Feature photo: Cheque presentation for $97,928 to the Wellness and Rehabilitation Centre by the family of the late Bob Probert. Money raised by the Bob Probert Ride 2015. Holding the cheque is Bob’s wife, Dani, and mother, Theresa, supported by Bob’s four children Declyn, Tierney, Jack and Brogan

Celebrating the completion of the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare officially revealed the space on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

Located in the Tayfour Building on the HDGH campus, the space formally known as the Cardiac Wellness Centre finished its year-long renovation in October of 2015 and will continue to serve patients in need of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

“This is a significant event for Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. It supports our organization’s vision for a Centre of Excellence in Restorative Rehabilitation.” – Bill Marra, VP External Affairs, Innovation & Philanthropy.

The Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program currently serves a roster of 500 patients and 25,000 patient visits per year, from ages 25 to 95.

The new $1.7 million, 9800 square foot space is more than double the size of its former location and is equipped with brand new technology including cardio and exercise equipment as well as a walking track.

The renovation was entirely paid for through donations that would not have been possible without the fundraising efforts and donations from key community events and partners such as; Mr. Tim Lumley, The Estate of Angelo Santarossa, the Petro Family and the Heart Breaker Challenge Event.

The Probert Family who hosts the Bob Probert Memorial Ride and donated $97,928 from the Bob Probert Ride 2015.

The event also included the unveiling of the donor recognition wall, award recipients of the 2016 Sasha and Tim Lumley Award, a second cheque presentation from the 2015 Frank Baumert Memorial Golf Tournament and Heart Breaker Challenge. ‘Heartfelt’ presentations were made by Jason Petro, Manager of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Jim Crichton, Senior News Anchor CTV Windsor and a Rehab alumnus.

The event concluded with President and HDGH Healthcare CEO Janice Kaffer challenging Mr. Barry Fowler of Fowler Financial Group to a $15,000 2016 fundraising challenge.

Video: Jason Petro, Manager of Cardia Wellness/Pulmonary Rehab

Story, photos and video by Joe McParland.