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Hospital Auxiliary says ‘thanks’ The Auxiliary of Lakeridge Health Port Perry would like to thank the people of Port Perry and the surround- ing community for their generous support of Tag Days. They donated $10,435 to the Hospital Auxiliary. Not only were people generous with their money, but we heard many uplifting stories about the Port Perry Hospital. Some told us that they were born there so, of course, would donate. Young mothers said that their chil- dren were all born there and told stories about the great treatment they recieved at the hospital. Still others told heart warming stories about the kind, compassionate care that aging parents received at the end of their life. And we received one amazing surprise when we opened a box to find a $100 bill tucked inside. Approximately 90 volunteers willingly took part and while most were out meeting people, three dedicated volunteers counted and rolled over $10,000 worth of bills and coins. All were amazing. The Auxiliary has committed to two fetal heart monitors, a wireless monitor and two medication carts, all of which have arrived at the hospital. Still on order are two beds with floor pad, another medication cart, seven specialty sleep surfaces and a washer/ disinfector. Because of the generosity of the community, this equipment will be paid for shortly and the Auxiliary can begin fundraising for other needed items. ‘e thank you goes out to all who contributed, toall ‘who volunteered and to the local media for their coverage of the event. Ruth Spearing Tag Day Coordinator our cover Carol Davie loves birds and her house is a testament to her feath- ered friends. Now she’s expanded her passion for exotic birds, of which she has eight, to helping other bird owners when they are away on holidays - taking them in as boarders. See story on page 32. Photo by J. Peter Hvidsten Pooper Scooper gets results Thank you for the feature article on our goose waste removal machine and service in the July issue of Focus on Scugog. Your readership extends way beyond the borders of Scugog Township. We have secured new clients as far away as Bobcageon due to the article. A summer job was also created for a Scugog resident due to the increase in business. We're hopeful that some local municipalities will jump on board, but until then, enjoy your summer and watch where you step! Sincerely, John Galbraith www.petservice.ca Dragon Boat Races a success Dear Editor: A small army of paddlers helped raise more than $142,000 for the battle against breast cancer when they took to Lake Scugog for the seventh annual Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival. Held June 18, along the shores of Port Perry’s Palmer Park, the festival fundraiser attracted 1,400 pad- dlers and more than 100 volunteers whose hard work translated into thousands of dollars to help increase breast cancer awareness and provide support programs for breast cancer survivors. The funds will also be used to assist the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in four local hospitals, in- cluding Lakeridge Health Port Perry, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre in Oshawa and Ross Memorial Hospital in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Last year, the dragon boat festival raised more than $153,000. Sincerely The Dragon Flies WAG G . Port Perry's only locally Funeral owned and o| H Oo M E Funeral Home snes 1646... Peace+Comfort+Family 216 Queen Street ort Perry, Ontario LOL 1B9 Tel: 905-985-2171 ~ Fax: 905-985-4572 wyiEs GO RIORDAN www.waggfuneralhome.com Funeral Director / Owner 2 FOCUS - AUGUST 2011