15 years of your generosity

15 YEARS
OF YOUR
GENEROSITY
YVON DESCHAMPS
Volunteer spokesperson
of the Fondation du CHUM
2013-2014
ACTIVITY
REPORT
Fondation du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
500 Place d’Armes, Suite 1405
Montreal, QC H2Y 2W2
Tel.: 514-890-8077 or 1-866-DON-CHUM (366-2486)
fondationduchum.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FONDATION DU CHUM
2013-2014 ACTIVITY REPORT
A word from the Chairman of the Board
and the Executive Director of the CHUM
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A word from the Chairman of the Board
and the President/CEO of the Fondation du CHUM
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Fondation du CHUM
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CHUM
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New CHUM
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Achievements
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Capital Campaign Giving Ourselves the Best in Healthcare
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Some major donors
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Donations
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Yvon Deschamps’ book of memories
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Fundraising activities
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Other fundraising activities
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The Cliniques of the Fondation du CHUM
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List of donors
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THE CHUM AND ITS FOUNDATION:
COMMITTED TO PATIENTS FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS
We would like to begin by marking an important event in the history of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université
de Montréal (CHUM): the 15th anniversary of its foundation. As a key partner to the hospital since its
creation, the Fondation has seen fifteen wonderful years of great achievements and success, all for the
benefit of CHUM patients.
These fifteen years have been filled with campaigns and activities that have helped raise a significant
amount of money, making possible the purchase of cutting-edge technology as well as aiding research and
education. Thanks to the support of a committed business community, the capital fundraising campaign
Giving Ourselves the Best in Health care is currently heading towards its objective.
In the fall of 2013, we inaugurated the Centre de recherche du CHUM (CRCHUM) – this was Phase 1 of the
new CHUM construction project. This state-of-the-art centre is a source of great pride for the Fondation
du CHUM, whose support for research is unwavering.
For the past 15 years, the Fondation has made every effort to support the CHUM’s teams and ensure that
the hospital remains a unique place and a leader in its field, where patients can be assured of receiving
the very best care.
Thanks to the Fondation, we are confident in our ability to go even further in our pursuit of excellence, and
convinced that we can continue giving our patients the best in healthcare.
To all donors and partners, dedicated women and men, thank you for your generous and constant
commitment to the CHUM!
Jacques Turgeon, Ph. D.
Executive Director
CHUM
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Jean-Claude Deschênes
Chairman of the Board
CHUM
AN HISTORIC YEAR
Since its creation in 1998, the Fondation du CHUM has rallied an entire community whose actions have helped
shape the CHUM into what it is today: a major institution. It is one of the largest teaching hospitals centres in North
America, recognized for its excellence in healthcare, education and research and for the expertise of its teams.
Over the years, thanks to the support of good-hearted people who believe that together we can help in giving
patients the best in healthcare, we have witnessed many superb achievements, all for the greater benefit of patients.
It is with pride and appreciation that the Fondation concludes 2013-2014 – a year marked by the celebration of
its 15th anniversary, with nearly $19 million donated to the CHUM. An historic first due primarily to the loyalty and
generosity of each of our donors and partners, whom we would like to thank most sincerely.
This outstanding contribution enables us to provide the best possible care to patients of the CHUM. The significant
accomplishments, which we are pleased to present to you in this activity report, are a testament to, and a reflection
of, your involvement and commitment toward the CHUM and its patients.
We look forward to a promising future with the development of the new CHUM, which is taking shape and
progressing every day. Over the next year, we will continue to pursue our mission relentlessly. We will do so by
ensuring that each contribution is managed rigorously and by constantly striving to maintain low administrative
costs so that your every gesture continues to make a big difference.
If the Fondation is the lung that enables the CHUM to breathe – as a physician of our hospital centre once said –
then you, dear donors and partners, are without a doubt its beating heart. We would like to express our deepest
gratitude for your unwavering support.
Thank you.
Ékram Antoine Rabbat
President and CEO,
Fondation du CHUM
Gilles Dulude
Chairman of the Board,
Fondation du CHUM
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15 YEARS OF
FOSTERING THE
WELL-BEING OF
PATIENTS
The Fondation has been a key partner of the CHUM for the past 15 years. Each year, we
renew our commitment toward the patients of the hospital centre so as to:
Participate in
the acquisition
of cutting-edge
technology
Fund research
projects that give
new hope
Support future
healthcare
professionals who
will be leaders in
their field
Collaborate on
innovative ideas
that promote
healthcare
All this to help ensure patients receive top quality treatment and to give
ourselves the best in healthcare!
A $300M
capital campaign
The DNA
Committee –
The Future of
the Fondation
du CHUM
Two clinics that
donate all of their
proceeds to the
Fondation
Nearly 113,000 donors
since 1998, of which 8,000
are new this year
The Fondation
du CHUM is:
A catalyst and true
driving force in
achieving the CHUM’s
mission
Nearly $19M
donated to the
CHUM in 2013-2014
Fundraising activities
among the most
lucrative in the field of
Canadian healthcare
Over $120M*
donated to the
CHUM since 1998
Over 200
postdoctoral
fellowships granted
Some 500,000
patients at the
heart our mission
*As of March 31, 2014
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2013-2014,
AN OUTSTANDING
YEAR:
$2,389,265 for
research
NEARLY $19 MILLION
DONATED TO
THE CHUM
$15,004,090 for
care, equipment and
health promotion
CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO
THE CHUM SINCE 1998
13%
7%
$1,292,556 for
teaching
80%
OUR MISSION IS BEING
ACCOMPLISHED DAY AFTER
DAY—WITH YOU, THANKS TO
YOU, AND FOR YOU. WE ARE
GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
1998-2003
$3.6M
$3.8M
$7.2M
$10.9M
$5.3M
$4.5M
$7.1M
$6.4M
$6.3M
$6.4M
$8.3M
$12.8M
$8.7M
$30.8M
2003-2008
$4.6M
$28.9M
$121.1M
2008-2014
$6.5M
$18.7M
$61.4M
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THE CHUM:
EXCELLENCE IN
PATIENT CARE
The CHUM is one of the largest teaching hospital centres in
North America. It offers specialized and ultra-specialized care
and services to over half a million patients every year.
