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Doctors save lives, cure diseases and advance medical knowledge, but what was most impressive Saturday was the willingness of nine physicians from The Ottawa Hospital’s Department of Medicine to step into the spotlight and dance under the scrutiny of a panel of judges, while a sold-out crowd of 700 watched on.
From sultry to soulful, from simply fun to downright hilarious, each physician shined in his and her own way, with or without their glittery costumes.
The dance contest was the focus of the second annual Dancing with the Docs gala dinner, held in the ballroom of the Hilton Lac Leamy to raise funds for two compelling causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and creating a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy. Organizers were hoping to net $50,000.
“I’m not one for clichés but I have to say that, tonight, there are no losers,” Dr. Phil Wells, head of the Department of Medicine, said on stage after the contest. “Everybody is a winner.”
The participating physicians, he added, are a reflection of what the Department of Medicine is all about. “These people are talented, they’re dedicated, they’re hard-working, they’re caring and, most of all, they like to have fun.”
(They sure do; panties and briefs were thrown on stage during the show).
Photos: 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala
The 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
It was the very personal performance by the foxtrotting Erin Keely, an endocrinologist, that won her and her Arthur Murray Studio pro dance partner Vadim Safonov, the Medicine Ball Award, as well as most online votes.
Also ready to rumba that night with their Arthur Murray partners were: Dr. Avi Chatterjee, a gastroenterologist; Dr. Nancy Dudek, a physiatrist; Dr. Tiago Mestre, a neurologist; Dr. Mitchell Sabloff, a hematologist; Dr. Yoko S. Schreiber, an infectious disease specialist; Dr. Ed Spilg, a geriatrician; Dr. Amanda Young, an internal medicine resident; and Dr. Jocelyn Zwicker, a neurologist.
‘Stuntman’ Stu Schwartz, who’s battling leukemia and in need of a bone marrow transplant, was unable to MC but his appearance, via video, left the crowd cheering.
The evening was co-chaired by Dr. Anne McCarthy, Tracy Serafini and Dr. Elianna Saidenberg, a hematopathologist who has just finished a year of cancer treatment. She has spearheaded the Patient Urgent Needs Funds to help break down the costly barriers preventing some patients from accessing health care at The Ottawa Hospital.
“I just wanted to do something to give back to The Ottawa Hospital and I wanted to do something that would directly impact impact patients,” Saidenberg told Around Town. “I mean, I have patients who go home and eat cat food because they can’t afford anything or who don’t come to their appointments simply because they can’t afford the parking.
“Being sick is very expensive.”
carolyn001@sympatico.ca
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From sultry to soulful, from simply fun to downright hilarious, each physician shined in his and her own way, with or without their glittery costumes.
The dance contest was the focus of the second annual Dancing with the Docs gala dinner, held in the ballroom of the Hilton Lac Leamy to raise funds for two compelling causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and creating a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy. Organizers were hoping to net $50,000.
“I’m not one for clichés but I have to say that, tonight, there are no losers,” Dr. Phil Wells, head of the Department of Medicine, said on stage after the contest. “Everybody is a winner.”
The participating physicians, he added, are a reflection of what the Department of Medicine is all about. “These people are talented, they’re dedicated, they’re hard-working, they’re caring and, most of all, they like to have fun.”
(They sure do; panties and briefs were thrown on stage during the show).
