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Milestone Moment First baby at new children’s hospital makes headlines

Ribbon Cutting How hospital grand opening celebrated generosity of Saskatchewan

New research on teen anorexia could have global impact

Meet Maheera

First patient moves in to new children’s hospital thanks to YOU

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YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK New research may offer solution for teens with anorexia.

What’s New PREMATURE START INSPIRES SASKATCHEWAN WOMAN TO LEAVE A LEGACY The legacy of a Spiritwood woman will live on at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.

Two private patient rooms and specialized equipment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will bear the name of Theresa Martin, thanks to a generous gift of $297,000.

Martin, who was born premature, Theresa Martin passed away at the age of 82. She got the idea to leave a gift in her will to the children's hospital while listening to the Children's Hospital Radiothon.

NEW TREATMENT SPACE GETS BIG BOOST FROM HOMEGROWN COMPANY A specialized service at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital has received a financial boost thanks to a Prince Albert based company with a heart for kids. B&B Construction Group generously gifted $250,000 to support the Pediatric Occupational Therapy Treatment and Splinting Room located on the main floor of the new hospital.

“We are excited and proud to be able to make this commitment and donation to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. On behalf of our employees and the Broda, Clunie and Burkosky families we thank all who have made this very needed facility and health service possible,” said B&B Construction Group Partner Russell Clunie Jr. “In making this donation we feel the children’s hospital is a long-needed and fantastic addition to our province which will serve and support many children and families though out Saskatchewan as well as our own community here in Prince Albert.”

“Leaving a bequest that specifically supported the smallest and most vulnerable babies was an easy decision for Theresa and our family,” said Martin’s brother Ron Schneider. “She had a great sense of pride knowing her gift would help give babies the best chance at survival.”

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The new lottery, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will make one person an instant millionaire, but there are thousands of other prizes available including 13 new vehicles, six luxury vacation packages and 41 unique Roughrider experiences.

“We are excited to partner with Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation not only to create Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire through the Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery but to provide important funding for the children’s hospital as well as kids and

communities across Saskatchewan,” said Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Board Chair Craig Reynolds.

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NEW HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP INSPIRES HOPE AND HEALING At the same time that Saskatchewan’s new maternal and children’s hospital opened its doors, so did a new way to support kids and families in hospital.

A full 100% of proceeds from Sprout Gift Co. support Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. The new

gift shop, located on the main floor of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital carries a wide selection of toys, clothing, home décor, treats and jewelry, including one-of-a-kind custom designed Hillberg & Berk necklaces.

Shoppers can place an order online and have it delivered right to a patient’s room the same day at no extra cost. Sprout Gift Co. is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and weekends from 10am-4pm. You can also shop online at sproutgiftco.ca.

SPECIAL SCHOOL ROOM NOW OPEN AT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Young patients at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital are finding a sense of normalcy in their studies thanks to an incredible donation.

Grant McGrath, president of Western Sales, along with his family, have generously donated $1 million to support a new school room in the Pediatric Inpatient Unit on the second floor of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.

The school room is home to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital School Program, which provides academic support to hospitalized students from kindergarten to high school. The program is staffed with two teachers.

“Our family is very excited to make this contribution,” McGrath said.

“With strong roots in Saskatchewan, our family is proud to support the new children’s hospital, which is making such a great difference in the lives of families from across the province.”

Grant McGrath and his daughter Jolene Bailey

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Now Open!

Donors and families preview new hospital during opening week celebrations

Staff and patients celebrate the opening of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, home of the Les and Irene DubĂŠ Centre of Care for Children.

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JEANELLE AND NIXON Nixon spent 134 days in NICU Jeanelle high risk pregnancy at 32 weeks

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askatchewan is no longer one of two Canadian provinces without a dedicated maternal and children’s hospital. To mark the momentous milestone, three days of grand opening celebrations were held during the first week of September at the new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, before the hospital became fully operational on September 29.

Festivities for families, friends & donors An exciting Family and Friends Night gave ambassador families

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BLAKE ELARA Born 14 weeks premature Complex medical conditions

and Foundation volunteers the chance to become acquainted with their new provincial hospital.

Families enjoyed a tour of the facility, as well as refreshments, face painting, Disney princesses, a photo booth and Children’s Hospital Jeopardy.