A centre of expertise as
designated by the health ministry
A leader with access to
cutting-edge technology
equipment
A leader in specialized
and ultra-specialized care
A place of expertise, knowledge
transfer, innovation, high technology
and leading-edge practices
The CHUM
is:
An important centre of
medical training in Quebec
Researchers at the
forefront of major
medical breakthroughs
HIGH CALIBRE TEAMS
Research projects
that give hope
More than 12,000* people united for the well-being of
patients, including:
1,056 physicians
31 dentists
THE BEST IN
HEALTHCARE
IN
4,639 nurses,
auxiliary nurses
and orderlies
79 pharmacists
681 volunteers
(totalling 63,023
person-hours of
volunteer work)
SECTORS
CANCER:
Diagnosis, treatment and followup of the largest number of cancer
patients in Quebec.
TRANSPLANTATION:
The only lung transplant centre in
the province.
CARDIOMETABOLIC:
First in North America to offer the Lotus cardiac
prosthesis to save patients once considered inoperable.
NEUROSCIENCES:
A centre of expertise for chronic
pain: the only therapeutic
education program in Quebec.
FUNCTIONAL MUSCULOSKELETAL:
The Burn Victims Unit is the only centre of expertise for
severe burns in western Quebec.
*As of March 31, 2014
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THE NEW CHUM:
A MAJOR PROJECT
A HOSPITAL CENTRE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
The second phase of construction of the new CHUM is progressing well. It will open its doors to the first patients in
2016. THE NEW CHUM IS:
• A $2.5 billion project in 3 phases:
• A surface area of 268,100 m2
• 2013
• 2016
• 2020
(= Place Ville Marie + 40 floors)
• 772 individual patient rooms
• Some 40 operating rooms
• A cornerstone of the future Quartier de la santé
A WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH CENTRE
The first phase of the new CHUM, the CRCHUM, was
inaugurated in the fall of 2013. This world-class research centre
was completed on time and on budget. It also incorporates the
Integrated Centre of Teaching and Education (CIEF), the most
important hospital simulation centre in Quebec.
It is composed of a team of 1,900 people, including 435
researchers with access to state-of-the-art facilities and
equipment such as:
• 75 laboratories
• 36 clinical examination rooms
• 1 cyclotron
• Spectrometry platforms
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GIVING THE
BEST IN HEALTH
CARE
Thanks to the generosity of its donors, the Fondation was able
to donate $18,685,911 to its hospital centre this year. You played
an important role in the many accomplishments made possible in
2013-2014. Here are a few examples:
$15,004,090
Care, equipment and
health promotion
In the summer of 2013, the first patients benefited
from the innovative capabilities of the new dual
energy CT scanner and planning MRI of the CHUM’s
radiation oncology Department. The CT scanner:
•
Enables faster examinations, often within a
second or less, which means less discomfort
for the patient
•
Provides more accurate, higher quality results
•
Combines the efficiency of two devices in one,
due to dual energy. It is very efficient, using less
radiation, and provides better access to care.
80%
This also contributes to new research opportunities. The involvement
of radiation oncologists, physicians and other department employees in
an internal fundraising campaign, in addition to contributions from our donors,
enabled us to raise $225,000 for these activities.
THE CHUM, THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN THE
WORLD TO BENEFIT FROM A DUAL ENERGY CT
SCANNER
“It’s important for radiation oncologists and their teams to
see that donors share their commitment to providing superior
health care services. This equipment will enable us to improve
our health care services and push research even further.”
Dr. David Roberge, head of the CHUM’s radiation oncology
Department
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FOR THE WELL-BEING OF BURN VICTIMS
Thanks to the generosity of the Quebec Firefighters Foundation for Major Burn Victims, a long-term partner
of the Fondation du CHUM, the burn victims unit has been able to acquire the best equipment, including an
intrapulmonary percussive ventilation respirator.
“The device blows air into the patient’s lungs and aspirates secretions, thus improving the respiratory
status of severe inhalation burn victims.”
Dr. Isabelle Perreault, medical director of the burn victims unit and the Centre of Expertise for Major Burn Victims
of Western Quebec, and plastic surgeon at the CHUM
PREVENTING ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Patients suffering from Barrett’s Esophagus, a disease that increases the risk of developing esophageal cancer,
can now benefit from a new endoscopic treatment that uses radiofrequency energy by means of the BarrxTM
Flex System, for which the Fondation contributed nearly $200,000.
“Radiofrequencies are used to treat precancerous cells in the esophagus with little or no pain for patients.
It’s a fast and minimally invasive procedure that has excellent results. Most patients are cured after only a
few treatments.”
Isabelle Jordaneau, endoscopy nurse at the CHUM
A BEDSIDE TECHNOLOGY FOR CARDIOLOGY PATIENTS
Patients of the cardiology Department can now benefit from a new information TV channel in
their room. Called the Learning Channel, this technology forms part of an awareness-raising
initiative for patients suffering from cardiovascular problems and helps empower them
with regard to their care.
“I recently treated a patient who had suffered an infarction and I was really happy to
be able to give her tools she could consult whenever she wanted.”
Nathalie Duchesne, nurse at the CHUM’s cardiovascular Centre
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13%
$2,389,265
Research
Proud to support CRCHUM’s excellence, contribute to its
teams’ innovative discoveries and attract promising new
talent or renowned researchers, the Fondation du CHUM
donated $1,824,265 to the centre this year. The CRCHUM
is active in clinical, basic, evaluative and epidemiological
research, and is the only facility in the Quebec hospital
sector to cover the full spectrum of research.
The Fondation also supports the Université de Montréal
in the creation of approximately 15 research and teaching
chairs and has donated a total of $5,960,000 to date,
including $560,000 this year.
Here are a few examples of advances made possible this year
by these contributions:
NEW TREATMENTS FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS
“The work of researchers from the Osteoarthritis Research Unit has led to important
advances in the treatment of this disease. Most notably through the development of
innovative diagnostic methods, which help to identify more accurately the patients who
have a better chance of success if treated with new medications. The development of new
treatments for personalized medicine is one of the most promising research avenues for
patients.”
Dr. Jean-Pierre Pelletier, head of the rheumatology department and director of the
Osteoarthritis Research Unit at the CHUM
HOPE FOR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS
In 2013, the research team led by Dr. Marie-Josée Hébert, transplant nephrologist
at the CHUM, identified a new cause of organ rejection: anti-LG3 antibodies.
Further research is being undertaken to develop new therapies that will address
this problem.
“It’s exciting to see that our efforts over the past 10 years have led to practical applications
for patients.”
