Health Sciences Centre Foundation

11/27/2025

Dr. Perry Gray: Driving Patient Impact at Radiothon Since the Beginning

The Innovation HSC Radiothon, presented by Maric Homes, has always been about sharing the exciting work that happens at HSC.

Dr. Perry Gray has been with us since the very first Radiothon in 2005. A Critical Care Physician who continues to provide direct patient care, Dr. Gray has also served on our Board of Directors since 2012. He was one of the first doctors we interviewed in 2015 and recalls:

✨ “I remember the first Radiothon was great, but right away we saw that the phones would not ring as much if we weren’t focused on patient impact with the research, equipment, and programs we provide. So, we quickly changed course and noticed an immediate response from the community.”

Nearly 20 years later, that focus on patient impact is still what drives Radiothon. It’s our chance to celebrate and share the incredible work that our doctors and health care professionals provide for all Manitobans.

Thank you, Dr. Gray, for your leadership, dedication, and support since the very beginning.

11/26/2025

TODAY'S THE DAY!! 🤩🏡

Somebody's going to become an instant Millionaire >> Thank you for supporting Health Sciences Centre Foundation 💚💛

All winners will be posted online at https://hscmillionaire.com/

*The 50/50 PLUS and Grand Prize Draws will be held today at the HSC Foundation Office between 10 am and 1pm.

11/25/2025

As Legacy Month comes to a close, we celebrate the visionary members of our community who help shape the future of health care through legacy giving.

Throughout November, we shared stories from members of the Bannatyne Legacy Circle, whose generosity is making a profound and lasting impact on patient care and innovation at HSC Winnipeg.

Your compassion and commitment to legacy giving make a meaningful difference — today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

Read more stories and learn about how you can leave a lasting legacy through a future gift: https://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca/impact/legacy-giving/

11/24/2025

We’re making great progress!

Thanks to our generous donors, the 2025–2026 Innovation HSC campaign has now reached $841,087 toward our $2,897,620 goal.

Your support is helping fund essential technology, important facility upgrades, and innovative research at HSC—Manitoba’s hospital. Together, we’re strengthening care for patients and families across the province.

Let’s keep the momentum going. Every gift brings us closer to our goal and helps deliver tomorrow’s health care, today.

Learn more or make a gift: https://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca/support/innovation-hsc/

11/24/2025

Help us fill our layettes (small gift bags) for parents in need of support!

By donating any of these items you'll be supporting soon-to-be parents and helping them prepare for the arrival of their little ones:
💚 Newborn and size 1 diapers and wipes, new or gently used diaper bag
💚 Unused baby hygiene essentials like lotion, diaper cream, and bath wash
💚 New or gently used newborn and 0-3 month sleepers, cozy winter clothing
💚 New or gently used swaddles, sleeping sacks, and baby blankets

If you would like to contribute, please drop off your donations at Volunteer Services, Orange Bison Level 2. Please note: Large items and other items not listed cannot be accepted at this time due to space limitations.

💚 NEW: If you would like to make a financial donation to the Baby Layette Program, you can now do so online through the secure Health Sciences Centre Foundation portal here: https://ow.ly/7S3C50XuVQ8

Your generosity is appreciated!

11/18/2025

At just fifteen, Kevin McFadden experienced firsthand the impact of health care after his family faced a tragedy.

Born in Saskatchewan and raised in Winnipeg, Kevin built a successful career in business and later gave back through leadership roles with the Health Sciences Centre Foundation. He chose to make a legacy gift to help strengthen health care and drive innovation for future generations in Manitoba.

Read Kevin’s story and learn how you can leave a lasting legacy through a future gift: https://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca/stories/kevin-mcfaddens-legacy-story/

11/17/2025

11/14/2025

As we lead into National Philanthropy Day, we’re celebrating YOU—the donors and partners who make excellence in health care possible.

We’re proud to share our 2024-2025 Annual Report, highlighting the incredible impact of alignment across Shared Health, HSC leaders and medical teams, the HSC Foundation, and supporters like you.

This year’s report features:

✨Progress through the Operation Excellence campaign, including Manitoba’s first da Vinci Xi surgical robot
✨Record-setting fundraising through Radiothon, Savour New Zealand, and Innovation HSC
✨New investments in diagnostic and minimally invasive surgical technology
✨A celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Wilf Taillieu Thoracic Surgery Clinic
✨Donor-funded research grants advancing life-changing medical studies

Thanks to your generosity, patients across Manitoba are receiving tomorrow’s health care, today.

Read our 2024-2025 Annual Report: https://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca/about/reports-statements/

11/13/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Just Like New To You on World Kindness Day! Today is all about celebrating acts of kindness and their generosity is truly a perfect example.

They have once again shown their generosity and love for our community, donating enough to cover the next three years of expenses for the HSC_Winnipeg Therapy Dog Program, ensuring it continues through 2026, 2027, and 2028. You may remember that they first brought this program to life at HSC by funding it entirely from 2023 to 2025. Their ongoing commitment means more comfort, smiles, and moments of calm for patients, families, and staff across HSC.

And that’s not all, they have also donated to the 2026 Innovation HSC Radiothon and to Savour Mexico: Wine & Food Experience. Their generosity extends far beyond one program, supporting health care innovation and compassionate care at HSC.

Thank you Just Like New To You, for making a lasting difference!

11/12/2025

Jean Lang found a meaningful way to honour her family’s legacy and give back to the place where her own journey began.

Originally from Winnipeg, Jean began her career in nursing on the Bannatyne campus before moving to California, where she built a successful career in health care technology.

With gratitude for her Manitoba roots, Jean chose to make a legacy gift to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, helping ensure future generations have access to quality care and continued innovation right here at home. “Giving back to where it all started felt right,” she says. “It was full circle.”

Your future gift can help HSC continue to innovate, care, and heal. Read Jean’s story and learn how you can make a lasting difference: https://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca/stories/jean-langs-story/

11/10/2025

“I’m feeling great, and I’m feeling grateful,” says Al Simoens.

After rising PSA levels led to a prostate cancer diagnosis, Al underwent robotic surgery at HSC Winnipeg. “The machine is impressive,” he recalls. “It has four arms that insert instruments through very small incisions. With open surgery, I would have needed a big incision, which would have meant a longer, more painful recovery and a higher risk of infection.”

Just a few months after surgery, Al was back to his daily routine — returning to the gym, the golf course, and his “retirement job” as a school bus driver.

Thanks to donors who supported the purchase of the da Vinci Xi surgical robot through the HSC Foundation’s Operation Excellence campaign, patients like Al are benefitting from minimally invasive procedures and faster recoveries.

Read Al’s story and support advanced health care at HSC: https://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca/stories/returning-to-routine/