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Three Years of Support from Medtronic

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CARF would like to thank Medtronic for sponsoring three years in a row! For 2017, Medtronic has confirmed sponsorship of the following awards:

  1. Dr R A Gordon Research Award for Innovation in Patient Safety – $40,000
  2. Dr Earl Wynands Award in Cardiovascular Anesthesia – $30,000
  3. CAS Research Award in Neuroanesthesia in memory of Adrienne Cheng – $10,000

We are incredibly honoured by the continual support we have received from Medtronic over the years and we couldn’t be happier to partner with a more innovative, forward thinking, and generous company. Please visit their website to learn about their exciting projects and initiatives.

CARF Board Retreat Plans for Future

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On Sunday, November 20th 2016, CARF held a Strategic Planning Meeting at the Intercontinental Yorkville in Toronto. Lead by Rob Peacock, CEO of Peacock Philanthropic Counsel Inc., the purpose of this board retreat was to discuss and plan fundraising strategies for the next 3 years. Agenda items included: trends in philanthropy, donor demographics, a donor panel interview with Dr. Davy Cheng, and the rebranding of CARF’s mission and vision.

We are grateful for everyone who participated in the on-line CAS member survey in November. The data was analyzed in detail, and has allowed us to identify our strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for optimal success in the future.

Dr. Doreen Yee, Chair of CARF, and Katherine Palumbo, Director of Development, would like to thank all the dedicated Board Members who attended this retreat- especially those who had to battle through the Toronto Santa Claus Parade! It was a day of engaging conversation, inspiring ideas, and positive energy.

A detailed plan for CARF’s fundraising future has now been established surrounding major gifts, planned giving, special events, donor stewardship, and building the sponsorship pipeline. We are all extremely excited for what the future holds.

OAM at Blue Mountain

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This year, the 61st Annual Ontario Anesthesia Meeting took place in the beautiful Blue Mountain Resort outside Collingwood from September 22nd to 25th 2016.

CARF held a 50/50 draw over the course of the weekend and a total of $510.00 was raised. The winner of the draw, Dr. Chris Harle, generously donated his winnings back to CARF. We would like to thank Dr. Chris Harle, for his outstanding generosity, and to everyone who purchased a ticket.

It was a wonderful weekend of shared knowledge, networking, and honoring excellence in our field.

The CARF Annual Fun Run

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The Annual CARF Fun Run took place on Sunday, June 26th at 7:00am along the beautiful Vancouver shore line, and greeted old faces and welcomed new ones. With a registration fee of only $40.00, participants choose between a 8km or 5km walk/run to iconic Stanley Park. All proceeds generated from the Fun Run benefit the 2017 Research Awards funded by CARF, and we are incredibly grateful for the enthusiastic support we received this year. A huge congratulations goes out to the top 3 winners with the fastest times:

Andrew Weiss; time of 26.59; 5km
Matthew Ho; time of 28.01; 8 km
Daniel Joo; time of 33.44; 8 km

We’re already looking forward to next year!

CARF RAFFLE

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Every year at the CAS Conference, the CARF Exhibitor’s Booth hosts a raffle. This year, the prize that was raffled off was an original landscape painting by local artist Patricia Palumbo. Tickets for the raffle were $10.00 each, or $25.00 for three. After the last lecture had wrapped on Sunday afternoon, the winner was drawn! CARF was excited to inform Dr. Neil Gordon, a valued donor of CARF, with his prize.

Congratulations Dr. Gordon, and a huge thank you to everyone who purchased tickets!