The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation, the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Fondation du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) announced today that TD is donating $2 million to the Joint Corporate Campaign. The funds will be used to support the redevelopment projects of the two academic healthcare institutions.

More and more couples are choosing to make a charitable donation instead of offering traditional wedding bonbonnières to their guests. We think this is a wonderful trend, so we’ve created a program to make it easy for the future bride and groom to make this decision.

A heartfelt thank-you to the hundreds of people who donated toys for The Children’s young patients over the Holidays. Thanks to your incredible generosity, every child at The Montreal Children’s Hospital received a gift this year. Whether you dropped off toys and books, or made a financial contribution so that our specialists could purchase age-appropriate gifts for their patients, your contribution made the Holidays a happier time at The Children’s. 

Click here for photos from this year’s toy drive on December 21.

If “work off all that Holiday eating” and “give back to the community” are featured high on your list of New Year’s resolutions this year, then we have good news. You now have the opportunity achieve both your goals at once, thanks to a program launched by Siscoe Gym. Starting this January, $100 gift cards are being sold for $25 – and every penny will be used to benefit Montreal's pediatric hospitals. This means that in addition to doing something great for your own health this year, you’ll also be giving The Children’s youngest patients a better chance at a bright and healthy future.

Appearances can be deceiving. The first year of a child’s life is without a doubt a period of great vulnerability. However, as you will read in the following story, newborns can also show incredible resilience, sometimes even against all odds. Born on December 1, 2009, Stefano Ruvo was transferred to The Children’s at three days of age when doctors saw that he couldn’t breathe on his own. After undergoing extensive tests, Stefano was diagnosed with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS), a rare condition of the central nervous system.

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Dr. Nicolas Steinmetz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Marie-Josée Gariépy as Foundation President. Ms. Gariépy replaces Ms. Louise Dery-Goldberg, who, prior to announcing her retirement, held the position of Foundation President since 1998.

Mount Kilimanjaro. Reaching the summit of this legendary African mountain is at the top of many a bucket list. Now you can conquer the mountain for a cause that matters to you: children's health. Next March, join an expedition to the peak of Kilimanjaro on behalf of the young patients at The Children's. It's an adventure that will change your life - and theirs.

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This summer, the CN Canadian Women's Open raised $2.1 million for The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Ste-Justine UHC Foundation through the CN Miracle Match program, which was created in 2006 to raise funds for children’s hospitals by matching funds raised through various initiatives connected with the CN Canadian Women’s Open. The amount raised this year at the tournament at Hillsdale Golf and Country Club in Mirabel, QC, is a record for the CN Miracle Match.

We’ve been heading out to the Glen Campus every couple of weeks to document the progress of the construction of our new Hospital, and we were so impressed by the rapid progress of the construction that we decided to share it with you in a new photo album. It’s exciting to see how fast things are moving; only one short year ago we were breaking ground, and now the Glen is the most active construction site in Quebec, with nine cranes visible for miles around. Take a look at the album, and check back often – one brick at a time a brand new Children’s is taking shape, and we couldn’t be more proud to share it with you every step of the way!

We did it! Thanks to the support of our amazing community, this year's Radiothon raised $1,654,215! Thank you to Astral Radio's CHOM 97,7, CJAD 800 and Virgin Radio 96, to all the volunteers who made this day happen, and of course to each and every person who joined the Circle of Hugs this year!

Jeffrey Mylocopos is ten years old and in grade five. Like most other kids his age, he enjoys playing hockey and video games. Recently though, Jeffrey has learned a critical skill that few children his age have: how to listen to his heart - literally. Since last November, Jeffrey has found himself at The Children’s on three separate occasions due to a dangerously high heart rate. Now, his first defence against the problem is his own vigilance.

April 11th marked the 10th anniversary of the Birthday Fund established in 2001 by Miriam and Neal Levine. The Birthday Fund ensures that all patients who are in the Hospital on their birthday can celebrate in a special way. Patients receive a stuffed toy of the Hospital mascot, Caramel, as well as a giant birthday card, posted so that staff, volunteers and visitors know that it is a special day. Thanks to the Fund, a gift and cake are also given to each child, and each ward is equipped with a camera so that photos of the event can be taken.

