Dial-a-Carol is an annual fundraising event held by the Oddfellows & Rebekahs organizations in Grand Falls-Windsor. In mid-Decemeber, the groups' members gather at VOCM radio to broadscast the live event over the airways. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. supporters call in a pledge and request a Christmas carol in honour or in memory of a loved one. The proceeds have been donated to the South and Central Health Foundation for more than 20 years and used to fund various projects and services in children's health.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Exploits Lodge 2N and Rebekahs hosted the 32nd Annual "Dial-a-Carol" on 620 VOCM Radio on Sunday, December 11th. |
This year "Dial-A-Carol" raised $8.000 for the South and Central Health Foundation to help purchase a Syringe Pump to administer medications to newborns and premature babies at the Maternal Newborn Unit at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre.
Infants, especially those born premature, may need a variety of medications to survive. yet their small size requires smaller amounts of medication. A properly programed syringe pump can accurately administer medication, lowering the chances of an accidental overdose.
Thank You to all who pledged and supported 2011 "Dial-A-Carol"
You can pay your pledge by mailing to:
South and Central Health Foundation
P.O. Box 739
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2K2
or dropping it off to the Foundation Office in the lobby of the CNRHC; or clicking on our DONATE NOW button on this website
Event Dates Money Raised Equipment purchased
2011 $8,000 Automatic Infant Medication Pump
2010 $9,000 Family Lounge, Maternity Unit
2009 $6,200 Vital Sign Monitor & Breastfeeding Chair
2008 $6800 Newborn Hearing Screening Program
2007 $5500 Rehabilitative Treadmill
2006 $7900 Automatic Blood Pressure pump
with Oxygen Monitor
2005 $4262 Isolet
2004 $8200 Event Monitor
2003 $6875 CT Scanner
2002 $7500 Fetal Heart Monitor
2001 $8000 CT Scanner
1999 $9700 Portable defibrillator/ Cardiac Monitor
1997 $10,000 Dialysis Unit
1996 $8000 Auditory Evoked Potential Unit
for hearing loss in Children
1993/94 $ 48,189 Yag Laser - fundraised by provincial
group as well as local
1992 $9750 Middle Ear Analyzer
1991 $12,326 CT Scanner
1990 $10,025 non invasive Pacemaker
and Defibrillator/Monitor with special
pediatric attachments
1989 $7520 2 Apnea Monitors
1988 $14,975 Krista Pardy Intensive Care Room -
Pediatric Monitor, Oxygen Analyzer,
Easy Chair, Aerosol and Mist Tent,
Electronic Blood Pressure Apparatus
Have you or a loved one been helped as a result of a piece of equipment, or a health program, which has been funded by Foundation donors? Have you received care by a healthcare professional that goes above and beyond? Please take a minute to share your positive story with us!
