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Foundation Surpasses 2019 Goal


The volunteer board of directors and staff at the Prince County Hospital Foundation are thrilled to denote that due to tremendous public back up, the Foundation will exist able to purchase every item listed in the 2019 $2.ii million Vital Signs appeal. Through a generous mix of fundraising activities the non-profit organization credits its "caring communities" as the fundamental to success. Signature events like Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots and Lights for Life, which raised $872,388 and $267,535 respectively, are joined past smaller calibration events, annual mailings, memorial gifts and gifts of stock, amongst other sources to ensure the infirmary remains well equipped.  "The support of our donors never ceases to astonish u.s.," says board president Liz Maynard. "As the hospital continues to grow in terms of services, the back up of donors keeps pace." The Foundation relies on public support to raise the funds necessary to keep the infirmary outfitted with the medical equipment and engineering needed to maintain patient care. "We take some of the best staff, nurses and physicians in Atlantic Canada and it is imperative that we go along them well equipped to care for our friends and families here on PEI," continued Maynard. "The greatest needs of PCH … View full news story.		 Foundation Surpasses 2019 Goal

25th Lights for Life (2019)


Commencement at 6:15PM on Wednesday, Dec 4th, you can join the PCH Foundation for the annual Lights for Life Celebration – the largest lighting ceremony of its kind on PEI. The PCH Staff choir will entertain the crowd with live carolling and the Lights for Life dedication books will be distributed. Attendees can enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, cider and cookies before the official agenda begins at half dozen:30PM. Following a short ceremony to acknowledge sponsors and announce the grand total raised, the lighting will begin. This wonderful display volition illuminate the sky as the lights and displays move to the music that has been thoughtfully choreographed. v:45 – 6:fifteen – Shuttle courtesy of Summerside Chrysler Dodge from Superstore Parking Lot vi:00 pm – onsite parking opens for elderly and people with disabilities 6:15 live caroling from staff choir, cookies, cider hot chocolate, Lights for Life books released 6:30 testify begins with introductions followed by lighting Donations can still be made until Dec 31st at pchcare.com ———OFFICIAL RELEASEOn Wednesday evening December 4th at 6:30PM, all are invited to nourish the 25th annual Lights for Life at Prince County Infirmary. During the calendar month of Nov, the PCH Foundation gathers donations in memory and … View full news story.		 25th Lights for Life (2019)

Colposcope


Women'south Golf Event Raises Funds for Women'south Health In 2019 the PCH Foundation was tasked with raising $23,000 for a colposcope to exist used in the new Women' Health Centre being synthetic at PCH. Colposcopy is a medical diagnostic process to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva. Many premalignant lesions and cancerous lesions in these areas have noticeable characteristics which can exist detected through the examination. This is but one of the many new services added to PCH through the inclusion of the new Women'due south Wellness Centre.

Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots Results 2019


Despite Mother Nature, the 11th almanac Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots fund raiser was again a great success.  Although Hurricane Dorian picked upward every bit the evening progressed, information technology did not dampen the spirits of those chiliad+ people who joined together to raise funds for medical equipment for Prince Canton Hospital.  The result raised an astonishing $872,388 in cash and future pledges that will aid the foundation shut in on its goal this yr and will help for several years to come.  In fact, this influx of funds brings the Foundation to 54% of the $2.2 one thousand thousand goal for 2019.  Post-obit such a successful issue, nosotros would like to thank everyone who made it possible. Whether you bought tickets, donated or purchased an sale detail, made a generous donation on stage or on our website, or if you turned out to volunteer, we thanks for your support.  We would also like to give thanks the Urban center of Summerside for their major contribution to the success of this effect over the by 11 years. Nosotros would besides like to extend a special "thank yous" to issue organizer Warren Ellis, his family unit and his business Summerside Chrysler Dodge and its employees. Warren brought this thought to us many years ago, and it has grown into something that no … View full news story.		 Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots Results 2019

Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots Oft Asked Questions 2019


Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots is moving ahead, as scheduled. In tracking the conditions and in consultation with Credit Union Identify staff, we are confident in the program that is in place. The CUP is ane of the most secure locations on the isle and the only thing that could change plans now would exist a major power outage during the result, for which there is a plan. Patently, we trust that folks will make their own travel judgments, otherwise we hope to see yous in that location! Doors open at 5pm and the show ends at approximately 9:30pm. To ensure seating for a big group, come early. In that location is no assigned seating. Cafe lines open at 6pm. Buffet includes: Lobster & Steak, 4 salads, a roll, chowder, and dessert. Auction items tin be paid for on site past credit card and cash or in our office at a later engagement (38 items this year!) – Auction items Bar and Water Stations are cash but All funds raised back up the buy of medical equipment for the PCH! The ice is in (but covered) airtight toes shoes are recommended and you may desire to bring a sweater.

18th Friendship Run for PCH Presented by Atlantic Superstore Summerside


Marking your calendars and lace up your runners!Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1627014390764709/ The 18th Friendship Run presented this twelvemonth by Atlantic Superstore – Summerside, organized by Dr. Michael Irvine, centre, is a fundraising event for the Prince County Infirmary Foundation'due south Equipment Appeal – Vital Signs.  This year the event volition consist of both a 10 km competitive run as well equally a five km fun run. The run is scheduled for Sat, August 31st and will start at the Wilmot Customs Heart in Summerside at 9:00am for the 10K and nine:20am for the 5K. Registration is slated for 8:00am and no pre-registration is required. 1 hundred per cent of the $xx.00 registration fee goes to the hospital foundation. The route volition take runners through a breathtaking loop in Summerside including forested sections of the Rotary Friendship Park (10K only) and the Confederation Trail. In the photo attached, organizer Dr. Michael Irvine, is joined by run volunteer and PCH staff member, Sheila MacMurdo and one-time 10K event winner Scott Clark, left. We are still looking for a few course volunteers. If you can help out, please contact Kelly at (902) 432-2547 or kmarsenault@ihis.org

Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots 2019


2019 Results Tickets for the 11th annual Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots are now on sale. This consequence has become a staple in the community not just as an important fundraiser for the Prince County Hospital Foundation, simply also as a community gathering not to be missed. This year's effect will again feature many musical acts for patrons to enjoy along with a steak and lobster dinner. Allison Smith will be the returning voice of the auction while Kerri-Wynne MacLeod (of Body of water 100) and Roger Ahern volition share emcee duties. This fundraising event is organized and financed past Warren Ellis, and supported by his team and his family unit, meaning 100% of every dollar raised at the result will support the buy of much needed medical equipment for patients at the Prince County Hospital. Not only that, but each ticket purchased includes a chance to win a Jeep Wrangler Sport donated past Ellis' business organisation Summerside Chrylser Dodge. "Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots has become a flagpole in the success of the PCH Foundation's Vital Signs Appeal," says PCH Foundation volunteer president Liz Maynard. "As the greatest needs in medical equipment and applied science proceed to grow in both book and price, this … View full news story.

Functioning Spare Alter 2019


Tune in for the 4th annual Operation Spare Change on June 12th! Our friends at Ocean 100, Hot 105.5 and Confederation Bridge have teamed upwardly once again to collect change to benefit the patients at PCH through our Vital Signs equipment appeal. From now until June 12th, visit any of the partner locations listed beneath find the Functioning SPARE CHANGE Bucket and leave u.s.a. some spare change to make a big difference at y'all infirmary. Who'southward involved for 2019? Bank check out the list of great partners: ADL Callbecks Home Hardware Callbecks Home Article of furniture Fundamental Murray Law Canton Off-white Mall Cox & Palmer Credit Union Place Novus Glass in Summerside Prestige Kitchens, Dwelling Décor & Floral Sobeys in Summerside Spring Valley Building Centre Summerside Superstore Summerside Farmers Market Township Chev Town & Country Rug 1 Summerside Toyota Malpeque Fine Iron Products Red Shores Summerside Vogue Optical

