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economist sunjtribunesatufdgy april 27 2002 hospital urch evregboxmql markham ottario ls7p3 tf 9054727000 v s visit our site at wwwmshonca maruuin stouffville hospital foundation ssjs 1 i1m national volunteer week april 2229 2002 volunteers our mission in action from its inception markham stouffville hospital has been privileged to have broad community support overcoming hurdles and roadblocks determination and commitment led to our opening the hospital in thecbrrifieifi opened its dooft the tradition of generosity continues with overwhelm ing volunteer support during the past year over 700 individuals ranging in age from 14 to 89 years con- tributed their time talents and skills to their community hospital some of these volunteers helped us during the entire year while others such as summer students were available in july and august eachnd everyones positive impact have been felt this high level of community involvement has a twofoldeffectf on our hospital our community takes ownership arid responsibility for their hospital through the sharing of their energy skills and talents our volunteers support us in our commitment that each visit tomarkham stouffville hospital willbe a great experience f our volunteers live our mission statement throughtheir compassion and caring they act as goodwill ambassadors in our community they hear firsthand our patients expert- ences and provide us with valuable feedback on our service delivery to our volunteers thank you each one for demonstrating our mission in action you our volunteers truly help us make it greatly from our patients staff and physicians we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our volunteers during this sdecial week left t0 righfc m rig0 director community resources vuiumeers uuruiguib bptxidi wee education judyweir secretary community resources volunteers success yvonnerowan coordinator community resources bbs corporate giving the unibriville montessori parents council donated 850 to markham stouffville hospital foundation recently the donation came from pledges collected by the students for the valentines dance organized by the parents council foundation president gina rosen remarked this gift is particularly exciting because the whole school was involved in the giving what a creative and fun way to raise funds for your hospital 4 associations like the unionville montessori parents council are considered to be part of the corporate giving program at markham stouffville hospital foundation if you have an idea for giving that you would like to pursue please give marion zirhmer manager of corporate giving a call at 9054727089 3- aas bbebbbb asthma education clinic asthma facts most common chronic disease incanada adult 7 and children 13 total 22 million canadians k r almost 60 of diagnosed asthmatics have symptoms that are not well con trolled r over half ofasthmatics have been to an emergency roomfhospitalized or had other urgent care in the past year only 6 of individuals with asthmahad beento an asthma educatiomclinicdur- ingthe pasyear and only 11 of patients received writteninstructions of what to do in the event of an asthma flareup source asthma in canada survey angus reid grourjj999 source 1996 national population health survey m understanding asthma education is the first step to maintaining good asthma control please join markham stouffville hospital oh world asthma day to learn about asthma treatments available and current management strategies tuesday may 7 2002 open house 600 900 pm markham stouffville hospital auditorium speaker dr monique forse respirologist an important session forall those concerned about asthma to find out more about our asthma education clinic please call 9054727374 community events on tuesday may 7th swan lake will be hosting markham stouffville hospital day a team of volunteers will be on hand for the residents of swan lake to accept donations thank you in advance to all swan lake residents for their support of our community hospital on thursday july 18th 2002 the third annual annarizzuto memorial golf tournament will be held at sleepy hollow country club last years tournament was a great success through the generosity of many individuals and corporations 15000 was jraised for- the palliative care unit at markham stouffville hospital where anna rizzuto received care this funfilled event has opportunities for family friends and new acquaintances to reflect on past memories as well as create inew ones to- ensure your spotin the tournament please contact itfaro rizzuto 416810005 this is a- wonderful fundraiser for your community hospital please show yoursupport and register today for more information about hosting a community event please contact kathy little special event coordinator 9054727395 klittlemshonca thank you v martin luther king once said keep your eyesion the prize r through the generous donation of their time volunteers that assist on foundation board at our special events through various committees and community members who assist in our office all work tbwardstfhe prize of quality healthcare delivery for our communityby markham stouffville c hospital volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society it is offering time and skills of ones own free will while theircontri- bution is undeniable volunteers are rarely recognized for their deedsusually they are the first to stay behind the scenes it isthe time to push these volunteers into the welldeserved spotlight by cele brating the efforts of volunteers wereate opportunities to raise awareness about the vial contribution they have made and continue to make in our local nr community vv our volunteers assisted the foundation in raising 2 million for markham stouffville hospital in 20012002 fiscal year