Media Advisory

April 23 2008

ATTN: NEWS / HEALTH / SOCIETY / PHOTO EDITORS

Mayor Hazel McCallion to be honoured Friday at Trillium Health Centre Foundation Gala

Trillium Health Centre will honour Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion at its annual fundraising gala on Friday, April 25. Trillium will announce permanent recognition of the Mayor who is a legendary figure and an enthusiastic champion of Trillium Health Centre and its predecessor, The Mississauga Hospital.

Mayor McCallion was the honorary chair of Trillium Health Centre Foundation’s $36 million capital campaign - the proceeds of which are making a significant contribution to the $100-million redevelopment and expansion projects which are underway at Trillium.

Come join us to celebrate with Mayor McCallion as she receives this unprecedented honour at Trillium Health Centre Foundation's 19th annual premiere black-tie event - Gala 2008 - on Friday at the Mississauga Convention Centre.

Members of the media are invited to a special press announcement and photo opportunity with Mayor McCallion at 6:30 p.m. at the Gala stage, in advance of the 7:30 p.m. formal program.

WHAT: Trillium Health Centre Foundation's Gala 2008 -
An Evening Voyage in Support of the Cardiac Challenge

WHEN: Friday, April 25, 2008
6:00 p.m. Reception and interview opportunities with Gala Chairs & VIPs
6:30 p.m. Press Announcement and Photo Opportunity honouring Mayor Hazel McCallion and Cardiac Challenge Champions
7:30 p.m. Formal Program and Remarks

WHERE: Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Rd. W., Mississauga

“An Evening Voyage” will support the Cardiac Challenge fundraising campaign at a cruise-themed gala that includes a martini-cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, entertainment, raffle prizes, silent auction and dancing throughout the evening. Our financial goal for the evening is to raise over $435,000 net to support the redevelopment of Cardiac Catheterization Labs at Trillium Health Centre.

The goal of Trillium’s Cardiac Challenge is to raise $15 million in 15 months to support cardiac care at Trillium - from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, research and education.

This gala attracts over 700 of Mississauga and Toronto's business, medical and community leaders, including the Mayor of Mississauga, local MPPs and other VIPs.

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Members of the media are requested to pre-register for this event.

For more information, to register or to arrange interviews, please contact:

Larry Roberts
Media Relations Consultant, Trillium Health Centre
office: 905-848-7580 ext. 3832
mobile: 416-358-7201
lroberts@thc.on.ca

Media Contacts

For all media enquiries, please call Public Relations at 905-848-7580 ext. 3832.