OTTAWA – June 15, 2021 – Today the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation celebrated the largest philanthropic gift in its history, which will give a major boost to the Perley Rideau’s growing Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care, the first of its kind in Canada.
On May 18, 2021 the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation announced award-winning journalist Peter Mansbridge as Honorary Chair of its $10 million fundraising campaign, Answering the Call.
Jean Knows the Importance of Caring for Others
Read Mary Jean's story, a former nurse and current resident at Perley Rideau as told by her beloved niece Paula Moore. "Mary Jean (or as our family simply calls her Jean) is an incredible woman who’s led an extraordinary life of compassion and commitment to those in need. She worked as a nurse for 45 years, volunteered in her off-time, and was determined to be the best person she could be in and out of her nursing uniform."
Long-time community leader heads Perley Rideau Capital Campaign to improve care for seniors
Despite the challenges we face, Perley Rideau remains resilient
Your commitment saw residents and frontline staff through 2020. And I couldn't be more grateful to have felt your support in every hall and room last year. But if we're going to make real change - today and for the future - we must stay the course we've already set. We must remain resilient and committed to long-term care.
Thank you for being brave and spreading love through a year of uncertainty!
2020 has been a year of hardship and change, but through the kindness and dedication of individuals like you, Perley Rideau perseveres and continues to be the best home possible for seniors and Veterans, like Jean-Louis and Marjorie.