Upcoming Events
Prostate Health Classic
In Canada, one in seven men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime. The Prostate Health Classic, started in 2018, was launched to help fund world-class research led by Dr. Robert Nam and push the limits of what’s possible in prostate cancer care at Sunnybrook.
2020 Virtual PBRI Trivia Fundraiser
In partnership with our Patient Champion, Deb McKenzie, Practice-Based Research and Innovation (PBRI) will be hosting a Virtual PBRI Trivia night, a fundraising event to support PBRI at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. This fun evening will be full of quick witted and challenging trivia, prizes, and silent auction that will benefit the research of Sunnybrook’s health care professionals to improve the support of the patients and families they serve. The committee’s goal is to raise awareness and funds for all point-of-care health care providers who are dedicated and passionate about enhancing their practice. PBRI allows them the opportunity to learn, conduct research, and launch quality improvement projects to help with the care we provide our Sunnybrook patients and families. This event will be an online virtual event hosted on Zoom. A meeting invite will be sent to all those who donate, with a suggested minimum donation of $10 per person. This event is open to staff, friends and the public who are interested in supporting our work at Sunnybrook and having a little fun!
iPads For Patients
To slow the spread of COVID-19, hospitals have established strict visiting rules leaving patients to battle their ailments alone. iPads for Patients is seeking to help those reconnect with their loved ones through iPad donations. With your help, we will purchase new iPads to help COVID-19 patients within Ontario stay connected!
Fuel Our Heroes
Fuel Our Heroes is an initiative started by college students to help raise funds to provide PPE, groceries, and other amenities to support our frontline workers who sacrifice a tremendous amount so the rest of us are safe from COVID-19. We are local students who are looking for your help!
Team Revolution
Team Revolution is a group of 80+ bicycle riders raising money for three local hospitals who participate in an Italian Gran Fondo every two years. Funds raised for Sunnybrook support Project Saving Legs™. Sunnybrook vascular surgeons are borrowing from their heart colleagues in a novel way to save limbs. Reduced blood flow to the legs can lead to foot sores ultimately requiring amputation. The condition affects as many as 800,000 Canadians, especially those with diabetes, a disease rapidly on the rise. Our team performs 250 wire-guided angioplasties each year to restore blood flow and save limbs. It offers a clear benefit to patients and costs one tenth as much as amputation at $70,000. When angioplasty isn’t an option, our surgeons perform leg bypass surgery or hybrid procedures, all to restore patient lives, mobility and dignity.
Art in support of the Gord Downie Fund For Brain Cancer Research
Canadian artist Katherine Laco has painted a scene near Bobcaygeon and titled it Constellations Over Bobcaygeon. All of the proceeds from the sale of the prints will be given to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research. The cost of each print is $40. Print size 12x15 inches To purchase please contact the Whetung Gallery on the Curve Lake Reserve at info@whetung.com. or by phoning 705-657-3661. The original painting is also for sale for the fund at info@katherinelaco.com
Grin Toothbrushes
Good oral care starts with Grin: a beautiful aluminum handle and premium toothbrush heads that use 85% less plastic than disposables. For every Rose Gold toothbrush sold, they donate $1 to the Gord Downie Fund For Brain Cancer Research.
99 Year Old Walks 100KM For Medical Research
George Markow, a 99 year- young WWII veteran is walking 100km before his 100th birthday in April 2021 to support Sunnybrook Research Institute. Every day George walks a path that circles the gardens in his retirement home and he is determined to walk over 1,500 laps as 15 times around = 1km Please consider making a donation to show support for George's efforts.