HELPING THOSE LIVING WITH HIV
Developed by José Côté, holder of the Research Chair on New Nursing Practices,
and her team, the VIH-TAVIE (HIV-Your Life) project is the result of four years of
research and development. The Web application provides personalized advice to
patients living with HIV from a virtual nurse regarding their medication. It also
provides them with psychological support and help in adopting a more positive
attitude toward their drugs.
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TOWARD AN AGE OF “À LA CARTE” MEDICINE
“In 2010, we created one of the largest biobanks in Canada, where a large collection of
tumour samples from patients suffering from liver, pancreatic and bile duct cancer is stored.
The ultimate goal of the research on human tissue is to personalize and individualize each
patient’s treatment, to eventually achieve a form of ‘à la carte’ medicine.”
Dr. Réal Lapointe, holder of the Roger Des Groseillers Chair in hepatobiliary/pancreatic
(HPB) surgical oncology and head of the Department of HPB surgery at the CHUM
GREAT PROGRESS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
“We have been pioneers in the development of preoperative patient assessments. This
new approach helps to accelerate the implementation of new treatments and, in some
cases, even makes the tumour disappear completely.”
Dr. André Robidoux, holder of the Scotiabank Chair in the diagnosis and treatment of breast
cancer, and oncology surgeon at the CHUM
7%
$1,292,556
Teaching
In the spring of 2013, CHUM physicians and health professionals
were awarded postdoctoral fellowships totalling $1 million. These
bursaries were provided by the Council of physicians, dentists and
pharmacists (CPDP) and the Fondation du CHUM.
“Thanks to this bursary, I can pursue a two-year high-level training program in cornea
and refractive surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard. In my
work, I have developed an eye drop treatment for severe inflammation of the eye surface
and have had the opportunity to present my results at many international conferences.”
Marie-Claude Robert, MD, FRCSC (ophthalmology), fellow in cornea and refractive
surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School and future
ophthalmologist at the CHUM
“The practice of pharmacy in a hospital centre like the CHUM requires additional training
in order to provide high quality care to patients suffering from hematologic cancer. This
internship has allowed me to gain valuable clinical experience and become a better
teacher, researcher, clinician and manager – all for the greater benefit of our patients.”
Jean-Philippe Adam, pharmacist specializing in hemato-oncology at the CHUM
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THE CAPITAL
CAMPAIGN
The capital campaign is one of the most important financing campaigns in the Canadian
health sector and aims to provide our hospital with essential resources for the continuous
improvement of patient care. It is vital to the expansion of the current CHUM and the
development of the new CHUM.
Most of the funds raised through the campaign Giving Ourselves the Best in Health
care will go toward the purchase of advanced equipment for the CHUM, the CRCHUM
and the CIEF. A few examples:
•
A simulator for cardiac ultrasound and a simulator for laparoscopy and urology, with a
total value of more than $320,000, which are enabling CIEF students to practice and
perfect their skills as part of their training.
•
4 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices, totalling more than $5 million in value,
making it possible to provide precise images of tissues and organs in fields such as
cardiology and neuroscience.
TARGET: $300 MILLION
WE ARE 60% THERE AT
$179 MILLION*
Guy Savard, C.M., FCA
Special Counsel,
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
Yves Des Groseillers
Chairman of the Board, President and
CEO, Groupe BMTC inc.
Daniel Johnson, G.O.Q.
Counsel,
McCarthy Tétrault,
Former Premier of Quebec
WORKING TOGETHER FOR CHUM PATIENTS
Our campaign cabinet, chaired by Guy Savard, assisted by Yves Des Groseillers and Daniel Johnson, is made
up of outstanding men and women focused on the well-being of CHUM patients. We wish to thank them for
their generosity and the vital role they are playing in the realization of this major project.
*As of March 31, 2014
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PEOPLE WITH A PLACE IN THEIR HEARTS FOR US
The Fondation is fortunate in being able to count on many good-hearted donors whose generosity is matched only
by their commitment. Since 1998, there have been almost 113,000 donors.
Our donors:
• Individuals: 88%
• Companies: 8%
• CHUM internal community: 3%
• Foundations: 1%
Meet some of our donors:
MINA DRIMAROPOULOS
The Fondation is pleased to count on the generosity of Ms. Drimaropoulos, who
was herself a long-time CHUM patient. “I donate out of gratitude for the care I
received at the hospital, and also to thank all the healthcare professionals for their
attentiveness and support, and for being such good listeners,” she says (seen here
with Dr. Diane Provencher, gynecological oncologist at the CHUM and clinical
researcher, on the right in the photo).
MARIE-BERTHE DES GROSEILLERS
Philanthropy runs in the Des Groseillers family. Like her father Yves Des Groseillers, MarieBerthe has been involved with the Fondation du CHUM for many years. As well as serving on
the campaign cabinet and the board of directors, she renews her commitment every year as
Co-chair of the CHUM’s Gourmet Dinner and Golf Classic de events. We wish to pay tribute
to Marie-Berthe: her great generosity directly contributes to our success!
LORNE TROTTIER
Co-founder of the Trottier Family Foundation and the Matrox company, Lorne Trottier is a
great philanthropist, known for his exceptional altruism. The Fondation du CHUM is delighted
to acknowledge Lorne’s recent involvement in the campaign cabinet. He will undoubtedly be
an invaluable ally in the flagship project of the new CHUM.
HONOURING OUR DONORS
All those donors who contributed to the purchase of the da Vinci
SI surgical robotic device were invited in March to a special tribute
event. Many of the attendees had the chance to experience the stateof the-art device close up, as well as meeting CHUM professionals
who made this important achievement possible. The ultra-precise da
Vinci SI robot permits minimally invasive surgical procedures with
many benefits for patients, including significant reductions in postoperative pain and much smaller scars.
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GESTURES
THAT INSPIRE
HOPE
Since its inception, the Fondation has been privileged to count on nearly 113,000 donors who
have helped shape the CHUM of today and tomorrow. Every gesture they make is significant
and inspires hope of providing the best healthcare to the hospital’s patients. We are profoundly
grateful to them, because their generosity enables CHUM professionals to save lives every
day.
There are various ways of donating to the Fondation du CHUM, including planned gifts, and
“In Honour” and “In Memoriam” donations. These are all excellent ways of investing in one of
our most vital resources – health – while benefiting from tax advantages.
