rather than patients. A
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Bell Canada donation helps make
Telehealth Services a reality
A
recent donation
from Bell
Canada to the
CHEO capital campaign
“The Promise: CHEO’s
Future” has helped fund
some incredible new
technology that allows
two-way high-speed
transmission of test results
and video consultation.
psychiatrist at CHEO, will now
be able to go to the Community
Hospital in Kemptville and still
see a CHEO psychiatrist. The
system also provides physicians
in rural hospitals access to
continuing medical educations,
consultation with peers in a larger
medical center and the ability to
participate in medical rounds.
The Eastern Ontario Telehealth
Network will allow two-way
high-speed transmission of
diagnostic results, from blood
pressure and ex-rays, to eye and
inner ear examinations. It also
makes on-screen real-time audiovisual consultations between
health care professionals and
patients who are hundreds of
kilometers apart possible.
Sixteen rural and outlying hospitals are now
connected with Telehealth
platforms to three major
Ottawa health facilities
CHEO welcomes Premiere Mike Harris and Bell Canada President
giving both health care
John Sheridan to the presentation of Bell Canada’s gift of $300,000
professionals and patients
to “The Promise: CHEO’s Future” Campaign. Back from L to R:
an easier way to connect
John Sheridan, Gordon Esnard, Premiere Mike Harris,
with the large teaching
Dr. Joseph Reisman. Front: CHEO patient Markus Esnard.
centers. Bell Canada’s
Bell Canada President John
donation of $300,000.00
Sheridan says: “The Telehealth
will be used to ensure that CHEO is equipped to provide
link may be virtual, but the human links it creates are very real
Telehealth services.
because when children and their families establish a personal
Eastern Ontario residents now have access to the Eastern
Ontario Telehealth Network. The Telehealth system saves
both time and money and provides incredible convenience for
patients living in small communities such as Carleton Place,
Kemptville, Deep River, Barry’s Bay, Almonte etc. Parents who
live in Kemptville and regularly bring a child in to see a child
connection with healthcare professionals, understanding,
comfort and healing can begin on a variety of levels.”
The Eastern Ontario Telehealth Network is up and running,
making health care more immediate, and more convenient for
rural communities surrounding Ottawa. A
Kids the big winners in Dream of a
Lifetime Lottery
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s we close the books on the 11th edition of
CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery, we are
celebrating the fact that the lottery raised over
2 million dollars for the children at CHEO.
This year over 38,000 people bought tickets and over
1,900 people won prizes that included everything from
jewellery, to cars to dream homes. Congratulations to all of
our winners including our three grand prize winners
Bertrand Vezina, Jessie Carson and Stephanie Labreche.
Plans are already underway for next year’s lottery, and
we would like to thank everyone who purchased a Dream
of a Lifetime Ticket to help make dreams come true for the
children at CHEO. A
3rd prize winner Stephanie Labreche (right) and her daughter Cynthia Rose,
share a laugh with CHEO Bear and CHEO Foundation president
Fred Bartlett, during the Dream of a Lifetime prize presentation ceremony
on January 23rd.
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le tour Nortel Networks is getting
a make over!
T
he National Capital Region’s
most popular charity bike ride
“le tour Nortel Networks” will
be going through some wonderful
changes in 2002. Thanks to our title
sponsor Nortel Networks, the event
will take place at a brand new site and
feature beautiful new routes.
For the first time the event will take
place in the city’s West End. All the
excitement will now take place at
Nortel’s Carling site at the corner of
Moodie Drive and Carling Avenue.
It will be a new experience for past le
tour Nortel Networks participants as
they will wind their way through West
End streets. The new site at Nortel
Networks has plenty of room to
accommodate the music, games and
family activities that always make le
tour Nortel such a fantastic day for
the community.
The offer to host the event is further
evidence of Nortel’s ever growing
commitment to the “le tour” event, and
to the children at CHEO. Nortel will
also play host to the CHEO Telethon on
June 1st and 2nd. This will be the third
straight year that Nortel has opened its
doors to the TV cameras, sets, and the
parade of performers, volunteers, and
CHEO Supporters.
“Our children are the most
important part of our growing
community, and their health and well
being is vital to everyone’s future.
Nortel Networks is thrilled to be able to
help the children at CHEO through our
involvement in these two wonderful
events”, said Harold Graham, Leader
Metro Optical 5000, R&D. “Everyone at
Nortel Networks — from the employee
teams who enter the Corporate
Challenge, to the myriad of volunteers
and donors — is looking forward to
Sunday, May 5, 2002 and with a new
location and new routes, we are looking
for many new riders to make the 2002
edition of le tour Nortel Networks the
biggest and best ever.” A
“The Promise: CHEO’s Future”
Campaign helps open a new chapter
in CHEO’s history
M
oney raised through the CHEO
Foundation’s current Capital
Campaign “The Promise:
CHEO’s Future” has helped the hospital start
it’s first ever major expansion project. The
first phase of CHEO’s redevelopment will
see patient and support services moved
from among the seven portables currently
surrounding the hospital into a new wing on
the west side of the grounds.
“The Promise: CHEO’s Future”
Campaign has currently raised $10.7 million
and is expected to raise $19 million over five
years. The $19 million raised through the
campaign will be in addition to the funds
raised every year from the foundation’s
many activities. These funds will help
ensure that our children’s hospital has the
facilities, equipment, technology, and
enhanced paediatric programs for our
children and youth. A
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care was at CHEO on
November 15th to help CHEO patient Bradley Fischer break ground on construction of a
new wing for the hospital.
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Planned Giving News from
the CHEO Foundation
A Sweet Ottawa Valley Rose
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t’s difficult to say when Rose Forster’s deep concern for others started, but
it’s clear she had a big heart and made a difference in the lives of many
people in her community. Now her legacy will reach far beyond the
Ottawa Valley into the extended community of children and youth
served by CHEO.
Perhaps it was the serious illness of her young niece which moved
Rose to turn her love and concern to helping other children who need
to receive medical care. Rose’s sister, Lillian, says Rose just genuinely
liked people and they returned her warmth.
In the Pembroke and Renfrew area where she spent most of her
life, Rose was widely-known as someone who could be counted on
whenever help was needed. Never one to sit still, Rose used her
skills as a chartered accountant to run a successful taxi business, and
gave freely of her time to provide accounting services for senior
citizens in her community. Several years ago, Rose also decided to
revise her final will and testament to include a generous gift to CHEO.
When she passed away in January 2000, Rose left a gift to CHEO
which made it possible to establish The Rose Forster Endowment Fund.
This endowment fund will keep growing over the years, and, in keeping
with her wishes, Rose’s gift will be used to purchase equipment to help the
young patients at CHEO.
Although she had no children of her own, Rose’s true concern for others
resulted in a legacy which will bring comfort to many children and families
of our region.
The Rose Forster Endowment Fund will keep her memory alive for many years to come.
CHEO joins our community in saluting this thoughtful and generous lady.
If you would like information about making a planned gift to CHEO
in your estate, please contact:
Fran Ward
CHEO Foundation, 415 Smyth Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M8
Telephone (613) 738-3694, or 1-800-561-5638
E-mail: [email protected]