BRHC Foundation Media Releases

January 27, 2012 Super Thrifty Drugs Contributes $100,000 to “A Sense of Home” Ten regional Super Thrifty Drugs stores have collectively boosted the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation’s “A Sense of Home” Campaign by $100,000.00. President Bryan Ferguson, along with partners Greg Skura, Joss March, Tom Busch and Barry Brydon, announced today that Brandon’s Medical Centre Pharmacy, Home Health Care Pharmacy, Richmond Centre and Rosser Pharmacy as well as their Rivers, Dauphin, St. Rose, Hamiota, Melita and Virden locations have come together to offer their financial support to the cancer treatment residence building campaign. “ “We Care … your family drug store” is more than just our company slogan. It reflects the chain’s strong sense of community and as such, Super Thrifty is very excited to be involved with the A Sense of Home initiative. We feel this is a way of giving thanks to our rural customers and community members for their support over the years, and to further our commitment to the Westman area.” - Bryan Ferguson, President, Super Thrifty Drugs Canada Ltd. Super Thrifty Drugs was founded in Brandon with stores in Brandon, Rivers and Hamiota. From this modest beginning, Super Thrifty has grown to its present number of seventeen pharmacies, making it Manitoba’s largest independent pharmacy chain. Most of the pharmacies are located in the Westman Area. The “A Sense of Home” campaign will fund construction of the “Murray House” Cancer Treatment Residence, which will provide accommodations for patients from around the region travelling to Brandon for cancer treatment. For interviews, contact: Bryan Ferguson President, Super Thrifty Drugs Canada Ltd. (204)728-1522 For more information on the “A Sense of Home” Campaign, contact: Karen Chrest Fundraising Coordinator (204) 725-4089 karenchrest@wcgwave.ca www.foundation.brandonrha.mb.ca

January 11, 2012 Douglas-Area Agricultural Leader and Philanthropist Boosts "A Sense of Home" Campaign The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation’s "A Sense of Home" campaign has received a tremendous boost with a $100,000 donation from long-time community leader, businesswoman and philanthropist Sylvia Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell is the President of Klondike Farms Ltd., a renowned and award-winning farming and cattle operation in the Douglas area established by Sylvia and her late husband, Donn. Sylvia and Donn Mitchell were inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1997. Together, they provided unmatched leadership to agriculture and rural life. Sylvia has long been an example of a leader and role model in her community, and is recognized for making a sustained commitment and significant difference in the lives of others. Sylvia has served as an International Officer of Quota International; Chairperson of the Wheat Belt Community Futures; Vice-President of the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame and Life Member of the Women's Institute. Mrs. Mitchell is also a YWCA Woman of Distinction Award recipient, and was designated as a Notable Farm Woman by Farm Woman News. Her generous donation to the "A Sense of Home" Campaign exemplifies Sylvia’s sense of community, and carries on her tradition of service, leadership and philanthropy in the Westman area. “As my husband Donn and I both were diagnosed with cancer, I appreciate the importance of this residence. This donation to the “A Sense of Home” Campaign indicates my support for this new facility, and I’m so very pleased to be able to present it.” - Sylvia Mitchell “Sylvia is a wonderful role model for all women. Sylvia has always been a strong supporter of the Foundation in the past, and with this generous donation she will make a significant difference in the lives of rural patients who will have the opportunity to experience a " home away from home" while undergoing treatment.” - Laurie Murray, Co-Chair, A Sense of Home Campaign The "A Sense of Home" campaign will fund construction of the "Murray House" Cancer Treatment Residence, an 8 bedroom residence which will provide accommodations for patients from around the region travelling to Brandon for cancer treatment. For more information on the “A Sense of Home” Residence Building Campaign, contact: Karen Chrest Fundraising Coordinator 204-725-4089 204-724-0214 (cell) karenchrest@wcgwave.ca

