North York General Hospital

Special Events

2005 Heart of Fashion
raises a benchmark $185,000!

Over 1,850 people kicked off the season of giving by attending the 2005 Heart of Fashion, an exclusive shopping evening fundraiser in support of North York General Hospital's BMO Financial Group Breast Diagnostic Centre, on Sunday November 20th. Raising a record $185,000, the evening featured exclusive night-only in-store discounts; complimentary martinis, fine wines and gourmet food; a silent auction; 50-50 cash draw; and the one-of-a-kind North York General Hospital celebrity lab coats created by prominent individuals and organizations such as Barbara Streisand, David Foster, Josh Groban, Clay Aiken, Donald Trump, Martha Stewart, Gordie Howe, Paul Anka and the Toronto Maple Leafs.


	From left: Anna Scaini and Sandra Sivitilli, Co-Chairs of the Heart of Fashion; Charles Beall, Vice Chair, NYGH Foundation Board of Governors; Bonnie Adamson, NYGH President & CEO; and Beverly Thomson, Co-host of CTV's Canada AM and Heart of Fashion Master of Ceremony.

The BMO Financial Group Breast Diagnostic Centre provides fast-track diagnostic and clinical services, support and advice for patients with suspicious breast lesions, or breast anomalies. Since its beginnings in 1997 as one of the first breast diagnostic centre for high-risk patients in Canada, it has evolved and grown into a vital community resource for both women and men. The BMO Financial Group Breast Diagnostic Centre has seen a total of about 10,000 patients since opening. Each year, the Centre provides care to approximately 1,200 patients; 98% are women and 2% are men.

Patients referred to the BMO Financial Group Breast Diagnostic Centre are supported by a multi-disciplinary team. This team is composed of a Coordinator, four Surgeons who operate on a rotating basis, Radiologists, Pathologists, Mammography and Ultrasound Technicians, Social Workers, Administrative Support Staff and Volunteers. Patients also benefit from spiritual support provided by the Hospital's Pastoral Services department. Staff at the Centre access the resources necessary to address patients' health concerns while coordinating X-ray bookings, consultations and referrals. With all the resources needed for outstanding patient and family-centred care gathered in one location, this support reduces delays and lowers patients' stress levels. Click here for more information on the BMO Financial Group Breast Diagnostic Centre.

North York General Hospital Foundation would like to thank the over 60 member volunteer Planning Committee, 100 Day/Night-Of volunteers and the following sponsors who helped make this event such a success: Bayview Village Shopping Centre, BMO Financial Group, The Daniels Corporation, Roy Foss Motors, Shoppers Drug Mart, Procter & Gamble Inc., Chair-man Mills Inc., International Fixture Installations, National Post, Fashion Magazine, St. Joseph Media, Corby Distilleries Limited, Sutter Home Family Vineyards and Loblaws Bayview Village.

Together, we can make a difference. We hope to see you next year!

For more information on the 2006 Heart of Fashion or to volunteer on the planning committee, please contact Dwayne DiPasquale, Director Annual & Special Events, 416-756-6737 or ddipasqu@nygh.on.ca.