Giving the Gift of a Smile‌.a Lasting Legacy
NEWSLETTER Novemeber 2010
FUNDRAISING AUCTION AND BRUNCH Our 12th annual ORC Auction & Brunch was held at the Newlands Golf Club in Langley, BC on May 2, 2010. Rose and Al Lane organized this event with Ron Gladiuk as the Master of Ceremonies and Bill Vander Zalm as the auctioneer. Over 240 persons came out to support a live auction, a silent auction (of over 200 items) and a wide variety of other fund raising activities. Over $25,000.00 was raised at this highly successful event. Left: Former BC Premier, Bill Vander Zalm with Dr. Kimit Rai Below: Bill Vander Zalm, with MC Ron Gladiuk, Mrs. Vander Zalm and Mrs. Linda Rai
MISSION STATEMENT Children with deformities are almost always alienated from society and restricted in their potential. Children with facial deformities, such as cleft lip and cleft palate, are further marginalized because of the dramatic nature of these abnormalities. Operation Rainbow Canada reaches out internationally by providing reconstructive surgery for these children and by sharing skills with local physicians. Operation Rainbow Canada volunteers, supported by donors, proudly represent Canada and promote understanding of the needs of developing countries.
MISSION UPDATES
April 2010 Baru Sahib India Mission
COMPLETED MISSIONS 2010
FUTURE MISSIONS
Twenty-two ORC team members completed a highly successful mission to Baru Sahib India in April of 2010.
An ORC team is scheduled to provide reconstructive surgery and medical services to indigent persons and children in Linyi City, China from October 27, 2010 to November 8, 2010.
In total, 112 patients received surgery, including 30 locals. The surgeries included cleft lip (12), cleft lip repair (13), cleft palate (12), cleft palate & lip repair (12), burn cases (21) and others (12). The paediatric doctors screened 54 paediatric patients on top of the other screened patients (160), for a total of 214 screenings. Dr. Rai concluded that the team, although large, worked well together and each team member’s commitment contributed to a wonderfully successful mission. A set of 12 recommendations was made for a future mission to Baru Sahib, including a plan for a strong educational component, some VISA and equipment considerations as well as communication and post op recommendations.
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Operation Rainbow Canada also hopes to provide reconstructive surgery, assist and carry out educational and scientific activities related to the care of sick or injured, and promote health by providing hands on training for the local doctors, nurses and other health care workers in other underdeveloped areas of the world as well.
SOCIAL MEDIA It’s offical, we are connected!
Show your support by following us on Facebook and Twitter, and do tell your friends! We will be having many online only special offers and events. Stay in the know! www.facebook.com/OperationRainbowCanada www.twitter.com/ORCanada
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Dr. Kimit Rai
Operation Rainbow Canada is celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2010. Since its grassroots beginnings, we have treated 1,900 children around the world. Our team of volunteers has worked very hard to achieve this goal. We are very proud to have serviced many countries across the world, namely India, Philippines, Cambodia and Mexico. In the near future we plan to go to China.
NEW YEARS EVE “Mardi Gras” Gala Fundraiser Event: New Years Eve “Mardi Gras” Gala Fundraiser for Operation Rainbow Canada.
Date: Dec 31, 2010 Time: 7:00 pm - 1:30 am Location: Royal King Banquet Hall, #365 - 8158 128th Street, Surrey, BC
Entertainment Galore... featuring : Aftershock Roadshow
Operation Rainbow Canada receives support from the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons and the anaesthesiologists and pediatricians from Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. Plastic surgeons across Canada have supported Operation Rainbow Canada.
Cost:
We are proud to welcome John A. Buis to the ORC Board.
• Table of 10: $1,250.00 - $500 tax receipt
I would like to thank all the volunteers of Operation Rainbow Canada, and also all the supporters for their donations. It is because of your commitment that ORC can continue its valuable work.
FUTURE EVENTS ART AUCTION
• Singles: $125 each - $50 tax receipt • Table of 8: $1,000.00 - $400 tax receipt
For tickets call: • Dave Mann: 604-418-2444 • James Randhawa: 604-597-4555 or cell: 604-613-6858 • Jan Pearson - Cell: 604-307-1235
Proceeds to Operation Rainbow Canada
Good Life Connoisseur’s 2011 Online Art Auction to benefit Operation Rainbow Good Life Connoisseur Magazine is hosting the First Annual Online Art Auction. Extraordinarily talented Canadian artists have contributed their works to benefit the ongoing missions of ORC. Visit the website to preview the artworks before the bidding begins and win PRIZES! www.GoodLifeConnoisseur.com January 1, 2011 – February 15, 2011 For even more fun you can Vote for your favourite top three artists, and win one of three great prizes! Log on to the Facebook page and enter the discussion boards in advance of voting and bids! Check back frequently as new items are being added daily!
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DONORS Operation Rainbow Canada thanks its supporters for their generous donations towards future programs and missions. ORC is very grateful for the support and fundraising efforts done by its volunteers. The list of recent donors is as follows: • London Drugs Foundation
• Dr. Hanif Ukani
• Isle of Mann Construction Ltd.
• Mr. & Mrs. David Athey
• Langlois Brown Investment Management
• Peter & Helena How
• Good Life Connoisseur Magazine
• Bob Bhindi
• Marketplace/IGA Stores
• Cathy Jenkins
• Golden Tree Jewelers
• Paul & Linda Kwok
• Super Save Group
• Barry & Jane McMillan
• Sysco Vancouver
• Dr. Eric Pugash
• Allergan Inc.
• Brian Gibson
• Facial 7- Breast Div.
• Dr. Kimit and Linda Rai
BOARD OF DIRECTORS •
John Buis
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Jo-Ann Dahms
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Al Lane
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Rose Lane
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Shirley Maas
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Dave Mann
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Rani Mann
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Bill Nickel
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Jan Pearson
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Dr. Robert Purdy
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Dr. Kimit Rai
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Dr. Clayton Reichert
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Dr. Eleanor Reimer
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Thomas Tait
EXECUTIVES OF ORC •
Dr. Kimit Rai - President & Founder
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Al Lane - Vice President, Fundraising
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Rose Lane - Fundraising
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Bill Nickel - Treasurer
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John Buis - Chairperson
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Jo-Ann Dahms - Admin & Secretary
STAY CONNECTED OPERATION RAINBOW CANADA 5431 Woodwards Road Richmond, BC Canada V7E 1G9 Toll Free: 1.888.956.3399
www.OperationRainbowCanada.com www.facebook.com/OperationRainbowCanada www.twitter.com/ORCanada E-mail: info@OperationRainbowCanada.com
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