It actually felt nice to hear the Sad Trombone sound effect again at last night s 35th Gold Plate Dinner. It was a sign that, not only was the popular gala dinner back, so was its unique and exciting reverse elimination draw for $30,000 or a new Mercedes-Benz.
"By really embracing the project and tapping into their network of relationships, (John and Maria Bassi) helped the UOHI Foundation reach its goal in less than six months, said Lianne Laing. “They were a really well-oiled machine.”
With an enormous amount of compassion and hard work, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has become a recognized, international leader in cardiovascular treatment, ground-breaking research and exceptional patient care.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation (UOHIF) is the bridge that connects the programs, facilities and people who save lives every day, with the individual and corporate philanthropists in our community.