St. Boniface Hospital Foundation

02/05/2026

Ron Paley calls his treatment at St. Boniface Hospital “first‑class.” After open‑heart surgery in the I.H. Asper Institute, his gratitude turned into lasting support for the exceptional cardiac care that saved his life.

Thanks to generous donors like you, patients like Ron receive compassion and expertise when it matters most. 💙

Read Ron’s story: https://stbhf.ca/stories/his-heartfelt-thanks/

02/04/2026

This Black History Month, St. Boniface Hospital Foundation celebrates the contributions of leaders, caregivers, and changemakers to health care in Manitoba and across Canada.

We’re proud to support compassionate care and to recognize the people whose everyday work makes a real difference for patients and families. This month also invites us to reflect, learn, and honour the histories and voices that continue to shape our communities.

Learn more and get involved by exploring Black History Month’s Manitoba events:
https://www.bhmwinnipeg.com/upcoming-events ✨

02/03/2026

The Seniors Games are officially underway! 🏅

Foundation staff were happy to join the community at Seine River Retirement Home as the 2026 All Seniors Care Seniors Games begin. We can’t wait to see all the moments this week will bring.

Thank you to the team at Seine River Retirement Home and for having us!

02/03/2026

Welcome February — Heart Month ❤️

Thousands of patients like Ron Paley have received the life-saving care they needed at Manitoba’s Cardiac Centre of Excellence, St. B.!

Admitted for about two weeks in the I.H. Asper Institute at St. Boniface Hospital, Ron underwent a triple-bypass open-heart surgery in April 2025 to unblock his coronary arteries. Today, he is the definition of a grateful St. B patient and remembers the skilled, compassionate team who helped him regain his health.

Thank you for supporting excellence in patient care and medical research at St. B.

YOU are the heartbeat of change.

Give today at bealifeline.ca.

01/30/2026

The 2026 Ronald Duhamel Innovation Fund Award is now open for nominations! If you know someone making a meaningful difference at St. B, now’s the time to recognize them.

Award recipients receive nearly $7,000 to help support their growth and advance their work.

✨ Learn more at bealifeline.ca

01/29/2026

⏰ Last day to get in on the Winter Bonus draw!

Get your tickets before midnight for a chance to be one of five winners sharing $73,000+ in prizes, all while supporting compassionate patient care at St. Boniface Hospital.

This morning, we were in one of our grand prize homes in West St. Paul with CTV Your Morning and CJOB. Ron Paley, a grateful cardiac patient, along with Delka Roberts from our NICU, and Emily Phillips, Clinical Nursing Specialist, shared their experiences on air.

Their stories are a powerful reminder of the impact your generosity has on families across Manitoba.

Get your tickets today at stbmegamillionchoices.ca

01/29/2026

01/22/2026

Check your inbox... the January Believe eNews is officially out! 💌 It’s full of updates and moments that show just how powerful your compassion is at St. B.

Missing out? Make sure to sign up at bealifeline.ca

01/20/2026

We’re celebrating Cherry Vidad, our latest PayDay Payout 50/50 winner with an incredible $39,395 prize!

Thank you for helping make compassionate care possible at St. B 💙

WRHA staff can learn more at paydaypayout.ca.

01/16/2026

A warm Foundation welcome to Scott McCulloch, the newest member of our Board of Directors. 💙

Scott is a proud lifelong Winnipegger with a career spanning several fields. He now leads business development and community initiatives with PCL Constructors Canada in Winnipeg.

Deeply committed to giving back, Scott was involved with organizations such as the United Way, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Manitoba Marathon, and Community Financial Counselling Services.

We’re excited to have Scott bring his passion for community and leadership to our Board!

01/14/2026

THE MEGA HEART EVENT REMINDER!

Heart month is coming so is the Mega Heart Event!

You will not want to miss this unique moment when our community comes together for a free, family-friendly, inspiring event!

📅 When: February 22, 2025
📍 Where: The Wellness Institute | 1075 LEILA AVENUE
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

01/09/2026

Bob “Knuckles” Irving — When Resilience Meets Excellence at Manitoba’s Cardiac Centre

The iconic voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers spent 45 years telling the stories of football champions — and now he’s sharing his own, with the team at St. B who helped keep him in his game.

Bob has undergone a series of cardiac procedures over several decades at Manitoba’s Cardiac Centre of Excellence, St. Boniface Hospital. His resilience over the years is truly remarkable.

Today, he’s opening up about his journey and expressing his deep gratitude to St. B!

Read his full story here: https://tinyurl.com/26xj6sfc

And remember: St. B continues to provide compassionate care because you are stepping up to empower our nurses and doctors. Thank you for supporting world-class cardiac care at bealifeline.ca!