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this 2009 Holiday Season
Campaign to help patients rest and breathe easier
This is the 12th holiday season that will see us “Light the Way!” We’re inviting you and yours to join with us in making this a very special and memorable occasion.
“Light the Way!” is a very meaningful campaign which allows us to remember those who are no longer with us or to recognize others for their contributions in our lives at this very special time of year.
You are invited to participate by naming a light, wreath or angel in memory of, or in honor of, someone special to you. In some cases you need no other reason than “just because”.
These lights and ornaments will be lit from Wednesday evening, December 2nd, 2009 through the first week of January 2010. This will also enable hospital patients and their families to enjoy the lights and music during the entire holiday period.
Your valuable donation will assist the Foundation in purchasing needed medical equipment inclusive of three (3) intensive care unit beds and a portable ventilator for this regional acute care centre at a cost of approximately $71,000.
For patients within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the new model of bed will allow patients to be brought to a chair position for improved breathing, reduce pressure on the back & spine, reduce pressure sores and assist with turning.
A ventilator assists patients when they cannot breathe effectively on their own. A new portable ventilator will help with improving patient safety and greatly benefits the patient should relocation be required due to critical illness or injury. The portable unit will also function as a back-up should one of the fixed ventilators need to be replaced or a shortage of ventilators occurs due to increased demand.
To date, the “Light the Way!” campaign has proven to be the most successful fundraising event for the Foundation and with your continued support we will be able to provide the needed replacement equipment for the regional hospital. It will help to spread the spirit of hope for patients and their families of being able to return home while also honoring those most special to you – please consider helping us “Light the Way!”
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Cumberland Health Care Foundation, warmest wishes for a holiday season filled with peace, love, and happiness. All the best for a healthy and prosperous 2010!
