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The Health Foundation and the Greek Community of Yorkton – Melville will present a
Gala Evening in Greece as the 15th annual Gala Night.

The 15th annual Gala of The Health Foundation will take place on Saturday, October 23 at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre in Yorkton. This year’s theme is “A Gala Evening in Greece”.

“We are very pleased to be partnering with the Greek community for our 15th Annual Gala Night. Our very first Gala was also a Gala Night in Greece, so this anniversary has a special significance for us,” said Diane Rusnak, Chair of the Gala Committee.

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The Health Foundation Presents the $100,000 Grand Prize for the Cash Lottery

Robert Larochelle of Moosomin was the winner of The Health Foundations $100,000 grand prize draw, for the annual cash lottery. He was presented a cheque for $100,000 today. Ticket sales concluded June 19th, and the draw was conducted June 25th, in the offices of ParkerQuine Chartered Accountants.

Lorne Kopelchuk, Chair of The Health Foundation’s lottery committee presented the cheque for $100,000 to Mr. Larochelle, and also presented the winners of the $1,000 draws with their cheques. A total of $130,000 in prizes has been awarded in the $100,000 Cash Lottery.

Lorne Kopelchuk Presents Robert Larochelle with a
cheque for $100,000 as the grand prize winner of the lottery

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Charity Golf Classic 2010: Golfers raise $120,660 at The Health Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic

The 11th Annual Charity Golf Classic had an exceptionally strong year with a record $120,660 in pledges raised by the golfers. The funds will purchase equipment for 16 facilities in 13 local communities in Sunrise Health Region.

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Another successful Radiothon held in April

Once again GX94/FOX FM Radio sponsored and hosted the Airwaves for Health Radiothon. This year the radiothon took place April 26 and 27, at the Parkland Mall in Yorkton. CJGX Radio hosted the 36-hour radiothon at no charge to The Health Foundation, absorbing all of the on-air costs so that 100% of all donations made to the Airwaves for Health Radiothon can go directly to the purchase of medical equipment. To aid in that, Parkland Mall provided space at no charge and SaskTel provided phone lines at no charge. DETAILS >>

The Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan, Inc. is a volunteer organization dedicated to being the leaders in continuously improving and expanding the quality of healthcare and medical services in east central Saskatchewan.

Our mission is to work in partnership with donors, the community, healthcare providers and government to raise and invest funds in capital and educational initiatives that will enhance healthcare services for our health region.

The Foundation is guided by a volunteer board, and operates independently from both the health region and government. It receives no money other than your much-appreciated donations.