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Markham Stoufi'ville chemo clinic named for John Kaptyn BY SIMONE JOSEPH Staff Reporter The family of the late John [(21an has donated $1 mil- lion each to the Markham Stoufiville Hospital Founda- tion and Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation for cancer-related programs. “Southlake was the logi- cal choice. So was Markham Stoufiville because they are in York Region. My father had a' huge connection to York Region," said Simon, Mr. Kaptyn's son who made the donation from his father’s estate along with his broth- er, Henry. “Southlake brings state-of-the-art research and diagnoses to York Region. “Cancer is a prevalent dis- ease,” Simon said. “We have to take a holistic approach to it, looking at everything as contributing to a better stan- dard of care. NutIition, edu- cation, less travel and waiting Mr. Kaptyn, a successful developer, died in May last year at 79 fiorp capcep _ From Holland original- ly, Mr. Kaptyn’s first jobs in Hospitals get $2 million from developer’s estate g Boston Pizza would like to thank Stouffvilcle ; for making our first year a great success! , Guest Appreciation Night ~ December 14 n Canada included picking tobacco, working in the H01- land Marsh, being a farmex’s helper and working as a lum- ber jack. In the ’608 and ’70s, he started buying and selling recreational properties in vacation spots such as Collin- gwood and Kingston. v He later set his sights on York Region where he develâ€" oped the Sheraton Park- way Hotel, Richmond Hill’s town hall and at one time, owned the property where Markville Shopping Centre now stands. His company is called Captain Developments. His major business when he died was Sheraton Parkway Hotel and various real estate hold- ings. With the bequest, Markham Stouffville Hospital has established a unique pro- gram for oncology patients blending treatment with an holistic, patient-centred pal- liative approach to compre- hensive care. Markham Stouflville’s che- motherapy clinic will now be known as the John Kaptyn Oncology Treatment Area. At Southlake, the $1â€"mil- lion donation will establish the John Kaptyn Supportive Care Program, a new service ° Giveaways include tickets to a Leaf game - Team autographed stick Come meet Tomas Kaberle and Pavel Kubina from 7 â€" 8 pm Come and enjoy the music of 2/D0wn on December 28th 9pm 1060 Hoover Park Drive, Stou 905-640-2869 1 that recognizes the mental health, spiritual and qualâ€" ity of life needs of cancer patients and their families. Patients struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, childcare or finanâ€" cial worries, will have access to supportive services, said Neila Poscente, president and CEO of Southlake Foun- dation. Both Southlake and Markham Stouffville provide an important alternative to trekking downtown, Simon Kaptyn said. “A lot of people who had to drive to Princess Marga- ret Hospital for treatment can (now) go to Markham Stouffville or Southlake. Now, people from York Region have a shorter drive and people have more time with families. That one fact alters the expe- rience in a significant way.” Mr. Kaptyn valued Can- ada's system of socialized medical care. Simon said. “He realized the challenges in terms of providing health care on a free basis. The government cannot do it all alone. We all have to co-oper- ate, do something. We need to realize if we sit back, it (the social safety net) will be taken away." Stounvule Lommunuy Christmas n Celebration ,‘ 2-2_- __... f A n A _ i ‘- A “IQ-In} 11:00 am. - Entertainment Begins 12:00 noon - Dinner ‘ 1:00 p.m. - Santa Arrives r Whether you are new to the community, away from your family, home alone or would like to enjoy a festive Christmas dinner with friends, please join us. Free! Everyone Welcome! For info contact: David Knight - 905.852.3534 [:45 73' Evangelical Missionary Church Christmas Day Dinner ome and join us for our Annual Stouffville Community - 12485 10th Line, Stouffville December 25th at Stouffville Sunâ€"Tribune I Thursday, Dec. 11. 2008 STOUFFVILLE ROAD HWY 401