December 2, 2011 NEW BRANDON CANCER RESIDENCE TO BE NAMED “MURRAY HOUSE”   Thanks to a major leadership donation of $625,000, the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation “A Sense of Home” campaign is pleased to announce that the cancer residence to be built at 521 Frederick Street will be named “Murray House”. The donation is from the Murray Auto Group headlined by the Murray Auto Centre in Brandon, consisting of Murray Chevrolet and Murray Chrysler Westman as well as Clair and Millie Murray and Doug and Laurie Murray. Doug is the General Manager of the Murray Automotive Centre and CEO of the Murray Auto Group. The Murray family has been involved in the auto industry for 85 years, beginning in Souris, Manitoba before expanding to Brandon in 1960. The Murray Auto Group is not only one of Canada’s leading automotive groups, but the Murray family have long been pillars of the Westman community. Doug Murray, CEO of Murray Auto Group states: “The Murray Family has had a long tradition of giving to worthy causes in our community, and supporting the “A Sense of Home” building campaign allows us to become more public with our charitable work. The Sense of Home Residence, now known as “Murray House”, is a perfect project for us to support. Even though the residence is located in Brandon, it will be supporting cancer patients and their families from rural Manitoba as they travel in for care. As more than half of our customer base is in rural Manitoba, we felt that this project supported both our own community and our customers. Cancer touches most of us, and most of us have someone close to us that have been affected by cancer. We hope that “Murray House” makes this experience with cancer a little less traumatic.” Brian Schoonbaert, CEO of the Brandon Regional Health Authority states: “The amazing generosity shown by Doug and Laurie Murray and family demonstrates their families’ commitment to this community and allows the Brandon RHA to provide much more in terms of care and comfort for patients during their cancer journey.” The Murray donation not only gives a huge financial boost to the BRHC Foundation’s “A Sense of Home” Residence Building Campaign, but provides the name to a residence that will offer a home away from home for the many patients who travel to Brandon from surrounding communities for cancer treatment. Design plans are presently being created, with building expected to begin at 521 Frederick Street as early as August 2012. For interviews, contact: Doug Murray at: (204) 728-0130 (business) (204) 728-9941 (home) Kerry Auriat “A Sense of Home” Campaign Co-Chair (204) 573-6849 (cell) kauriat@wellwest.ca For more information, contact: Karen Chrest Fundraising Coordinator 204 725-4089 204 724-0214 karenchrest@wcgwave.ca

The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation and Brandon RHA announce architects for new cancer treatment residence November 8, 2011 - BRANDON MB - The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, along with the Brandon RHA, is pleased to announce that Number TEN Architectural Group has been awarded the contract for the design of the new cancer residence project. The BRHC Foundation’s “A Sense of Home” Residence Building Campaign, which launched on September 29, 2011, will fund the construction of an 8-bedroom residence which will provide accommodations for patients from around the region travelling to Brandon for cancer treatment. Number TEN Architectural Group has built a leading architectural and interior design practice throughout western Canada spanning 50 years with offices in Winnipeg, Regina and Victoria. As a leader in design innovation and implementation, the firm has established areas of excellence in commercial, housing, hospitality, institutional, education and recreation design. Number TEN has been involved with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Canada for over 12 years, and one of its latest projects has been the Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre. “Number Ten is honoured to have been selected to assist the Brandon Regional Health Authority and the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation with the design of the new cancer treatment Residence. We feel privileged and are excited to be part of the team for the design of this very meaningful project that will provide a home away from home for families to allow them to be closer to loved ones undergoing treatment at the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre.” Barrie Ottenbreit, MAA, OAA, AAA, MRAIC Partner, number TEN architectural group 204 942.0981 | bottenbreit@numberten.com www.numberten.com  For more information on the “A Sense of Home” Residence Building Campaign, contact: Karen Chrest Fundraising Coordinator 204-725-4089 204-724-0214 (cell) karenchrest@wcgwave.ca

The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation “A SENSE OF HOME” RESIDENCE BUILDING CAMPAIGN set to serve regional cancer patients BRANDON MB – The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation will launch it’s “A Sense of Home” Residence Building Campaign and introduce the campaign’s co-chairs during the Foundation’s Donor Recognition Event. Date: Thursday, September 29th Time: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Location: The Kensington Room – Royal Oak Inn – 3130 Victoria Ave. Brandon The $2.5 million “A Sense of Home” building campaign will fund the construction of a new residence that will offer affordable, comfortable and inviting accommodations for the hundreds of patients who will be travelling to Brandon from surrounding communities for cancer treatment. The location of 521 Frederick Street will offer close and convenient proximity to both the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre and the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The residence will provide patients and their families a relaxing, home-like atmosphere during a time that can be physically, emotionally and financially stressful. BACKGROUNDER Campaign Co-Chairs: Laurie Murray 204 761-2111 (cell) 204 728-9941 lauriemurray@hotmail.com Kerry Auriat 204 573-6849 (cell) 204 728-5958 kauriat@wellwest.ca For more information, contact: Karen Chrest Fundraising Coordinator 204 725-4089 204 724-0214 (cell) karenchrest@wcgwave.ca

April 19, 2011 Brandon RHA and Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation Sign Letter of Agreement The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation and the Brandon Regional Health Authority signed a Letter of Agreement at the April 19 RHA Board meeting. This letter acknowledges the commitment of the Foundation to raise $2.5 million on behalf of the RHA to build a residence for patients and their families to use while receiving treatment at the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre. A fundraising campaign is expected to launch this September. Shown in the photo are (L – R): Margaret MacDonad, Brandon RHA Board Chairman with Brian Schoonbaert, Brandon RHA Chief Executive Officer and Cheryl Holmes, Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation Chairman.