“A wonderful dinner for a great cause”: Bella Notte 2019 organizers are bringing the renowned flavours and warmth of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region to this year’s signature event. Organizers of 11th annual Bella Notte dinner say 2019 fundraiser will be event like no other By Ryan McBride It’s home to the music of Verdi and Pavarotti, Bolognese sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and some …
Zsigunnar Thordarson donated proceeds from a yard sale and iced tea stand to support Deer Lodge residents and patients. By Ryan McBride When a customer asked him how he planned to spend the proceeds from a summer yard sale, 8-year-old Zsigunnar Thordarson barely paused before announcing that he would donate the money. The answer took his mother Daina Leitold by …
Deer Lodge has gone to the dogs with its 2019 lottery calendar, which celebrates the faithful, friendly animal volunteers who bring joy to the Centre’s residents and patients. Featured in the calendar are photos of nine of the many special dogs who have earned a spot in Deer Lodge’s Pet Visitors program. In healthcare, companion animals often participate in animal-assisted …
Thank you to the donors, supporters and trivia buffs who rose to the awesome challenge of Deer Lodge Centre Foundation’s Trivia Olympics on Saturday, February 24. Each of the winning teams donated their prize back to Deer Lodge Centre, forever earning them a gold medal in our hearts. A special shout-out to our trivia night sponsor, RBC, who donated $1,000 …
Winning cash feels great. It feels even better when it helps others in need. That’s the bright idea behind the 2018 edition of the Deer Lodge Centre Foundation’s annual lottery calendar, which is on sale now. “We’re giving away more than $15,000 in daily cash prizes in 2018,” says Gordon Fardoe, the Foundation’s executive director, “including two big $1,500 prizes …
November 1-30, 2017 Susan Moxley Cote has been an x-ray technologist at Deer Lodge Centre for 15 years—and a quilter for 12. She recently presented an exquisite work of art to the Deer Lodge Centre Foundation: the Poppy Mosaic Quilt. The Foundation will auction off the quilt through an online auction this November. You can place your bid at www.32auctions.com/poppymosaicquilt » …
to all the generous business partners, companies, golfers and friends who helped make this year’s Deer Lodge Centre Foundation Charity Golf Classic such a huge success! Your support raised more than $30,000, and helped us purchase 9 new portable oxygen tanks for Deer Lodge Centre residents and patients. These tanks give them the freedom to leave their rooms and move …
Thank you to all the friends and supporters who helped us raise over $36,000 at this year’s Bella Notte dinner. The money you raised will go towards programs, facilities and equipment that enhance quality of life for residents and patients of Deer Lodge Centre Thank You to Our Gold (“Oro”) Sponsors The Challoner Family Thank You to Our Silver (“Argento”) Sponsors …