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Fondation de l\u2019H\u00f4pital de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus launches Major Fundraising Campaign<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n\tPRESS RELEASE
\n\tFor immediate distribution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tCaraquet, October 15, 2018 \u2013 <\/strong>The Fondation de \nl\u2019H\u00f4pital de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus launched its Major Fundraising Campaign this\n morning under the theme Together, let\u2019s support the people of our \nregion in their fight against cancer.  The objective is to raise \n$600,000 over three years in support of a $1.2 million project to \ndevelop the Oncology Clinic. With major players in the campaign present,\n including the Honorable Ren\u00e9 Cormier, President of Honour of the Major \nFundraising Campaign, and Joseph Lanteigne, Chair of the Campaign \nCommittee, as well as a number of dignitaries. The launch concluded with\n the announcement of donors, including Audiologie Nord-Est ($10,000), \nC.L. Comeau ($10,000), the \u00c9picerie Pointe-Rocheuse ($10,935), employees\n of the hospital ($24,114), an anonymous donor ($25,000), the Comit\u00e9 de \nbienfaisance de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus RHSJ\u2020($30,000) and the City of Caraquet \n($30,000).
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\n\t\u201cHaving the opportunity to improve the quality of life of our fellow \ncitizens is strong motivation to contribute to this important campaign. \nThe Fondation de l\u2019H\u00f4pital de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus is pursuing a remarkable \nmission that deserves all our energy needed to make it a reality.  I \nwould already like to take this opportunity to thank the donors, staff \nand volunteers who are already generously engaged in this cause so \nimportant to our community. Together, let\u2019s commit to this \ncommunity-building project \u2013 since we\u2019re committed to life!\u201d  says the \nHonorable Ren\u00e9 Cormier, President of Honor of the Major Fundraising \nCampaign. 
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\n\tNormand Mourant, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fondation de \nl\u2019H\u00f4pital de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus, was very proud to see the Foundation \nsponsor this project.  \u201cThe Fondation H\u00f4pital de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus Inc. is a\n key partner of our hospital. We have instigated a number of \nimprovements over the past 30+ years and were a financial partner when \nthe oncology service was established in 2006. We are hereby reiterating \nour support of this service by sponsoring this Major Campaign project.\u201d
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\n\tJoseph Lanteigne, a long-term partner of the Foundation, was quick to \ntake up this wonderful challenge of improving oncology services in \nCaraquet. \u201cAs an employee, every day I see how the Foundation is making a\n difference in the services patients receive. Thanks to the equipment we\n have provided, people can get quality service close to home. Patients \nare regularly expressing their appreciation. Also, I am all the more \naware of this cause since I had to fight my own battle with cancer \u2013 \nwhich I won!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tA campaign meeting urgent needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tThe money raised during this campaign will enable the oncology service \nto adapt to new standards and acquire cutting-edge equipment and \nfacilities. These renovations will make patients more comfortable, make \nit easier for staff to do their work, and optimize workflow. The upgrade\n will improve care team communication, increase clinical effectiveness, \nreduce risks and raise the quality of care. Furthermore, the new \nfacilities will free up resources in order to provide complementary \npatient services and conduct quality improvement and education \nactivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t“Our foundations are an important pillar for the Network to ensure that\n our communities, particularly in rural areas, have access to high-level\n health care and services. Our partnership with the Foundation allows us\n to ensure a better quality of life for our patients and a healthy \nfuture for future generations of the Acadian Peninsula. \u201csays Gilles \nLanteigne, President and CEO of the Vitality Health Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tPatients are our motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tAbove all, the oncology service in Caraquet is 2300 visits per year for\n chemotherapy treatments, supportive treatments such as blood \ntransfusions, and medical appointments. The over 1000 oncology \ntreatments provided there represent nearly half of all oncology \ntreatments provided in the Acadie-Bathurst region. Rosemonde Albert, a \ncancer survivor, gave a moving testimonial about her experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\u201cLearning that I had breast cancer was a great shock for both me and my\n family. I wanted to be certain that I would get the best care and be \nsurrounded by skilled staff. I asked to take my treatments in Caraquet, \nwhich was the best decision I could have made! Although I had received \ngood care outside the region, I was very pleased with the skilled and \ncompassionate services I received in Caraquet. The benefits of staying \nclose to your family and friends also make a huge difference,\u201d Ms. \nAlbert concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tThe Foundation can count on strong leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tThe campaign is supported by several influential people who are \ninvolved in the community. Joseph Lanteigne, Chair of the Major Campaign\n and Chair of the Major Gift Committee, was proud to introduce the \nmembers of his team having already confirmed their support of the Major \nCampaign, namely Christina Mallet, Chair of the Family Campaign \nCommittee, Normand Mourant, Chair of the Local Campaign Committee and \nTh\u00e9r\u00e8se Hach\u00e9, Chair of the Community Approaches Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\u201cThis $600,000 campaign is much more than a renovation project \u2013 it\u2019s a\n community-building project. I\u2019m very proud of the people who are \njoining the volunteer team, which is continuing to grow, like a big \nfamily. I\u2019m convinced that their commitment and energy will be \ndetermining factors in the campaign\u2019s success,\u201d Joseph Lanteigne \nexplained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tMobilization of the community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tWork is well underway according to the Campaign Committee. The response\n to our approach to date has been very positive. The next few weeks will\n continue to be very busy, with major donations and with a second press \nconference held shortly to introduce other important donors and partners\n who want their commitment to be publicly announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\tInformation:
\n\tMona Doucet, Director of Development
\n\t506-544-2370
\n\tmona.doucet@vitalitenb.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seating: Joseph Lanteigne, Chair of the Major Fundraising Campaign, Rosemonde Albert, patient of the Oncology Clinic of Caraquet, Martial Leclair, Coordinator of the Oncology Clinic of Caraquet and Normand Mourant, Chair of the Fondation H\u00f4pital de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus of Caraquet and representative of C. L. Comeau.
Standing : M\u00e9lanie Chiasson, vice-chair of the Fondation H\u00f4pital de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus of Caraquet and representative of Audiologie Nord-Est, Marie-Soleil Landry, deputy mayor of the City of Caraquet, Line Cormier, representative of \u00c9picerie Pointe-Rocheuse, Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Chenard and C\u00e9line Hach\u00e9, representatives of the Comit\u00e9 de bienfaisance de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus RHSJ\u2020 inc.,\u00a0 Gilles Lanteigne, President and CEO of the Vitalit\u00e9 Health Network and Yvette Levesque, representative\u00a0 of the Staff members of the H\u00f4pital de l\u2019Enfant-J\u00e9sus RHSJ\u2020. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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