Mississauga: (June 4, 2017) – Trillium Health Partners Foundation hosted the 5th annual Scotia bank Better Together Bed Race today at Mississauga Celebration square in support of Trillium Health partners.
The teams participated in the parade and race were:
- Clot Busters-THP Stroke Unit Team Captain: Ms. Ekaterina Tassenko
- Icare Home Health Team Captain: Mr. Rick M Menassa
- Peace of Mind 2 Team Captain: Ms. Kim A Doran
- Peel Police Dream Team Team Captain: Mr. Brian Robinson
- Roentgen Runners-THP Diagnostic Imaging Team Captain: Mr. Bill Donald
- Rogue Transportation Team Captain: Ms. Donna Armstrong
- Scarlett House Catering Team Captain: Ms. Grethel Rodrigues
- Scotiabank Team Captain: Ms. Chris Stager
- The QualEducators-THP Quality and Patient Safety Team Captain: Ms. Natasha Milijasevic
- THP Paediatrics Team Captain: Ms. Kathy Skelly
- THP Youth Fundraising Team Team Captain: Rashi Gupta
- Trillium Health Partners Foundation Team Captain: Sheila Magro
- Trillium Young Professionals  Team Captain: Mr. Jay Scull
The award for the Best Bed was presented to Team Clot Busters -THP Stroke Unit . This Award was chosen by a panel of judges, based on bed decor, complexity of design and originality of theme.
Racing a designated opponent, bed race teams compete for the fastest time. The team with the best time this year was Peel Police Dream Team and they defeated their opponent Scotia bank to be crowned with gold helmets. They received the annual Bed Pan Trophy for the fast bed!
The Scotia bank Better Together Bed Race has raised over $610,000 in four years for Trillium Health Partners. Funds raised will support the hospital’s highest priorities that help to provide essential care for the over 1.6 million annual patient visits received and the 2.4 million to serve in our community.
Trillium Health Partners, is committed to providing patient-centred care that is responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values.
There’s tons of fun for the whole family! Hundreds Cheered on their favorite team at the bed races, enjoyed live music, kids stroller derby, games, prizes and so much more.
With every $5 donation, participants received a festivities wristband that included a BBQ lunch and a chance to win great prizes! Park admission was FREE.
For more info, visit: www.trilliumbedrace.caÂ
