September

"For many staff, choosing to become a donor to the Victoria General Hospital Foundation is a way to give back and make a positive difference in their workplace."

- Philip Friesen, Co-Chair, 2008 Staff Campaign (second from right)

Each fall, the Vic participates in a staff fundraising campaign in support of the Victoria General Hospital Foundation and the United Way known as the All Charities Campaign. The 2008 campaign raised over $20,000 for these two worthwhile causes.

The All Charities Campaign gives Victoria General Hospital employees the opportunity to give back to their workplace and make miracles happen. They may direct funds toward the Medicine & Miracles Campaign, staff education, professional development, library resources, research, special projects, or any area of the hospital they choose.

The theme of the 2008 campaign was "We Are The World: A Celebration of Cultural Diversity and the Power of Philanthropy to Unite us All!" Events occurring throughout the campaign included games, musical performances, and basket raffles. These activities give our Miracle Workers an opportunity to have fun and get to know each other better while making miracles happen at the Vic!

Pictured above: (l-r) Staff donors Joyce Stabner, Tracy Simcoe (2008 All Charities Campaign Co-Chair), Joanne Yaworenko, Philip Friesen (2008 All Charities Campaign Co-Chair), and Lois Glover.