On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the President & CEO of the CHEO Foundation Steve Read. With CHEO (Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario) is celebrating it's 50 year anniversary in 2024 and Steve joins us to share some insights on:

• The history of CHEO and it's origins.
• Some key developments over the years of CHEO.
• How the catchment area has grown.
• Some of the more popular fundraisers for Cheo.
• What the future of CHEO will look like with the One Door For Care Facility being built.
• Fundraising and what is necessary for success.

Timestamps:

(3:00): How CHEO started.

(5:43): History of children's hospitals in Ottawa.

(8:33): The current catchment area and how that has changed since 1974.

(11:00): Who the inter-related organizations of CHEO are.

(12:20): How CHEO Foundation plays a tangible role in hospital operation.

(14:55): Funding model that is based on community support.

(17:25): Examples of the role CHEO plays in the community.

(19:10): Synergies between CHEO and other pediatric hospital foundations - Canada's Children's Hospitals Foundation.

(23:10): What sets CHEO apart making it truly unique.

(25:00): Significant additions to CHEO over the years and introduction to the One Door For Care integrated Treatment Centre.

(27:50): Introduction to the CHEO Research Institute and Dr. Berman's Lab.

(33:09): Challenges facing CHEO today.

(40:10): Different types of fundraising events at CHEO and the role the Children's Miracle Network plays.

(46:20): How donor's can earmark donations to a specific cause.

(47:50): Steve's background and his journey to CHEO.

(51:36): Advice for those looking to raise funds and the keys to running a successful cmpaign.

(58:16): Getting to know Steve Read.

For more information about CHEO & CHEO Foundation:

CHEO Website

CHEO Foundation Website

TEL: 1-800-561-5638 or local in the Ottawa area: 613-737-2780

E-Mail: [email protected]

CHEO Facebook Page

CHEO Instagram Page

CHEO Foundation LinkedIn Page

CHEO Twitter Page

CHEO YouTube Page