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December 14, 2010

Wedgewood Resident Angel-Makers
Angling to Reach $1000 Goal

Brockville—The residents of Wedgewood Retirement Resort are once again crafting beautiful angels this Christmas, aiming to raise $1000.00 in support of Palliative Care.

“This is the second year we’ve done this,” says Joyce Barnhardt, Director of Activities at the Wedgewood. “Last year, one of our residents, Isabel Ball, had the idea to make angels and decorate the trees in the resort with them. It turned out to be a friendly competition between the seven floors, and now we judge for the prettiest tree.”

The angels are also sold for $10.00 each, last year raising $600.00 that was donated to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation (BDHF)—earmarked for support of the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service (BDHPCS) that serves the community from Brockville General Hospital Garden Street Site.

“The residents have made 70 angels so far,” explains Sabby Duthie, Director of Operations at the Wedgewood, “but are still making more. The Wedgewood purchased angels in memory of each resident that passed away this year, and the rest are selling fast. They are certainly becoming a local favourite.

“We’ve already reached $540.00 and are in good shape to pass our total from last year,” Duthie adds. “We would be thrilled to reach $1000.00.”

The handcrafted angels are a delight in gold and white, and can be purchased for $10.00 each at the Wedgewood.

 “Angeling” at the Wedgewood for Palliative Care are (seated, l – r) residents Helen Bucker and Elizabeth Gartland; (standing, l – r) Sherry Anderson, BGH Director of Complex Continuing Care, Rehab and Palliative Care; resident Isabel Ball; Joyce Barnhardt, Director of Activities; Sabby Duthie, Director of Operations; resident Hugh Gartland; and Kimberley Davey, Palliative Care Consult Nurse with the BDHPCS.

For more information, please contact:

Joan McLaughlin Executive Director Brockville and District Hospital Foundation 613-345-4478 mcljo@bgh-on.ca

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