Last night, Perley Health Foundation, with its community leaders at its side, proudly uttered the two words it had been waiting years to say, that summed up their collective efforts and shared goals: Mission accomplished.
RBC skipped the ATM machine and went straight to cutting a big cheque when it came to announcing its $2.25-million gift for The Ottawa Hospital earlier today.
The evening raised a net total of $138,200 for Christie Lake Kids’ STAR (Skills Through Arts and Recreation) program run in 12 locations in 10 neighbourhoods in Ottawa.
Under the B, for Bahamas. That’s where Giselle Bergeron-Raganold will eventually be headed after winning the trip at Black Tie Bingo for the Bruyère Foundation, held at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Saturday.
The evening raised $132,000 for the non-profit organization, which provides that little bit extra for children, youth and families involved with the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO).