www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, March 31, 2016 | 24 Hospital beds range in price from $18K-$48K each continued from p.8 A standard model of a hospital bed costs about $18,000, where as an intensive care unit hospital bed can cost around $48,000, she described. "On behalf of our patients, their families, our physicians, staff and volunteers I do want to thank you all for being here today and your generous support of our organization and our new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital," said Hardenne. Describing the vision behind the new hospital and how it has expanded to include significantly more private rooms, she attributed its success to community members like the financial institutions. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. "Together, we have achieved so much in bringing this facility to fruition and to having it as well-equipped as it is, that is in large part (thanks) to you," she said. "We are working hard to deliver exemplary patient care, always, and we couldn't have done what we are striving to do and are doing without your commitment and contribution." Stella Sartor, district bank manager of Scotiabank, said whether you work or live in Oakville, many in the financial industry have personal stories or know a family, a loved one or a colleague who has experienced the exemplary care at OTMH. "We are so proud to live and work in these communities," she said. "This is our home." Shady Stasi, a commercial account manager with RBC, shared his personal story of why he's proud to participate in the event and support the work OTMH does to take care of the community. Describing the "momentous occasion" of his first child's birth four years ago, he said it quickly shifted into one of the most difficult times for his family. "At two weeks old, our daughter came down with a high grade fever and very quickly, we found ourselves in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, waiting outside the room while our doctors performed several spinal taps on my daughter in hopes of finding the root cause of her fever. It was then we heard words like seizures, meningitis and the heartbreaking cry of a newborn -- more than enough to bring any parent to tears," he shared. "Two weeks ago Hannah returned to the new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. This time it was for day surgery to have tubes put into her ears to avoid yet another ear infection. "The care our daughter received on these two visits demonstrates to me just how important our local hospital truly is in both good times and difficult times," he continued. Stasi said his experiences at OTMH have opened his eyes to the "importance of corporate responsibility and how crucial fundraising is to our hospital and our community in order to support the great work done at OTMH each and everyday." To support the cause, residents, businesses and community groups can visit their local bank to make a donation or by participating in the race. Oakville businesses and community groups are being encouraged to form a team and build their own bed. Register by emailing Monica Blumhoff at mblumhoff@haltonhealthcare.com. The race on May 1 will begin at 10 a.m. It will start on Navy Street and Lakeshore Road East, and finish at George's Square. For more information, visit www. bankbedchallenge.com. F R E E B R AC E L E T WITH YOUR $125 PANDORA PURCHASE T H E PA N D O R A S T O R E AT MARCH 31 APRIL 3 BRAMALEA CITY CENTRE 905.792.8820 SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTRE 905.232.0661 MAPLEVIEW CENTRE 905.632.5400 ERIN MILLS TOWN CENTRE 905.828.5902 *Free bracelet ($75 value). In store only. Valid at participating retailers. Void where prohibited. Not valid with prior purchase. While supplies last. Excludes gift card purchases. Additional spend required for 14K gold and two-tone bracelets. Prices before taxes. See store for details. Snake Chain Bracelet System (U.S. Pat. No. 7,007,507) · © 2015 Pandora Jewelry, LLC · All rights reserved