Sharing Smiles This SummerThe David Foster Foundation’s Summer of Smiles campaign highlights the strength and character of the children, and their families, who we’ve helped through the transplant process. While their journeys are not over, and most of them will continue to struggle with health complications, their bright smiles and positive outlooks remind us whyRead more
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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
David Foster Foundation in the media 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 CMHLRead more
The David Foster Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants. In addition to helping families with their non-medical expenses, the Foundation strives to increase public awareness and education about the importance of becoming a registered organ donor in Canada and the United States. InRead more
In honour of Heart Month, we are sharing the very special story of Marit & Tanner. Watch how a Change of Heart and a selfless decision forever changed the lives of the McKenzie and Fitzpatrick families. On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Marit & Tanner’s story was honoured and shared in the National Post, you can readRead more
The David Foster Foundation has always focused on keeping families together and providing much-needed financial assistance to help during a transplant families’ most difficult time. Now, more than ever, our thoughts turn to the many families that your generous gifts and support have helped. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy HolidaysRead more
On September 11, the David Foster Foundation teamed up with billboard giant Allvision to launch their latest Our Heroes campaign across the country, highlighting and acknowledging the heroes in their life. Featured on these billboards are the David Foster Foundation’s top supporters who make it possible for transplant families to stay together during their most challengingRead more
In March, two-year old Nathan Hutchinson stopped breathing in his Courtice, Ont. home. He was transported to SickKids Hospital ICU, an all-too-familiar place for Nathan and his family, in the midst of a pandemic. He would remain there on and off until mid-May. Nathan was diagnosed with a rare heart condition, Supracardiac Total Anomalous PulmonaryRead more
