On behalf of The Kent Great Big Dig for the IWK, we are excited to welcome you back!
The region’s most anticipated and exciting fundraising event is November 4, 2023. The Great Big Dig event brings you an unforgettable evening of food, entertainment, amazing auction items, prizes, and great company.
The last few years have been a global challenge; however, here in the Maritimes, we have thrived within our community; supporting one another through the pandemic while continuing to support the IWK. As you know, the continued generosity of the community and our sponsors have allowed The Great Big Dig to substantially impact the lives of children, youth, women, and families in our region even during the height of the pandemic.
Thank you for digging deep for Maritime patients and families who rely on the IWK for specialized and life-saving care. Funds raised at the 2023 Kent Great Big Dig will help purchase equipment required for the integration of one of the pediatric operating rooms at the IWK.
In the context of an operating room, “integration” is the connection of all the components and tools. The pediatric operating rooms currently have several pieces of equipment that are past their lifespan and can no longer integrate reliably. The current equipment is also no longer available to integrate with the OR conference room to allow for education, teaching and remote observation.
The pieces of equipment requiring upgrades include surgical booms, lights, monitors, endoscopy equipment (to view hollow organs) and insufflators (used during laparoscopic surgery). When integrated, all technology can be controlled from a central command console. These improvements will help ensure enhanced efficiency, communication and infection control while resulting in faster recoveries, shorter stays in hospital and reduced wait times.
6:30PM | Reception & Silent Auction |
7:30PM | Dinner & Main Stage Entertainment |
10:30PM | After Party With The Mellotones |
The Sutton Place is pleased is pleased to offer Kent Great Big Dig attendees a special room rate of $189 based on availability. Call 1-866-378-8866 and quote Web Group Code: GBD2023 or click here for more information and booking (same code applies).
Victoria Stanhope
Event Chair
victoria@stanhopesimpson.com
Stanhope Simpson Insurance
Jennifer Parkhill
Event Coordinator
jennifer@parkhillevents.com
Parkhill Events
Mike Johnson
Kent
Sarah Alguire
Discovery Centre
Christina Bradshaw
Believeco:
Trish Dominie
Stanhope Simpson Insurance
Jackie Healy
Parkhill Events
Melanie Matheson
IWK Foundation
Ed McNamara
Jani-King of Nova Scotia
Jim Mullan
Southwest Properties
Brian Paquette
Design Build Solutions
Caitlin Regan
Lindsay Construction
Liz Rigney
CTV
Dan Rudisuela
RBC
Stephanie Sancton
Sancton
Jeremy Stewart
Marco Group
Vivek Tomar
Pomerleau
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