Just recently, the Birthday Fund responded to a special request from one of The Children’s cardiologists...

For her senior year project, Vanessa Ferreira decided to raise funds to buy a wheelchair for The Children’s. She collected recycled aluminum tabs and held a bake sale in her school, and on March 10, Vanessa delivered the wheelchair to The Children’s Social Services Department. As a result of Vanessa’s gift, a 9 year-old boy currently undergoing chemotherapy to treat a tumor in his right leg will now be able to get around independently in his new wheelchair. A little generosity can go such a long way to help The Children's young patients. Thank you Vanessa, for making a difference!  

Laura was skiing in the Laurentians with her family. It was Christmas Eve and everyone was happy. Suddenly all that changed when Laura lost control and hit a tree. Thankfully, she was wearing a helmet which saved her life. She was rushed to Ste-Agathe Hospital where exploratory surgery was performed to see if there was internal bleeding. Luckily, there was none and she was transferred to The Montreal Children’s Hospital.

Last October, CIBC announced a $500,000 investment in support of The Best Care for Children Campaign. These funds will be allocated to pediatric cancer care at the future Children's. CIBC made this generous committment while also announcing a $1 million contribution towards the MUHC's future adult cancer centre, also to be bulit on the Glen Campus. Thank you CIBC, for this important contribution!

Snow and cold weather won’t stop work from going ahead on the Glen Campus! Trucks, workers, trailers and equipment have taken over this once open field to transform it into the busiest and most important construction site in the province of Quebec. Young patients deserve the best care in a bright, welcoming and functional environment that is truly healing. On the Glen Campus, they will receive care throughout their lifespan. Read on to learn more about the plans for the Glen Campus.

Diane Giard, Senior vice-president, Quebec and Eastern Ontario Region, Scotiabank, recently announced a $250,000 donation in support of the construction of the new Children’s on the Glen Campus. She is shown here with Louise Dery-Goldberg, President of The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. The new pediatric hospital will welcome its first young patients in 2014.

Young Édouard Beaudoin, shown here beside Foundation President Louise Dery-Goldberg, accompanied Banque Laurentienne representatives Valérie Archambault, Sponsorship and Public Relations Advisor, and Gladys Caron, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Communications and Investor Relations, to bring a cheque for $100,000 to help build a new Children’s on the Glen Campus.

Jade was born in Val d’Or on April 17, 2007. Everything seemed normal, and within minutes of a cesarean delivery, mother Stéphanie cradled her newborn in her arms. The pediatrician, however, noticed the baby’s bluish complexion. She was immediately placed in an incubator to increase her oxygen supply but her condition hardly improved. Tests showed that her lungs were normal. But what about her little heart? The results of an echocardiogram marked the beginning of their ordeal.

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On February 19, 2009, Toni happily headed off to school. During recess, she was pushed by a classmate, fell and hurt her knee. She hobbled home. This would be the beginning of a difficult ordeal. Toni was in pain. Taking no chances, her mother, Valerie, took her to the neighbourhood clinic to undergo a series of x-rays. Nothing showed up on the x-rays but Toni’s condition persisted. Two days later, her mother took her to The Children’s where it was discovered that she had a fractured tibia. Toni’s leg was put in a cast. Three weeks later, when the cast was removed, her leg was an alarming colour.

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Rio Tinto Alcan took advantage of the ABC Ball for The Children’s to announce a generous donation of $2.5 million to The Best Care for Children Campaign. “Rio Tinto Alcan is proud of the outstanding care Montrealers have received from The Montreal Children’s Hospital since 1904. Like Rio Tinto Alcan, The Montreal Children’s Hospital is an important part of the Montreal community and a leader in its field. It is therefore an honour for us to support the construction of the new Children’s”, said Erik Ryan, Senior Vice-President, Communications and External Relations, Rio Tinto Alcan. Click here to learn more. From the bottom of our hearts we thank the entire team at Rio Tinto Alcan!