TYPES OF PLANNED GIFTS:
Life insurance policy: Testamentary bequest: allows you to make a
significant donation
while paying only a
portion of the capital
donated.
allows you to leave
a sum of money, a
specified property or
a percentage of your
assets.
Publicly-traded
securities:
may suit a donor who
holds securities that
have gained significantly
in value since their
acquisition.
Charitable annuity: allows you a constant
and guaranteed income
for life or for a fixed
period, in exchange for an
irrevocable contribution
of money.
IN HONOUR DONATION
You can also support the Fondation by making an In Honour donation
as a tribute to a CHUM healthcare professional or a patient. This is an
original and generous way to say thank you or to wish someone a
swift recovery.
IN MEMORIAM DONATION
The Fondation also offers the opportunity to express your sympathy
and bring comfort to bereaved persons by making an In Memoriam
donation.
We would like to thank you and recognize your gesture right away; therefore we invite you to contact us to discuss
your intentions or for any additional information.
Your gestures enable us to do great things for our hospital patients.
None of our achievements would be possible without your vital contributions.
THANK YOU!
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MY BOOK OF MEMORIES
Many wonderful things happen at the Fondation du CHUM! As volunteer spokesperson
for the past five years, I have been frequently touched by my experiences, both in
visiting patients and meeting with CHUM professionals and volunteers. I would like to
share some of these moments with you.
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MEMORABLE
AND SUCCESSFUL
FUNDRAISING
ACTIVITIES
Some of our fundraising activities are quickly becoming established
traditions, and with their continued success they are making tangible
contributions to the well-being of CHUM patients. The fact that so
many people participate in these prestigious events is very gratifying
since it reflects their confidence in our commitment to the CHUM.
2013 DNA EXPERIENCE
With its second successful DNA Experience urban ball, the DNA Committee - the Future of
the Fondation du CHUM has demonstrated that its original idea of staging a must-attend
evening to attract a new generation of philanthropists was a brilliant one. The event, which
took place in October at the St. James Theatre, attracted some 500 young professionals
and succeeded in raising $260,987!
“I’m lucky to have benefited from the latest treatments, and especially to have been able
to count on the healthcare professionals of the CHUM. They saved me and allowed me
to continue appreciating every moment of my life. They made, and are still making, an
enormous difference for me.”
Sandra Van Tassel, patient of the CHUM’s Digestive Surgery Unit, who told her story during
the event
BENEFIT PREVIEW AT THE 2014 MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL
AUTO SHOW
Some 4,500 philanthropists and car enthusiasts helped raise $641,759 at this event held
at Montreal’s Palais des Congrès in January. The record amount was disbursed among six
Greater Montreal hospital foundations, including the Fondation du CHUM. Since 2005, more
than $4 million has been raised at this event and shared for the benefit of patients in the
greater metropolitan area.
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GOURMET DINNER 2013
A total of $1,003,691 was raised during this summer event at the Parquet of the
Centre CDP Capital to mark the 15th anniversary of the Fondation du CHUM and
to pay tribute to all our loyal donors since 1998. Establishing a new record for
money raised, the 2013 Gourmet Dinner was chaired by François Côté, Executive
Vice-President of TELUS and President of TELUS Ventures, along with his cochairs, Marie-Berthe Des Groseillers, Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer
of BMTC Group inc. and President of the Fondation Brault & Martineau, and Sylvie
Demers, Chairman, Affinity Market Group, TD Insurance.
“The Gourmet Dinner is an opportunity to raise our glasses to the achievements of the
past 15 years, and also to the prospect of a promising future for our hospital and its
thousands of patients.”
Ékram Antoine Rabbat, President and CEO of the Fondation du CHUM
Since its inception, the Gourmet Dinner
has raised more than
2013 GOLF CLASSIC
In late summer, a record amount of $2,032,723 was raised at the 2013 Golf Classic
through the generosity of some 300 golfers, donors and sponsors. Once again,
Dr. Guy Leclerc served as honorary president, assisted by Marie-Berthe Des
Groseillers.
Since its inception, the Golf Classic has
raised some
$18M
“Since the first Golf Classic in 2001, this event has helped raise around $18 million.
Its success is entirely dependent on the commitment of the business and medical
communities, who gather faithfully every year for the tournament.”
Dr. Guy Leclerc, CHUM cardiologist and president of AccelLAB
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INSPIRATIONAL
AMBASSADORS
Each in their own way, our dedicated ambassadors demonstrate
that with a good idea and a lot of will, everyone has it within their
power to help bring the best in healthcare to CHUM patients. In
total, more than $205,000 has been donated to our hospital
through their initiatives.
CONCORP’DANSE BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
Over $9,000 was raised at the annual fundraising event of the Concorp’danse troupe
at the Brigitte Laforest Dance School, for the benefit of the Fondation Jean-Guy
Laforest. The Laforest family established this foundation in memory of a family member
who died of lymphoma. The entire amount was turned over to the Fondation du CHUM
to help support the research of Dr. Bernard Lemieux, hemato-oncologist and head of
the CHUM’s Lymphoproliferative Disorders Clinic.
“When my father died, we went through a difficult time because very little
information was available about the disease and support for relatives was virtually
non-existent. This is why we decided to change things by getting involved.” Brigitte Laforest
SPAGHETTI DAY
More than 100 people attended the second annual Jacques Dumulon Spaghetti Day in
honour of Mr. Dumulon’s granddaughter. Maryse Dumulon-Morin has been a patient of
the CHUM Epilepsy Group and is now cured of the disease thanks to the care provided
by Dr. Alain Bouthillier, neurosurgeon, and Dr. Dang Nguyen, neurologist. The initiative
by this grateful grandfather from Laval raised $2,000 for the Fondation du CHUM, to go
towards research on epilepsy.
DJ CHAMPION ALBUM LAUNCH AND FUNDRAISER
Maxime Morin, aka DJ Champion, a CHUM patient in remission from blood cancer, used
the launch of his latest album as a fundraiser. Donation boxes were set up and the
money collected was turned over to Dr. Danielle Charpentier, co-director of the CHUM
Integrated Cancerology Centre and the oncologist who treated Maxime in 2010 while
he was suffering from lymphoma.
ANNE-MARIE CHAGNON WORKSHOP SALE
There was a good attendance at the Galerie Espace Anne-Marie Chagnon to enjoy a workshop sale for the
benefit of the Fondation du CHUM. Guests were introduced to Ms. Chagnon’s superb handmade Vintage
jewellery collection and were able to benefit from discounts and surprise gifts.
