Funds raised for healthcare bursary program
Cumberland Health Care Foundation Dinner – a red & black success
AMHERST, NS – The Cumberland Health Care Foundation is very pleased with the results of its annual fundraising dinner held on Saturday evening – April 24th at the Amherst Regional High School. With an event theme of red & black, the event was successful in being sold out early on in the planning stages.
The 12th annual event saw close to $ 27,000 being raised in support of the Cumberland Health Care Careers Bursary Program.
Guests of the event were provided with an updated on the impact of the bursary program on future staff shortages while Lynn Miller spoke of her decision to become a Nurse Practitioner and of her work as part of a collaborative medical practice in Pugwash. The regional hospital foundation was pleased to have Jost Vineyards as its special sponsor for the evening with Patterson Law holding the lead sponsor position.
During the evening local businessman Bob Janes (shown on right with wife, Gail) was awarded the Volunteer of the Year by the Cumberland Health Care Foundation Designed to help fight shortages of skilled medical professionals in Cumberland County, the bursary program helps students financially achieve their dreams of a career in health care. To date 23 students have been accepted into the program of which 12 are now employed in the Cumberland Health Authority district. An additional four bursary students will be completing their studies and returning to work in Cumberland this year.
“As more and more students complete their studies with the financial help of the bursary program, we believe that people are continuing to see the return on investing in students from our area,” said David Wood, Foundation Chair, “they’re coming home to be near their families while at the same time bringing unique healthcare skills that help in the battle to offset health care staff shortages.”
The Bursary Program provides an annual $5000 bursary to Cumberland County students attending post-secondary training for one of the identified critical areas such as nursing, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy and many others. It is jointly funded by the Cumberland Health Authority, the Cumberland Health Care Foundation, All Saints Community Health Care Foundation, Bayview Communities Health Foundation, South Cumberland Community Care Centre Foundation, and the North Cumberland Memorial Hospital Foundation.
During the evening local businessman Bob Janes (shown on right with wife, Gail) was awarded the Volunteer of the Year by the Cumberland Health Care Foundation for his ongoing voluntarism to not only the Foundation but his work with the Cumberland Health Care Auxiliary and Camp Tidnish.
Shown receiving the award from Foundation Chair David Wood, is Garry Stack with wife JaneGarry Stack was also awarded the Foundation’s Distinguished Service Award for his ongoing involvement with the CHCF since 1997 and his efforts of improving healthcare and community services for County residents.
Shown receiving the award from Foundation Chair David Wood, is Garry Stack with wife Jane.
“It was a wonderful turnout,” continued Wood, “we can’t thank the contributors enough whether they donated art, furniture or other items as well as the donors on the evening. People who attended the event certainly bore witness to the talent and skill of the arts and musical communities from the local and neighboring areas.”
Interested applicants for the Cumberland Health Care Bursary Program for 2010 should submit their applications to the Cumberland Health Authority (Human Resources) no later than Friday, May 28th, 2010. Application forms and additional information is available by calling (902) 667-5400 ext. 6237 or (902) 661-1090.
The Cumberland Health Care Foundation is a registered Canadian not-for-profit charity dedicated to enhancing the provision of a high standard of health care within Cumberland County by raising funds and supporting new and improved services, programs, equipment and facilities. For additional information, please visit www.chcfoundation.com.
2010 GOLD SPONSORS
www.pattersonlaw.ca
2010 SILVER SPONSORS
www.amherstdaily.com
2010 SPECIAL SPONSORS
www.jostwine.com
SUPPORTERS - AUCTION (LIVE AND/OR SILENT)
- Amherst Home Brew
- Amherst Pharmasave
- Kay Ayres
- Basic Spirit Pewter (Pugwash) www.basicspirit.com
- Brooks Woodworking (Pugwash)
- Joanne Chilton Photography www.mindfulcreations.com
- Phyllis Cameron
- Carleton Cards (Amherst)
- Charm Diamond Centre (Amherst)
- Gil Colicott
- The Cutting Room (Amherst)
- Pat Dixon
- Harvey Dobson
- Elmtree Tavern (Amherst)
- F & K Computer Sales & Service (Amherst)
- Feeds ‘n Needs Shur-Gain Retail Outlet (Amherst)
- Michael Gaul Photography www.mfgaulphotography.ca
- Kim Goodwin
- Inglis Jewellers (Amherst, NS)
- Gordon’s Ladies Wear Amherst Centre Mall
- Darlene Hotchkis
- Frank & Timmy Howatt
- Inside & Out Pugwash
- Jungle Jim’s Restaurant (Amherst)
- Gwen Kerr
- King Pin Bowling (Amherst)
- Lawton Drugs Amherst
- Heather LeMoine
- Brian MacDonald
- Percy MacDonald
- Maltby Casey Investments
- Mansour’s Menswear (Amherst)
- Colin McCabe
- Chris McCarthy
- Diana McIsaac Vertis www.vertisarts.com
- Colleen McKee www.vans.ednet.ns.ca
- Patti McWade
- Darlene Moore
- Office X-perts (Amherst)
- Joan Nichols
- Saltscape Vacation Properties www.saltscapes.com
- Eric Sparling Pottery
- Cristina Sidhu www.sidhufineart.com
- Darlene Strong
- Teasers Pub & Eatery (Amherst)
- Bert van Leeuwen
- Margaret Wiles
- David & Jane Wood
