PRESS RELEASE:

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St. John Ambulance York Region, which has served the communities of York Region for 25 years, is holding its 11th Annual Black & White Charity Gala on, Saturday November 3rd, 2018 at the prestigious Angus Glen Golf Club, 10080 Kennedy Rd, Markham, Ontario. The proceeds from this event will aid in supporting the various volunteer-run programs we provide to York Region communities every year. With more than 600 volunteers, dedicating over 79,000 hours each year, the York Branch of St. John Ambulance provides Medical First Response services, Youth leadership programs, Child Car Seat Safety Clinics,  Therapy Dog Programs and lifesaving first aid training for adults and youth. Gala event  info: www.SJAyork.ca/gala2018

 

St. John Ambulance has been serving Canadians since 1883. Our mission is to enable Canadian to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community services.

 

Established in 1991, St. John Ambulance York Region serves the nine municipalities of the Region with almost 600 volunteers.  In keeping with St. John’s mission, the York Region Branch provided first aid training to more than 5,600 people in 2017 alone.

 

In order to provide community support for such a large area, we have four MEDIAL FIRST RESPONDER Units whose 100 volunteer treated 150 patients at 158 public events last year.  The 154 THERAPY DOG & HANDLERS from our four Therapy Dog Units made over 3,500 visits to schools, hospitals, retirement and long-term care homes and workplaces.  Our four YOUTH Units taught first aid and leadership skills to almost 300 young people.  Our 12 hard working volunteers of our CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY Unit inspected over 350 car seats at monthly clinics.

 

Although our charitable work is supported by revenues from our first aid training, we still rely on donations and special events fundraising to continue providing these volunteer services.  Your support, through a donation, sponsorship, or attendance at our fundraising events, is greatly appreciated and allows our dedicated and highly skilled volunteers to continue their important work.

 

Part of the evening’s event will also include a silent auction. 

 

We are pleased to announce LANCE BROWN as our MC and the GEORGE ST. KITTS BAND for your entertainment and dancing pleasure.  Our special evening will begin at 6:00 PM with a reception, followed by a formal dinner at 7:00 PM and music / dancing around 9:00 PM.

 

We respectfully ask that you consider a sponsorship, donation, silent auction item or gift certificate to assist us in making this a successful event.  A sponsorship and donation form is attached for your convenience.  Your gift will be recognized in the evening’s signage and program as well as on our www.SJAyork.ca web site and may be eligible for a charitable donation receipt (Subject to CRA regulations).

 

Please contact us at St. John Ambulance York Region by calling 905-773-3394 or emailing gala@sjayorkcs.ca for additional information or for assistance with your donation.

 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,  

Tom Carrique, SBstJ         

Branch Chair, St. John Ambulance York Region Branch    

St John Ambulance York Region Branch

Email: gala@sjayorkcs.ca Tel: 905-773-3394

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Facebook Event Page: https://bit.ly/2xUQCVe

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Event web site: www.SJAyork.ca/gala2018

Local web site: www.SJAyork.ca

National web site: www.sja.ca

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