Community Events
PINK THE RINK!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are so excited to announce that we will be partnering with the RENFREW JR A WOLVES and RENFREW JR B TIMBERWOLVES for a PINK the RINK weekend in support of RVH MAMMOGRAPHY. Saturday October 26th wear your PINK to the JR A WOLVES game and Sunday October 27th for the JR B TIMBERWOLVES game! Let’s PINK THE RINK in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month and join us in supporting RVH MAMMOGRAPHY, one MAMMOGRAM at a time. The RENFREW JR A WOLVES and RENFREW JR B TIMBERWOLVES will be commemorating the month in a special way. Come and join us and MAKE SOME MAMMORIES!
Our 2nd Annual YOUNG AT HEART Dance Celebrating Senior’s Month was so much FUN!
Back by popular demand, we hosted our 2nd Annual Young at Heart Senior’s Dance celebrating Senior’s Month that we host in conjunction with HERITAGE RADIO. This year our afternoon dance featured the band SILAS, who provided incredible entertainment and lots of fun and dancing for everyone there. The event was held on Sunday June 23rd at the Renfrew Legion between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. It was a great opportunity for us to celebrate our community seniors.
2024 RVH Foundation and Third Party Events
BEYOND the CRYSTAL CAULDRON
Special THANKS to Chris and Kay for the generous donation from their Crystals sales to the RVH Oncology. We truly appreciate their support of our local hospital. Directing the dollars raised from their sales over a period of time allows us to purchase the essential equipment required by our Oncology team to provide the best in care, close to home. Thank you Chris & Kay!
SHARE a SLICE, SHARE the FIGHT with PIZZA HUT Renfrew
Pizza Hut Renfrew ran a special promotion for Cancer Awareness month, donating $5 from every regular sized pizza to RVH Oncology and Mammography. It was wonderful to see the excitement and commitment from a new business to town for our amazing hospital. The dollars raised with stay right here at RVH and will be directed to our Oncology and Mammography departments. Thank you PIZZA HUT Renfrew!
2024 DAFFODIL DANCE
What an incredible evening we had at our first annual DAFFODIL DANCE. The RCAF Wing was adorned with LIVE, LOVE LANTERNS hanging from the rafters highlighting names of loved ones who have fought cancer and honouring those who helped them along their cancer journeys. It was a moving evening to see so many of our community members remembered and honoured in such a special way.
The SIDEWINDER Bank entertained the crowd and kept the dance floor full until the very last song was performed. Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating life and supporting oncology and mammography at RVH.
The Backyard Gourmet provided the amazing spread of finger foods and delicious goodies. There was no one who went home hungry or disappointed in the food. AMAZING!
We are already making plans for next year’s event! Don’t miss it!
Did you know…The Daffodil is recognized as the flower for cancer awareness because it is a symbol of hope for all people affected by cancer. Daffodils mark the return of spring and new life!
2023 Community Showcase Evening
RVH Foundation Executive Director Patti Dillabough and RVH Foundation Manager Melanie Clemmer attended the 2023 Renfrew Chamber of Commerce Community Showcase Evening where various organizations and groups were on hand to chat about what their groups were all about and how community members could get involved. It was a wonderful evening of networking and learning about all of the amazing organizations that are available in our town.
TEMPLER KNIGHTS support ATS at RVH
The Templer Knights Motorcycle club dropped by RVH to generously donate $1000 to Addiction Treatment Services at RVH. These services were utilized and appreciated by the son of a member of the Templer Knights and they wanted to give back to the organization.
Some information on the Addictions Treatment Service at RVH
Addictions Treatment Service offers confidential assistance to individuals 12 years of age or older who are experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs or gambling. Family and friends are also encouraged to contact the Addictions Treatment Service for support if they are concerned about someone who is struggling with addiction issues.
What kind of assistance?
- Education and Information
- Navigation of services
- Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Referral to appropriate resources
- Out-patient Treatment
- Smoking Cessation – group or individual format
- Physician led aftercare group (weekly) or individually
- Access to a physician
- Community based Opioid Case Management Program
- Parent Lifeline of Eastern Ontario (PLEO) peer support group
- Strengthening Families for Parents and Youth Program
- School based services in the Catholic Board of Education
- Walk-in counselling services in partnership with the Phoenix Centre for Children and Families.
Who Can Refer?
Anyone can make referrals to the A.T.S., physicians, nurses, mental health workers, employers, union officials, judges, lawyers, staff of social service agencies and self-referrals are encouraged. Please note when making a referral on someone else’s behalf please ensure the person is aware of the nature of the referral, as we are a voluntary service.
