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For immediate release - February 28, 2007

Dick Maloney Named Honorary Chair of HOPE & HEROES

Popular Singer To Make First Appearance Since Accident

(OTTAWA, ONTARIO) – Dick Maloney has been named Honorary Chair of this year’s Hope & Heroes, a unique special event taking place at The Westin Ottawa on March 14th in support of The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre.

A 40-year singing career came to an abrupt halt last summer for Mr. Maloney when he fell and broke his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. Mr. Maloney received extensive rehabilitation at the Centre.

Hope & Heroes, presented by Scotiabank, is hosted by the Ottawa Senators Alumni in collaboration with The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. Now in its 4th year, the dinner recognizes top community leaders, (including a current Ottawa Senators player), and features one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians, Cathy Jones of This Hour has 22 Minutes. Mr. Maloney will be making his first public appearance at the event since his accident, and will speak to the audience.

For tickets or information contact 613-798-5555 ext. 13327 or visit www.ohfoundation.ca.

The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre specializes in the physical rehabilitation of adults who have experienced a disabling physical illness or injury. For more information, visit www.rehab.on.ca.

The Ottawa Senators Alumni was established in 1992. This 41-member group of former NHL hockey players has raised close to $1 million and given many hours of their time to local charity events.

The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s mission is to inspire and enable people to support the highest quality health care at The Ottawa Hospital and lifesaving research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.

For more information, please contact:

Robin Percival
Media & Public Relations Officer
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Tel.: 613-798-5555, ext. 18718
Cell: 613-614-8755
rpercival@ottawahospital.on.ca