A special Block Party event also took place on Sept. 3 to kick off the week of festivities. The party gave stakeholders and partners an opportunity to see the facility and become familiar with the services and programs the hospital offers.

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A third celebration, a VIP Donor Preview event on Sept. 4, was an entire day celebrating many of the donors who have given so generously to help make the hospital a reality. Hundreds of donors toured the building to see the fruition of their amazing gift, as well as their recognition on the hospital’s wall of honour.

Celebration of a lifetime The historic ribbon cutting event on Sept. 5, was the culmination of the week of celebrations, representing years of determination, generosity and hard work.

The ceremony celebrated the achievement that Saskatchewan children and expectant mothers will now receive exceptional health care closer to home. Lead donor Jim Pattison, Premier Scott Moe, former Premier Brad Wall, government and hospital representatives, as well as donors and community members, joined together to celebrate the opening.

Above: Frog Pod in Pediatric Outpatients Right: Main floor Family Theater

“We appreciate the opportunity to be part of this exciting vision that made the children’s hospital a reality to serve the health care needs for children and their families in the province of Saskatchewan,” donor Jim Pattison said.

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“I’m so excited for the opening of our new hospital because families will have a stateof-the-art facility with family-centered care to make the hospital experience not so scary and feel more like home for kids who need it,” 2019 Champion Child Blake Wheeler said.

Thanks to the outstanding generosity of donors, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation continues fundraising to ensure all the equipment, enhancements and family-friendly pieces are in place.

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Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is part of Moms & Kids Health Saskatchewan – Saskatchewan Health Authority’s provincial programs for children and maternal patients.

To help you find information you need, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation have partnered to bring you a new website. Launched in September, you can find information on maternal and pediatric programs, services and specialists. Visit momsandkidssask. ca to learn about prenatal care, what to pack for a hospital stay or where to park at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.

Right: Zoey and her mom moved into one of the 18 private patient rooms in the new PICU. Below: Maheera was the first patient transferred to the new hospital.

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eptember 29, 2019 marked a historic day for maternal and pediatric health care in Saskatchewan, as the very first maternal and pediatric patients of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital moved into the brand new facility.

After years of designing, building, planning and preparation, the 176-bed hospital represents a new chapter in maternal and pediatric care, offering state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities for children, mothers and families from across our province.

The big patient move for maternal and pediatric services was completed in approximately four hours, with 112 maternal and pediatric patients transferred into their new rooms.

Around 7:00 a.m., the excitement began to grow in the former Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), as the wheels started turning on little Maheera’s bed.

The two-year-old was the very first patient to be moved into Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital where she continued to recover from pneumonia in the new 18-bed PICU.

Shortly after, Willow and her parents, Sarah and Cory from Saskatoon, moved into the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Willow was born 14 weeks premature on Sept. 2 and was in the previous NICU, where she, along with other babies were cared for in side-by-side open bays. After the family was settled into their new private room, Sarah held her almost one month-old daughter for only the fourth time ever.

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Right: Willow moved into the new NICU on the fourth floor, which opened with 44 bassinets.

Below: The big patient move was completed by 11:31 a.m. – three minutes ahead of schedule.

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Left: Patients like Nash were transferred from the previous facility to JPCH by a connecting corridor.

accommodating to make space for us and help us to still feel like parents in a very busy environment, but this extra space and privacy will help us all be a bit more relaxed in a very stressful situation,” Sarah said.

Meanwhile, three-year-old Nash was soaking up every bit of his new surroundings. “I love it,” he exclaimed as he made the move into his room in the new 45-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit. Nash has already spent his fair share of time in hospital, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour last December. Just days later, he underwent surgery and most of the tumour was removed. Nash was able to go home to Macklin later that same day following the transfer, after his chemotherapy treatment in the new hospital.

“We are really looking forward to the new rooms, and also the play centres and the theatre. I think Nash will have a lot of fun with those,” said Nikki, Nash’s mom.

Postpartum patients were also transferred to the new hospital. Newborn Ellie and her parents, Meaghan and Spencer, were one of the last families to be moved from the previous unit, into one of the 65 private patient rooms in the new Mosaic Maternal Care Centre.

“The move to the new hospital was such a magical experience. We had someone waiting for us and greeting us at every corner and entrance. The nurses and team were all so emotional, it was hard to not tear up. Seeing all the emotions of the doctors and nurses just shows how much they care,” Meaghan said.