How does the service work?
First, a trained counsellor conducts an interview with the person to determine how alcohol, drugs or gambling are affecting a number of life areas. Then, together they complete a comprehensive Addiction and Mental Health assessment from which a treatment plan is developed, which may include referrals to Residential Treatment Services and/or other Community Resources.
How to make an appointment:
Call Addictions Treatment Services, Main Office in Renfrew 613-432-9855 or toll free, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1-800-265-0197.
Services available in:
- Arnprior – Wednesday
- Barry’s Bay – Tuesday
- Deep River & Golden Lake – Friday
- Renfrew & Pembroke – Monday to Friday
- Petawawa – Wednesday
2023 Put Your Breast Foot Forward
Our 2023 Put Your Breast Foot Forward virtual walk took place throughout the month of October. It was an outstanding event once again this year and resulted in essential funds being raised for our RVH Mammography Unit. To our 2023 Put Your Breast Foot Forward Walk participants…THANKS FOR THE MAMMORIES!
Our YOUNG at HEART event celebrates Senior’s Month
The RVH Foundation were excited to partner with Valley Heritage Radio on Sunday June 25th to celebrate our Young at Heart Seniors. It was a wonderful afternoon of music and dancing and door prizes. We are so appreciative of our community seniors and all they do for our hospital and our area, and we loved taking the opportunity to celebrate them on the 25th at the Horton Community Centre! Special thanks to KYLE FELHAVER and his band for entertaining all afternoon and keeping the dance floor full. What an incredible event!
2023 CELEBRATION of LIFE EVENT
This year our Celebration of Life event was held at FINNIGAN’S; 12 hours of music to CELEBRATE LIFE and raise funds for RVH oncology. This annual event was started by the THREE AMIGOS; Janet Robertson, JoAnn McGregor and Annette Miller to support RVH Oncology which was a vital part of Janet’s battle with cancer. Throughout the years the event grew and after Janet’s passing her three girls; April, Alyssa and Amber carried on the tradition. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event had to be revised last year to be a Town Wide Take out Event which was a success but folks could not be together at the main event to celebrate each other and support our oncology patients. This year, with COVID-19 still lingering, a large dance gathering was still not supported by the medical team so FINNIGAN’S jumped on board with their 12 hours of music day to CELEBRATE LIFE!
Special Thanks to three generations of Gould’s for hosting the event at Finnigan’s and to all of our talented entertainers; Mitch Desilets, Jamie Cybulskie, Lock, Stock and Barrel, Braedan Vincent and Timberline!
2022 Put Your Breast Foot Forward
Photos from our 2022 Put Your Breast Foot Forward walk for RVH Mammography
EMPTIES FOR RVH
The RVH Foundation is grateful to be the charity of choice for this fundraising initiative. From July 4th to August 28th, you can gather up your empties and support RVH!
Throughout 2021, Beer Store employees, customers, and communities worked hard to raise funds for worthy causes across the province. Last year, The Beer Store supported over 100 local hospitals and foodbanks and raised $258,843. This year, from July 4th – August 28th, The Beer Store is thrilled to be supporting local organizations again. With your help, The Beer Store is proud to support local charities within the community. Please visit The Beer Store to support by placing a monetary donation or donating your empty returns.
2022 GAZEBO RAFFLE WINNER
Once again this year, Ken Dillabough of Protyre has generously donated a gorgeous 10’x12′ Gazebo to be raffled off by our RVH Foundation.
PAT CELEBRATES “70”
“SET GOALS AND CRUSH THEM”
Pat McGregor is celebrating her 70th Birthday in the most inspiring way!
When asked WHY she generously chose RVH as her charity of choice, here is what she shared with us:
“Thanks to RVH we have the best doctor one could ask for.
RVH is one of the most progressive and advanced hospitals one could find yet it maintains the small town compassion and caring. Over the years my husband and other members of my family have unfortunately experienced health issues and we have always received prompt, compassionate and friendly care. We have access to the highest specialists and services in a relatively small town.
Every time there is a fundraiser we know it is going for an excellent cause.”
~Pat McGregor
Pat successfully completed the “Duathlon” on May 22, 2022! At 70 years of age she inspired us all as she completed a 5K RUN, 20K BIKE followed by another 2K RUN! Amazing
Pat dedicated her time and energy to training for this event all while having a goal to celebrate & support our community hospital, RVH !
