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
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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
Keziah is Lyndonna’s youngest child, born in October of 2014. Two days after Keziah was born, she was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which meant that the left side of her heart was not pumping blood as needed. Due to this condition, Keziah was flown to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton from herRead more
In December of 2018, one month after Liorah was born, she was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare disease that affects the liver and can be fatal. In May 2019, she was listed for a life-saving liver transplant. Liorah’s mother, Darline, was approved to be the living liver donor and a transplant was scheduled forRead more
Khai’s Transplant JourneyIn August 2017, Julia Macleod was 15 weeks pregnant with her son, Khai, when she went in for a prenatal ultrasound. At that ultrasound, the medical team told Julia that her baby had gastroschisis, a condition in which the organs are found outside the body, exiting through a hole beside the belly button.Read more
Watch the Simply Spectacular Experience on Vancouver Island highlight video! THANK YOU! Experience on Vancouver Island! July 29 – August 1, 2019 | Victoria, British Columbia The David Foster Foundation is excited to have offered for a second year a 4-day luxury opportunity to enjoy beautiful British Columbia with 16-time Grammy Award winner, David Foster. TheRead more
Rosalie (Rosie) was born on February 23, 2018, at home. She came into the world so quickly that the family’s midwives didn’t have time to make it to the house, so she was welcomed into the world by her parents, Samantha and Brian, and her siblings Gia and Waylon. The next day, Samantha and BrianRead more