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MONTREAL OASIS ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON
Pierre Brise-Bois completed the 42.2 km Marathon Oasis de Montréal, collecting $2,620
to raise awareness and help promote research on age-related macular degeneration
(AMD). This degenerative disease of the retina causes a significant weakening of the
eyesight in sufferers.
“I want to thank the people who supported me during my challenge. Their generosity
motivated me and helped during the toughest parts of the 42.2 km I ran.” Pierre Brise-Bois
A team made up of a dozen employees of the SEMCO company and of Construction
santés Montréal, builder of the new CHUM, also made a commitment to the cause. They
were proud to run for the benefit of CHUM patients and succeeded in raising $2,000
for the Fondation.
SYLVAIN GUIMOND GOLF TOURNAMENT
The second annual Sylvain Guimond Golf Tournament, which brought together about a
hundred golfers and 25 volunteers, was successful in raising $10,250 for the Fondation
du CHUM. The proceeds went to Dr. Michel Lemoyne, gastroenterologist at the CHUM and
physician to Mr. Guimond, in support of research aimed at improving the quality of life of
Crohn’s disease patients.
“Having been afflicted with Crohn’s disease since the age of 17, it is important for me
to contribute to the development of new treatment approaches. I manage to live a
very active life, thanks to treatments that are constantly evolving.”
Sylvain Guimond
PROPRIO DIRECT GOLF TOURNAMENT
For the first time since it began eight years ago, the funds raised from the Proprio Direct Golf
Tournament went to the Fondation du CHUM. The day was a huge success, with nearly
$10,000 being raised. Fondation volunteer spokesman Yvon Deschamps was present to
thank participants for their generosity toward the important societal project of the CHUM.
BECOME A FONDATION
AMBASSADOR WITH ACTIVI-DON!
Anyone can organize a fundraising activity for the benefit of the Fondation du CHUM. And in order to
facilitate the task of these good-hearted future ambassadors, the Fondation launched a new Web tool
in early 2014 named Activi-don that allows to easily create a customized Web page to promote your
event. You can learn more about this platform and get some tips on optimizing your organizational
efforts at fondationduchum.com.
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DEDICATED, PASSIONATE AND GENEROUS CHUM
PROFESSIONALS
THE MONTREAL-QUEBEC CITY CHALLENGE
Dr. Paul Perrotte and his team, mainly composed of other
CHUM professionals including Dr. Pierre Laramée, cardiologist,
and Martin Côté, operating room orderly, took the challenge
in brilliant style, cycling the entire 275 km distance between
Montreal and Quebec City. They succeeded in raising $85,937,
which will help support the battle against the two main causes of
death in Canada: cancer and cardiovascular disease. The money
will go directly towards the improvement of patient care and the
advancement of research at CHUM.
“We could not be happier. We really had a wonderful day and the
entire team made it to the end without any problems. The whole
way, we were thinking about the courage and determination of our
CHUM patients and that gave us the motivation to keep going.”
Dr. Paul Perrotte, uro-oncologist at the CHUM and CPDP president
CRCHUM CHALLENGE - PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU
More than 200 participants put on their race numbers to support the
CRCHUM at this event. Collectively, the 27 teams united in support
of the Research Centre far exceeded their goal of raising $80,000 by
completing a 5 km walk or run, or running a 21 km half marathon. More
than $100,000 was raised! These funds will be especially helpful in
providing fellowships for CRCHUM students and vocational training
grants for CHUM staff members.
“This year, I decided to take part in the Défi CRCHUM challenge
for my mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease. My colleagues
quickly rallied around and offered to run or walk with me.”
Dany Savignac, Assistant to the President-CEO of the Fondation
du CHUM
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THE CLINIQUES OF
THE FONDATION
DU CHUM
COMBINING HEALTH, KNOWLEDGE AND PHILANTHROPY
The clinics are important partners of the Fondation. Through their affiliation with the CHUM, they can draw on the
support of many doctors who represent the various specialties available in a major hospital centre. They have been
offering their unique expertise for more than 20 years.
FOCUS ON PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES
•
Placing the emphasis on prevention and raising awareness among clients of the importance of
a healthy lifestyle
•
Certified in administering and monitoring the initial dose of Gilenya, a new oral treatment for relapsing
forms of multiple sclerosis
•
Certified in administering the drug Aclasta for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
•
Offers a complete range of health checkups for individuals or in a corporate setting
•
Provides high-quality and completely safe medico-esthetic treatments
FIRST STOP FOR TRAVEL HEALTH
•
One of the leading clinics of its kind in North America
•
Part of the GeoSentinel global surveillance network for emerging infectious diseases
•
Expertise in administering basic immunization and specialized vaccins
•
Organizer of the Clinique Santé-voyage Symposium, an important professional training event
•
Has many collaborators and renowned experts, including:
•
Dr. Joanne Liu, medical expert in travel health and President of Doctors without borders
•
Dr. Danielle Perreault, general practitioner and columnist on health issues
•
Dr. Jean Vincelette, microbiologist, infectious disease specialist and Professor at the Faculty of
Medicine of the Université de Montréal
Visiting our clinics is the best way to protect your health while also contributing to
the well-being of CHUM patients, because
100% OF PROFITS ARE DONATED TO THE FONDATION
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2013-2014
DONORS
We sincerely thank all those individuals, companies and
foundations who have contributed to the Fondation du CHUM.