At right, Mr. Erik Ryan, of Rio Tinto Alcan, with Mr. Marc A. Courtois, Chairman of The Best Care for Children Campaign.

The group Sam I Am were a hit at the ABC Ball for The Children’s, held on May 27 at Windsor Station. The young band mates treated the five hundred guests to their own renditions of some favourite rock classics. Without a doubt, the four talented boys made an impression on an appreciative audience.

From left to right: Jeffrey Kirman , Matt Aisen, Aaron Dolman, Jesse Kirman

Mr. Dean Whalen, organizer of the annual Mount-Royal Stair Climb, presented $18,900 to Tatiana Aparicio of the Foundation to support the Autism Spectrum Disorders Program.

April 1 will remain an incredible date for all of those who hold The Children’s close to their heart. On that day we learned the name of the consortium that will build our brand new Children’s on the Glen Campus: Groupe immobilier santé McGill. Construction of our new Hospital has now begun. When I accepted to chair The Best Care for Children Campaign four years ago, it was impossible for us to fully envision what our new Hospital would be. All we could say with certainty was that our existing facilities could not allow us to continue offering world class care, for which The Children’s is known, much longer. Thanks to the proposal of Groupe immobilier santé McGill the benefits of our new Children’s are clearer than ever before.

In Montreal, starting from scratch, how long does it take to merge five hospitals and build a replacement facility on a new site? There have been many predictions but no one could tell for sure. Now we can. For merging five university hospitals: five years (1992-1997). For planning, clear understanding and consensus among all stakeholders, overcoming economic hurdles, agreeing on a method of construction and financing, choosing a consortium to design and build the Hospital, teaching and research facility: 14 years (1995-2009). Now, we are ready for construction to begin!

For the last three years, Dominique Voyer, Pharmacist-owner of Pharmaprix Place Alexis Nihon and Pharmaprix Westmount Square, has spearheaded a joint initiative among Pharmaprix pharmacies in her region to fundraise for The Children’s. Their combined efforts through the Tree of Life campaign raised over $45,000 for the Hospital. Thank you to all the Pharmaprix branches of the West Montreal region and their loyal customers who made this campaign a success.

At 15 years old, and for the second time in his young life, Marc Normandeau is fighting leukemia. But rather than letting illness slow him down, this young goaltender has chosen instead to focus on raising funds to help other children who, like him, have been diagnosed with cancer. Since March 2008, Marc has raised nearly $30,000, and his fundraising efforts will continue on August 2, when he holds his first charity golf tournament at Whitlock Golf & Country Club in Hudson. Anthony Calvillo, Ben Cahoon, Serge Savard, Jacques Demers, Joey Elias, Pierre Gendron, Rick Moffat (CJAD) and Randy Tieman (CTV) will be at Marc’s side for the tournament – and many more surprises await! For more information visit www.marcsallstarteam.webs.com, or contact Pierre Normandeau at pnormandeau@videotron.ca.

Opération Enfant Soleil and The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation are thrilled to announce the official opening of the first Intra-Operative MRI in the history of Canadian pediatric hospitals. This piece of equipment, coupled with an ultra modern operating room, forms The Children’s new Pediatric Interventional Brain Suite. To make this project a reality, Opération Enfant Soleil donated $5 million. The total cost of the project, made possible entirely thanks to private funding, is more than $10 million.

The time has come to build a brand new Children’s, and we need your help. You can make a real difference by starting your own online fundraising campaign at www.buildthenewchildrens.com. Add your photo, your message, set a fundraising goal and get started! Join The Best Care for Children Campaign and help us build a facility that will offer our children the very best modern medicine has to offer. Thank you!

Long time spokesperson of The Children's, CBC News: Montreal's Marianna Simeone announces the beginning of the construction of the new Children's. Join her now. Please give. Thank you!

Five months ago, Tom Jonas began working on the fake corpses and severed heads that made their debut this Halloween, on display for young trick-or-treaters at his home in Laval. In addition to scaring the bejesus out of the visitors to his haunted house, Mr. Jonas also collected donations for the Foundation. Thank you Mr. Jonas, for giving to The Children’s and for making Halloween spookier than ever! If you wish to salute Mr. Jonas’ efforts by making a donation to the Foundation, please click here.

