Using Fundraising to Solve Health Care’s Greatest Challenges
By Julie Quenneville In February, Newsweek released its highly anticipated ranking of the world’s top hospitals, and for the second year in a row, University Health Network (UHN) was ranked #3 in the world. Second only to Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic in the United States, UHN’s recognition is already …
Defeat Duchenne Canada Marks 30 Years of Progress with Major Research Funding Announcement
LONDON, ON–Defeat Duchenne Canada is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of relentless progress in the fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). On January 30, 2025, this milestone celebration will launch with the announcement of more than $900,000 in new research grants awarded to two world-class scientists …
SickKids staff lounge named in recognition of redtag.ca’s pledge to raise $1.5M
TORONTO, ON–redtag.ca and its parent company H.I.S.-Red Label Vacations have entered a multi-year agreement to raise $1.5M to support the Labatt Family Heart Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The Labatt Family Heart Centre at SickKids is among the top three heart centres in the world, driving innovation …
Cator Family Donates $10 Million to Trillium Health Partners
Donation will advance patient care and innovation in the diagnostic imaging program and help build the future home of The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital MISSISSAUGA, ON–Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) diagnostic imaging program is set to get a major boost in size, innovation and technological advancement due to a remarkable $10 …
The Slaight Family Foundation commits $26.5M to youth and mental health initiatives
Approximately 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario face a mental health challenge TORONTO, ON–The Slaight Family Foundation today announced it will donate $26.5 million to 19 organizations including national charities, Greater Toronto Area hospitals, and community service providers to support and expand services for youth suffering from mental …
Voting now open for the 2023 Arthritis Ideator Awards People’s Choice
Be heard – cast your vote for the best innovation to help millions of Canadians living with a chronic disease TORONTO, ON–Voting is open for Canadians to choose their favourite innovation from one of the seven finalists selected to compete at Arthritis Society Canada’s second Arthritis Ideator Awards™, a pitch-style competition …
CAMH Launches $500-million No One Left Behind Campaign for Mental Health Research
No One Left Behind By Sarah Chamberlin Happy 2023! I am proud to kick off this year with some exciting news from CAMH Foundation: On February 7, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) publicly launched No One Left Behind, the largest-known fundraising campaign for mental health. With an …
Canada invests in accommodations for families of children seeking medical treatment
OTTAWA, ON–The Honourable David McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier; Christine Hardy, Chief Executive Officer for Ronald McDonald House Charities …
Sunnybrook Foundation launches campaign in support of the new Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre
TORONTO, ON–Sunnybrook Foundation launched the “For Everyone with a Brain” campaign to drive the final push of a multi-year fundraising effort for Sunnybrook’s new Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre. Once complete, the Centre will be a state-of-the-art facility for patient care and interdisciplinary research across mental health and brain sciences …
Calls for proposals to create lasting impact, greater opportunities for persons with disabilities
GATINEAU, QC–Building accessible and inclusive communities, where persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed, will be an essential part of Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting community projects to provide greater access and opportunities for persons with disabilities. …