Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation

02/06/2026

Today, our DGH Lead on Climbers team held a Pep Rally for GUT (Get Up There) in support of colorectal cancer awareness! There were treats, prizes, and plenty of team cheer as we came together for a cause that truly matters. There’s still time to sign up for the March 6th climb, and we’d love to have you on the team. If climbing isn’t in the cards this year, you can still make a big impact by supporting a colleague or friend who is participating. Follow the link to learn more! https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/gut2026

And for those gearing up for March 6, get ready! Fundraising comes with some fantastic perks. Hit key milestones and you’ll unlock exclusive GUT merchandise, including three brand new swag items created just for this year’s event.

02/06/2026

Born in Dublin, Ireland, and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Mariam Sulyman is a mental health advocate and healthcare professional who has worked in healthcare since the age of 17.

Mariam currently serves as Community Partnership Officer at the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, where she coordinates community focused initiatives, bursaries, health and wellness sessions, and events that support African Nova Scotian students and families.

She is also the Program Coordinator for PLANS (Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians) at Dalhousie University, where she runs the high school co-op program and organizes the annual Health Professionals Exploration Day for junior high students, fostering leadership, education, and career development for African Nova Scotian students pursuing health professions.

Mariam is actively involved with the Black Youth Helpline, providing support, advocacy, and access to mental health resources for Black youth and families. She is also part of the INSPIRE Lab under Dalhousie University’s Department of Psychiatry, contributing to initiatives focused on science policy implementation, innovation, resilience, and equity within mental health systems.

Mariam is passionate about bridging community and clinical care, amplifying underrepresented voices, and building sustainable mental health initiatives rooted in equity, representation, and lived experience.

02/05/2026

“She was the most positive, epic, kind, generous person that you could ever meet,” says Darlene. “It’s still hard some days. I want to pick up the phone and call or I want to tell her something.”

Darlene plans to once again carry Karen’s photo in the upcoming Get Up There challenge. Funds raised through GUT outfitted a third Endoscopy Suite at Dartmouth General Hospital, used for screening FIT-positive (F***l Immunochemical Test) patients, effectively eliminating the waiting list for those patients. GUT funds have also supported public education and awareness efforts aimed at encouraging more people to complete and return those FIT tests that show up in their mailbox. Only about 45 percent of people who receive the kit complete it. Early detection is the best weapon to fight colorectal cancer.

“My journey started with a choice,” says Darlene. “I was lucky to be screened. Not everyone is that lucky, or they are too young to be screened. If you get the FIT test, you are privileged. Do it.”

Read Darlene's Story Here: https://www.dghfoundation.ca/darlenes-personal-connection-to-gut/

02/04/2026

It was a pleasure to deliver lunch today, in congratulations to the hard-working team at the Deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite at Dartmouth General Hospital, in honour of its first year of care.

Thank you to the physicians, nursing staff and support teams for all you do, and thank you to the generous donors who helped make this a reality one year ago.

And thank you to Alexandra's Pizza for the delicious pizza!

02/04/2026

Today is . Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis. It is a deeply personal matter, and behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story. These can be stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love, and so much more. It touches many lives, and affects us in countless ways, but it does not define who someone is.

Everyone has their own unique story of cancer, but united, we can all stand against it. Change is possible when we act together.

Learn more about WCD by visiting their website: https://www.worldcancerday.org/ or by following them on social media: World Cancer Day.To

An international awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise worldwide attention and inspire action for a cancer-free future.

02/04/2026

Born and raised in the North End of Dartmouth, Leda Jarvis is the inaugural Chair of the Dartmouth General Hospital African Ancestry Affinity Group.

Leda was also the first African Nova Scotian Rehabilitation Assistant at the Halifax Infirmary. She is also believed to be the first in Central Zone!

02/03/2026

Dr. Brett Vair spoke with the CBC today to mark the first anniversary of the Deanne Reeve Pelvic Health Suite at Dartmouth General Hospital. It’s been a year of exceptional care driven by donor support.

You can hear Dr. Vair reflect on what this has meant for patients when the interview airs today on CBC Radio and tonight on CBC Nova Scotia News at 6!

02/03/2026

As of 12:30PM 2/3/2026, our amazing GUT teams have raised a little over $21,000!
We have the Team DGH Lead On Climbers in first place, Halifax Firefighters in second place, but Team Westmount is hot on their hiking heels!

Join one of these amazing teams and GET UP THERE!

Register Here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/gut2026

02/03/2026

Concerts in Care is back at Dartmouth General today with The Big Easy - Mike Cowie (trumpet/vocals), Olivier Neron-Bilodeau (piano) and John Alphonse (drums). These are three terrific musicians who will be bringing the greatest hits of the 1930s alive at 1:30 p.m. for patients and staff.

02/02/2026

Tonight! Come by and support your local Dartmouth General Hospital and enjoy some very on-brand themed trivia!

Grey's Anatomy is the theme tonight. Tickets will be for sale at the door.

See you there!

Goodwill Trivia is a GO tonight in support of the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation! 💛🤖

Tickets will be available at the door. Kitchen opens at 4PM. Let the games (and the food) begin!

02/02/2026

If you haven't registered for GUT yet, here is Dr. Riley Stewart talking about why it's important to fundraise for colorectal cancer by GETTING UP THERE!

You can register for this event by visiting: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/gut2026. Let's GET UP THERE, and beat colorectal cancer!

02/02/2026

Join the Dartmouth General Hospital Auxiliary in the DGH Atrium on Friday February 6th for a delicious treat!

Spice up your day with a bowl of Chilli; (red meat, white meat and vegan)!
Grab a bowl, with a roll and cookies; support the cause and warm your heart (and taste buds too!) Join us in the Atrium!