Nearly three months ago, the magnet for our new Intra-Operative MRI (iMRI), the first in a pediatric hospital in Canada, was delivered to The Children’s. In the weeks and months that followed, the magnet chamber and adjoining operating room were completed. The result of this exciting process can been viewed in this short video, which captures the magnet being hoisted up three stories by crane, to the finishing touches on the fully equipped operating room. Take a look, and consider what we are able to accomplish thanks to your support.

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Rockers Sébastien Lefebvre and Jeff Stinko of Simple Plan are seen here with patient and fan Marc Normandeau. The three met at the Hospital to do interviews with Natasha Gargiulo of ET Canada, who was doing a story on the band’s benefit concert held on September 24 at Metropolis. The event raised funds for the Simple Plan Foundation, which chose to support the music therapy program at The Children’s with a gift of $10 000. Thank you, Simple Plan!

On Friday, September 11, 50 cyclists rode alongside cycling champion and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, to raise $2 million for the Cedars Cancer Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. Many of these generous riders chose to support The Sarah Cook Fund of The Children's Foundation, including former patient and two-time cancer survivor Raphaël Leclaire, and Dr. David Mitchell, Oncologist and Raphaël’s doctor at The Children's. Physician and patient trained together and rode more than 100km in under three hours! Combined, the two raised nearly $70 000. Well done, Dr. Mitchell and Raphaël. We admire you both greatly!

We were struck by the news that Sarah Cook recently resumed her battle with cancer after having been in remission for seven years. It is thanks to the Sarah Cook Fund that she inspired - and specially the annual Splash & Dash fundraiser – that we were able to renovate the Hematology/Oncology Ward, now called “Sarah’s Floor”.

Sarah, today you face a new test of strength, will and courage.

You are in our hearts and thoughts.

We hear a lot of talk about the H1N1 virus, and there are some simple actions we can take every day to protect ourselves. As the saying goes, "Prevention is the cure." The three links below will give you all the information you need to stay healthy this year. Happy autumn! 

• Flu prevention tips 
• Guidelines and recommendations from The Children’s 
• Information from the Public Health Agency of Canada

For the past three years, CBC Television has been the proud media sponsor of the Awards of Excellence at The Children’s, a contribution which has meant great exposure for our Hospital. The CBC Television team again filmed each of our Award recipients in action, and aired these short videos on CBC Television throughout the two weeks leading up to our ABC Awards Ball for The Children’s. You can view the videos on the CBC Televsion website.

On Thursday, September 24, the members of Simple Plan will hold a benefit where part of the proceeds will support Music Therapy at The Children's. In addition to seeing an unforgettable show, guests will be able to meet the band before they perform. To buy your ticket, please call 514-331-5010. Thank you Simple Plan, for making a difference in the lives of our young patients in more ways than one!

Since July, a unique sculpture has adorned the main entrance of our Hospital. A gift from Dr. Harry Rosen, Professor Emeritus, Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics at McGill University, and a passionate stone sculptor, this work is a symbol of strength for our young patients.

Over the last year at The Children’s, 36 flights were donated to patients who needed care at a facility outside of their region. These complimentary flights were made possible through the Air Canada Kids' Horizons program, which provides flights to 15 Canadian pediatric hospitals to help children receive medical treatments that are unavailable in their region.

The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation and National Bank Financial Group recently announced the establishment of a research unit to investigate the causes of birth defects in children. This unit, made possible thanks to a donation of $1.5 million from National Bank Financial Group, will study the role of genetics in causing congenital defects and how the environment and genes can interact to alter normal embryonic development. The unit will operate out of the new Children’s Research Institute, which will be built next to the new Hospital on the Glen Campus.

We have been talking about this project for some time now, and we would like to make sure that you continue to be kept informed. For about the past two years, each quarter has brought its share of news, small and large. And each new development moved us closer to the goal of building the modern pediatric hospital that the children of Quebec so badly need: the new Montreal Children’s Hospital.

