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A Night of Magic Raises $395,000 for IBD Care
Monday November 25th, 2024

Magic and mind games reigned at A Night of Magic, the annual fundraising event of the McGill IBD Research Group in partnership with the Montreal General Hospital Foundation (MGHF). This entertaining evening took place at Porsche Prestige, where magicians and mentalists mingled with the crowd for tricks and illusions. Thanks to our generous donors, the event…

Celebrating Research and Philanthropy at the MGHF’s Impact & Innovation Evening  
Wednesday October 30th, 2024

Visionary researchers, generous philanthropists, and medical leaders filled Maison Alcan in downtown Montreal for the Montreal General Hospital Foundation (MGHF)’s inaugural Impact & Innovation Evening. This exclusive event showcased the impact of the Foundation’s support of research and innovation and recognized the 67 recipients of this year’s MGHF Research Awards.   Thanks to our generous donors, these award …

Dr. Ahmed Aoude’s Groundbreaking Surgeries and AI Research Save Lives
Friday September 13th, 2024

From performing 38-hour surgeries to bringing augmented reality into the operating room, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) orthopedic oncology surgeon Dr. Ahmed Aoude loves a challenge. Yet his deepest passion comes from helping patients.   “The cool part of the job is the ability to think outside the box and do things that are not scripted …

Four Startups Selected for the MGH Foundation’s Impact Investment Program
Thursday August 1st, 2024

On July 25, a full house of donors, doctors, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and other distinguished guests gathered at the Clinical Innovation Platform (CLIP) headquarters to hear pitches from six healthtech startups. Selected from more than 20 applicants to participate in this CLIP Summer Demo Day, these startups were vying for funding through the Montreal General Hospital Foundation (MGHF)’s unique impact investment …

The 45th Annual Golf Classic
Wednesday June 19th, 2024

A Collaboration Between the Montreal General Hospital Foundation and the Cedars Cancer Foundation.  The tournament, held on June 17 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, was a huge success and a source of inspiration for all those involved in cancer research and patient care at the McGill University Health Centre.   Everyone’s commitment to the cause …

A Generous Donation from BMO to Advance Research in Mental Health, Trauma Care, and Thoracic Surgery
Wednesday June 12th, 2024

The Montreal General Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce a generous contribution of $1.5 million from BMO towards advancing vital initiatives in three key areas: mental health, trauma care, and thoracic surgery. This donation will fuel three significant and transformative projects aimed at addressing pressing challenges in healthcare. 1. The Centre for Precision Psychiatry Mental …

Together, We Raised Over $180,000 for Mental Health at the Pharmaprix Run for Women!
Monday June 10th, 2024

On June 7, over 1800 participants gathered at Parc Maisonneuve for the 10th annual Pharmaprix Run for Women, in support of mental health services at the MUHC. The weather did not dampen anyone’s spirits, and the day was a success! We are proud to announce that together, we raised over $180,000 for this important cause. …

RI-MUHC Building Named in Honour of Dr. Phil Gold
Thursday June 6th, 2024

The Montreal General Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the naming of the pavilion that houses the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) in honour of Dr. Phil Gold. Dr. Gold is a renowned clinician-scientist who, along with Dr. Samuel Freedman, discovered in 1965 the first …

The Future of Neurosurgery: How Neuro Navigation Helps Save Lives
Thursday May 30th, 2024

“I was going in blind,” describes Dr. Judith Marcoux, Medical Director of the Neurotrauma Program at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH-MUHC), referring to the way she and other surgeons had to find their way to insert a pressure-relieving catheter into the brain of injured patients. Now, thanks to the purchase of a neuro navigation unit …

The Montreal General Hospital Foundation has a brand new look!
Monday May 6th, 2024

We are delighted to introduce you to the Montreal General Hospital Foundation’s new look. In recent years, you have helped us raise more than $110 million. Our successful Code Life campaign demonstrated how much we can do together to support excellence in healthcare. As the Montreal General Hospital Foundation evolves, we are excited to be …