CYMH 2021 Fundraising Campaign Press Release_Final

St. John’s, NL – Today the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation held its annual general meeting, virtually. Martin Sullivan, Chair, Janeway Foundation’s Board of Directors, and Rebecca Dutton, President and CEO, Janeway Foundation, reflected on the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, and celebrated the impact donors’ support has had on children’s health this past year.

“This past year was a year like no other – but we saw the support for the Janeway continue, all to provide the best possible care for children’s health in Newfoundland and Labrador,” stated Martin Sullivan.

This past year fundraising was focused on programs like healthcare provider continuing education, pediatric research, and the purchase of vital equipment, such as:

• A CT scanner
• A mobile ultrasound unit
• Transport incubators
• Fetal monitors
• An advanced birthing simulator
• Adaptive bikes

“Thank you to the incredible donors who give so generously. Despite the challenges, corporate and community groups, retailers, schools, and individuals came together and raised a remarkable amount of money to support sick and injured children,” said Rebecca Dutton. “Thank you to each of the Janeway Foundation volunteers from across the province, in particular our Board members, who have made a significant commitment to help the Janeway enhance the care provided to the children of this province.”

2021-22’s Board of Directors was announced:

Martin Sullivan, Chair
Glenn Stanford, Secretary
Krista Ryan, Treasurer
Chris King
Charlene Johnson
Karen Winsor
CJ Nolan

New board members, Clare Stewart Brown and Gill Whelan, were welcomed.

Also speaking at the meeting were Quinn Schmiedendorf, Janeway Patient and Champion Child, Rita Pennell, a 27-year volunteer fundraiser with the Janeway Foundation, and David Diamond, President and CEO, Eastern Health. 

“We know that 2020 was a tough year for healthcare, which makes the Foundation’s accomplishments for 2020-21 that much more significant,” said David Diamond. “You achieved your target – to raise $3 million dollars for a new CT scanner. This scanner will change the lives of our patients, and our practitioners. It’s an invaluable tool and we are so thankful for this gift.”

The Janeway Foundation’s Annual Report for 2020-2021 is available online.

About the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation

The Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation is a registered charitable organization created to raise funds to meet the financial needs of the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre for capital projects, medical equipment and research and programs directly related to the health and welfare of NL children, while promoting awareness of these needs.

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THANK YOU for buying a ticket for the 18th Annual Janeway Helicopter Ball Drop on October 1st!

Tickets were on sale at all Walmart locations across the province. By purchasing a $2 ticket, you are entered to win two Economy Class return tickets from Air Canada to any scheduled destination, including Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean, but most importantly, you are supporting our Janeway kids!

Thank you to Air Canada Bally Haly Country Club Cougar Helicopters Inc. and Walmart Canada for making this happen! 

As a supporter of the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation, we invite you to join us for our virtual Annual General Meeting:

Date: Tuesday, September 14
Time: 12:00 p.m.
RSVP* to: janewayfoundation@easternhealth.ca by Tuesday, September 7

*You will receive an information package and a Zoom link for the AGM in advance by email.

THANK YOU to the organizers and participants of the 11th Annual Calvert Masters in support of the Janeway. This year’s tournament raised $45,085 for our Janeway kids! All net proceeds will assist the Janeway Foundation to acquire the newest specialized medical equipment, continued education, life-saving research, and vital programming for pediatric healthcare at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre.

The Calvert Masters Golf Tournament was held at the Wilds Golf Resort on August 18th. The tournament, organized by volunteers from the Calvert community, is an event where current and past residents of the community are invited to play in support of The Janeway.

A sincere thank you to all of the sponsors, golfers, and social participants for making the Calvert Masters a huge success once again. Over the last 11 years,  this Calvert group has raised over $610,000 for local healthcare charities.

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The Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Dutton to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer.

Rebecca has served the non-profit sector for over 17 years, with expertise in the areas of fundraising, strategic planning, charitable administration, and capital campaign direction.  Rebecca comes to the Janeway Foundation from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she managed significant donor relationships, led various teams, participated in capital campaigns, and raised millions in support of education and research.  Prior to this, Rebecca served as a consultant with Canada’s largest fundraising consultancy, KCI.  There she acted as Associate Campaign Director for a campaign to build North America’s first fully digital hospital – Humber River Hospital. Earlier, Rebecca held director roles with both Enactus Canada and Young Adult Cancer Canada.

“Our Board made this selection based on Rebecca’s extensive experience and professional achievements.  We are confident that Rebecca’s collaborative and engaging leadership approach, and wide-ranging experience, will lead the Foundation to continue to inspire our supporters and donors to invest in the Janeway Hospital, advancing pediatric care in our province,” said Martin Sullivan, Board Chair.

A long-time volunteer for many charitable organizations, Rebecca is the former President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and is presently Vice-Chair of the Media Communications Committee for AFP Canada.

Rebecca loves to try new activities, and in her downtime she can usually be found either on a spin bike or chasing her young son up a mountain!

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For Immediate Release

Operating Engineers, Local 904 gives $1,000,000 donation to the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation
Funds will Support a Central Monitoring System

St. John’s, NL – The Janeway Foundation announced today the Operating Engineers, Local 904 is committing to a donation of $1,000,000 to support children’s health care in Newfoundland and Labrador. This gift will fund the purchase and implementation of a Central Monitoring System at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, the first of its kind in Newfoundland and Labrador.

“This is an unprecedented gift for the Foundation and it will have a tremendous impact on the care provided at the Janeway. We are overwhelmed by this generosity,” said Martin Sullivan, Chair, Janeway Foundation Board of Directors. “Continuous fetal monitoring is used primarily for pregnancies with risk of adverse outcome. A Central Monitoring System allows both physicians and nurses to see what is happening in real time at the main desk, facilitating a multidisciplinary approach to care.”

“I thank the Janeway Foundation and its donors for another generous donation that will enhance the care we provide to our patients within the women and children’s health program,” said David Diamond, President and CEO of Eastern Health. “This Central Monitoring System is a state-of-the-art tool to aid in the delivery of consistent and quality care.”

“With approximately 2,200 members in Newfoundland and Labrador, we know how important the Janeway is to our members and their families who live throughout the province. Many of us have been touched by the Janeway in one way or another. On behalf of our members, we have chosen to support the Janeway and invest in the future of our children’s health care,” said Terrence Hickey, Business Manager, Operating Engineers, Local 904.

The Operating Engineers, Local 904 is a long-time supporter of the Janeway Foundation. This new gift is their largest donation to the Foundation to date.

For more information about the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation, visit www.janewayfoundation.nf.ca.

About the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation
The Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation is a registered charitable organization created to raise funds to meet the financial needs of the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre for capital projects, medical equipment and research and programs directly related to the health and welfare of NL children, while promoting awareness of these needs.

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This week we celebrated the official opening of the new Special Care Unit at the Janeway. This four-bed unit will provide the optimal environment to care for surgical nenoates & patients under two, who were previously cared for in the Intensive Care Units. See our full post and photos here.

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