Summer of Smiles highlights the strength and character of the children, and their families, who we’ve helped through the transplant process. Sharing Smiles This SummerThe David Foster Foundation’s Summer of Smiles campaign highlights the strength and character of the children, who have been helped through the transplant process. While their journeys are not over, andRead more
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Did you know that 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives and improve the quality of life for up to 75 people? Or that despite our polite nature, Canada has one of the worst organ and tissue donor rates of all developed countries? Or that out of the 4,400 patients on the wait-list,Read more
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana // March 01, 2022 For Immediate Release In 2020, Mark and Alora McAlister resolved to create an opportunity for young, talented, diverse racing drivers to advance to the next level in motorsports. They founded the Wing and Wheels Foundation to help fund racing costs for drivers lacking the financial means to race. It is theRead more
The David Foster Foundation partners with two-time heart transplant recipient and former professional athlete Simon Keith to promote Heart Month this February and emphasis the need for more registered organ donors February 7, 2023 (Toronto, ON) – Did you know that approximately every 40 seconds someone will have a heart attack? This is one ofRead more
Our friends at Avenue Family Dental did a little gold mining! With the generous donation of gold crowns and bridges from their patients, they donated $13,122.86 to support transplant children across Canada. Dr. Dawn Webster and Dr. Matt Evans, owners of Avenue Family Dental, save up gold each year to donate to a charity ofRead more
Megha Matthew JackOn October 14, 2004, Jack came into this world fighting for his life. Doctors suspected something was wrong shortly after his birth. After numerous tests, it was determined that Jack’s liver was not working properly. Following several invasive procedures to determine the cause of his failing liver, Jack was placed on the transplantRead more
This Holiday Season, The David Foster Foundation Presents Alarming Canadian Statistics Focusing on the Need for Organ Donation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2020 (Toronto, ON) – Throughout the pandemic and as we enter the holiday season, The David Foster Foundation is drawing awareness to the continuing need for organ donation within Canada by sharingRead more
April 2021 CHEK interview with Hovington family and David Foster April 28, 2021. CHCH interview with Michael Ravenhill April 28, 2021. CJAD 800 interview with Michael Ravenhill, April 24, 2021. CFAX 1070 interview with Michael Ravenhill April 23, 2021. CTV News Montreal interview with Michael Ravenhill April 18, 2021. 900 CMHL interview with Michael RavenhillRead more
The David Foster Foundation applied and received a grant from Stingray Radio to help boost awareness about the importance of becoming a registered organ donor across Canada. Listen to radio ads: Last Song Rosalie Thank you, Stingray Radio for supporting and sharing our message!Read more
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