Major Gift News

Donation will enable the purchase of dairy products across Alberta.

Donation supports motor neuroscience research by providing access to electrodes developed by Andrew Pruszynski at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and Sam Sober at Emory University. Donation will also award multi-year operating grants for select labs studying motor neuroscience and technology development in Canada.

Donation will fund all patient care equipment for the Hospital’s Acute Stroke Unit, as well as a portable mammography unit.

Funds were raised through a private concert hosted by Ryan and Cindy Beedie. Attendees made donations to the Food Bank, which Ryan Beedie then matched.

To mark the launch of its new 10 Medley range, Mars’ brand, Ben’s Original, will be donating $1 for every purchase of Ben’s Original products to support Canadians facing food insecurity up to $100,000 until November, 2023.

Donation supports Glenbow Reimagined, the ongoing renovation of the Museum.

Donation will establish a Centre for Excellence in XR (Extended Reality) in Health Care, and supports advancements in health-care education through XR technology to enhance training.

Donation supports the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the Rotman School of Management, and will provide funding for a bursary for five Rotman students to work on a project related to the mandate of the Institute.

Donation supports the Hospital’s music therapy program.

Paula Coleman gave $250,000 toward the acquisition of an MRI machine, and pledged an additional $50,000 to match future donations.

$500,000 of the donation will support the purchase of a new MRI machine and the remainder will be used to purchase high-tech pharmacy equipment.

Donation is from the Rio Tinto Disaster Relief Fund and supports wildlife response efforts to those impacted by recent wildfire in the Northwest Territories.

Donation will support diagnostic imaging, the emergency department, the inpatient unit, pharmacy and laboratory services and a new X-ray suite, as well as upgrades the Hospital’s mammography equipment.

Donation supports CIFAR’s Accelerated Decarbonization program: environment-focused research including global, interdisciplinary projects examining climate change and environmental sustainability.

Donation supports pediatric care through the purchase of equipment, funding of specialized programs, and future capital renovations for the NEO Kids and Family Program at Health Sciences North.

Donation supports the Link Pathway, a multi-use pathway connecting Lethbridge and Coaldale. Funds will be used for future construction, safety enhancements, educational signage and community engagement initiatives.

Donation supports the construction of the new South Niagara hospital.

Donation is toward efforts the issue of unemployment among people with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Donation supports the Goodness Gift program, which provides employment opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.

Donation is to the Connected Care program, which provides three main services: paediatric education for family caregivers and homecare provides; virtual outreach; and bridged transitions.

Donation will be over three years to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Northern Engagement and Community Outreach program, with funding to launch a pilot project aimed at improving access to veterinary care as well as supporting community education, youth engagement, and community-led problem solving.

Donation is through RBC Foundation’s RBC Tech for Nature initiative and will support the installation of a container farm for growing hyper-local, pesticide-free spinach and other greens year-round in Abbotsford.

Donation is through RBC Foundation’s RBC Tech for Nature initiative and supports the Innovating Technologies for Watershed Management program.

Donation made in honour of Mackenzie Rigg, a UVic student who died of brain cancer in 2022, and will create an endowment for an undergraduate or graduate student who embodies Rigg’s qualities and contributions to the men’s soccer program.

Donation supports the launch of the U-Flourish Centre for Student Mental Health Research, which will help expand mental health research and resources for students.

Donation is to the United Way NWT Emergency Response Fund, to support those affected by wildfires in the North West Territories.

Donation supports the new facility to replace the long-term care home, Maple View Lodge.

Donation supports the construction of the new South Niagara hospital.