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Once the doors to the new children’s and maternal hospital opened, it didn’t take long for babies to begin arriving. The first new maternal patient arrived at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital at 8:45 a.m., and the first baby born was delivered at 2:32 p.m.

“It’s exciting, to be moving into the new hospital and delivering care under our new model, which provides mothers and their newborns with a single room and a private space that can accommodate their specific care needs,” said obstetrician Dr. Jocelyne Martel, Clinical Head of Obstetrics.

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The new children’s emergency located on the ground floor of the hospital also opened at 6:00 a.m., with the first patient, a child needing emergency care, entering the hospital at 6:10 a.m.

“We had a busy day, but everything went extremely well in terms of transitioning from the former space to the new,” said Dr. Ron Siemens, interim provincial head of pediatrics, and a pediatric emergency physician. “I really feel the design, space and technology will benefit everyone in the city and in the province who need care now and in the years to come.”

The new hospital offers neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, general pediatrics, children’s emergency, pediatric surgery and outpatient care. Maternal services include labour and delivery, antepartum and postpartum care, as well as an outpatient clinic.

Donor Irene Dubé provided hand crocheted blankets for each room in the new hospital.

Right: Three-year-old Nash and Brynn Boback-Lane celebrate the move.

Bottom Left: Emmet and his family moved into the new Pediatric Inpatient Unit on the second floor.

Bottom Right: Newborn Ellie and her parents enjoying their private patient room.

“The opening of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital marks a dream more than two decades in the making finally coming true,” said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“This historic milestone means the start of a new era of care for Saskatchewan families.

Words cannot adequately express our heartfelt appreciation for the time and funds that made this possible; this project truly represents how Saskatchewan people come together. A new and exciting chapter has begun.”

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Introducing Theodore First Baby Born at New Children's Hospital

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heodore Jon Lyle Guenther waited an extra week to make his entrance into the world, and it certainly was a memorable one.

“He was actually due on the 21st, so I think he waited it out,” joked his mom, Jessica Zakoor.

It turns out, it was worth the wait, as Theodore was the very first baby born in Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. He was born at 2:32 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, weighing five pounds, two ounces.

Theodore’s parents, Jessica Zakoor and Layne Guenther from Saskatoon, were greeted with a very warm welcome to the new hospital on Sunday morning, after the facility officially opened to maternal and pediatric patients.

“It feels amazing,” said Zakoor, reflecting on being the first to give birth in the new hospital. “[Sunday] was quite the experience being in labour and coming in and everyone cheering us on, it was special. “

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The Mosaic Maternal Care Centre on the third floor of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is home to an innovative new model of care, known as Single Room Maternal Care. Now moms-to-be, just like Zakoor, labour, deliver and stay with their new baby and supportive partner all in the same private room until they are ready to leave the hospital.

In honour of the first baby, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation gifted Theodore’s family with a basket full of diapers, baby wipes, teddy bears, a Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital onesie, a piggy bank, snacks and a custom Hillberg & Berk necklace.

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than came into the world last November — 17 weeks earlier than his parents were expecting. Weighing only 1 pound 6 ounces, the brave little boy was in for the fight of his life. Ethan spent the next 20 weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Saskatoon, undergoing countless pokes and procedures from head to toe.

For two months, Ethan was intubated and couldn’t breathe on his own. Each and every day he proved that he was a fighter, undergoing MRI scans, ultrasounds, eye exams, as well as hernia repair and laser eye surgeries. The NICU also became home for Ethan’s parents, Marie and McAllen, who did whatever it took to support their son in hospital, often taking turns visiting him three

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to four times a day. After weeks turned into months, and winter turned into spring, Ethan was finally able to go home after 142 days in the NICU. “To see your child fight for his life every day was truly a life changing experience. We couldn’t be more proud of Ethan and what he has overcome to be with us,” Marie said.

Upon arriving home this past March, Ethan still needed to be hooked up to oxygen and two months later, he was put back on a feeding tube. Ethan’s parents are excited watching him grow, as he was finally taken off supplemental oxygen before his first birthday. Ethan’s family is incredibly thankful to spend this season together, not in hospital, but at home for the holidays.

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his holiday season, there’s never been an easier way to give thoughtful gifts to the ones you love, while at the same time giving back to Saskatchewan families in hospital. The Making Spirits Bright Holiday Giving catalogue is back again this year to help you give a gift that transforms little lives right here at home and truly make this giving season a time for celebration.

