The cancellation of the 2020 edition of Ottawa Race Weekend won’t deter the newest members of Team Perley Health. Marie Gauthier and Susan Davies, seniors who reside in Perley Health’s independent-living apartments, are determined to keep fundraising and training for one of the Weekend’s events – the two-kilometre race – with their walking poles.
A Message from Perley Health Foundation
"By standing strong and lifting each other up, we will get through this together." CEO Akos Hoffer & Foundation Executive Director Delphine Hasle.
"In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic I am reaching out to let you know where things stand at the Perley Health Foundation."
Jim Whitehead has found a new purpose in life, one that honours the legacy of his wife Pat, who passed away in 2018 after coping with Alzheimer’s disease for eight years.
There are many reasons why Perley Health feels like home. You play such a big part in this.
"You can imagine that in my six years as CEO, I’ve had ample opportunity to take it all in. Because of you, Perley Health is a special place, with a beautiful, homelike atmosphere. Thank you!"
A Home Filled with Love and Laughter
Working at the Foundation for the past six years, I’ve had this beautiful birds-eye view of seniors and Veterans enjoying life to the fullest at Perley Health. Thanks to you, their days are filled with comfort, meaningful activities and opportunities to get together.
You can imagine that in my 97 years, I’ve lived through my share of ups and downs. As a Veteran of the Korean War, I’m blessed to have lived such a full and meaningful life. And I’m so grateful to you for helping to give me such a wonderful home here at Perley Health.
Veteran Alex Kowbel typed his way into the military
When the Second World War broke out, “Little” Alex Kowbel desperately wanted to do his part, but he had a hard time convincing recruiters in Melville, Sask., that he was up to the job.
'An Hour to Give' hosted by Sam Laprade
In case you missed Perley Health on An Hour to Give hosted by Sam Laprade (1310 AM News), click above to listen to the full recording. Heather Moxley, Chair of the Perley Rideau Family & Friends Council and volunteer; Danielle Sinden, Director, Centre of Excellence and Research Operations; Delphine Hasle, Executive Director of the Foundation; and Daniel Charron, Co-Chair of the Foundation's Caring for the Future Campaign; all talk about what life is like in Perley Health's Seniors' Village, and the unique approach to caring for the growing senior population.
Did you know? Each year, caring individuals and groups raise money by hosting events such as a lemonade stand in the park, dart or golf tournaments, curling bonspiels – to name but a few. If you are ready to organize your own event, call Sara! All it takes is a little creativity, some careful planning, and the desire to positively impact the lives of the seniors and Veterans who call Perley Health home.