A case for a CT Scanner at KDH

A case for a CT Scanner at KDH

On September 30, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the winning ticket was drawn by Clifford Mavis for the “Healing Garden Shed”. Attending the draw was the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation’s Executive Director, Joanne Mavis and Craig McCormick, Project Organizer. Congratulations to the winner, Kelly Johnson, a resident of Manotick, who said she was “surprised and extremely happy to have won the shed”. She intends to donate the shed to Saunders Country Critter Zoo and Sanctuary in Oxford Station where she volunteers her time to care for the animals, a place, she said, “that brings her much happiness”.

McCormick thanked everyone who purchased tickets for this fundraising project. Ticket sales realized $4,400 which will be split to support the Wellness Access for Youth program (WAY) at Kemptville District Hospital and Minwaashin Lodge, an Indigenous Women’s Support Centre in Ottawa.

The Healing Garden Shed was constructed and generously donated by community-minded Brian and Christine Dillon, owners of Timely Touchups, “More Than Just Sheds”, located in Oxford Station.  Christine said, “Brian and I like to help the community any way we can, and when we can. It makes us happy. We are a small town and the Kemptville community helps each other. Every bit helps.”

The colourful, striking murals inside the Healing Garden Shed were painted by Aurora Jade, a Plains Cree visual artist and musician who lives in Ottawa.

In a heartwarming conversation with the winner, Johnson said she “just loves Saunders Country Critter Zoo and Sanctuary! It means an enormous amount to me. Lots of people don’t know about it. It is a place where animals find a safe place to live out their lives after they have had an accident, such as being hit by a car and they are deemed unable to be released again to the wild. At the Sanctuary, they receive nutritional and medical care. I couldn’t be happier to help out by giving them the Shed! I know they will make good use of it.”

McCormick, a retired OPP Officer, has been involved with many community projects in the past which support youth mental health, including WAY. WAY is supported by the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation. It offers one easy phone number for youth in North Grenville to call for help with their mental health: 1-866-741-1929.

The winning ticket for the Healing Garden Shed, shown here by Project Organizer Craig McCormick (right), was drawn by Clifford Mavis (left) on September 30, 2023.

Winner of the Healing Garden Shed, Kelly Johnson, will donate the shed to Saunders Country Critter and Zoo, an animal sanctuary in Oxford Station.

Support Youth Mental Health in North Grenville with your ticket to win an 8x8 “Healing Shed”. All proceeds from the ticket sales will be split to support the Wellness Access for Youth program (WAY) at Kemptville District Hospital and Minwaashin Lodge, an Indigenous Women’s Support Centre in Ottawa.

Tickets are $20 each and only 2000 tickets will be sold.

Get your ticket today at the following locations: Kemptville District Hospital Foundation office, MotorTrendz, Love Your Pet, Kemptville; Merrickville Food Market; Manoll’s Fish and Chips, Brockville; Greenhams General Store, North Augusta; All State Insurance, Brockville or Minwaashin Lodge, Ottawa. The lucky ticket will be drawn September 30, 2023.

The Healing Shed, made in Oxford Station, was donated by Brian and Christine Dillon, owners of Timely Touchups.  

The murals inside the Healing Shed were painted by Ottawa-based Indigenous artist, Aurora Jade.

Project organizer Craig McCormick has been involved with many projects in the past which support youth mental health, including WAY. WAY is supported by the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation. It offers one easy phone number for youth in North Grenville to call for help with their mental health: 1-866-741-1929.

The Healing Shed is presently located outside Motor Trendz on County Road 43, Kemptville. Drop by to see it and buy your “Healing Shed” ticket before September 30.

A sold-out Fashion Show held at the eQuinelle Golf Club, Kemptville on September 29, 2023 to benefit the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Foundation CT Scanner Campaign, was an outstanding success. The evening event raised $20,072.

Event Co-ordinators were Yvonne Latta and Cheryll Meredith, both eQuinelle Resident Club members and staff from Jac’s Boutique, Kemptville. When asked why she wanted to support the CT Scanner fundraising, Latta responded, “We are so fortunate to have this amazing hospital in our community. It just seemed like the only smart thing to do was to help KDH reach the goal of having our own CT Scanner. I have personally had to go elsewhere for one and it sure would be nice to have it right here in town.”

The KDH Foundation must raise $2.2 million for the CT Scanner. It will bring faster and better patient care closer to home. Presently, KDH patients must travel to an Ottawa hospital for a CT Scan which adds time, effort and discomfort, especially in an urgent situation.

Along with Jacqueline Taylor and Lyndsay Taylor of Jac’s Boutique, Latta and Meredith recruited 25 local friends, neighbours and clients to model clothing from Jac’s and shoes from Tanda Shoes.

The models were photographed by the eQuinelle Photography Club as they roamed the room and moved between the 20 tables draped with gold table runners, colourful leaves and mini lights. They charmed the guests with a diverse collection of clothing in autumn colour palettes featuring cinnamon, nutmeg, cream, green and pumpkin. Room décor was provided by Kathy Ranger and Sandy Richmond.

Organized by Rick Milks, General Manager of the eQuinelle Golf Club, guests enjoyed special “Barbie” pink cocktails / mocktails and delicious desserts, presented on tiered cake plates at each table.

Community-minded donors contributed some 60 auction items, ranging from gift certificates to local restaurants to an overnight stay with breakfast at The Westin, Ottawa, including two tickets to a Sens Home game, a $950 value. Meredith said, “The local community was a key element in their donations making the auction the success it was.”  Auctioneer Hunter McCaig, along with wingman, Ross Meredith, provided lots of laughs while encouraging generous bids to support the CT Scanner project.

