Media Advisory

March 28, 2008

ATTN: NEWS / HEALTH / SOCIETY, FASHION AND PHOTO EDITORS

Trillium Health Centre Foundation’s Gala 2008 - An Evening Voyage to launch the Cardiac Challenge

Come join us for Trillium Health Centre Foundation's 19th annual premiere black-tie event - Gala 2008 - on Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Mississauga Convention Centre.

“An Evening Voyage” will launch our 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 is to raise $480,000 net to support the redevelopment of Cardiac Catheterization Labs at Trillium Health Centre.

Our goal in the 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.

WHAT: Trillium Health Centre Foundation's Gala 2008 -
           An Evening Voyage to Launch the Cardiac Challenge

WHEN: Friday, April 25, 2008
           6:00 p.m.

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

This gala attracts more than 800 of Mississauga and Toronto's business, medical and community leaders, including the Mayor of Mississauga, local MPPs and other VIPs.

Invite your family, friends and clients to share this exciting evening making every second count at Trillium Health Centre.

GALA 2008 CHAIRS:
• Lena Demarco, Regional Director, Community Affairs, Bell Canada - Gala Chair
• Dr. Thomas Rebane, Chief of Cardiology, Trillium Health Centre - Medical Chair

VIPS:
• Her Worship Mayor Hazel McCallion, City of Mississauga
• Laurel Broten, MPP Etobicoke-Lakeshore
• Hon. Peter Fonseca, MPP Mississauga East, Minister of Tourism
• Charles Sousa, MPP Mississauga South
• Hon. Harinder Takhar, MPP, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• Bruno Antidormi, Vice President, EllisDon Corporation Ltd. - Co-Platinum Sponsor
• Damien Leibeck, President, Metro Hoisting & Erecting Ltd - Co-Platinum Sponsor
• Mark Jones, President & CEO, AstraZeneca Canada Inc. – Gold Sponsor
• William Charnetski, Vice President, Vice President & General Council, AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
• Dennis H. Cartwright, FCA, ICD.D, Managing Director, Ethidex Inc. and Chair of Trillium Health Centre Foundation Board of Directors
• D. Scott Campbell , Chair, Trillium Health Centre Board of Directors
• Steve Hoscheit, CFRE, President and CEO, Trillium Health Centre Foundation
• Janet M. Davidson, O.C., President and CEO, Trillium Health Centre

Corporate tables are $6,000, individual tickets are $400. Sponsorships opportunities are still available. Special thanks to Gala 2008 Co-Platinum Sponsors EllisDon Corporation Ltd. and Metro Hoisting & Erecting Ltd.

To purchase corporate tables or tickets, call Dipti Rach at (416) 521-4095 ext. 5580 or email drach@thc.on.ca

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

For more information, to register or to arrange an advance interview, appearance or photo opportunity, please contact:

Larry Roberts
Trillium Health Centre
905-848-7580 ext. 3832
416-358-7201 mobile

lroberts@thc.on.ca

Media Contacts

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