"I love working with clay the most, but I do 'em all - painting, woodworking, pottery, whatever's available. I wish I could spend even more time in the studio."
Howard Dickson
"I love working with clay the most, but I do 'em all - painting, woodworking, pottery, whatever's available. I wish I could spend even more time in the studio."
Howard Dickson
The fastest 96-year-old woman in the world: Ottawa woman breaks 5K race record
Rejeanne Fairhead, 96, had good reason to smile after completing the five-kilometre course in a time of 51 minutes 9.1 seconds, which was an unofficial world record for women age 95 and more.
Accreditation Canada Awards Perley Health Exemplary Standing
“Today’s announcement is the result of the exceptional dedication and professionalism of our staff, complemented by the strong support of families, donors and volunteers,”
Akos Hoffer
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96-Year-Old Canadian Woman Runs for World Record at Ottawa Race Weekend
In 2022, then-95-year-old Rejeanne Fairhead participated in her first road race by completing the Ottawa Race Weekend 5 km setting a new national record for women’s 95+ 5k speed. This year, at 96, Rejeanne aims for the world record with a new pair of running shoes, a training plan, and a supportive community to back her up.
The ongoing success of Perley Health is due to countless numbers of actions—both large and small—taken by staff, donors and volunteers.
For more than 25 years, Perley Health has helped improve the lives of Seniors and Veterans, along with their families.
"Despite finding it hard to see, Roland continues to create at Perley Health centre for Seniors and Veterans"
Alan Neal
Couple Makes Leadership Gift to Campaign
Inspired by a rich family history of supporting Veterans, Françoise Gagnon and John Jarvis have made a significant donation to the Answering the Call Campaign.
The determined war effort of Ottawa's Bill Gunter
Gunter is among precious few Canadians who can still offer a first-hand account of D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history.