TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2013 /CNW/ - The Calabrian Benevolent Association of Ontario (CBAO) yesterday announced a generous pledge of $500,000 in support of the NEW Humber River Hospital - North America's first fully digital hospital. The lounge outside of the new hospital's Cardiology Clinic will be named in recognition of CBAO's investment in the health of our community.
CBAO founders and supporters gathered at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, to celebrate the CBAO pledge.
"We are proud to support Humber River Hospital with this very special and needed gift," said Ralph Chiodo, CBAO Chair. "As a local community association of Calabrian professionals and entrepreneurs, we are making this donation because it is the right thing to do. We hope this pledge will serve to inspire others to join us in supporting this new important hospital. CBAO's donation is in recognition of the hospital's service to the Italian community," concluded Chiodo.
"The CBAO members share an incredible passion for our community," said HRH President & CEO Rueben Devlin, "and today's announcement highlights their desire to give back, to make a difference. It's inspiring to see so many community leaders come together with a common purpose, and to know that patients and families facing difficult issues will benefit from their compassion."
"We applaud the CBAO for their generosity, for their leadership and for their commitment to our hospital and its future," said Eddy Battiston, Chair, Humber River Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. "This gift is a tremendous demonstration of community in action. Their belief in our shared vision to bring accessible, world-class healthcare to its surrounding communities is demonstrated through their deeds. We feel privileged that the Calabrian Benevolent Association of Ontario is championing our cause."
About Humber River Hospital:
Humber River Hospital is one of Canada's largest regional acute care hospitals, serving a catchment area of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The hospital currently operates on three sites with a total of 549 beds, 3,000 staff, approximately 600 physicians and 400 volunteers. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, the hospital is home to Ontario's first Centre of Excellence for laparoscopic bariatric surgery, Canada's first home nocturnal dialysis program and a major cancer program.
Humber River Hospital is currently building North America's first fully digital hospital, one that the organization plans to make a technological and environmental showcase. Learn more about our plans for the future at www.hrrh.ca/redevelopment.
About Calabrian Benevolent Association of Ontario (CBAO):
CBAO was formed by a group of Calabrian Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a desire to contribute to community development. With a distinctive Calabrese accent, it will take a role in the development of initiatives that will benefit the Italian and the broader community at large. The donation to Humber River Hospital Foundation will be fully funded by CBAO's founding members.
Image with caption: "Founding members of the Calabrian Benevolent Association of Ontario donate $500,000 to Humber River Hospital. (CNW Group/Humber River Regional Hospital)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20131024_C6907_PHOTO_EN_32524.jpg
Image with caption: "Dr. Rueben Devlin, President and CEO Humber River Hospital (centre) accepts $500,000 cheque from Calabrian Benevolent Association of Ontario founding members Fausto Gaudio, President & CEO IC Savings (left); and Ralph Chiodo, Founder and President, Active Green + Ross (right). (CNW Group/Humber River Regional Hospital)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20131024_C6907_PHOTO_EN_32523.jpg
SOURCE: Humber River Regional Hospital
Ralph Chiodo
Chairman
Calabrian Benevolent Association of Ontario
Phone: (416) 255-5581
Email: [email protected]
Helga Schnider
Vice President, Donor Relations
Humber River Hospital Foundation
Office: (416) 249-8111 ext. 3996
Email: [email protected]
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