We are proud to carry Bravery Heart bracelets and necklaces in our online boutique. In purchasing one of these special items, you support the Bravery Hearts Bravery Beads program, which allows our young patients to collect a different bead for each medical procedure they undergo. At the end of treatment, the beads become necklaces that these brave children wear with pride. For only $25 each you can buy a Bravery Heart necklace or bracelet, and support this important program. Thank you in advance, and happy Valentine’s Day!

As we begin a new year, and in the name of the thousands of young patients your gifts allow us to help, the Foundation team wishes you health, peace and success throughout 2009. Happy New Year!

This year, an extraordinary group of children made a unique choice. For birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs and other celebrations, they asked friends and family to forego buying gifts, and instead make a donation to The Children’s. A huge thank you to each and every one of you for thinking of our young patients on your special day.

This holiday season, Montreal based printer PAZAZZ, chose to support The Children’s Hematology/Oncology Art Therapy program by making a gift on behalf of all their clients, suppliers, employees, families and friends. Gifts like these are essential in allowing this program, funded entirely by donors, to continue being active.

In art therapy, young cancer patients and their families learn to cope with the emotional stress and trauma associated with the disease and its treatment. The goal is to ensure that each child is emotionally equipped to fight the disease as actively as possible and prepare for the time when he or she is cancer free. Thank you PAZAZZ for supporting this mission.

As part of their Power a Smile program, Duracell recently made a donation of nearly $6,000 worth of batteries, which will be used to bring life to the many games and toys available for sick kids at the Hospital. This unique gift represents close to 4,000 batteries!

Thanks to the initiatives of generous donors like Duracell, the holidays can, in spite of everything, be a very special time for our young patients. Thank you Duracell!

As he left the Hospital after yet another round of chemotherapy, Gabriel Charland had quite a surprise. The courageous teen had the chance to meet popular singer Marie-Chantal Toupin, who was at The Children's to prepare for the Telethon of Stars, scheduled to air on TQS on December 6 and 7.

On November 21, 23-year-old Marie-Hélène Marcoux became a lawyer. Addressing a group gathered to celebrate her call to the Quebec Bar Association, Marie-Hélène recalled how hard it sometimes was to remain optimistic while fighting cancer. “Had someone told me nine years ago that I would become a lawyer, it would have been hard for me to believe,” she said emotionally.

Thanks to our special friend, Laurent Beauchemin, for his thoughtful gesture and generous gift to The Children's in honour of his 5th birthday. Laurent asked his guests to make a donation to The Children's in lieu of recieving birthday gifts - and collected $2,320 that will be designated to The Children's Emergency Room renovations project. He truly is a Montreal Children's Hospital CHAMPION!

As part of a free lecture series held this fall at Westmount Square, Carlo Galli, Coordinator of the Pediatric Trauma Program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, will host a session for parents and grandparents entitled How to keep kids safe when the temperature drops. Join us on November 13, to learn more about the greatest winter risks to our children, and how we can prevent common injuries during the holiday season.

RIB’N REEF Steakhouse is delighted to invite you to an unforgettable evening in support of our hospital. Experience luxury on a grand scale with a 6-course menu, impeccable service, dancing and more, with 50% of ticket sales being donated to the Foundation.

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To celebrate their 50th anniversary in a very special way, Mister Steer donated $1 to The Children's for every burger sold throughout the month of September. This initiative allowed the renowned Montreal restaurant to raise $10,088, which will be given to the Foundation's Heart of Life Fund, to help children born with heart defects. Thank you Mister Steer!

Since 1997, members of Montreal’s golf community have come together at the magnificent and historic Royal Montreal Golf Club, where they can enjoy a premium golf experience in the greatest traditions of the game and help raise funds for The Children’s.  This year, with the support of over 35 corporate sponsors and 56 teams, we raised more than $500,000 for The Children’s, for a grand total of $5.8 million in support of research into pediatric surgery.

On October 6, the Art for Healing Foundation held the vernissage for the Veronica Tennant/Rita Briansky “On Stage, Please” Gallery, a permanent installation on the ground floor of The Children’s. This very special gallery was made possible thanks to the donation of fourteen etchings by Rita Briansky. We wish to extend our gratitude to the Art for Healing Foundation and to both artists. Thank you!

