Wednesday, May 14, 2008 For Immediate Release: RPCI Announces $500,000 Donation frm Greystone Managed Investments Inc. Regina...Regina Palliative Care Inc. (RPCI) today announced the naming of the Greystone Bereavement Centre, which will provide expanded bereavement programs and services to Saskatchewan residents. "Thanks to the generous $500,000 contribution from Greystone Managed Investments, we are able to take a bereavement program that is based in the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region and expand it by providing a new home for the specialized care grieving individuals and their families need," said Elaine Bourassa, President of RPCI. This Centre will be unique in Canada, the first of its kind in terms of capacity and the variety of programming." A founding contributor, Greystone is the largest private sector donor in RPCI's current fundraising campaign, which has a target of $3.5 million for the Bereavement Centre. "Our company's values stress taking personal and collective action to enrich the quality of life in our community," said Robert Vanderhooft, Greystone's Chief Executive and Chief Investment Officer. "In this, our 20th year in business, we are proud that our contribution will help RPCI achieve its vision of a safe and caring haven, where grieving individuals will receive special attention and support at they move through the pain of their loss towards healing and hope." Regina Palliative Care Inc. is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. These business leaders are dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the enhancement of core palliative care services and programs at home, hospice and hospital, as well as supporting bereavement programs for children, teens and adults. - 30 - For more information: Barb Barootes, Development Officer Regina Palliative Care Inc. Phone: 306.502.1177 Email: barb.rpci@accesscomm.com RPCI is proudly sponsored by Greystone Managed Investments Inc. and Brown Communications Group. |