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September 2009 VOL. 2
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1 Sep, 2009
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New Director Joins CHIP's Board
March 02, 2010
CHIP is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Agnes Haak to its Board of Directors effective February 25, 2010. Agnes has worked tirelessly on CHIP's Advisory Board for a number of years and has been instrumental in setting up CHIP programs in a number of hospitals. We look forward to her continued advice and dedication. Dr. Haak can be reached at agnes@chipcharity.com
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CHIP’S Community partners
Award Recipients 2008
CHIP COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT RECOGNITION AWARD
This award recognizes a community that has donated time, effort, and funds to help support CHIP throughout the year. Their efforts are recognized at the Annual Gala.
Strates Banquet Hall, provided CHIP with first-rate service at a much reduced cost to enable us to host our 2008 and 2009 Galas in style.
CHIP CORPORATE RECOGNITION AWARD
This award recognizes a business within the community that has generously supported CHIP throughout the year in various ways.
NewSolve Corporation (www.newsolve.com) continues to provide their generous support for web maintenance and e-mail.
CHIP INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION AWARD
This award recognizes an individual person who independently goes above and beyond in supporting CHIP.
Mr. Adrian Dew has assisted in the successful implementation of a CHIP program at Rouge Valley Centenary, and has obtained the support of Investors Group and the Rotary Club for Scarborough Bluff in the upcoming Golf Tournament scheduled for July 9, 2009.
Click here to view Past Award Winners
Honourable Mentions
Rotary of Willowdale
Rotary of Scarborough Bluff
Communities Helping Individual Patients
See what other communities are doing to support CHIP
So far in 2008….
IBM employees’ charitable fund that added CHIP to their list of charities they support and through payroll deduction contributed to CHIP’S community efforts.
The Catholic Women’s League of Georgetown, who contributed to CHIP after a member of that group attended CHIP’s 2008 gala and was moved by CHIP’s dedication to improving the lives of our hospitalized loved one’s through their communications.
Marie Montessori School on Brentcliffe Road had a bake sale and raised funds to help CHIP better the lives of hospital patients in their community. |
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FEB. 10, 2010 -- CHIP Opens Pilot Project at Bridgepoint Health in Toronto
We are glad to announce that a donation of $5,000 was made today to Bridgepoint Hospital, a chronic care facility located in Riverdale. A large number of staff and CHIP volunteers attended the ceremony and took a tour of the facilities.
CHIP beneficiary Ethel enjoying a chat with CHIP President Jim Dinneen.
Featured on this photo, from left to right:
Cassandra Mackey, Coordinator, Patient Relations & Quality, Bridgepoint Health
Monica Jacobs, Director, Patient Relations and Risk Management, Bridgepoint Health
Jim Dinneen, CHIP President
Dr. Agnes Haak, CHIP Advisory Board Member
John Ruetz, Vice President, People Services and Organizational Effectiveness, Bridgepoint Health
J.P. Laporte, CHIP Secretary
Philip Arthur, Chair, Bridgepoint Health Foundation
Wendy Cameron, Professional Practice Leader, Social Work & Discharge Planning, Bridgepoint Health
Click here to see images
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New CHIP Advisor: Ms. Anastasia Soldatos
CHIP Charitable Services is pleased to welcome its new advisor: Ms. Anastasia Soldatos, a pension and privacy lawyer working in Toronto. Anastasia has many years of charitable work experience and is particularly interested in finding ways of assisting CHIP patients and their families. Read more about Anastasia at the following link: http://www.chipcharity.com/default.aspx?tabid=10000079
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Rotarians Help CHIP With Successful Golf Tournament
CHIP is pleased to announce that the Rotarians of Scarborough Bluff have, through their successful 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament, raised $5,000 for our organization at their July 9, 2009 event.
This generous donation comes at a time when CHIP is redoubling its efforts to expand the number of hospital facilities it wishes to service and is very much appreciated.
