There are many other things Keith enjoys about living at Mount St. Mary, including the way staff and residents get know and care for each other, so it feels like everyone is part of a big family. Keith also likes the food, the comfort and privacy of his room, and (of course) Tinkerbell, Mount St. Mary’s resident cat.
Fern’s electric wheelchair allows her to take part in her favourite activities. One thing she loves to do is to go for “walks” in her wheelchair. Dick takes her around the circular path in Mount St. Mary’s garden, because it reminds her of the gardens near the University of Victoria where they used to live.
Willie calls himself “survivor Willie” because of all of the challenges he has faced in his life. He grew up in Vietnam during the war, and spent two years living as refugee in Indonesia before he was able to emigrate to Canada.
While the transition from one residential care facility to another can be stressful, Else has settled in well and enjoys taking part in some of the many resident programs offered at Mount St. Mary. “Art club is my favourite,” says Else. “Because I can express myself.”
Help reno a hospital room for better hospital care.
Donors have pledge $265,000 toward the $900,000 goal for the Room to Care Campaign. The Hospital needs a total of $360,000 pledged before construction will begin.
That’s 19 rooms at $5,000 per room or pledge over 3 years at $138/mo.
Please support our Room to Care Campaign to renovate and improve room conditions.
You did it! Over $50,000 raised for Mount St. Mary!
A big thank you to all of those who participated in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Charity Pledge Program. We couldn’t have done it without you!
As of October 13, 2011, the total raised from pledge collectors, sponsors and advertisers comes to an amazing $51,345; surpassing our expectation. This means, because of your support, we’ll be able to fund at least 7 rooms for the Room to Care Campaign.
