I had the pleasure of attending the 18th Annual Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Ball – a charitable event that was a resounding success for the Oakville Hospital Foundation and the community as a whole.
The fantastic night raised more than $560,000 that goes directly to purchase equipment for OTMH and the New Oakville Hospital. In fact, this impressive event was a single-evening fundraising record for the Foundation. Congratulations on an outstanding achievement. Funds raised will be used to purchase essential medical equipment, such as two new ultrasound machines, a portable ultrasound unit for use in cardiac assessments and a mobile X-ray unit. The level of support the community has shown is critical for the continued superior health care that all of us can enjoy here in Oakville. Your donations help make our community a healthier place to live, and ensure your family, friends and neighbours have access to high quality health care services close to home.
The mission of the Foundation is to ensure all of us have access to a level of care that government alone cannot provide. A hospital is more than simply bricks and mortar; it is the measure of a community’s wellness and ability to care for the sick. Your generosity is testament to the caring and nurturing community Oakville is known to be.
OTMH opened its doors in 1950 with 50 beds, 13 staff and 13 nurses. In 1963, a new wing was built which included new operating and recovery rooms, a chapel, new x-ray and obstetrical departments and a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, which was one of the first in Canada. At present, OTMH is a full service acute care community hospital, which offers a comprehensive range of primary and secondary care services in addition to some tertiary services to the residents of Oakville and area, serving a rapidly growing population. With a staff of 70 family physicians, 126 specialists and approximately 2,050 employees, OTMH takes pride in its commitment to the well-being of its patients.
The desire by the Dan Cooper Team to provide support for local organizations, services and programs is a testament to our commitment to give back to the community in which we work and live. We are not simply in the business of selling properties and helping buyers find homes. We are an integral part of this terrific community. We are your neighbour, our children go to school here and we shop in the same grocery stores. This is our community and the Dan Cooper Team is proud to play a part in shaping its character and its success.
Dan Cooper is an award winning Broker with Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage. He can be reached at 905.338.3737, direct line at 905.849.3303 or through his recently relaunched website DanCooper.com. Be sure to catch the Dan Cooper Real Estate Education Series on DailyWebTV.com. For a free copy of his Guide to Oakville Real Estate or his booklet How To Sell Your House For Top Dollar, please call the Dan Cooper Team.