Vital Signs Equipment Appeal 2019


Photo: "I just wanted to be home." Angie MacCaull can adjure to the value of care close to home. (Read Angie's story here). Angie is pictured with one of 29 cardiac monitors to exist replaced in 2019. When we think of the heart, its power and what it symbolizes in our lives, nosotros recall of many things. The heart is the engine that sustains life; it'southward also meant to represent the dear yous accept for the important people in around you lot. What y'all desire for them and for yourself is health and happiness. As a major part of the PCH Foundation's Vital Signs Appeal this year, we volition be talking a lot about the middle. A key part of this entrada is the replacement of all of the cardiac monitors at PCH. This two year project is the "heart" of our campaign and information technology touches nigh every person admitted to PCH. The cardiac monitors correspond $420,000 of the $ii.2 million needed to provide up-to-engagement medical equipment for the patients at PCH this yr.  A host of other medical equipment needed to go along care close to home tin can be found at pchcare.com/greatest-needs Nosotros need your help to ensure our patients accept … View full news story.

Cardiac Care Close to Home : Angie MacCaull


  "I just wanted to be domicile." This was not the sentiment Angie MacCaull and her hubby Mike were hoping for when they ready out for a prowl out of Miami. They would never set foot on the boat. Angie was doubled over in pain in her Florida hotel room when they decided to rush dorsum to PEI for treatment. With the severe heaviness in her breast, they knew it was something serious. In the pb upward to the trip, Angie had endured similar attacks. Having ruled out a number of possibilities including a gallbladder upshot, through blood work, ultrasounds, electrocardiographs (ECG) and other testing at PCH, she was released with what was idea to be acid reflux. The attending physician encouraged her to render if she had farther pain. "It was the best thing he could take said to me," she remarked. Upon inflow home, Angie was admitted to PCH for extensive testing. By the next day, it was suggested that a family history of esophageal spasms could be the culprit and she was medicated accordingly. The treatment appeared to be working, and she was able to go home. The attacks returned that night and Angie went back to … View full news story.

Lights for Life Results 2018


  Thank you to your donations in memory and in laurels of loved ones, Lights for Life raised $244,682 for the Prince County Hospital Foundation! These gifts will provide much needed medical equipment for many departments at PCH, including the replacement of the master X-Ray car every bit part of the $1.five meg 2018 Vital Signs Campaign. Along with our many donors from across this cracking province, we would like to thank our sponsors Presenting Sponsors: Credit Unions in Prince County – Consolidated Credit Union, Tignish Credit Union, Évangéline-Central Credit Union, Malpeque Bay Credit Union   Gold Sponsors: PEI Common Insurance Visitor Journal Pioneer MBS Radio Stations (Murphy FM, Q93, CFCY)   Silver Sponsors: Canadian Tire – Summerside A special cheers to Prince County Hospital Administration and Staff for their commitment to Lights for Life. We are fortunate to accept the dedication of PCH Maintenance Department staff who have put up every light and display to brand this customs result a reality. Thank you every bit well to Ecology Services and Nutritional Services for their parts in the success of this upshot. Thank you to our many volunteers –  Emcee Chris Pride, PCH Staff Choir, PCH Auxiliary, Youth Who Care, PCH Front Desk Volunteers, … View total news story.

Lights for Life 2018


On Wednesday evening December 5th at 6:30PM, all are invited to attend the 24th annual Lights for Life at Prince Canton Infirmary. During the calendar month of November, the PCH Foundation gathers donations in retentiveness and in honor of loved ones. Those dedications are nerveless in a keepsake book that is distributed at the event on December 5th. The evening itself is an almanac lighting display during which the community gathers at PCH for an evening of song and remembrance. The lighting ceremony is choreographed to music in a touching display with something for everyone. You tin can assistance create this wonderful brandish of lights by purchasing a calorie-free in laurels or in memory of someone special and your gift volition help provide vital medical equipment for PCH. "Lights for Life has grown over the past 24 years thanks to the many people who accept chosen to remember someone in their lives either by dedicating a light in their honour or in their memory," said PCH Foundation Managing Managing director Heather Matheson. "This is one of the best times of the year for the Foundation equally we get to run into a lot of people and talk most what Lights for Life means to … View full news story.		 Lights for Life 2018

