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PFOT MISSION STATEMENT
“Our mission is to raise funds for
health care by hosting a  series of
magical experiences and events
created by volunteers and
supported by the community” 
FESTIVAL BENEFICIARIES
 
Where does the money go?

Over the past 19 years, the Festival has raised money for local health care initiatives; focusing on acute, long-term and palliative care. Past projects funded with Festival proceeds include: 

Hospice Peterborough – Hospice Peterborough works to enhance the comfort, dignity and quality of life of individuals and families living with or affected by serious illness or grief. Proceeds from past Festivals have helped Hospice provide group programming at no charge including their Day at Hospice and support groups for men, women and caregivers; as well as training for respite and practical support volunteer visitors. Proceeds from this year’s Festival will continue to help fund ongoing programming at Hospice, including groups that specifically support children and families living with serious illness and grief. 

Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation – The PRHC Foundation’s mission is to inspire support throughout our region to provide the professionals at PRHC with the tools they need to ease pain, restore health and save lives. Proceeds from past Festivals were used to purchase medical equipment and technology for the community’s new state-of-the-art hospital through the By Your Side campaign. In 2008, the Festival supported the planned completion of the hospital’s interior courtyards, helping to create a healing environment that will have a direct impact on patient care. Proceeds from the 2009 Festival will support the purchase of a new Retinal Image Camera, used to take digital/retinal photographs of premature infants’ eyes in order to assess the risk of blindness. 

Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation – The Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation, formerly St. Joseph’s Care Foundation (SJCF), is working in partnership with Primary Health Care Services of Peterborough and the Family Health Teams to fund capital equipment, research, and education health care initiatives in the greater Peterborough area. From 2000-2006, Festival proceeds went towards its commitment to the St. Joseph’s at Fleming capital campaign. In 2008, the Festival helped the SJCF provide a variety of grants designed to promote life-long healthy aging and enhance quality of life in our community. Recipients included the Down Syndrome Association to provide a specialist to assist with medical needs; and Community Care to provide personal distress alarms. 

Who organizes the Festival?

Over 1,300 volunteers from the community, some working all year long, make the Festival a spectacular event each year. The Peterborough Memorial Centre is magically transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland decked with holiday lighting, gingerbread creations, and tree after glorious tree. As a way of showing company holiday spirit, our many business and corporate sponsors invite their staff to be Festival volunteers. Proceeds collected through nominal admission charges at the door, the sale of trees, wreaths and gift items, special events, shopping venues throughout Festival, together with sponsorship by local and area businesses and individuals, benefit health care in the region. 

For more information, contact the Festival of Trees office at: 
Phone: (705) 743-1705 or 1-800-676-FEST (3378) 
Website: www.pfot.org
Email: ptbo.fest@on.aibn.com

2010 is the 20th Anniversary of Festival!
November 23 - 28, 2010
Benefiting Health Care in Peterborough