We hear it this time of year with the same volume of seasonal audio — water splashing in the backyard wading pools, then from public pools, trickling into rivers, lakes and the rugged coasts — one in western Canada, another in the Pacific Ocean, and then, thousands of kilometres east where the Atlantic Ocean flows.Read more
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Robin and Bryan live with their beautiful family in Edmonton, Alberta. The couple had five children: Kiara, Karissa, Kashton, Kalyssa, and Kylie when Robin found out she was expecting their sixth child. During a routine 12-week ultrasound, Robin had a Nuchal Translucency Screening to measure the thickness of the fluid at the back of theRead more
Teri and Colin’s world changed when, during Teri’s 20-week anatomy scan, they learned that their unborn daughter, Britton, had a congenital heart defect (CHD) called Pulmonary Atresia. The news was overwhelming, and they were referred to Vancouver Women’s Hospital to meet with a cardiology team who would monitor Britton’s growth and prepare for her arrival.Read more
Just over four years ago, our world turned upside down the Saturday before Thanksgiving. My husband and I rushed our son to the Alberta Children’s Hospital as he had been sick on and off for two weeks with a cough and after numerous visits to clinics his condition had gotten worse. Five minutes into theRead more
This April, the David Foster Foundation is asking Canadians to become a registered organ and tissue donor to help save a life April 3, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – Did you know that Canada still has one of the worst organ and tissue donor rates of all developing countries? This is what the David Foster FoundationRead more
July 21, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – The David Foster Foundation is proud to launch its inspiring new theme: Play it Forward – a celebration of music, generosity, and hope towards raising awareness of the ongoing for registered organ donors. At the heart of the campaign is the legendary music of David Foster, whose award-winning collaborationsRead more
Love Your Heart Month: The David Foster Foundation Debuts on Spotify with Exclusive Playlist of David Foster’s Timeless Love Songs February 14, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – In honor of Heart Month this February, The David Foster Foundation is excited to announce its official launch on Spotify as part of what they are calling Love YourRead more
David Foster Foundation in the Media John Danson interview with CHCH-TV March 28, 2024. Mike Ravenhill interview with the Roy Green radio show March 30, 2024. Mike Ravenhill interview with Alberta Stingray Radio April 3, 2024. Mike Ravenhill interview with Artic Radio April 3, 2024. Mike Ravenhill interview with Zoomer Radio April 3, 2024. MikeRead more
David Foster Foundation in the Media Mike Ravenhill interview with CHCH. 1059 The Region interview Thompson Artic Radio interview Read the latest David Foster Foundation spring newsletter here! YOU are the key to helping The David Foster Foundation during National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Month as Canada records one of the worst donorRead more
I’ve never had the pleasure of welcoming my own baby born but, I think I can imagine the endless joy a new father experiences. I was, however, at the hospital when our first grandson, Nick, came bouncing — he still is — into our lives. I’ll never forget my stepson Darren dressed in green scrubs,Read more
