When we learned that we were having a boy, my partner and I decided to name our baby Jack. Being movie buffs, we noticed that characters named “Jack” are very often the heroes. When Jack came into our lives, he lived up to his name: an Apgar score of 9-10-10, in perfect shape, he nursedRead more
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Roman was born in September of 2017. His parents, Monique and Richard, noticed that he was severely jaundiced. When his jaundice did not improve Roman was transferred from the hospital in Windsor, Ontario to a hospital in London, a two-hour drive away, before finally ending up at SickKids Hospital in Toronto, another two hours furtherRead more
National Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness Week The David Foster Foundation is recognizing and honouring National Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness Week (NOTDAW) on April 19 – 25, 2020. NOTDAW is celebrated through awareness campaigns and encouraging individuals to register as organ donors. It takes two minutes to register, please register online today and share your wishesRead more
When Beth was born, she was diagnosed with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS). BBS is a disease with many complications including kidney failure. Beth’s extremely low kidney function caused lung disease and her mother, Erin, remembers Beth’s first year as incredibly difficult as the family navigated her medical needs. Beth spent the first eight months of herRead more
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The David Foster Foundation would like to thank all the photographers who have donated their time to take professional photos of transplant families across Canada. Their photographs have captured special moments for families who have faced so much adversity and are beautiful reminders of how special family is. The David Foster Foundation is proud toRead more
At the David Foster Foundation, the health and well-being of Canadian families is our top priority. As COVID-19 continues to spread among our communities, it’s essential that we understand the importance of social distancing. Understanding and implementing social distancing will help protect those with compromised immune systems and will save lives in the communities thatRead more
February 14, 2020 (Toronto, ON) – The David Foster Foundation is proud to have played a part in bringing together two families, who have forged a bond that redefines the term “heart-to-heart”, especially during the month of February which is celebrated as Heart Month. The following is a true story and the accompanying video mustRead more
Two families have forged a bond that redefines the term “heart-to-heart”, especially during the month of February which is celebrated as Heart Month. The following is a true story and the accompanying video must be seen to be believed. Amid tragedy, the Chen family chose to give a gift from the heart, but for theRead more
