University Hospital Foundation

12/24/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to pause and say thank you.

Because of your generosity, lives are being changed every day. Families across Alberta are finding hope, healing and more time together through advances in health made possible by you.

We wish you and your loved ones peace, comfort and good health during the holidays and into the new year. Thank you for being part of the University Hospital Foundation community. 💜 ❤️ 💛

12/22/2025

We are so grateful for the generosity of California Pizza Kitchen and the Shariff family. 💛

Their recent cheque presentation of $11,552 is an investment in better health and brighter futures for patients and families across our community.

Support like this helps advance care, innovation and compassion where it matters most. Thank you for standing with us and for believing in the power of giving back.

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

A new space to pause, gather and breathe is now open at the University of Alberta Hospital.

The Fourth Floor Atrium was created with patients, families and care teams in mind — offering a calm place to wait, reflect and have meaningful conversations during some of life’s hardest moments. Inspired by the river valley and shaped by community voices, this space shows how generosity can transform the experience of health, beyond patient rooms and operating rooms.

Made possible through philanthropy, including support from Festival of Trees donors and a leading gift from the Carruthers family, this atrium is already changing how care is felt when it matters most.

Read more: https://buff.ly/4jGnRzH

12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday and, thanks to an anonymous donor, the University Hospital Foundation has a matching gift opportunity of $15,000! That means your gift of $40 is $80 and $80 is $160! This is a great chance to make a real impact and help us bring better health to Albertans through initiatives like Alzheimer's research, diabetes research, new technology for the University of Alberta Hospital and innovative programs that help keep patients *out* of hospital like our Heartway partnership. Together we can create healthier futures for all Albertans, and beyond. Donate today through the link in our bio!

12/02/2025

Today your generosity reaches twice as far.

For Giving Tuesday, a $15,000 anonymous matching gift will double every contribution to the University Hospital Foundation. A simple $100 becomes $200 and supports vital advances in head and heart health.

The head and heart affect all interconnected systems in the body -- and when one suffers, everything is affected. From kidney disease to diabetes or stroke, investment in head and heart health can help keep you out of hospital and living a healthier, longer life. That's what we want for you, that's what we want for all Albertans.

Join us in creating meaningful change. Donate today: https://buff.ly/0nXOu10

Your Donation Today Inspires Hope Save the lives of Albertans When you donate to the University Hospital Foundation, your generosity directly impacts Albertans battling brain and heart disease – and all the related illnesses like kidney disease and diabetes. With your support, the Foundation funds...

11/26/2025

Did you know you can get tickets to the Santa's Breakfast raffle NOW, even if you aren't attending the event in person? Get in on the magic and you could win the grand prize of two Economy Class tickets valid for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination in North America, including Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean!

Big thank you to the Air Canada Foundation for donating these tickets, and to Volvo Cars Edmonton as the presenting sponsor of Santa's Breakfast.

Get your tickets! https://buff.ly/eGKClBh

11/25/2025

11/20/2025

We love this video put together by the Edmonton & Area Chapter of the worldwide Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) for National Philanthropy Day, and Outstanding Philanthropist of the year, Gerald (Bud) Salloum. What a fabulous story!

11/15/2025

For , we celebrate four more remarkable nominees whose generosity and leadership reflect the very best of our community.

Jane Squire Howden has spent years championing programs close to her heart, from supporting the Ventricular Assist Device program to bringing joy to children through Santa’s Little Guests. Her insight helped shape our Head and Heart Campaign, and her dedication continues to inspire.

Norm and Mahassen Assiff lead with kindness and conviction. Their steady support over nearly eight years, paired with a long history of giving back across Edmonton, shows what true community leadership looks like.

CPKC, through its “CPKC Has Heart” initiative, continues to advance lifesaving cardiac care at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. Their commitment to healthier communities echoes their belief that every heartbeat matters.

Chris Nicholas and the NAC Fairways Golf Tournament team honour a cherished legacy by raising vital support for pulmonary care. Their dedication shows how one person’s story can spark lasting impact for many.

We are proud to celebrate these outstanding nominees for National Philanthropy Day. Their vision, compassion, and generosity continue to move health forward for all Albertans.