On September 12 and 13, Browns hosted two spectacular evenings of fashion, dance and late-night shopping, all to benefit our Hospital. A big thank you to the nearly 1,500 guests in attendance, as well as to Browns for lending their generous support to our cause - and more than a hint of glamour!

Through the Kids'Horizons program, Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz provide complimentary flights to 15 Canadian pediatric hospitals to help children receive medical treatments that are unavailable in their region.

The Kids'Horizons program enables families who live more than 250 km from a hospital to benefit from air transportation that they would not otherwise be able to afford. At The Childrens, last year, 1 330 000 Aeroplan miles were donated to families in such a situation. We would not have been able to assist these families without this great program.

Donating Aeroplan miles is another great way to help us give big care to the little kids in our community. Thank you for thinking of them!

For the past two years, CBC Television has been the proud media sponsor of the Awards of Excellence at The Childrens, a contribution which has meant great exposure for our Hospital. The involvement of this valued partner has allowed us to highlight the outstanding work of all ten of this years Award of Excellence recipients.

Visit our online boutique to discover our beloved spokesperson Shilvi in her newest outfit - doctors' scrubs in Foundation colours!

All profits generated through the online sale of Shilvi dolls and outfits will go towards improving the quality of life of our young patients.

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Browns is pleased to invite you to an exclusive fashion dance event Shine in the shadow. The evening promises to be a spectacular journey across the Fall-Winter 2008 trends in shoes, boots, handbags and accessories. All of the proceeds from the event will benefit our Foundation.

Here is your chance to help children battling cancer. Knots of Love is seeking volunteers who can use their skills to help make “chemo caps” for children who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy. Knots of Love is a volunteer based, non-profit organization created by Natalie Hared-Vukota, whose 5 year old daughter Kylie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in September 2007 (you may have heard her story during our recent Radiothon). If you knit, crochet or sew, or if you have any wool, fabric or yarn you would like to donate, please contact Natalie Hared-Vukota at 514-245-4275 or at knots.of.love@hotmail.com. Thank you!

This year's Radiothon was a great success, raising over $2.6 million for The Children's young patients. Among those who contributed to this accomplishment is Dormez-Vous?, proud sponsor of this year's Phone Bank. All those who phoned in to join the "Circle of Hugs" during the Radiothon were able to do so thanks to Dormez-Vous?'s support.
In addition to their sponsorship, the Dormez-Vous? team was in attendance all throughout the Radiothon, helping to answer the phones and sharing the excitement of this amazing event. We thank them for their enthusiastic involvement and for helping children to bounce back.

The Marcelle and Jean Coutu Foundation recently joined our group of Founders of the new Montreal Children's Hospital, thanks to its generous donation of $3 million to The Best Care for Children capital campaign. This gift has been earmarked for the new Children's pediatric laboratories.

On May 22, Chantal Lamarre and Rémy Girard hosted the Awards of Excellence Ceremony and the ABC Awards Ball for The Children's, an evening which brought together over 500 guests at Windsor Station in Montreal.
Each year, The Children's Awards of Excellence recognize ten remarkable individuals by highlighting the contributions they make towards the Hospital which they are so closely associated with. The ten award recipients are carefully selected by a committee made up of their peers.

This year’s edition of Pedal for Kids was an outstanding success, raising over $748 000 for The Children’s young patients. More than 1200 participants collected funds in order to pedal on board a brand new “Mighty Bike” which was the centre of attention as it made its way through the downtown streets.

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“Mothers for Others”, a group of 19 quilters, each a mother of a Loyola student or alumni, recently donated 100 beautifully handmade quilts to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of The Montreal Children’s Hospital. The group’s goal is to bring a bit of comfort to patients and families who find themselves in an environment that can sometimes be overwhelming…

When a child becomes ill, it is devastating. All aspects of family life are affected. In addition to coping with their child’s sickness, some families face a financial burden as well. The MCH’s Tiny Tim Fund was created to provide much needed relief to families struggling financially as a result of their child’s sickness.