The following is a complete list of donations of $500 or more from an individual or
foundation, and of $5000 or more from a company:
$1 million or more
$500,000 to $999,999
Anonyme (1)
Yves Des Groseillers
Fondation familiale Trottier
Fondation Molson
Abbott Vascular
Bombardier
Rio Tinto Alcan
BMO Groupe financier
Succession Cécile Boissonneault
Boston Scientifique
Conseil des médecins, dentistes et
pharmaciens du CHUM
Fondation Jacques et Michel Auger
Fondation Jean-Louis Lévesque
Industrielle Alliance
Léger & Associés Radiologistes
Medtronic du Canada
Mouvement des caisses Desjardins
Power Corporation du Canada
RBC Banque Royale
Saputo
Mina Drimaropoulos
Fondation des Jumelles Coudé
Fondation des pompiers du Québec pour
les grands brûlés
Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon
Fondation Macdonald Stewart
Fondation Paul A. Fournier
Fondation Sibylla Hesse
Gaz Métro
Groupe Jutras
Johnson & Johnson
Novartis Pharma Canada
Radiologie Varad
TELUS
Fondation Charles Guindon
Fondation Chartier
La Fondation du Grand défi Pierre Lavoie
Fondation Écho
Fondation Gustav Levinschi
Fondation J.B.J. Fortin
Fondation Jeanne-Mance
Fondation Les Roses de l’Espoir
Fonds de développement d’hémodynamie
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Sébastien Forand
Guy Fortin
Francyne Furtado
Succession Lucienne Gagnon
Galerie Clarence Gagnon
Dr Dominique Girard
Succession Thérèse Grégoire
Groupe Antonopoulos
Groupe Lacasse
Groupe Sportscene
Heenan Blaikie
Hoffmann-La Roche
Honeywell
Hydro-Québec
Intermune
Fondation Docteur Sadok Besrour
Dr Didier Jutras-Aswad
Brian Kavanagh
Mireille Kermoyan
Dre Anne Lavoie
Les Gynécologues Associés
Les Productions Cent Détours
Lexmark Canada
Loto-Québec
Succession Philippe Martineau
McKesson Canada
Merck Canada
Minogue Medical
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada
Dr Paul Perrotte
Petra
Pfizer Canada
Québecor
Radio-oncologues associés du CHUM
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton
Dr David Roberge
Sanofi-aventis Canada
Gisèle Sarrazin Locas
Guy Savard
Sensibilisation prostate du CHUM
Shire Canada
Shoppers Drug Mart
Siemens Canada
Varian Medical Systems
Société des alcools du Québec
Société des radiologistes du CHUM
PharmaLogic
UCB
Université de Montréal
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
$100,000 to $499,999
Alcon Canada
Astellas Pharma Canada
AstraZeneca Canada
Banque CIBC
Banque Nationale du Canada
Banque TD
Bell
$50,000 to $99,999
Association des hépatologues de Montréal
Banque Laurentienne
Biotronik Canada
Dr. Alain Bouthillier
Brault & Martineau
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Domtar
$10,000 to $49,999
Anonymes (2)
Abbott Medical Optics
Accès Recherche Montréal
Amgen Canada
Artopex
Association d’Anémie Falciforme du
Québec
BCF Avocats d’affaires
Christiane Bergevin
Françoise Bertrand
Biron Groupe Santé
Succession Luc Bisaillon
Boehringer Ingelheim
J.R. André Bombardier
BPYA Architectes en consortium
Bernard Brault
Roger Louis Brunet
Canaropa
Cisco Systems Canada
Cogeco
Collectif Santé Montréal
Collège des médecins du Québec
Consortium Pomerleau-Verreault
Corporation AbbVie
Corporation Fiera Capital
Département d’anesthésiologie du CHUM
Elekta
Samir Trak
Ruth Feigelson
Financière Sun Life
Fondation Carmand Normand
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$1,000 to $9,999
Anonymes (22)
William Acton
Aimia
Vartkes Aintablian
Alternative Beauty Services
Dr. Robert Amyot
Pierre Anctil
Paul Arcand
Dr. Pierre Aslanian
Jocelyne, Émilie et Louis Audet
Michael Bantey
Caroline Barbir
Hélène Barette
Baxter
BDC
Frédéric Beauchemin
Claire B. Beaudoin
Dr. Gilles Beauregard
Dominic Belley
Guillaume Bengle
Claude Benoît
Laura Benoît
Robert Benoît
Jeannine Bernier
Roger Bernier
John Beshara
Dr. Marc Bilodeau
Dr. Louis Blair
Linda Boily
Léonard Bolduc
Giuseppe Borsellino
Dr. Redouane Bouali
Jean Bougard
Gilles Bourassa
Daniel Boubonnais
Lyne Branchaud
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Madeleine Brosseau
Julie Bruneau
Raymond Brunette
Gilles Bussière
Dr. Jean-François Cailhier
Gaston Caron
Mario M. Caron
Jean-Yves Chagnon
Lisette Chagnon
Marie-Blanche Chaperon Lussier
Jules Charrette
Hélène Chartier
Denyse Chartrand
Dr. Jean-Louis Chiasson
Chirurgiens cardiovasculaires HDM
Rollande Choquette Archambault
Josie Ciccotelli
Giuseppe Colubriale
Maria Colubriale
Fleurette Corbeil
Corporation d’investissements Sanpalo
Dr. Daniel Corsilli
Dr. Patrick Cossette
Dr. Jean Pascal Costa
Dr. Paolo Costi
Alain Côté
Anne-Marie Côté
José Côté
Raymond Cyr
Dr. Louis Dagenais
Succession Madeleine Dagenais
Yves Dagenais
Dr. Patrick D’Amico
Hubert D’Amours
Sheldon Davis
Dr. Jacques A. de Guise
Maria De Jésus Viana
Claude Deland
Dr. Benoît Deligne
Deloitte
Umberto Delucilla
Suzanne Des Groseillers
Succession Claude Desalliers
Rita Desjardins Baril
Jean Pierre Desrosiers
Louis Deumie
Monique Deviard
Gail Dobby
Dr. Manuel Dominguez
Dr. Maurice Dongier
Guy D’Orsonnens
Pierre Dozois
Daniel Dubeau
Jean-Marie Dumont
Louise Dumont
Jacques Duquette
Dr. Madeleine Durand Blais
Edwards Lifesciences
Electrocore
Nicolas Evreinow
Graham Farquharson
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
Nancy Fitzhugh
Fondation Daniel Lamarre
