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May 18, 2010

Volunteer Association Marks Another Successful Year of Giving

The Brockville General Volunteer Association (BGVA) held its 121st Annual General Meeting on May 14 at the Brockville Country Club. Anne Rodger, Director of Surgical Services and Maternal/Child at BGH, was guest speaker—presenting information about the Isotope Indicator, an important piece of equipment in the battle against breast cancer on the current BGH equipment wish-list.

The BGVA raised over $35,000 in 2009. A motion was passed to donate $20,000 to the Brockville Cardiovascular Rehab Program. This is the third such donation from the Association in three years, making a total of $60,000 in financial support for the program based at BGH which is funded entirely through private and corporate donations. The BGVA has about 280 full time and part time members who raise funds through a variety of ventures, including the Wagon Gift Shop and Eleanor’s Café at BGH.

It’s not all fundraising, however. The members of BGVA also work with patients in day surgery, on the floors, and in Garden Street Site recreation programs. The Information volunteers greet visitors to the hospital and guide them to their destinations. 

“As I finish my first year as president of the association,” says BGVA President Maureen Overy, “I continue to be humbled by the generosity of our members who give so freely of their time.”

The BGVA celebrated 120 years in 2009.



Anne Rodger (standing), Director of Surgical Services and Maternal/Child at BGH, gives an information session on the uses of an Isotope Indicator to the BGVA membership while Association President Maureen Overy (seated) looks on.
 
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Maggie Wheeler Communications Officer BROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL 613-345-5649 Ext. 1-1504

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