Photos: 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala
The 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
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From left, Dr. Elianna Saidenberg, Dr. Anne McCarthy and Tracy Serafini co-chaired the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Yoko Schreiber and her pro dance partner Darryl Cappadocia performed a waltz during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Nancy Dudek and her pro dance partner Slavik Tudorovsky performed a Latin medley for the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Nancy Dudek and her pro dance partner Slavik Tudorovsky performed a Latin medley for the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Erin Keely and her pro dance partner Vadim Safonov performed the foxtrot during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Mitchell Sabloff and his pro dance partner Alina Safonova performed a samba during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
That's Dr. Ed Spilg lying beneath pro dance partner Daniella Granzotto's shoe at the end of their swing number for the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Avi Chatterjee and his pro dance partner Kaity Schertzberg performed the opening scene from the cult classic Pulp Fiction before launching into their cha-cha performance during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
From left, Dr. Phil Wells, head of the department of medicine at The Ottawa Hospital, with 2016 Dancing With the Docs winner Dr. Erin Keely and her dancer partner, Vadim Safonov from the Arthur Murray dance studio, at this year's gala, held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Tiago Mestre appears on stage, ready to begin his Argentine Tango at the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Erin Keely and her pro dance partner Vadim Safonov performed the foxtrot during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
From left, event MC Anne Beaudry with 2015 champ Dr. Carol Gonsalves at the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala and dancing competition, held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016.
Dr. Jack Kitts, president and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital, and his wife, Lian, attended the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala held Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Hilton Lac-Leamy.
Dr. Phil Wells with his wife, Laura Hope, at the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016.
Elias Aboukassam with his wife, Estrelita Aboukassam, creative director of Sizzle With Decor, and their daughter, Angelita, at the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016.
From right, cancer survivor Dr. Elianna Saidenberg with her oncologist, Dr. Rachel Goodwin, and surgeon, Dr. John Lorimer, at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Former Ottawa mayor Larry O'Brien and his wife, Colleen McBride-O'Brien, were among the attendees of the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016.
Chris LeClair, president of title sponsor Ottawa Business Interiors, with his wife Kim, at the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Erin Keely and her dance partner, Vadim Safonov from Arthur Murray Dance Studio hold up the coveted Medicine Ball Award after winning it during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Tiago Mestre and his pro dance partner Arianna Carrion performed the Argentine Tango together at the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Mitchell Sabloff and his pro dance partner Alina Safonova got creative with their samba during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Jocelyn Zwicker and her pro dance partner Slavik Tudorovsky performed a salsa to the Dirty Dancing theme song, Time of my Life, during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Amanda Young and her pro dance partner Vadim Safonov performed a samba-merengue number during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Avi Chatterjee and his pro dance partner Kaity Schertzberg performed a cha-cha during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Yoko Schreiber and her pro dance partner Darryl Cappadocia performed a waltz during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
Dr. Ed Spilg and his pro dance partner Daniella Granzotto performed a swing during the 2016 Dancing with the Docs gala presented by the Department of Medicine and held at the Hilton Lac-Leamy on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in support of two causes: the Patient Urgent Needs Fund and the creation of a Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy.
It was the very personal performance by the foxtrotting Erin Keely, an endocrinologist, that won her and her Arthur Murray Studio pro dance partner Vadim Safonov, the Medicine Ball Award, as well as most online votes.
Also ready to rumba that night with their Arthur Murray partners were: Dr. Avi Chatterjee, a gastroenterologist; Dr. Nancy Dudek, a physiatrist; Dr. Tiago Mestre, a neurologist; Dr. Mitchell Sabloff, a hematologist; Dr. Yoko S. Schreiber, an infectious disease specialist; Dr. Ed Spilg, a geriatrician; Dr. Amanda Young, an internal medicine resident; and Dr. Jocelyn Zwicker, a neurologist.
‘Stuntman’ Stu Schwartz, who’s battling leukemia and in need of a bone marrow transplant, was unable to MC but his appearance, via video, left the crowd cheering.
The evening was co-chaired by Dr. Anne McCarthy, Tracy Serafini and Dr. Elianna Saidenberg, a hematopathologist who has just finished a year of cancer treatment. She has spearheaded the Patient Urgent Needs Funds to help break down the costly barriers preventing some patients from accessing health care at The Ottawa Hospital.
“I just wanted to do something to give back to The Ottawa Hospital and I wanted to do something that would directly impact impact patients,” Saidenberg told Around Town. “I mean, I have patients who go home and eat cat food because they can’t afford anything or who don’t come to their appointments simply because they can’t afford the parking.
“Being sick is very expensive.”
carolyn001@sympatico.ca
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