Fondation Denise et Robert Gibelleau
Fondation Famille Benoît
Fondation Libermont
Fonds du département d’obstétrique et
gynécologie du CHUM
Georges Fontaine
Réal A. Forest
L.-Yves Fortier
Cécile Fortin
Jeannne d’Arc Fortin
Marie-Chantal Fortin
Stéfane Foumy
Jean Marc Gagnon
Louis Gendron
Yvan Gendron
Robert Y. Girard
Bruno Gobeille
Mildred Goodman
Noëlla Goyet
Succession Louise Grandchamp
Raymond Gref
Berthold Groleau
Groupe IBI/DAA
Groupe Jean Coutu
Groupe SNC-Lavalin
Geoffroy Guilbault
Dr. Jean-Gilles Guimond
Succession Rita Guindon
Dr. Minh Ha Vo
Mary Hagerman
Succession Guildo Hallé
Dr. Pavel Hamet
Dr. Patrick Harris
Dr. Marie-Josée Hébert
Monique Héroux
Jonathan Paul Hopkins
Renée Houde
Lynda Hudon
Joseph Iannicelli
Importation Zoë
Jack Ingraham
Pierre-Yves Jodoin
Daniel Johnson
D France Joyal
Patrick Jutras
Tasia et Photios Kalantzis
Dr. Anis Khalil
Harry King
Dr. Christophe Kolan
KPMG
La Compagnie de tissus décoratifs Arco
Jean-Frédéric Lafontaine
Louis-H. Lafontaine
Dr Salim Lahoud
Daniel Lalonde
Diane Lamarre
Dr. Maxime Lamarre-Cliche
Manon Lambert
Guy Lamoureux
Dr. Daniel Landry
Marc-André Landry
André Langlois
Guy Laplante
Francine Laporte
Dr. Pierre Laramée
Dr. Pierre Larochelle
Yves Larocque
Antonio Larouche
Dr. Mikhael Laskine
Laury Chamelian MD
Sylvie Lavallée
Le Cabinet de relations publiques
NATIONAL
Le groupe conseil RES PUBLICA
Michèle Leblanc et Paul Cormier
Monique Leclair
Dr. René Lecours
Dr. Francine Lefebvre
Hélène Lefebvre
Dr. Louis Legault
Jean Lemay
Jacques Lemieux
Dr. Elizabeth Leroux
André Lesage
Dr. François Lespérance
Jocelyn Lévesque
Dr. Jean-François Lizé
Logibec
Anne Lortie
Wilson Luong
Heather MacKinnon
Dr. Michèle Mahone
Edward Makula
Succession Richard Malouin
Jacques Martin
Guy Martineau
Alain Massicotte
Dr. Marie-Hélène Mayrand
Sophie Melchers
Aline Méthot Dagenais
Ginette Millet
Dr. Gregor Mitchell
Dominic Manaco
Monette Barakett
Annick Mongeau
Dr. Nathalie Morissette
Dr. Richard Moufarrège
Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Dang Khoa Nguyen
Dr. Huu Khue Nguyen
Dr. Paul Van Nguyen
Thi Ngoc Nguyen
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$1,000 to $9,999 (cont’d)
Jean-Yves Noël
Oeuvres Régis-Vernet
Normande Olivier
Cédric Orvoine
André Pageau
Dr. Roch Parent
Robert Parizeau
Yvon Patenaude
Patrimonica Gestion d’actifs
Maurice Pelletier
Benoît Perras
Claude Perrotte
Trung Pham
Pharmascience
Réal Plourde
Dr. Charles Poirier
Jean-François Poisson
Vincent Poitout
Marie-Cécile Pomier-Layrargues
Pierre Poulin
Georges A. Pouliot
Dr. Marc Prentki
Proxim
Georges Quentin
Ékram Antoine Rabbat
Paul F. Raymond
Dr. Marie-France Raynault
François Richard
Raymond Richard
Marie D. Roberge
Johanne Robichaud
Succession André Robichaud
Douglas Robinson
Pierre Robitaille
Michèle et Jean-Claude Rompré
Dr. André Roussin
Alexandre Roy
Roger Roy
Danielle Ruck
Paul Ryan
Pierre Ryan
Dr. Fred Saad
Dr. Jean-Marc Saint-Hilaire
Sandoz Canada
Ferdinand S. Schrufer
Dr. Jean-Luc Senécal
Fortunato Sergi
Serres Sylvain Cléroux
Service OR LP/SEC
Servier Canada
Denise Simard et André Toupin
Dr. Emmanuel Sirdar
Sithol Sok
Marie Rachel Soucy
Summit Salon Services
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Canada
Takeda Pharma
Robert Talbot
An Tang
The Bellini Foundation
The Birks Family Foundation
The Morris & Rosalind Goodman Family
Foundation
Pierre Tougas
Sophie Tremblay
Stéfan Tremblay
Jean-Paul Trépanier
Tribute Pharma Canada
Tri-Texco
Jean-Bernard Trudeau
Gilles Trudel
Brian Udashkin
Uniprix
Dr. Luc Valiquette
Thomas Vandor
Marc Verreault
Jean-Luc Vigneault
Sébastien Vilder
Sylvain Villiard
Dr. Jean Vincelette
André Vincent
Dr. Florence Weber
Dr. Robert Wistaff
Ching Kang Wu
Mauro Celli
Loi Lin Chan
Réjean Charbonneau
Dr. Danielle Charpentier
Guy Charron
Dr. Annick Châtillon
Roger Chevalier
Derek Chiasson
Francine Cholette
Jean-Robert Choquet
Denise Clerk Thiry
Jean-Pierre Colpron
Constantine Constantinou
Jean-Claude Corbeil
Nathalie Cordeau
Gisèle Cormier Leclerc
Dr. Tudor Costachescu
Guy Courrier
Jean Crépeau
Pierre Jocelyn Cyr
Diane D’Amato
Monique Daoust
Saverina Davoli
André Décarie
Guy Demers
Dr. André Denault
Serge Deneault
Dr. Jean-Pierre Deschamps
Doris Desmarchais Rivard
Dante Di Sabatino
Caroline Dion
Chanez Djeffal
Nasser Djennaoui
Mai Dong Phan
Francine Doray
Jean-Guy Doucet
Robert Doucet
Yen Du
Louiselle Dubé
Jacques Dumulon
Éric Dunberry
Ken Dung
Dominic Dupoy
Laurent Dupras
Luc Durocher
Marc Durocher
Yvon Durocher
Carmen Duval
Fernande Duval
Sophia Economides
Raymond Fares
Alain Fauteux
Filles de Jésus
Daniel Fortin
Cécile Fournier
Louise Fréchette
Michael Fulton
Tik Pow Fung
Catherine Gagné
Daniel Gagnon
Benoît Gascon
Denise Gaudet Gagnon
Dr. Pierrette Gaudreau
Magella et Carmen L. Girard
Dr. Martin Girard
François Godbout
Aude Godfroy
Paul Gourdeau
André Goyer
Diane Goyette-Lessard
Élodie Grange
Dr. Monique Gratton-Amyot
Marcel Grégoire
Philippe Grégoire
Robert Grignon
Anne Guay
Aldona Gudas
Grant Guevremont
Rudolf Hafner
Hélène Hamel
$500 to $999
Anonymes (44)
Faye Aeshar
Lalit Aggarwal
Mario Allard
André Angélil
Dr. Christiane Arbour
Jean-Luc Arseneau
Jean Aucoin
Sucession Alfred Basin
Jean Baulne
Lise Beauchamp
Nicole Beaudoin
Luc Beaulieu
C. Germain Beauregard
