TIM KNEW HE WAS IN THE BEST POSSIBLE HANDS
Tim Greenwood woke up one Sunday morning and was immediately seized by pain in his left foot. It was also extremely cold to the touch. Tim decided to get it checked out at the Emergency Department at Southlake—just a few blocks away.
“I wasn’t sure I should go. I thought they might say it’s nothing,” says Tim. “But I was seen quite quickly, and they assured me it was a good thing that I came in.”
The doctor was unable to find a pulse in Tim’s foot, which meant there was no blood circulation. It turns out he had blood clots. The next day, Tim had a surgical procedure in which a balloon was inserted into his leg to try to push out the blood clots.
Although the surgery went well, Tim continued to experience severe pain in his foot, as well as a lack of movement. The medical experts at Southlake did everything they could to save Tim’s foot, but about three weeks after the surgery, Tim’s care team made the decision to amputate his leg below the knee to save his life. “It was kind of a relief in a way,” says Tim. “Finally, the pain was gone, and I no longer worried that the clot might travel to my lungs or heart.”
– Tim Greenwood
Adjusting to the loss of a limb and wearing a prosthetic hasn’t been easy, but Tim has made great progress—even participating in the Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake this past April. “At the Run, a couple of nurses that had cared for me came up to me to see how I was doing,” says Tim. “It meant a lot that they remembered me.”
Every step of the way, from the Emergency Department through surgeries and rehabilitation, Tim felt confident that he was receiving the best care possible. “The doctors and nurses kept me fully informed. They were compassionate and reassuring. I knew I was in good hands,” says Tim.
Inspired by Tim’s incredible story of care? Make your donation here: southlake.ca/FallNews.
FOR AGNES VILLENEUVE, IT COMES DOWN TO KINDNESS
Before Agnes’ husband Daniel passed away a few years ago, the couple thoughtfully decided to leave some of their estate to hospitals that were meaningful to them. Daniel wanted to use his legacy to ensure that others experience the same outstanding care that he received over the years. “That’s who my husband was,” says Agnes. “He was a kind human being who stopped to help people.”
When Daniel was just 47, he had a major heart attack. A patient of Dr. Zaev Wulffhart, who helped to establish the Regional Cardiac Care Program at Southlake, Daniel was one of the first people to receive an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). This lifesaving device delivers shocks to the heart when it detects an irregular heartbeat.
In choosing which hospitals to donate to, Agnes says she based her decision on the feeling you get when you walk through the doors. “I decided to give to hospitals that show kindness and caring,” explains Agnes. “I look for kindness because kindness will outlast,” she adds. It’s no wonder Southlake is at the top of her list.
What will your legacy be?
If you would like to ensure future generations have access to leading edge care in our communities, we hope you will consider leaving a gift to Southlake in your Will, as Agnes and Daniel have done. After your loved ones are taken care of, you can allocate a portion of your remaining estate to Southlake. Your generosity will make a lasting difference. Leading edge care is Southlake’s legacy—make it yours.
To have a confidential conversation about legacy giving, please reach out to Lynn Conforti, Director, Principal Gifts, at 416-576-7333 or LConforti@southlake.ca. Learn more at southlake
HONOUR YOUR SOUTHLAKE HERO
Southlake’s hospital family—our physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers—share a passion to care for our communities. These everyday heroes often go unnoticed, but they set Southlake apart from other hospitals. It’s why our patients continue to have the best possible experiences here.
Is there a doctor, nurse, volunteer, member of our clinical or support staff, or even an entire department that went above and beyond to care for you or a loved one? You can share your gratitude by sending a message of thanks and making a donation in recognition of the exceptional care you received. Your Southlake Hero will receive your personal message of gratitude and a special pin in recognition of your generosity.
To learn more about recognizing a Hero through a donation, visit southlake.ca/hero
ADVANCING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT AT SOUTHLAKE
Southlake Regional Health Centre is excited to announce innovative new technology that will enable health teams to provide more precise surgical interventions for more than 200 women who are treated for breast cancer at Southlake each year.
Our new MOLLI 2® System includes a wire-free marker, roughly the size of a sesame seed, that a radiologist implants into a patient’s breast to mark lesions and tumours prior to surgery. The surgeon then uses a specialized wand and tablet to locate the marker. This made-in-Canada technology is considerably less invasive than inserting a guidewire into a patient’s tissue. The new system’s pinpoint accuracy helps to preserve more healthy tissue, reduce the amount of changes to women’s bodies, and provide a significantly better patient experience.
We’re deeply grateful to the Ladies in Philanthropy for Southlake (LiPS) for helping to bring this life-changing technology to patients and our community. Southlake relies on the generosity of philanthropic groups such as LiPS, as well as individual donors like you, to help ensure our health teams have the best equipment to deliver leading edge care.
To learn more about LiPS or to join, visit give.southlake.ca/lips
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake goes the distance
At our annual 5km run/walk on April 28, more than 1,350 participants raised $450,000 to celebrate Southlake’s 100th anniversary. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support! Every dollar raised will help keep our patient care facilities up-to-date and give our health teams the tools they need to deliver exceptional care for our communities.
Southlake Golf Tournament fundraiser a swinging success
On June 3, our Southlake Golf Tournament presented by Bazil Developments returned. Sincere thanks to our many dedicated supporters who helped make this year’s event a great success. Over 100 golfers came together to participate in the tournament, which helped raise over $314,000 in support of critical needs across the hospital.
NewRoads LakeRide in support of The Mental Health Program at Southlake
Join us on September 22 for the 9th annual NewRoads LakeRide. This cycling event has routes for all ages and abilities, from 10K up to 125K. Enjoy a great day of cycling and help Southlake serve our mental health patients with advanced care spaces and programs designed specifically to meet their unique needs, ensuring they benefit from a healing environment during their recovery. Learn more at www.newroads.ca/lakeride.
Run for Bradford
Join other runners and walkers on September 22 for a fun day in support of Southlake! With a fun 1km Family Walk, 2km, 4km, and 10km there is something for everyone. Free lunch is provided.
Visit runforbradford.ca for more details.
Run for Newmarket
Join other runners and walkers on October 13 for a fun day in support of Southlake! With a fun 1km Family Walk, 3km and 5km, there is something for everyone. Free lunch is provided.
Visit runfornewmarket.ca for more details.
MONTHLY GIVING MAKES AN ONGOING IMPACT
If you would like to make a greater impact on patient care at your hospital, consider monthly giving. It’s the most cost-efficient and reliable way to help meet the critical needs at Southlake and support leading edge care, close to home. Even just a little bit every month can make a big difference in the lives of people in our shared community.
“I have lived in the area for 17 years and visited Southlake a few times. The service and care I received has been excellent. I donate to a few charities and decided to become a monthly donor to a place that was just down the street from where I live and which provides such great care.”
— Grateful patient and monthly donor
To join our Monthly Giving Program, go to southlake.ca/FallNews
SPLIT THE POT LOTTERY: TOGETHER WE THRIVE
Southlake has once again joined the cross-Ontario Split the Pot Lottery, benefitting not only your hospital, but also over 50 other community hospitals across the province. The Split the Pot Lottery offers more chances to WIN BIG, while supporting leading edge care, close to home.
Jackie C. from Newmarket won $5,000 in the early bird draw in May and Sandra N. from Bradford won one of 13 grand prizes in the amount of $22,989 in June! You could be next! To purchase tickets and for more details, visit splitthepot.ca
