Foundation News
$58 million to improve cancer care for Quebecers
McGill University, the McGill University Health Centre, the Jewish General Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Center today announced a major collaboration with a leading philanthropic foundation to contribute to the province’s commitment to enhance cancer care. This initiative, the Rossy Cancer Network (RCN), aims to improve quality of care and patient satisfaction, increase survival rates and reduce the burden of cancer.
Cheminant vers ma ville : A Concert for Kate McGarrigle
On Thursday, August 8, 2013, join the McGarrigle and Wainwright families as they unite in Kate’s hometown of Outremont for a special benefit concert in support of The Kate McGarrigle Fund at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation. Back-to-back concerts will be performed at Théâtre Outremont (1248 Bernard Avenue West), with the first beginning at 6:30 p.m., and a second show starting at 9:30 p.m.
Hopewell Senior High School and the Community Unite for The Kate McGarrigle Fund
Nestled outside of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area is the town of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. With a population of approximately 10,000, this family-friendly suburban area is also home to Hopewell Senior High School, a 900-person student body that is a force in academics and athletics.
Mathieu Darche raises $2,226 for the MUHC Foundation
The MUHC Foundation is proud to announce that hockey star Mathieu Darche has raised $2,226 as a guest on the game show Le Tricheur on TVA. From December 10 to 15, he competed against Quebec celebrities Stéphane Archambault, Jean-François Baril, Réal Bossé, and Benoit Gagnon, with each competitor raising money for the charity of their choice.
Hockey star Mathieu Darche to appear on Le Tricheur game show for the MUHC Foundation
From December 10 to 15 at 6:30 p.m. nightly, turn on TVA to watch Montreal native and NHL star Mathieu Darche appear on Le Tricheur, a game show where strategy is the key to winning. He will join four other celebrities and answer general knowledge questions from host Guy Jodoin, with each contestant raising money for the charity of their choice.
Luminato Arts Festival raises $25,000 for The Kate McGarrigle Fund
The MUHC Foundation is proud to announce that the Kate McGarrigle Fund was the recipient of a $25,000 donation from the Luminato Arts Festival. Born out of the cultural and creative energy of the city of Toronto, the Festival was officially launched in June of 2007, and this year’s edition took place from June 8-17.
