Thanks to generous donors and participants during the 2024 Online Auction, the Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise presented a cheque on June 19 for nearly $41,000 to the Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation to be used for the Pediatric Acute Referral Service (PARS) Clinic at Brantford General Hospital.Pictured with the members of the Online Auction Committee are Dr. Jessica "Jessa" Dooley, Chief and Medical Director of the Department of Pediatrics at BCHS, Amy Griesser, RN and Clinical Manager of the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatrics Unit and Diabetes Education Unit, Kari Wilson, Executive director of the BCHS Foundation, plus Sunrise President-Elect, John Utley, and Club President, Andrea Berestovenko.
Also in June, Brantford-Sunrise was proud to sup
port Supportive Housing for Young Parents (SHYP) with cheques in the amount of $4500. This phenomenal facility in Brantford provides a safe and nurturing residence for young expectant mothers and toddlers. During their time at SHYP, the women receive a variety of prenatal & parenting classes & support and further educational and personal growth opportunities.
port Supportive Housing for Young Parents (SHYP) with cheques in the amount of $4500. This phenomenal facility in Brantford provides a safe and nurturing residence for young expectant mothers and toddlers. During their time at SHYP, the women receive a variety of prenatal & parenting classes & support and further educational and personal growth opportunities.Pictured are Rotarians Jason Cherry, Club President Andrea Berestovenko-Harris, and Glen Christensen, as well as SHYP Executive Director Karen Stewart (holding the cheques).
- Kelly Dzuba