The Kate McGarrigle Fund
Rufus Wainwright to give $1 from every ticket sold on his American tour
$1 from every ticket sold for this Summer's Rufus Wainwright American tour will go to the Kate McGarrigle Fund. As an inspirational tribute to the wonderful care that she received in her hometown of Montreal, Canada, Kate McGarrigle established the Kate McGarrigle Fund to supports cancer care and research at the McGill University Cancer Centre and the renowned teaching hospitals of McGill University in Montreal, including the McGill University Health Centre and the Jewish General Hospital. Donate to the Fund by buying a ticket for Rufus' show or by making a gift.
"A celebration of Kate McGarrigle" Concert
A special concert paying tribute to Kate McGarrigle's life and music will take place at the Southbank Center, London (United Kingdom) on Saturday June 12, 2010. The concert will feature artists such as Lisa Hannigan, Emmylou Harris, Lily Lanken, Sylvan Lanken, Anna McGarrigle, Jenni Muldaur, Chaim Tannenbaum, Kami Thompson, Linda Thompson, Richard Thompson, Teddy Thompson, Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainwright and others. For seats and prices please check the SouthBank Centre’s website.
Kate McGarrigle 1946-2010
Kate McGarrigle, talented singer-songwriter and beloved mother of Rufus and Martha Wainwright, passed away on January 18, 2010. If you would like to make a special donation in honour of Kate, please follow this link and donate online or call the MUHC Foundation directly at +1-514-931-5656.
Kate McGarrigle dies peacefully after battle with sarcoma
It is with heavy hearts that the MUHC Foundation announces the death of one of its strongest supporters, Kate McGarrigle.
About the Kate McGarrigle Fund
As a tribute to the care that she received at the McGill University Health Centre, Kate McGarrigle established the Kate McGarrigle Fund, a not-for-profit partner of the Cedars Cancer Institute and the MUHC Foundation.
Friends of the Kate McGarrigle Fund
The McGill University Health Centre Foundation and Cedars Cancer Institute warmly thanks all donors to the Kate McGarrigle Fund, whose contributions will help us help others make a stand against cancer.
A Not So Silent Night
The McGarrigle-Wainwright family is pleased to present the Not So Silent Night Christmas Concert! CLICK HERE to find out how to order your tickets.
Special Guests Announced!
Boy George, Dawn French, Guy Garvey, Jennifer Saunders, and The Thompsons (Teddy, Kami, Linda) are just a few of the special guests and friends announced for the hotly anticipated first London, UK Wainwright/McGarrigle Family Christmas concert.
2008 McGarrigle Christmas Hour at Carnegie Hall
On Wednesday December 10th, well-known and much-loved Quebecoise folk singers, Kate and Anna McGarrigle performed their McGarrigle Christmas Hour concert at Carnegie Hall.
Photos of the 2008 McGarrigle Christmas Hour
If you were unable to attend the spectacular McGarrigle Christmas Hour, you can experience the show vicariously with our photo album!
