Foundation News

On Sunday, December 11, Montrealers were treated to an exceptional evening of entertainment as the 2011 edition of the A Not So Silent Night: Christmas with the Wainwrights and McGarrigles concert was held at the St-Denis Theatre.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, the 21^st edition of the Research Institute of the MUHC Awards was presented at the Sofitel Hotel. Over $2 million in research grants was awarded to 85 well-deserving investigators, including Dr. Philip Wong, this year’s winner of The Kate McGarrigle Fund Fellowship Award, which supports teaching and research in Oncology.

John A. Rae, Chair of The Best Care for Life Campaign and member of the MUHC Foundation Board of Directors, received an honourary degree from McGill University during its fall convocation ceremony, which was  held on November 23, 2011 at Place des Arts.

Join these legendary music families for a benefit concert kicking-off the holiday season on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 8:00 pm at Théâtre St-Denis. Special guests Robert Charlebois, Monique Mercure, Chloé Saint-Marie, Michèle Mercure, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Jane McGarrigle, Chaim Tannebaum, Joel Zifkin, Brad Albetta, Michel Pépin, Thomas Bartlett, Doug Wieselman and David Berger.

On February 12^th, the AΟΠ Sorority of McGill University hosted a fashion show benefiting arthritis research at the McGill University Health Centre. Thanks to the generosity of local retailers, student models showed off the latest spring and summer collections, giving guests a sneak peak of this season’s upcoming trends. Thank you to everyone who participated and attended this great event!from left to right: co-hosts Marieloue Daudier, Pamela Oliwia Glowacki Geneviève Zevort, representative from the MUHC Foundation and Stephanie Collwell.

Good news! The Charity Preview of the 2011 Auto Show raised a record $432,228 for five hospital foundations in Montreal, including the MUHC Foundation. More than 3,500 people attended the event, which also speaks to the incredible generosity of the Montreal community.  Many thanks to the supporters of the MUHC Foundation for purchasing a total of 318 tickets.  Thank you for making this event an outstanding success!