CHIP Advisor Adrian Dew played an critical role in connecting CHIP with the Rotarians and his efforts are much appreciated.
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Tuesday August 4, 2009
CHIP is thrilled to announce that the students and staff of Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP were able to raise $2,028 for CHIP during their Denim Day on Friday July 31. A big thank you to all those who donated and a special thank to law student Andre Vogl who led the student team in making this event so successful.
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Friday June 5, 2009
CHIP adds a new partner to its growing network! Today, CHIP gave Perram House, a Palliative Care Establishment in downtown Toronto a grant of $5,000 to assist with the communication needs of its patients.
Left to Right: CHIP President Jim Dinneen, CHIP Advisor Sheldon Wayne, Perram House Director Frank McCrea, CHIP Secretary JP Laporte, Perram House Executive Director Ron Lirette and CHIP Treasurer Edward Lounsbury.
CHIP Secretary and Board member JP Laporte handing plaque to Perram House Executive Director Ron Lirette to mark the establishment of a CHIP program at Perram House.
See pictures of the ceremony held at Perram House here.
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May 1, 2009 - Your Questions Answered
Q: My employer supports the United Way but I would like to direct my charitable contribution to CHIP. Can this be done?
A: Yes. Ask your employer for the Direction form, typically found on the back of your United Way employee contribution form. The form can only be filled out by the employee. United Way will deduct an administration fee for forwarding the money to CHIP.
Naturally, you can also make your donation to CHIP directly by our secured website at:
https://www.chipcharity.com/default.aspx?tabid=10000045
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April 17, 2009
The Board of Directors of CHIP is pleased to welcome Mr. Sheldon Wayne (sheldon@chipcharity.com) to the Advisory Board. Sheldon is a long-time supporter of our charity.
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April 4, 2009 - CHIP's 3rd Annual Gala a resounding success
Our supporters give twenty thousand reasons to show they care.
See link for pictures of the Gala.
CIBC representative handing over $5000 donation to CHIP's President, Mr. Jim Dinneen.
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CHIP on CHUM Radio - "Chip Charity Story and Interview"
If you have ever been hospitalized for a prolonged period of time or have had family or friends who have, then you probably know how difficult it can be without a connection to the outside world. After visiting hours are over and the doctors and nurses have looked in on you, what do you do if you don’t have access to or cannot afford a TV, computer or phone? That’s where the group “Communities Helping Individual Patients” comes in. “Chip” enhances the lives of hospital patients and their families by paying the access fees to TV, in-hospital phone, and long distance calling.
Click here to listen to the interview.
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April 2, 2009
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has approved a generous grant of $5,000 to CHIP for fiscal year 2009. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the CIBC as CHIP spreads to more hospitals across the Province.
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April 1, 2009
CHIP was featured once more on CFRB-AM 1010 Radio's Bill Carroll Show this morning. Bill Carroll, who will be a special Guest for our 3rd Annual Gala, emphasized the usefulness of our organization and considers it one of his favourite charities.
Please see a copy of the Bill Carroll Show's webpage here...
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March 26, 2009
Once again, the employees of IBM Canada have generously contributed to CHIP Charitable Services through the IBM Canada Ltd. Employee's Charitable Fund.
CHIP welcomes the IBM-ers generous support especially in this economy!
For information on how your employer can add CHIP to the list of charities it supports:
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Foundation for Humanitarian Aid Continues to Support CHIP
February 25, 2009
Once again, the Foundation for Humanitarian Aid has provided its financial support to CHIP. Mr. Jim Dinneen, President of CHIP welcomes this generous donation, especially in a difficult environment for foundations and charitable organizations.
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Bill Carroll guest speaker at our Gala
January 20, 2009
 Bill Carroll, the opinionated talk show host of the Bill Carroll morning show on CFRB AM radio will be the guest speaker at our Gala on April 4th, 2009 and he has recently added CHIP to his list of favourite charities.