Frank Vassallo, KDH CEO, attended the Fashion Show and expressed his appreciation to the guests, volunteers, donors and organizers for the very successful fundraising event. “This vital diagnostic tool will be a gamechanger for the hospital.”

During the Fashion Show, the Camaro was on site for the 156 guests to see. CT Scanner Lottery Tickets sold briskly for a chance to win the vehicle. The winning ticket will be drawn October 26. For more information about how to purchase your ticket(s): ctscannerlottery.ca.

Come join us on the front lawn of the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) for a Community BBQ hosted by the Hospital Foundation on September 23, 2023, from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Enjoy free hotdogs, ice cream, cake and musical entertainment. There will be face painting for the kids and a free bandana for your dog!

At the BBQ, see the fabulous blue Camaro, the Grand Prize for the CT Scanner Lottery. While dreaming about winning the car, enjoy taking selfies with the Camaro and buy your lottery ticket to win it. The more tickets you buy, the better your chances! Give a little - help a lot. The Grand Prize will be drawn October 26.

Your purchase of a lottery ticket will help bring the CT Scanner to Kemptville. This vital piece of diagnostic equipment will be a game changer for our community. It will improve the patient experience, reduce patient waiting and travel time to Ottawa hospitals and help us recruit new physicians at KDH. It is no longer enough for our ER to have just X-ray and Ultrasound capabilities. We need a CT Scanner at KDH to deliver the best patient care close to home and we must raise $2M to make this a reality. Your hospital needs your help.

Mark your calendar to attend the KDH Foundation’s Community BBQ on September 23. Enjoy a fun afternoon for all ages! Buy your CT Scanner Lottery Ticket at the BBQ and help us purchase this critical piece of equipment for our hospital.

In the event of rain, the BBQ will be postponed to September 24.

When Greg Lane heard that there is no funding from the Provincial government to purchase a CT Scanner for the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH), he said he was “gobsmacked!” He first heard about it May 1, 2023, at the North Grenville Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting, of which he is a member.

Joanne Mavis, Executive Director, KDH Foundation spoke at the meeting about the CT Scanner fundraising campaign and the urgent need to raise $2.2 million. She explained that CT Scanners are standards of care and having one at KDH will eliminate patients waiting to be seen after being transferred to an Ottawa hospital via ambulance with a KDH nurse on a 100 km round trip. It will bring better patient care closer to home. Greg recognized that it just makes economic sense to have a CT Scanner in our ever-growing community. He responded to Joanne’s suggestion to act as an ambassador to promote the initiative.

Greg decided to speak to his fellow golfers to see how they could help. He thought if he could help people understand the situation, it would make sense to them, too.

As a member of the Thursday Men’s Night at eQuinelle Golf Club, Kemptville, he regularly participates in the 50/50 ticket draw. For the last 10 years, the group has customarily nominated three worthy charities to share the total seasonal draw. Greg felt that the CT Scanner was a worthy cause from which the whole community could benefit. Why not give the entire amount to the hospital? He “did the ask” and the response was unanimously approved by his fellow golfers.

Recently, Greg and Andy Csiffary, representing the eQuinelle Men’s Golf League, donated $3,180 to the CT Scanner Campaign. They presented a cheque to Joanne Mavis, KDH Foundation Executive Director and Kristy Carriere, Foundation Coordinator, which was gratefully received

Parked on the front lawn of the hospital, the blue Camaro was the featured “guest” at the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Foundation Community BBQ on Sept. 23, 2023. It was the first day of Autumn, a beautiful sunny day! Attendees were welcome to sit in the car, take selfies and buy a ticket to win the car and support the campaign to bring a CT Scanner to KDH.

Free hotdogs and cake were provided from the Foundation to thank the community for its support of KDH. Many children enjoyed the face painting and fun swag bags. Annie’s Lemonade generously donated its proceeds to the fundraising event and O’Dell Associates Inc. gave out free frozen treats. Live and recorded music by J.A.M. Productions was greatly appreciated by all the guests. J.A.M. announced it will soon release a CD featuring local musicians, with proceeds to the KDH CT Scanner.

The CT Scanner is a vital diagnostic tool which will bring better patient care, faster care and closer to home care. We need to raise $2.2M. Your local hospital needs YOU to help bring the CT Scanner to Kemptville.

The draw for the Grand Prize is October 26. Buy your ticket today!

(l-r) Adria and Julian of Annie’s Lemonade present their donation to Caroline, KDHF Director at KDHF BBQ

(l-r) Caleb, of O’Dell Associates Inc., with Oakley, Taylor and Hayleigh who gave away frozen treats at KDHF BBQ.

Kristy and Joanne, KDHF staff, thank guests, sponsors, performers and volunteers at BBQ.

Musicians from J.A.M. Productions perform at KDHF BBQ.

CT Scanner lawn sign with Campaign Thermometer.

North Grenville Mayor Peckford and son with the blue Camaro at the KDHF Community BBQ.

Buy a $20 ticket to win this 8x8 shed from Timely Touchups. 

Only 2000 tickets are available! Draw on September 30, 2023 at 12pm.

    This fundraiser will help 2 awesome causes  --  Minwaahsin Lodge and WAY (Wellness Access for Youth) program at Kemptville District Hospital.

For  more information and where to buy tickets, visit our event page 

Come join paddlers on Kemptville Creek on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 12pm in support of the ORANGE OUT PADDLE DAY! fundraiser.   This fundraiser will help 2 awesome causes  --  Minwaahsin Lodge and WAY (Wellness Access for Youth) program at Kemptville District Hospital.

For  more information, visit our event page.