Pat surpassed three fund raising goals and raised an incredible $3,500.00 for the RVH Foundation!
THANK YOU PAT McGREGOR for supporting the RVH Foundation through your “Pat Celebrates 70 with Charity Miles for RVH!” AMAZING!
2022 CELEBRATION of LIFE TOWN-WIDE TAKE-OUT DAY
The annual CELEBRATION of LIFE event has been an amazing community event throughout the years. The brainchild of long-time RVH Foundation supporter and volunteer Janet Robertson, the event started as a dance party on the last Friday in January to give everyone a chance to get together and CELEBRATE LIFE. Janet’s legacy event was taken on by her three daughters after Janet lost her valiant battle with cancer and the girls continued the tradition for 10 years. Last year, the event was cancelled due to the COVID situation and once again this year, the RVH Foundation event plans had to change.
“Our Foundation Goal is to take this event on after the hand off by the Gillan girls and continue the long-standing tradition of a community event celebrating life and supporting RVH Oncology and Mammography which were so near and dear to the event founder Janet Robertson’s heart”, Patti Dillabough Executive Director of the RVH Foundation stated.
Once again this year we find ourselves in a COVID restriction scenario so our 2022 event plans have had to change, but we wanted to keep the tradition of the event going. We reached out to our wonderful local eateries and came up with a TOWN-WIDE TAKE OUT EVENT to take place on Saturday January 29th. Folks can order from one of our participating restaurants and a donation will be made to the Foundation for the Oncology/Mammography unit. We are excited to announce the following restaurants are currently participating and we have been adding locations daily:
FINNIGAN’S ROAD HOUSE will be doing Lunch and Dinner
RENFREW & CALABOGIE PIZZARIA will be doing Lunch and Dinner
COCO JARRY’S will be doing Dinner ONLY
KARRAS WAY will be doing Lunch and Dinner
STEP N’ BACK DINER will be doing Lunch ONLY
DOMINO’S PIZZA will be doing Lunch and Dinner
FLAMINGO Restaurant will be doing Lunch and Dinner
The support has been amazing! The RVH Foundation team will be visiting locations on Saturday January 29th and will be doing some Facebook live interviews. Be sure to check out the Foundation Facebook page
We have an exciting FACEBOOK contest for $100 TOWN WIDE TAKE OUT DOLLARS sponsored by MICKEY’S PROMOTIONS
We hope to see everyone out and supporting our local eateries on Saturday January 29th — GREAT FOOD + AMAZING COMMUNITY SUPPORT + DONOR DOLLARS = A DIFFERENCE MADE TO OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE!
Our Foundation team would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to our merchants and volunteers who were the reason our draw was so successful. Our Merchants will be officially recognized on a plaque that will be displayed in the renovated Emergency Department to indicate the difference their support has made on our community health care. We live in an amazing community.
Our RVH FOUNDATION CATCH THE ACE TRILOGY will launch in APRIL of 2022 in conjunction with Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds from our CTA Trilogy will be directed to a new Mammogram machine! Stay tuned for updates and THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a ticket in CTA the SEQUEL!
2022 “Put Your BREAST FOOT Forward” Walk/Run for RVH Mammography
Our 2022 “PUT YOUR BREAST FOOT FORWARD” 5km WALK/RUN for RVH Mammography will be held on October 2, 2022! Stay tuned for details!
Check out some of our amazing 2021 “PUT YOUR BREAST FOOT FORWARD” 5km Walk/Run photos to entice you to participate this year:
2022 GIVING TUESDAY
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Join the movement and give.
Our RVH Foundation runs a special “MATCH PROGRAM” in conjunction with our TREE of LIGHTS on GIVING TUESDAY. For each dollar donated with the purchase of a LIGHT of LOVE, the dollar is MATCHED by Jon Pole of MYFM. Our goal for GIVING TUESDAY to to LIGHT UP our beautiful RENDER’S FARM Christmas Tree that is displayed in the GAZEBO in our gorgeous and festive Healing Garden at the front of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. You can follow us on Facebook and here on our website to see our tree being lit with LIGHTS of LOVE throughout the day. Jon Pole of MYFM has generously donated through the GIVING TUESDAY Match Program for the past four years! An amazing show of community support for our local health care.
GIVING TUESDAY donation forms will be available right here on our website prior to November 30th.
2021 TREE of LIGHTS Event
Our 2021 Tree of Lights Event is scheduled for Friday December 3, 2021. We will be providing details in the upcoming weeks to share event particulars. SAVE THE DATE!
