International Development & Relief Foundation Partners with Conquer Covid-19 in Support of Canada’s Healthcare Community
Donations being accepted to purchase much-needed Personal Protective Equipment TORONTO, ON–IDRF (International Development & Relief Foundation) has partnered with Conquer COVID-19 to accept donations that will be used to procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other essential supplies for Canada’s healthcare community. Donations for the Conquer COVID-19 fundraising campaign can …
The Children’s Foundation launches Unexpected Ways to Move
In partnership with Essentrics, daily live health break to support families during the pandemic MONTREAL, QC–With a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the province as to when daycares, CPEs, and primary and secondary schools will officially reopen, many families are running out of ideas to entertain their children and make …
Canadians are feeling unprecedented levels of anxiety, according to Mental Health Index
Pandemic has caused a dramatic 16-per-cent drop in Canadians’ mental health, according to Morneau Shepell’s Mental Health Index: a score of 63 TORONTO, ON–Morneau Shepell, a leading provider of total well-being, mental health and digital mental health services in Canada, announced new results from its new Mental Health Index, which …
CMN Hospitals Community Mourns Passing of John Lauck, CEO and President
Salt Lake City, UT–John Lauck, President and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, has died due to complications from a tragic bike accident. The entire Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals community mourns John’s loss and extends their deepest sympathies to his family. John had a remarkable passion for children’s hospitals and …
SickKids Foundation Launches Online ‘Catch the Ace’ Raffle
TORONTO, ON–SickKids Foundation is putting out their first-ever online Catch the Ace progressive jackpot raffle. Based on the wildly popular game known as Chase the Ace in Atlantic Canada, SickKids Catch the Ace is the first of its kind to be offered online in Ontario. To play, visit SickKidsAce.ca. Tickets …
Ten Canadian Organizations among 2019 U.S. Healthcare Philanthropy High Performers List
ARLINGTON, VA–The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) has recognized 72 U.S. and 10 Canadian philanthropic organizations as high-performing fundraisers in the healthcare industry for fiscal year 2018. These organizations are primarily foundations affiliated with nonprofit hospitals or health systems that were surveyed for AHP’s 2019 Report on Giving, which provides …
The Change Foundation looks to honour Ontario healthcare innovators
Future Innovator Awards will be awarded to five recipients TORONTO, ON–The Change Foundation announced the launch of the Future Innovator Awards, an Ontario-wide search for people, organizations and partnerships focused on making the healthcare experience better. The Change Foundation, an independent health policy think-tank, works to inform positive change in …
Prostate Cancer Canada, Canadian Cancer Society to Amalgamate
TORONTO, ON–Prostate Cancer Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) will embark upon a strategic amalgamation that will strengthen and support cancer research, education and the needs of Canadians and their families dealing with the disease. As part of the agreement, Prostate Cancer Canada’s activities and initiatives will remain an …
Annual Air Canada Miles Matching Week Opens
Doubles the Value of Donated Miles to Help Sick Children MONTREAL, QC–The annual Aeroplan Miles Matching week in support of the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program, which helps sick children travel to obtain specialized medial care, is now underway. Until December 8, 2019, members who donate Aeroplan miles to …
CNIB Foundation receives $700,000 gift from Scotiabank on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
TORONTO, ON–Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to celebrate the vast contributions and achievements of people with disabilities, the CNIB Foundation received a gift of $700,000 from Scotiabank to help create a brighter future for youth with sight loss in the Greater Toronto Area. For youth …