This year's catalogue includes eight meaningful gifts, which will make a difference in the lives of moms and kids from across the province, who are receiving care at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. Your gift will go even further this holiday season, thanks to the generosity of Conexus Credit Union, who is matching donations up to $50,000.

“In this season of giving, the Making Spirits Bright Holiday Giving catalogue is such an easy way to give a gift from the heart,” said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“You not only can find a meaningful gift for someone on your list, but you can also help bring support to new moms, special technology for fragile babies, or a smile to children in hospital. We thank you for considering a gift of hope this holiday season.”

Last holiday season, more than $73,500 was raised for essential maternal and pediatric equipment and programming.

The incredible kindness of donors went to support weekly family bingo nights, tablets, sleep monitors, a surgical microscope, an audiometer, as well as an infant warmer and a resuscitator for Saskatchewan’s most vulnerable babies.

The Making Spirits Bright campaign runs until December 31, with 100% of your gift supporting children and families right here in Saskatchewan.

Order your gifts now at pattisonchildrens.ca

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Give where needed most...

Put your gift to the best use possible by supporting critical maternal and pediatric needs facing our province’s children, moms and families. Make your gift monthly for even greater impact and receive a cumulative tax receipt issued annually.

$20+/share

Bring joy to kids in hospital...

Kids in Pediatric Inpatients count the number of sleeps until the next Family Bingo Night. You can support this special game night, giving kids a chance to forget about their health challenges.

$25/share

Help new moms bond with baby...

Specially designed breastfeeding chairs lower stress on mom’s body with proper back support and a hidden foot stool, delivering optimal comfort so nursing moms can focus on building their bond with baby.

$75/share

Help treat newborn jaundice...

Jaundice, a build-up of bilirubin, affects 80% of premature babies.

Phototherapy lights give off light waves that are absorbed into baby’s skin, changing the bilirubin into products that can be safely passed through little systems.

$100/share

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Help protect delicate young brains...

A much needed intracranial pressure monitor measures the pressure inside a child’s skull if there has been a severe brain injury, infection, or other problem that is causing the brain to swell.

$200/share

Help doctors make every second count...

Full-body simulators are designed specifically for pediatric emergencies, allowing specialists to develop a range of new skills to be better able to respond when every second matters.

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Help make surgery less painful for kids...

Laser surgery uses special light beams instead of instruments like scalpels to perform procedures. The AcuPulse DUO can remove very thin layers of tissue, without damaging deeper layers, resulting in less pain, swelling and bleeding.

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Help bring the comforts of home to hospital...

One of the best ways to provide a healing environment is through private patient rooms. Private rooms improve patient care by providing peace and quiet for a better sleep and improved infection control. They also offer the most comfortable environment for a patient’s family, as each includes space for visitors and a sleep-space for family.

$150,000/name a room *Gifts made through Making Spirits Bright are directed towards the services, equipment and programs described here, many of which represent our designated funds. Should a gift category be completely funded through this campaign, your gift will be directed to the area of greatest need.

A Legacy of Love for Saskatchewan “Knowing that our gift will help fund future new advancements in equipment and technology for children and families in Saskatchewan was important to us. You never know how important this facility is until you need it,” Dennis said.

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he legacy of one young man will continue to live on at the new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, thanks to the generosity of his family.

Dennis and Chris Drobot have named Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of a $250,000 life insurance policy in honour of their late son, David.

The Regina family chose to designate their gift to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Equipment Endowment, which has been newly established to support future pediatric equipment needs at the new hospital. The Drobot’s gift will help make a difference in the lives of Saskatchewan families, by providing the latest tools and technology.

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When David was 16, his family received devastating news that he had a very rare brain tumour of the pineal gland. While receiving treatment at SickKids in Toronto, his family saw an immense need for the same advanced services and equipment in Saskatchewan.

“We hope many families will consider a bequest to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital so that, as the years go by, Saskatchewan children will always have the most up to

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date equipment and well trained medical staff without leaving the province,” Chris said.

pediatric health care needs and equipment are met for future generations.”

A planned gift allows you to leave a larger donation to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation than may be possible during your lifetime. According to the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, health is the third fastest growing cause named in wills. By planning today, families can have a tremendous impact on the future health of Saskatchewan kids.

