As a way of honouring his convictions, Ray Desjardins has made a gift in his will to the Perley Health Foundation. Throughout his life, Ray has had a deep respect and admiration for the men and women who serve their country in uniform- something he learned from his father.
The late Beryl Montgomery (née McCallum) capped off a life of kindness with a generous gift in her will to the Perley Health Foundation. To those closest to Beryl, this final act of kindness came as no surprise; many Canadians of her generation dedicated their lives to community, country and family.
The Kichesippi Workplace Run-Off
Team Perley Health was the happy winner of the 2018 'Kichesippi Workplace Run-Off' - a contest held by the Kichesippi Brewery for charities participating in Ottawa Race Weekend's Scotiabank Charity Challenge.
MWO raises funds for Perley Health
On May 26, 2018 Master Warrant Officer Anthony Cobden participated in the 10K run during the Ottawa Race Weekend. MWO Cobden ran as part of ‘Team Perley Health’, which supports WWII, Korean War, and Other Qualified Veterans at Perley Health.
'This was win-win:' Perley Health and Algonquin College create joint PSW program
By Joanne Laucius
Valerie Little had a background in sales. She had quit work and was caring for her mother at home when a visiting personal support worker planted the seed of an idea for a mid-life career change.
As a Nursing Sister in England during the Second World War, Edith Goodspeed experienced the horrors of the war and helped countless soldiers recover enough to return home or back into battle. She later raised three children and today is blessed with seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Once a Runner, Always a Runner
“Whenever I see someone running now, it tugs at my heart strings,” Lorne Hooper says with a smile. Nowadays, he likes to spend time in Perley Health’s crafts studio, making scarves; he also recently learned to play the ukulele. “The staff here are nice and there are plenty of ways for me to stay active,” he says.
Thomas Young Strath devoted his life to serving his family, his community and his country. In a final act of generosity, he bequeathed much of his estate to 10 charities, including the Perley Health Foundation.
Caring for the Future: Health Centre Community Report 2017 & 2018 (Q1)
"Perhaps the most important accomplishment of 2017 happened behind the scenes: the update to our Strategic Plan, which runs through 2025. Our Board of Directors led the process and consulted widely with members of the Perley Health community..."
This May, Team Perley Health will participate in Ottawa Race Weekend while raising funds for the Foundation. Team member Lisa says:
"I am running for my grandfather, John R. Newell, who lives at Perley Health. He moved in last June and is so pleased with the kind of care he has received - my family and I are impressed too!"