Luc Beauregard
Judith Bellehumeur
Carla Beltrami
Mahmoud Bensalem
Yves Berthiaume
Dr. Michel Bertrand
Dr. Arline-Aude Bérubé
Réal Besner
Nazila Bettache
André Bineau
Danis Blais
Dr. Claude Blondin
André Boismenu
Pierre Bouchard
Paul Boucher
Karim Mostafa Boudam Benhacene
Louis Bourassa
Philippe Bourassa
Charles Percival Bourne
Jean-Pierre Brunet
Caisse de bienfaisance des employés et
retraités du CN
Lionel Carmant
Robert Carrière
Jean M. Castonguay
Robert Cayer
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$500 to $999 (cont’d)
Roland Hamel
Yves Harel
Claude Hébert
Pierre Hébert
Isabelle Hervet
Anne-Marie J. Hubert
Jo-Anne Hudon Duchesne
Phan Dao Huu
Monique Jérôme-Forget
Maurice Jodoin
Sara Joli-Cœur
Laurent Joly
Lucien Juneau
Bill Vasilios Kyres
Jean-Paul Labelle
Pierre Laberge
Josée Lacoste Lépine
Michelle Ladouceur
Robert Lafond
Raymond Lafontaine
Pierre Lafrance
Daniel Lajeunesse
Guy Lambert
Bernard Landry
Sylvain Landry
Mignonne Laporte Marleau
Marie-Claude Lareche
Viateur Larouche
Guy Latraverse
Gilles Lauzière
Marguerite Lavoie Perron
Thi Xuan Le
Gérard Lebeau
Guy LeBlanc
Dr. Guy Leclerc
Jeanne d’Arc Leclerc
Sylvie Lecours
Lucie Leduc
Pierre C. Lemoine
Normand Lépine
Laurent Létourneau-Guillon
Nathalie Léveillé
Hervé Lilliu
Yvon Lortie
Jean Macleod
Robert Maheu
Louis Paul Marceau
Claire Martin
Yvon Martineau
Jean-Michel Masse
Carole Massé
Caroline Matte
Thérèse Mauger
Luc Maurice
Thérèse McDonald
Tom McOwen
Patrice Meloche
Patrick Meloche
Patrick Menda
Marianne Messier
Guy Meunier
Louise Myre
Jean-François Nadon
Ginette Nantel
Michelle Niceforo
Joanne Noël
Pierre Nolin
Elias Noujaim
Dr. Caroline Ouellet
Martin Ouellet
Charles S.N. Parent
Claudette Paris
Alejandro Pastor Seino
Diane Patenaude
Dr. Jean Victor Patenaude
Michel Patenaude
Guy Pelletier
Pierre Pinard
Serge Piotte
Gilles Plourde
Benoît Potvin
Dr. Alexandre Prat
Guy Prenovost
Jean-Pierre Provencher
Succession Maurice Quesnel
Suzanne Rafarasoa
Jacques Regnier
Jean Rémillard
Jean-Louis Richard
François Riendeau
Hugo Rivard-Royer
Denis Robert
Natacha Roussy
Mario Roy
Louise Rozon
Gabriella Saragosa
Dr. Matthieu Schmittbuhl
Paul Séguin
Nicole Séguin Leduc
Suzanne Senécal
Georges Spitzer
Eric Stevens
Yves Surprenant
Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif
Hany Tawfik
Fevzi Temur
Jean Thompson-Beauchamps
Christopher Thomson
Gilles Touchette
Solange Trudeau-Masse
Dr. Fernand Turgeon
Raynald Turgeon
Veng Ny Ung
Ninon Vandal Carmant
Claude Verreault
Stanley Vincelli
Sébastien Vromant
Bill Walker
Guy Wolfe
Louis Philippe Wong Kee Song
André Zanga
Special thanks to our partners
Abbott Vascular
AIM
Atedra
Bell
Bio-K + International
Brault et Martineau
Chic Bibi
Cohn & Wolfe
Datavalet Technologies
Engel Chevalier - Protection du Patrimoine
Groupe Antonopoulos
Groupe SNC - Lavalin
Hoffmann-La Roche
Journal Métro
La Coupe
La Presse
Lasik MD
Medtronic du Canada
Newad
Société des alcools du Québec
TD - Assurance
TELUS
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15 YEARS OF YOUR GENEROSITY
What a delight it is to speak to you, dear donors, as I celebrate another year
of working with the Fondation du CHUM. The Fondation team has been
busy in recent months, and so have I! At the CHUM, I have met with many
dedicated professionals, generous volunteers and courageous patients and
their relatives who have been through some difficult times. It has always
been extremely inspiring.
I think especially of Lina Gagnon, who lost her 19-year-old daughter Laura
to cystic fibrosis last January. I was deeply moved by our meeting, because,
despite her grief and suffering, Lina continues the fight to facilitate organ
donations, offering us a great lesson in resilience.
I was also very touched when I visited, with Judi, people receiving
chemotherapy. We were there because these patients are at the very
heart of our cause, and because we were celebrating the Fondation’s
15th anniversary. It made me realize how much each donor, volunteer and
professional is making a real difference in her or his own way to the lives of
patients. Every gesture helps in giving the best care to the 500,000 patients
who pass through the doors of our hospital each year.
As the volunteer spokesperson for the Fondation, I am privileged to witness
so many acts of kindness. My greatest wish is that, in reading the pages of
this report, you will also be bitten by the bug and feel motivated to help the
CHUM and its Fondation. This is one bug that should be spread around! I
hope that your generosity will be contagious, for the greater benefit of our
hospital. It really is very inspiring and we are so extremely grateful to kindhearted donors like you!
I had asked for a special gift for the Fondation’s 15th anniversary, and with
the record amount raised, as announced in this report, I can say that I got
it! Thank you for being at our side for the past 15 years and we hope that you
will continue your commitment for the benefit of all those patients to come.
Yvon Deschamps
Volunteer spokesperson
Fondation du CHUM
Fondation du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
500 Place d’Armes, Suite 1405
Montreal, QC H2Y 2W2
Tel.: 514 890-8077 or 1 866 DON-CHUM (366-2486)
fondationduchum.com