Durham Hospital Foundation
368 College St N P.O. Box 1407 N0G 1R0 Durham, ON, Canada

The province of Ontario has declared a state of emergency beginning today. SVCA is pleased to announce that our parks and trails will remain open for your recr...eational use. We ask that you respect all restrictions and guidelines given in order to keep the conservation areas open. Only groups of 5 people are allowed. face coverings are to be used at all times, and social distancing is required. The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s Administration Office is closed, and staff are working from home to comply with the Province of Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order. The health and safety of staff and our communities is of paramount importance. There will be no interruption to our services as staff will continue to be accessible via e-mail or telephone, as required.

In response to the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases, outdoor organized public and social gatherings are further restricted to a limit of five people with limited exceptions. https://news.ontario.ca/.../ontario-declares-second...

Holey moley! Thank you to Bob Hoekstra Trucking for their generous gift today, we are almost at $35,000! We broke a Foundation record for Christmas giving at $28,000- this is amazing and wonderful!!!

No excuses ! Lots of places to go and do things outside.

As of December 26th at 12:01 a.m. the Grey Bruce region along with the rest of the Province will enter a Shutdown Phase. We will share more information as legislation is updated. For an overview of the restrictions visit: https://bit.ly/3rhIPvJ

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I listened to your comments and, in response am once again boosting the Christmas goal! Let's see if we can hit $35,000 by December 31!

The Foundation office is open today from 12-3 for people to pick up their auction items. If you have not done so, please drop by today or e-mail to make other arrangements.

Happy Solstice! The days start to get longer now! https://www.almanac.com/c/first-day-winter-winter-solstice

Many thanks to all the donors whose Christmas gifts arrived today, especially to Cedarwell Excavating, whose generous gift pushed us right over the top! I have no words!!!

We are excited to introduce the Foundation 's Heartbeat Society. Over the past few years, an increasing number of donors (and non-donors) have been including Durham Hospital Foundation in their Wills. These gifts not only provide support for the present needs of the hospital but ensure the future needs are also met. The Heartbeat Society recognizes those individuals who have made such a gift and notified the Foundation. Society members will be included in special (and private) recognition events and receive other perks, as appropriate. If you are considering making a gift in your Will, please contact Anne Marie at the Foundation Office for information, guidance and advice. If you have already designated the Foundation in your Will, please let us know.

Hockey legend Doug Gilmour signed jersey! Bid now on this collector's item: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

We are looking for a B and B, apartment or house for a visiting doctor, from January 12- March 8, 2021. Must be furnished, kitchen, internet. Please email: [email protected] or call 519-369-2340 x 5267

Like to fish? You will really enjoy this Northern Ontario Fishing Package then, part of the #BootsandBling Gala's auction! Many thanks to Burt Lake Lodge and Outdoor Adventures for supporting the Durham Hospital. To bid: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

Only 3 days to go!!!!! Did you register? Did you bid? Did you sign up for the beer- tasting and... Did you donate or pledge to support the Durham Hospital! https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

If you won an item in the Silent Auction, please take a moment and thank the donor. Local business is so important to our community and many have been hit hard by the Covid challenges. Their support means everything to us and to the Durham Hospital and your support means everything to them.

Many thanks to Janice Daize for donating this purse and scarf and wooden, button handcrafted earrings for the auction! Bid on this item here: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

Last day to register for the MacLean's beer-tasting is Thursday, October 15th! Only $10 and the 3 beer kit will be delivered to your door! Includes a special tasting glass. Register here: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/ Don't delay, you'll miss your chance!

Did you take any pics on Saturday night? I am looking for some party pics of your At-Home Gala party! Here's one. These girls know how to get it on!

Many thanks to Ken Reay Transport Inc, for being a 2020 #BootsandBling Gala sponsor!

Many thanks to Germania Mutual Insurance for their support as the Matching Donor for #BootsandBling Gala. Shown are Kevin Eccles, Director for both Germania Mutual Insurance and Durham Hospital Foundation Boards presenting the $5,500 cheque to Lee Ann Neelands, Director of Patient Care for the Durham Hospital.

Many thanks to Joyce MacMillan for donating this set of lanterns, with candles for the #BootsandBling Gala's auction! You can bid on this and other great items at: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

If you are the winning bidder for an auction item from Saturday's Gala, you can pick it up as follows: Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-7 pm and Saturday from 12-3. Otherwise, please make arrangements by calling the Foundation office at: 519-369-2340 x 5267.

Get set for 2021 lawn care with this Troy Bilt Lawnmower, thanks to Farlow's Home Hardware. BId on this item at: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/ Please support the Durham Hospital!

The auctions are now closed- thank you for your support and generosity. I hope you got the items you really wanted If not, would you consider making a donation instead? The Durham Hospital needs you now, more than ever! https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

It's great to have a supporting business like Farlow's Home Hardware! This beautiful chaise/ sunbrella is available for bids at: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/ Please support the 2020 virtual #BootsandBling Gala!

Having fun? Remember- bidding on the auction items closes in 30 minutes, better make sure you are still ahead on the items you want! https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

Many thanks to Jason at Homestead Golf and Winter Resort for donating golf for 4 with 2 carts for #BootsandBling Gala! Bid now at https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

Welcome to the 2020 Boots and Bling Gala! Please have your cell phone set to: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling or to your personal link. Your computer or TV needs to be on: https://www.youtube.com/c/UCelGKcctEzA5hadC7eIXcwA/featured so you don't miss a minute of tonight's show! ... Please be generous in the Fund A Need auction, bid to win in the Silent and Almost Live Auctions and, HAVE FUN!!! Can't wait to 'not' see you tonight!

30 minutes to Gala! The beer-tasting will start shortly after 6:30, better have your beer and tasting glass handy! Remember to set your computer or TV to: https://www.youtube.com/c/UCelGKcctEzA5hadC7eIXcwA/featured so you can watch tonight's show!

OMG! Only 1 hour to go! Did you find the HDMI cable to connect your computer to the TV, are you using Chromecast or are you going with the Smart TV? If you want your donation counted during tonight's show, better get it in soon! https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

If you would benefit from drone technology and an aerial view of your land, business, home or aggregate activity, bid on this item, donated by UAV Tower Innovations at: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

Handcrafted wood serving board and collection of chutneys donated by William Daize- Timmerwerk for the 2020 #BootsandBling silent auction. You can bid on this item at: https://givergy.ca/bootsandbling/

Nice! Make your yard work so much easier with this set of Husqvarna Chainsaw and Trimmer! Big shout out to John DeJong and the North Wellington Co-op for donating this amazing package/ auction item for #BootsandBling Gala! https://www.northwellington.ca/