To learn more about how you can make a legacy gift, please contact Laura Gawletz at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation at 306.931.4887 or email info@pattisonchildrens.ca.

“We are incredibly grateful for the Drobot family’s thoughtful contribution made in honour of their late son,” said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“This gift of endowed funds provides the ultimate legacy for David, by helping ensure Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital remains a world-class facility and that

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Your Donations at Work New research looks to help teens with anorexia

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een girls with anorexia are at risk for poor bone development, but new made-in-Saskatchewan research is aiming to help change that.

Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Munier Nour is leading a pilot study using estrogen replacement to study the impact on bone health in girls with anorexia. New and effective strategies are desperately needed, as there is no proven treatment or prevention therapy approved for optimizing bone health in young girls with anorexia.

Unfortunately, most studies that have attempted to replace estrogen in a pill format for those with anorexia have not shown benefits to bone health. Nour’s innovative study, funded by Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, will instead replace estrogen pills with a patch, which has shown promising results.

“It’s important to ensure every adolescent can attain their peak bone mass, or else it could have an impact on their entire life.

If there are detriments to bone health, it could lead to things such as earlier risk of osteoporosis or fractures,” Nour explained.

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Anorexia nervosa is a condition of severe low body weight, as a result of impaired body image and an intense fear of weight gain. It often occurs in adolescence at a critical time for bone development.

Teen girls who have anorexia are at risk for bone loss and bone fragility because of a number of hormonal changes that occur in response to inadequate nutritional intake.

Estrogen deficiency is thought to be a major contributor to bone loss.

The study will examine the bone health of 24 Saskatchewan girls with anorexia, ranging in age from 12 to 20-years-old. For two years, participants will have their bone health assessed multiple times, with half of them receiving estrogen and the other half receiving a placebo.

“In Saskatchewan, we have unique opportunities in terms of bone health research. We’ll be using state-of-the-art high resolution bone imaging techniques in a collaborative team of researchers and clinicians to conduct this research,” Nour said.

“We are very proud to support this pilot study, as it highlights the importance to care for the unique needs of teens in this province,” said Lynn Redl-Huntington, Vice President, Communications at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We know this research will create a greater understanding of bone health in girls with anorexia and we are so thankful to have donors who see the value of such important work.”

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The results of this study have potential for global impact for patient care well beyond Saskatchewan. Once the bone health pilot study is completed in Saskatoon, Nour hopes to see the study expand to other centres across the country.

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What’s Happening Dec

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WALMART HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN

This holiday season get your shopping done and show your support for Saskatchewan kids at the same time! Donate to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation at check-out tills or self-checkouts at your local Saskatchewan Walmart store to ensure a happy holiday season for all.

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ROUND UP WITH SAVE ON FOODS

Round up your bill to the nearest dollar and feel good while enjoying your favorite foods from your local Save-On-Foods store, in all six locations in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Yorkton. All funds raised in Saskatchewan will stay right here at home to help kids from every corner of our province.

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JEANS & JEWELS GALA

Prepare for a tropical chic champagne celebration at this year’s Jeans & Jewels Gala presented by Mosaic. Join us at WTC Saskatoon at Prairieland Park for delectable food and lively entertainment as we celebrate the opening of Saskatchewan’s maternal and children’s hospital.

Get your tickets now at pattisonchildrens.ca.

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MARRIOTT BREAKFAST CAMPAIGN

Until Dec

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Make breakfast your favourite meal of the day at Marriott hotels across Saskatchewan. $1 from every breakfast buffet will be donated to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation to help local kids get the care they need.

MONTREAL CANADIENS ALUMNI GAME

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Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon will play host to the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Game with seventeen local Saskatchewan players battling it out against Montreal Canadiens legends. It’s sure to be an experience of a lifetime!

Get your tickets at pattisonchildrens.ca/events/ montreal-canadiens

BLOOM: AN EVENING OF LOVE

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Get your tickets now to Bloom: An Evening of Love at TCU Place in Saskatoon. This incredible evening includes a champagne reception, plated meal, entertainment, and exciting live and silent auctions supporting the NICU at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. To purchase your tickets, please visit bloomnicu.com.

Thank you.

On behalf of everyone at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation, thank you for your dedication to our province's kids and families; your support helped build Saskatchewan's first maternal and children's hospital.

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