Stewart McKelvey Returns a Jeep


On September 8th Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots culminated with the announcement of the winner of the Jeep Wrangler Sport courtesy of Summerside Chrysler Dodge. Stewart McKelvey Law Office in Charlottetown walked away as the new owners of that incredible vehicle. They saw an opportunity to brand a difference at our hospital and they accept donated the Jeep back to the PCH Foundation! Grass Roots Founder Warren Ellis, right, is joined by PCH Foundation Director Heather Matheson, far left, and Brody Ellis ,third right, in accepting the Jeep from Stewart McKelvey Managing Partner Paul Kiley, second correct. Dorsum row left to right: Perlene Morrison, Jennifer MacPherson, Spencer Campbell, Geoff Connolly, Margaret Anne Walsh.  Sitting in the Jeep are Janet Clark and Jim Travers.

Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots 2018 results


Grass Roots was a rousing success again in 2018. The result raised $i,701,041 ($601,041 in greenbacks and $1.1 million in futurity pledges) for medical equipment at the Prince County Hospital, helping to bring us to 65 % of our goal for 2018! An enormous thank you to Warren Ellis and his family, besides as their business concern, Summerside Chrysler Contrivance for their support in organizing and  financing this very special customs gathering in support of PCH. Cheers likewise to all of those who fabricated commitments large and small in back up of the fudnraiser. Whether y'all were a volunteer, a ticket heir-apparent, a table sponsors, or an sale bidder, you played an important role in the success of Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots.

Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots 2018


  UPDATED- Grass Roots & Cowboy Boots Results Hitch up your wagons and shoe the horses, "Grass Roots and Cowboy Boots" is coming dorsum for a 10th ride. This fundraising dinner, auction, and prove in support of the Prince County Hospital Foundation will take identify on September 8th at the Credit Union Identify. Attended each yr by a oversupply of over 1300, guests are treated to live entertainment all evening past local musicians and they volition be joined this yr by comedian Jimmy the Janitor. The steak and lobster dinner will be dorsum on the carte and will be followed past a live auction with Allison Smith and a column of wonderful items upwardly for grabs. The evening will culminate with a describe for a make new Jeep Wrangler Sport courtesy of the organizer Warren Ellis,left, and Summerside Chrysler Dodge. Mr. Ellis is joined in the photo by his son Brody, back right, and the Vice President of the PCH Foundation's volunteer board of directors, Liz Maynard. The event is besides possible due to the ongoing support of our sponsors the Urban center of Summerside. Warren Ellis and his family have been the main benefactors of this event since it began. … View total news story.

Operation Spare Alter 2018


Ocean 100and Hot 105.five  have teamed upward with the Confederation Bridge for Performance Spare Alter – when you encounter this logo at Participating locations in Summerside, toss in your spare change to back up the Prince Canton Hospital Foundation!  All of the donations from the 2018 Operation Spare Modify volition support the replacement and upgrade of medical equipment for the Prince County Hospital'due south primary X-Ray room – a $550,000.00 endeavor. Who's involved for 2018? Check out the list of great partners: ADL Cox & Palmer Summerside Chrysler Dodge Callbecks Abode Hardware Callbecks Home Furniture Novus Glass in Summerside Prestige Kitchens, Home Décor & Floral Summerside Farms Marketplace Spring Valley & O'leary Building Centres Town & Country Carpet One Township Chevrolet Summerside Superstore Key Murray Constabulary County Off-white Mall Sobey's Credit Union Place is accepting donations at the forepart desk. Add a $1 to your day pass purchase or donate without making a purchase.		 Operation Spare Change 2018

Vital Signs 2018


The PCH Foundation is launching its Vital Signs Appeal for 2018 which serves the greatest needs of patients at the hospital. This year, new and replacement medical equipment will price over $1.five 1000000. There are important pieces needed in nigh every unit of measurement at the hospital, including the replacement of digital radiography equipment in the main X-Ray room at PCH. In the effect of an emergency, digital radiography (X-Ray) might be considered the gateway to further intendance in whatsoever hospital. It tin help to decide next steps when time matters most and it is certainly among the well-nigh valuable avails at the PCH. An estimated 60 to 80 patients are imaged daily using digital radiography at PCH and during busy times as high as 100 patients come through the department. The room was the starting time of its kind when PCH opened in 2004 and it has been a vital function of the hospital ever since. Fourteen years later on, the X-Ray machine and the additional equipment in the room have reached the stop of their lifecycle. The cost to supercede the equipment volition be $550,000, a considerable portion of the overall entrada to keep PCH vibrant and feasible in 2018. Sharon and … View full news story.