This year, as the holidays approach, the needs are greater than ever. If you would like to help the Tiny Tim Fund provide assistance to a struggling family, please send us your gift by mail or online. Thank you for making the holidays happier for those less fortunate.

Friday, April 11, 2008 – The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation and Astral Media's radio stations CJAD 800, CHOM 97.7 and MIX 96 are proud to announce that the fifth annual Caring For Kids Radiothon raised an outstanding $2,601,518 over the last three days to benefit young patients at The Children's.

Have you noticed our Founders Wall? First unveiled last November in the 1B waiting area, near the Hospital's main entrance, this wall of recognition, now known for its symbolic shovels, is truly unique. There was no better way to represent the theme of the construction of our new Hospital.

This coming April 9, 10 and 11, people from the Montreal listening area and beyond (online) will tune in to CJAD 800, CHOM 97.7 and MIX 96 to show their support for one of Quebec's most cherished institutions, The Children's. During this event, over 100 of the Hospital's young patients and their families will share remarkable stories of how their lives have been touched by The Children's - live on air. Listeners will be able to make donations by calling the Dormez-vous? Phone Bank to join the Circle of Hugs.

This short video is a collage of images collected during one morning’s visit to The Children’s. While it is only just a glimpse of what is seen by our caregivers on a daily basis, it is a reminder of what we are striving for, and of who we are working for.

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Jessie Krejcik, the youngest girl ever to complete the Canadian Ski Marathon, is now preparing to participate again in this year's marathon, taking place this February 9 and 10. As an added challenge this time around, she has decided to raise money for pediatric hospitals all over Canada! Although Jessie is in perfect health, she is well aware of the struggles faced by other kids who are not as fortunate. Jessie has decided to do her part to help them bounce back!

The Holidays were a truly special time for The Children's. Many individuals, groups, and companies, such as Shire, The Chabad of the Town youth group, Pharmascience, WestJet and many others, extended their generosity. Learn how these donors got involved in order to bring a little joy to our young patients and their families.

Since November 8, the B1 waiting area of our Hospital bears the colours of The Best Care for Children capital campaign. Featuring our famed celebrity Shilvi, this wall serves to recognize the Foundation’s esteemed donors. It was conceived in order to thank individuals, families and foundations, who have contributed a minimum of $10,000 toward the construction of our new Hospital prior to the first ground-breaking.

Upon seeing the cover of the fall edition of le Children Magazine, the people at Lemure group, importer of children's pyjamas, received a pleasant surprise. Featured on the cover was baby Blake Mearns (see Starting life at 910 grams!) who happened to be wearing a pair of Lemure Group’s pyjamas! Although there were no visible logos, the company had no trouble recognizing their product. Touched by Blake’s story, Lemure were compelled to give to The Children’s. The decided to make a donation of pyjamas to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to go to other babies like Blake. In addition, they also purchased nearly $1500 in Christmas cards from the Foundation. Thank you to Lemure group and thank you to Blake!

Through the Kids'Horizons program, Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz provide complimentary flights to 15 Canadian pediatric hospitals to help children receive medical treatments that are unavailable in their region.

The Kids'Horizons program enables families who live more than 250 km from a hospital to benefit from air transportation that they would not otherwise be able to afford. At The Children’s, in 2007, 1 330 000 Aeroplan miles were donated to families in such a situation. We would not have been able to assist these families without this great program.

Thanks to all those who participated in this year’s Splash & Dash, making it a great success once again. While many are eager to find out their results, let us not forget the most significant collective result: an outstanding $170,000 raised for the Sarah Cook fund, supporting the Hematology/Oncology Ward at The Montreal Children’s Hospital. Thank you to the organizing committee led by Lorena and Norman Cook, and Louise Anne Poirier.
Congratulations to all those who splashed and dashed!

November 19 was a day that generated lots of energy for us! On that day Duracell gave us a generous gift of 1080 batteries, with a retail value of $5725. These batteries will be used to power the many toys throughout the Hospital’s playrooms. A heartfelt thank-you to Duracell!

