Reasons to Believe

Believe Community Monthly Newsletter

Vol. 3 - Issue 9: February 2007

     

Dear Believe Community Member,

Thank you for believing in SickKids and for being a member of the
SickKids "Believe." Community.

Arthur and Sonia Labatt make landmark $30 million donation to SickKids!

Arthur and Sonia Labatt
  Arthur and Sonia Labatt

SickKids Foundation has announced the largest gift in the history of SickKids and the largest philanthropic investment in children’s cardiac medicine and research in North America. 

Arthur and Sonia Labatt have pledged an historic $30 million to SickKids with $25 million establishing The Labatt Family Heart Centre and a $5 million endowment that furthers their support of the Arthur and Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre.
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Meet Dr. Ute Bartels

Dr. Bartels
  Dr. Ute Bartels

As a staff oncologist in SickKids Paediatric Brain Tumour Program, Dr. Ute Bartels is hard at work helping patients battle their childhood cancers.

Practicing medicine since 1990, Dr. Bartels first worked at the Children’s Hospital of the University of Mainz/Germany, where her paediatric oncology training took place.
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Marnie's Lounge - A Home Away From Home!
Marnie's Lounge
  Marnie's Lounge

Patients, their families and staff at The Hospital for Sick Children recently celebrated the grand reopening of Marnie’s Rainbow Lounge – all thanks to funds generously provided by Mattamy Homes Limited through SickKids Foundation.

After undergoing a lengthy reconstruction, Marnie’s Rainbow Lounge now offers a wider variety of programming, along with cooperative and competitive games, music players, computers, movies and a full-size pool table.
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Upcoming Events: spacer

11th Annual Icewave Beach Volleyball Tournament
Feb. 3-19, 2007
Enter the largest indoor beach volleyball tournament in Ontario and support The James Fund at SickKids Foundation! Read More…



Grace's Marketplace Feb. 10, 2007
An afternoon of draws and shopping to raise money for The Grace Stanley Tribute Fund at SickKids Foundation, in honour of Grace's 3rd Birthday. Read More…

Pocock's How To Save a Life Campaign Feb. 16, 2007
Philip Pocock's 1st 'How To Save a Life Campaign' features a Junior Dance and an Arts Appreciation night. The dance allows Pocock students to enjoy a spectacular Valentine's Dance and raise money for a good cause. Read More…

An Afternoon of Jazz Feb. 18, 2007
Join us for an Afternoon of Jazz entertainment at the Second Cup at 1595 Bayview Avenue from 2 to 4 pm on. Read More…

Pancake Day at Molly Bloom's Feb. 20, 2007
Join us for 'all you can eat pancakes' all day, with a donation made to SickKids Foundation. Read More…

Meagan's Walk Gala Feb. 23, 2007
Please join us for a wonderful evening of food, entertainment, and silent auction at the Liberty Grand. Individual tickets are $100.00 per person. Read More…

Elizabeth
Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth was ten months old the first time she came to SickKids. Since then, she has had three surgeries and too many procedures and clinic appointments to count. Read More...


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- Brandon Gibson

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