Dishing up appreciation to celebrate 50 years of dedicated volunteer service
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TORONTO, April 21, 2010 - For 50 years, members from the North York community have volunteered to help St. John's Rehab Hospital rebuild people's lives. Now, the hospital is turning the tables as staff volunteer their time to serve a delicious three-course meal to the Auxiliary in celebration of their 50th anniversary.
Each year, St. John's Rehab Hospital Auxiliary volunteers contribute over 14,000 hours of service, offering vital support to our patients and hospital-wide departments. The event is an opportunity for staff members to express their appreciation. The hospital's exceptional volunteer force includes more than 130 dedicated individuals, several of whom have volunteered for more than 30 years.
When: Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Where: St. John's Rehab Hospital (285 Cummer Ave, North York, Ontario) in Grasett Hall
Who:
- Lorne McCubbin, President, St. John's Rehab Hospital Auxiliary
- Joyce Bailey, Chair of St. John's Rehab Hospital Board of Directors
- Malcolm Moffat, President and CEO, St. John's Rehab Hospital
- Special recognition of 12 Auxiliary members for outstanding volunteer service
- St. John's Rehab Hospital Auxiliary members and staff
"Every day, the Auxiliary emphasizes community spirit, selfless giving and compassion as vital components in patient care; and for that we are truly grateful," says Malcolm Moffat, President and CEO of St. John's Rehab Hospital. "We congratulate our volunteers on their 50th anniversary."
Over the past 50 years, the Auxiliary has raised a remarkable $1.6 million for the hospital, including a pledge of $750,000 towards a new state-of-the-art therapy pool to be named in their honour. The Auxiliary also organizes several community events to raise money for the hospital and encourage community spirit. These events include the Swing into Summer Concert featuring the Royal York Swing Orchestra on June 2, 2010 and the Gigantic Garage Sale on May 1, 2010. Visit www.stjohnsrehab.com for details on these exciting events.
St. John's Rehab Hospital welcomes new volunteers throughout the year. To learn more, please contact us at 416-226-6780 ext. 7013.
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About St. John's Rehab Hospital: St. John's Rehab is the only hospital in Ontario solely dedicated to specialized rehabilitation. A teaching site of the University of Toronto and home to Ontario's only burn and Canada's only organ transplant rehabilitation programs, we care for people with complex, life-changing illnesses and injuries. With a unique focus on the whole person - body, mind and spirit - St. John's Rehab Hospital is rebuilding people's lives. For more information, visit www.stjohnsrehab.com.