The frenzy of activity during the Holiday Season can be exhausting. Between finding gifts, preparing meals, and sending good wishes, there does not seem to be enough hours in the day. Thankfully, this is not the case for the many individuals and companies who find the time to spread holiday cheer at The Children’s. Throughout the month of December, they come bearing wonderful gifts for our young patients, illustrating yet again the community’s great affection for our Hospital. Thanks to their generosity, each child hospitalized during the holidays will receive ...

Publicly listed security donations are becoming quite a hot topic, and for good reason. Income tax legislation makes this type of donation far more advantageous. Since 2006, the inclusion rate for taxable capital gains on such a donation has gone from 25 % to 0 %. Therefore, a donor who gives securities to a registered charitable organization will not pay any tax on capital gains accumulated over the years. This is good news for both you and the Foundation alike. But hurry, the 31 of December is fast approaching!

Clifford, the unmistakable big red canine mascot for Scholastic, was recently seen making his way through The Montreal Children’s Hospital. His mission: to share the magic of reading ...

The Children’s ER is one of the busiest in North America. Thanks to the completion the latest phase in this essential renovation project, our young patients are now one step closer to benefiting from the facility they need to heal. The newest phase in this project includes a pre-triage area, a triage area and a new waiting room. Generous donors have made important contributions to this project to help ensure ...

This past Halloween nearly one hundred elementary schools participated in the Foundation’s Halloween collection box program. Students from these schools collected money for The Children’s while trick-or-treating for Halloween goodies!
You can see the list of schools that helped raise money by trick-or-treating for The Children’s. Thank you. See you next year!

This year’s edition of the highly popular Splash & Dash event will be held on Saturday, November 17, at the McGill University Sports Complex. It will be a great chance to support an important cause during a fun-filled day of friendly competition.

The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation would like to thank the nine Downtown PHARMAPRIX stores (forming the Downtown West District) for choosing The Children’s Foundation as the recipient of its “Tree of Life” campaign being held in participating Pharmaprix Stores from September 22 to October 19, 2007.

“Shilvi”, our little spokesperson, is particularly grateful to Dominique Voyer, pharmacist and owner of the Atwater Pharmaprix for her ongoing support of The Children’s.

Thanks to the generosity of Luigi Ferrari Club Québec sponsors and members, the 2007 fundraiser totalled $60,000. This amount has been equally divided among four foundations: The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation, The Quebec Society for Disabled Children, The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Pediatric Department of the Haut-Richelieu Hospital. Since its creation in 1990, the Club has collected over one million dollars to help sick or needy children.

Welcome to our new website!

The Foundation’s door is always open to welcome you. We are delighted to offer you better access to our ongoing and upcoming activities, our fundraising goals and most of all, the results and accomplishments made possible thanks to your donations...

The construction of the new Montreal Children’s Hospital will be financed and achieved thanks to a public-private partnership (PPP). The Quebec government announced its decision on June 18, and defined the model that will govern the construction of the McGill University Health Centre on the Glen site. The Request for Qualifications (which will determine the firms which may bid on the project) was announced soon afterwards. We have every reason to believe that the construction of the new Children’s will begin during the winter of 2009.

We are delighted that the 2007 Presidents Cup PGA Tour organizers have chosen to support The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation as well as the Sainte-Justine Hospital Foundation through the sale of program books at stands throughout the tournament grounds at the Royal Montreal Golf Club from September 25th - 30th.

The two Foundations recruited approximately 200 volunteers to support this initiative, which provides a unique occasion to support Montreal's two children's hospitals while at the same time experiencing one of golf's premier events.

Thank you to all those who signed up to help us on this memorable occasion. We hope you enjoy your experience!

Shilvi, the little girl with a big heart, known across Quebec and the official spokesperson for The Children’s, decided to give even more to our young patients. For a small donation to The Children’s, you can now download Shilvi’s new song, Black Night of the Pumpkins. This song is featured on the album Ma p’tite poupoune.
Having just learned English, Black night of the Pumpkins is Shilvi’s first song in the language of Shakespeare. This brand new song is available exclusively on our site!