A. Vogel gives $100,000 in matching funds to the MUHC Foundation Tara Simonetta Mann April 20, 2020 2990 West Island company and employees donate to fund COVID-19 research Mackie Vadacchino rises to every challenge. After losing both her parents at the age of 13, she put herself through university—the first in he...
While the United States suffers, the President is derelict Peter Blaikie April 3, 2020 4913 Many of you will remember the opening lines of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities – “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. Although, at least for the moment, the worst of times aptly describe...
Important Update & Useful Covid-19 Links The Montrealer March 26, 2020 5276 Due to Covid-19, we are all experiencing new stresses and obstacles that will likely continue for some time. As we handle these changing restrictions, please remember the importance of keeping at least 2 meters...
What’s your reason? Run with the MUHC Foundation this year and support a cause close to your heart Kate Shingler February 6, 2020 2265 With the holidays behind us, many of us are embracing the New Year with fresh exercise and health goals. One way of ensuring we stay active and fit during the winter months is to train for an outdoor event that...
Fondation Yvon Michel raises funds in support of metastatic breast cancer patients Kate Shingler November 21, 2019 4519 The Yvon Michel Foundation is partnering with the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) Foundation to support an innovative new research project led by Dr. Peter Metrakos, Head of the Cancer Research Program a...
Vincenzo Guzzo – Mr. Sunshine brings his no-nonsense business acumen to Dragon’s Den Peter Kerr November 19, 2019 6819 Vincenzo Guzzo started working in his father’s movie theatre when he was a child, doing everything from sweeping the floors to selling tickets. After school, he would go to Angelo Guzzo’s movie theatre and comp...
MUHC Foundation’s Dream Big: Fix Broken Hearts campaign will transform cardiovascular care Kate Shingler October 24, 2019 5077 On September 17, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation launched the Dream Big: Fix Broken Hearts campaign, a $50 million fundraising effort supported by campaign co-chairs Patricia Saputo, Patri...
Concert for Dignity 2019 – October 17, Maison Symphonique LiveEvents October 11, 2019 2399 Concert for Dignity 2019 The Concert for Dignity 2019 will star Gregory Charles, his outstanding musicians, and Kim Richardson & Lulu Hughes. With “Vintage 69”, you will be transported back in time to 1969...
Barry F. Lorenzetti Foundation Annual Gala raises $500,000 to mental health initiatives The Montrealer October 10, 2019 9276 Montreal Faces It was a tremendous party at the elegant St. James Theatre for an excellent cause – to raise funds to support grassroots initiatives in support of Mental Health. The funds raised are dedicated...
Gratitude – a driving force to give back Casandra De Masi September 22, 2019 3997 If you ask Monica Flores, a grateful McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) patient, what motivated her and her partner Mathias to fundraise for the MUHC Foundation in honour of their twins’ first birthday, the...