Put Your Heart Into It

December 7, 2011

Over 175 supporters attended Put Your Heart Into It , a fundraising luncheon with Dr. Marla Shapiro at The Fairmont Winnipeg. Guests heard medical expert Dr. Shapiro speak on the issues of women's heart disease, how to take action, and get on the road to heart healt. CBC Winnipeg Host Janet Stewart was the Master of Ceremonies.

All proceeds from Put Your Heart Into It will help promote women's cardiac health at Victoria General Hospital's Mature Women's Centre.

Thank you to the generous support of our sponsors!

Survivorship: Cancer as a Chronic Disease

December 6, 2011

With one in three Canadians expected to develop cancer in their lifetime, cancer is a disease that touches us all. Dr. Marla Shapiro, medical consultant for Canada AM and CTV National News, joined us at Canad Inns Fort Garry to share her personal journey with breast cancer and speak about the impact that cancer as a chronic disease has on us all.

Dancing Through The Decades

October 1 , 2011

Almost 600 supporters attended the hospital's 100th anniversary gala at The Fairmont Winnipeg. This first-class birthday celebration raised over $125,000 toward priority projects at the Victoria General Hospital.

Highlights of the evening included a prize raffle, a surprise live auction for Winnipeg Jets tickets, live dance performances, and live entertainment by the Ron Paley Band. Proceeds from the event will support the Vic's new Emergency Centre and upcoming Miracle Garden.

Thank you to the generous support of our sponsors!

2011 Donor Reception

July 20 , 2011

Over 200 people attended our annual appreciation luncheon at Seine River Retirement Residence to recognize the many loyal and committed donors who make up the fabric of our hospital. Guests were treated to lunch, entertainment, and presentations by VGHF Chair Pierre Campeau, VGHF Executive Director Charlene Rocke, and VGH President & COO Francis LaBossière. Thank to everyone who so generously supports our efforts to provide high quality patient care to our community!

Special thanks to event sponsor Seine River Retirement Residence for making this year’s reception a huge success!

Sun Life Financial Health Fair

May 15, 2011

Over 400 members of our community came out to this year's Sun Life Financial Health Fair! Activities included a free pancake breakfast, over 30 health and wellness booths featuring VGH departments and local organizations, musicians, clowns, and more.

Thank you to RONA for donating our grand prize patio package!

Other prizes donated by: Bison Children's Programs, Hypnotic Salon and Spa, Oakley Optical, The Keg, Shapes on Pembina, St. Vital YM-YWCA, The Egg Producers of Manitoba, and the Guild of the Victoria General Hospital.

Thank you to our sponsors:

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90 Hour Giving Challenge

April 18-21, 2011

From 6 a.m. on April 18 to midnight on April 21, the Winnipeg Foundation celebrated their 90th anniversary by putting together a 90 hour giving challenge. Over 130 local charities that hold agency funds at the Winnipeg Foundation got involved, including the Victoria General Hospital Foundation Endowment Fund. Over this short time period, the Vic Foundation received 18 gifts totaling almost $1,300 with the Winnipeg Foundation contributing approximately $470. Thank you to everyone who donated to us and any local charity! We appreciate

your support!

VGH 100th Birthday Party

March 13, 2011

Victoria General Hospital hosted a 100th anniversary celebration on the hospital's actual birthday, March 13.

The event included free cake and performances by the Fort Richmond Collegiate Sax Quartet, Fort Richmond collegiate Senior Jazz Band, and Bairdmore Balladeers.

The original hospital opened on March 19, 1911 on River Avenue. In 1971, the hospital moved to its current location on Pembina Highway.

There's No Place Like Home - And No Place Like The Vic

January 29, 2011

On Saturday, January 29 the Victoria General Hospital Foundation hosted a Wizard of Oz-themed evening of appetizers and tours for invited guests. Tours were conducted by several hospital program directors of some of the Vic's recently completed renovations such as the Buhler Cancer Centre, Darlene Williams Comfort Room, and the first phase of the new Emergency Centre. It also featured tours of areas that are in need of renovations. The goal was to have guests walk down the yellow brick road and show them the tangible impact that their generosity has already made and can continue to make in the future.

Darlene Williams Comfort Room Dedication Ceremony

December 7 , 2010

Darlene Williams was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who, knowing she was losing her battle with cancer, wanted her life to make a difference. Darlene's family and community came together to raise $103,000 and create Darlene's vision of a comfortable environment where family members of critically ill patients can gather for special meals, movie nights and relaxed visits in a home-like setting: a home away from home.

2011 Society Reception

November 4 , 2010

Community leaders and supporters of the Vic gathered at Terrace Fifty-Five for the 2011 Society's fifth annual reception. The 2011 Society is a distinguished gift-giving club whose members are committed to raising $1 million for priority projects within the hospital by the Vic's 100th anniversary in 2011.

Congratulations to the 2011 Society for their leadership and for ensuring high quality healthcare is available when needed. The total amount raised by the 2011 Society is over $640,000.

For more information on the 2011 Society, please click here or call 477-3415.

Click here to see photos from the reception.

2010 Endowment Reception

September 16 , 2010

This reception gave us the opportunity to acknowledge our thought ful and generous donors who have established endowment funds with the Foundation, and also recognize this year's scholarship recipients. This special event allows our donors to hear first-hand how their generosity is helping to provide educational opportunities for staff, which in turn helps us provide the highest quality of patient care.

For more information on endowment funds, please click here.

Click here to see photos from the reception.