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December 07, 2008
CHIP Volunteer Yvonne ran a half marathon in Las Vegas on Sunday December 7th, 2008 along with 11,000 runners (200 of which were Elvis impersonators!!)
and raised over $1,500 in honour of her friend Margo Ford. Yvonne has donated the monies raised to CHIP Charitable Services as she did last year and
we are most grateful for her efforts, generosity and thoughtfulness. Husband Jim also ran alongside Yvonne. See additional pictures by clicking on the link to our volunteer page.
"I am very pleased to have been able to raise these funds for such a worthwhile charity like CHIP.
All the best for a wonderful holiday season and best of luck in 2009!"
-Yvonne
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July 11, 2008
CHIP Expands into William Osler Hospital (Etobicoke Campus). Read about Ray Lindo's story in the attached document and see if CHIP can help anyone you know. Click here.
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May 21, 2008
 CHIP is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark Campaigne (mark@chipcharity.com) to the Board of Directors. Mark brings a wealth of experience in charitable works and in telecommunications. Living in the Ottawa Region, he plans on expanding CHIP's reach for needy patients living near our Nation's Capital. more...
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May 08, 2008
The employees of IBM Canada have started contributing to CHIP Charitable Services by making contributions through the IBM Canada Ltd. Employee's Charitable Fund. CHIP welcomes their generous support! Find out if your employer can add CHIP to the list of charities it supports!! Contact us at info@chipcharity.com for more information.
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May 01, 2008
 The Board of Directors of CHIP is pleased to announce another partnership today, this time the implementation of a pilot project in cooperation with the Centre Francophone de Toronto, a multi-service agency dedicated to assisting residents of Toronto with medical, legal, social and other services in French. On this picture, CHIP President Jim Dinneen presents a $2,000 cheque to Executive Director Jean-Gilles Pelletier representing the first payment to this agency. Click here for a larger picture.
(Click here for a Newspaper article from L'Express of Toronto)
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February 08, 2008
Representatives from St. Michael's Hospital and St. Michael Hospital's Foundation celebrated today the launch of the CHIP program for patients in the General Internal Medicine and Transitional Care Units. Click here for pictures.
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February 01, 2008
CHIP program is launched today at St. Michael's Hospital in its General Internal Medicine and Transitional Care Units. The CHIP program will now assist patients in 3 Ontario hospitals in 3 different cities (Hamilton, Mississauga and Toronto). Click here to view the In-Touch Newsletter.
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December 06, 2007
St. Michael's Hospital and CHIP are implementing a pilot project to provide CHIP-communication services to St. Michael's clientele. The pilot project should be in operation by February 1, 2008.
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November 07, 2007
We are pleased to announce that CHIP just received a $9,000 donation from the Foundation for Humanitarian Aid, a Canadian registered foundation assisting charities in their good work. Many thanks to the Foundation for their generous assistance!
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September 26, 2007
Volunteers attend a Board of Directors meeting to discuss new financial tracking software developed for CHIP. Click here for pictures.
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September 19, 2007
IBM Canada's Employees Charity Fund adds CHIP to its roster of eligible charities, thus providing our organization with another source of donations.
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September 13, 2007
CHIP has approved its second grant for assistance (phone, T.V., long distance calling) for a patient at Credit Valley Hospital!
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June 25, 2007
The CHIP concept is being introduced for children at the Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga. See article from the Mississauga News.
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May 17, 2007
Help is on the way!! A number of Laurier University MBAs are volunteering 40 hours of time each towards obtaining their degree - to help CHIP in a variety of capacities. Welcome to the Laurier MBA team!
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May 15, 2007
May 15, 2007: A CHIP volunteer ran a marathon for a friend who died of cancer and has raised $1,310 for CHIP!!!
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March 22, 2007
CHIP has approved its first grant for assistance (phone, T.V., long distance calling) at McMaster University Medical Centre!
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