Callbecks Furnishing PCH


Over the past few years the staff at Callbecks Home Hardware and Callbecks Abode Furniture & Appliances has been working tirelessly to raise funds for their hospital. Over the course of that time the staff members had many fundraising projects including dress downwards Fridays and new candy machines in the stores with 100% of profits going to the PCH Foundation. They even created their own 50/50 draw all in hopes of making a substantial gift. Recently this culminated in a donation of $11,300.00 that was presented to Prince County Infirmary Foundation Lath fellow member Paul Ability, second from left. Presenting on behalf of the staff (from forepart left) are Duane MacDonald (Callbecks owner), Monica Poirier, Ruth MaCarville, Cathy Clow, Linda McCardle, Bonnie Farrell, Heather Allan, Kaitlyn MacNevin. Back (50-R) Joanne Bridges, Scott Perry, Hilton Plats, Paul Arsenault, Greg Roach, Alex Brown, Blair Gallant "We are extremely happy to exist able to brand this donation on behalf of our staff," says Duane MacDonald.  "They take worked very hard and came up with a lot of creative fundraising ideas which helped make the process fun and it is rewarding to know this is going to aid so many people at our local hospital. … View full news story.		 Callbecks Furnishing PCH

2017 Vital Signs Greatest Needs Appeal Results


Thanks to the generosity of thousands of people, the Prince County Infirmary Foundation will exist able to purchase every item needed from the 2017 Vital Signs almanac appeal for the hospital'due south greatest needs.  Nosotros began 2017 with a very ambitious goal – the largest single twelvemonth campaign in our history. Through a combination of mail appeals, special events, memorial donations, stock donations, and corporate gifts, $two,366,868 was raised, pregnant each vital slice of medical equipment will be purchased to benefit the thousands of patients who use Prince County Infirmary each year. The majority of the donations from 2017 volition support the much needed upgrading of the three operating rooms at PCH. "We spoke a bang-up deal well-nigh the needs in Surgical Services' Operating Rooms (OR) last year and for good reason, remarked PCH Foundation'southward volunteer lath president Patrick McSweeney. "An average of 2200 surgeries are performed at PCH annually on patients from all over PEI and the upgrades needed in the OR made upwardly a considerable amount of the 2017 goal. At $1.4 meg, it was a very big ticket item." Though the project, expected to be completed in the summer of 2018, was the centrepiece of the 2017 Vital … View full news story.

2017 Lights for Life Event Info


The 23rd Lights for Life will have place, Midweek, December 6th at half-dozen:30 pm at PCH. Throughout the month of November, supporters remembered and honoured loved ones with a gift dedication to the Prince County Hospital Foundation. These dedications have been compiled in the almanac Lights for Life book to exist released on December 6th at the lighting ceremony. Commencement at 6:15PM, you can join the PCH Foundation for the annual Lights for Life Celebration – the largest lighting anniversary of its kind on PEI. The PCH Staff choir will entertain the oversupply with alive carolling and the Lights for Life dedication books will be distributed. Attendees can enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, cider and cookies before the official agenda begins at 6:30PM. Following a brusk ceremony to acknowledge sponsors and announce the m total raised, the lighting will begin. This wonderful brandish volition illuminate the heaven as the lights and displays movement to the music that has been thoughtfully choreographed. "This twelvemonth we have received an incredible number gifts to Lights for Life. Information technology is heartening to see this type of support for an event that is both solemn and blithesome. These donations volition make a huge touch on in our … View full news story.