THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING
VITAL SUPPORT FOR VITAL CARE

THE MONTREAL GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019

$15.9 M RAISED

Our Foundation is grateful for the unwavering support of its annual donors and the commitment of major donors, partner foundations and corporations. We are thankful to be able to count on a community for whom health and innovation are top priorities.

Thanks to you, we raised $15.9 M in donations and we have been able to support our medical teams in their research projects and development of clinics and programs centred on patients and their experiences.

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OUR GOVERNORS

At the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, we are blessed to be able to count upon some 7,000 committed donors who care about community wellbeing and progress in health care here in Montreal.

In particular, we wish to stress the important contribution of our Governors who donate $250 or more each year to support vital care at MGH. Our Governors are essential to the Montreal General Hospital Foundation’s mission. Some have been donors for more than 10, 25 and even 50 years! Your loyalty and your generosity allow us to support vital care and invest in medical innovation, for the betterment of our community.

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AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT

In July 2018, the Minister of Health and Social Services announced that the Québec Government is gearing up to invest $300 million to renovate and expand the Montreal General Hospital. The study phase of the project is now underway. This $300 million modernization project will see the construction of a new pavilion to house our operating rooms, Emergency Department and Medical Device Reprocessing Unit.

A PLEDGE OF $30 MILLION FOR THIS MODERNIZATION PROJECT

To complement the government’s investment and enable the hospital to attain the highest levels of patient care, research and medical expertise, the MGH Foundation has pledged up to $30 million for this modernization project.

This investment is a major priority of our CODE LiFE Campaign, launched in November 2018, through which we endeavour to raise $100 million by 2021.

Learn more about this announcement

‟It is important for me to get involved and give back to others. It is part and parcel of my philosophy. My father worked at the Montreal General Hospital for many years, and I even received treatment there on occasion. It is true that life can sometimes take an unexpected turn. We all have our personal experiences or those of loved ones, and it is at times such as these that we realize just how important hospital care is, not to mention the critical needs that must be met. Like me, you can support life by donating to the CODE LiFE Campaign.”

Gregory Charles, Performer and CODE LiFE Campaign Ambassador

THE CODE LiFE CAMPAIGN:
$100 M FOR VITAL CARE

In November 2018, the Montreal General Hospital Foundation officially launched the CODE LiFE Campaign which aims to raise $100 million by the time of the hospital’s 200^thanniversary in 2021.

$50 M

to create the best hospital environment for our patients and medical teams by funding the construction of new facilities and the modernization of current spaces

$50 M

to help our teams provide patients with innovative trauma, mental health, surgical and medical care, and to support new research projects

A POWERFUL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

When we launched our TV and Web advertising campaign in the fall of 2018, we sought to stress our commitment to the community and capture the attention of the vast numbers of individuals served by our trauma centre and ultra-specialized clinics. Our messages reached over three million people and sent a powerful reminder to the community of the importance of the Montreal General Hospital to Québec’s health care system.

Learn more about the Campaign

CODE LiFE LEADERS

The Foundation has appointed CODE LiFE Leaders — dedicated volunteers who serve as community ambassadors and who are committed to supporting the Montreal General Hospital’s priority programs and key initiatives.

‟Awareness is the first step towards change. I’m proud to serve as an ambassador in our local community to shine a light on all that the MGH does to save lives. I believe that, together, we can make a difference and help our medical teams push the boundaries of medicine so that they are able to provide exceptional patient care for all.”

Si Chen, Manager, Payment Solutions, Birks Group Inc and CODE LiFE Leader

Meet our CODE LiFE Leaders

DISPENSING CARE TO PATIENTS FROM ACROSS QUÉBEC

The Montreal General Hospital plays a crucial role in Montreal and has been providing care to our community for close to 200 years. Today, thanks to our medical team’s versatility and competence, the MGH serves an even broader base of individuals. Indeed, our trauma centre and specialized clinics dispense care to patients from across Québec.

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‟In trauma, everything is a question of time: how soon patients arrive after their accident, and how fast we assess them and treat their injuries. In 2018, we launched the REBOA program to test the use of new catheters designed to stop massive haemorrhaging. Within just a few months, we were able to save the lives of seven patients thanks to this device and the training provided to our medical team members. None of this would have been possible without the support of the Foundation and our community. Thank you!”

Dr. Andrew Beckett, Trauma surgeon, ICU physician and instigator of the first REBOA program in Canada

Learn more about trauma

9,500 SURGERIES

Whenever possible, surgical teams at the Montreal General Hospital use minimally invasive surgical techniques, which limit the negative effects of surgery itself and thus enable patients to return more quickly to their normal activities.

The MGH is a tertiary and quaternary care hospital.

Patients with the most complex cases are referred to our surgeons, who, more often than not, represent their last hope for treatment. Some outsiders view these cases as hopeless. We see them as incredible challenges and opportunities for our teams to save lives.

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‟My time at the hospital taught me that life is fragile. I also realized the extent to which the staff of the Montreal General Hospital — our hospital — care about their patients’ health. I will never forget the nurses who took turns tending to me and the surgeons who did everything in their power to make sure that my new condition would not prevent me from playing the sports that I love.”

After suffering a terrible bike accident in December 2015, Frédéric completed, in 2018, his first Ironman and seized the opportunity to raise funds for the MGH’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic.

Read about Frédéric's journey

MENTAL HEALTH MISSION

One out of every five persons will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Despite this statistic, there remains a stigma which amplifies the devastating impact on patients and their families. However, thanks to multiple treatment options and specialized programs, recovery is possible.

NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

45,000 outpatients

500 inpatients

3,000 psychiatric emergency consultations

1,500 clinical consultations and follow-ups with inpatients

Learn more about the mental health mission

‟If my experience has taught me anything, it is that depression comes in many shapes and sizes, and that everyone deals with it differently. It is comforting to know that I am being helped with the latest technology in the field of mental health. As a result of these treatments and my personal desire to get the most out of life, I am doing better and making progress almost every day.”

Steve, Patient of the Mental Health Mission, Neromodulation Unit

Read Steve’s testimonial

AT THE FOREFRONT OF MEDICINE

The MGH is home to a large number of clinics and specialized departments that address specific needs and therapeutic protocols. Its multidisciplinary teams include many internationally renowned medical specialists, to the benefit of all patients who have access to the most up-to-date knowledge.

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‟Since the age of 21, I have been living with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that has caused me multiple health issues. Through all of this, it has been reassuring to know that I had access to the best possible care at the MGH. The team at the Lupus Clinic will stop at nothing to help me. That is why it is important for me to be involved and give back. My family has always supported the Lupus Clinic and I am glad to be able to do the same.”

Wendy, patient of the Lupus Clinic

Read Wendy’s testimonial

SUPPORTING RESEARCH

In 2018, the MGH Foundation awarded close to 80 grants, for a total of $1.5 M, at the annual MUHC Research Institute Awards Ceremony.

We are pleased to help young researchers pursue their innovative projects. In many instances, initial support enables recipients to qualify for even more prestigious grants or to secure public funding.

Learn more about the research awards

‟As an anesthesiologist, I am interested in how we can help people scheduled to undergo major surgery. When I heard about the POP program developed at the MGH, I knew that I wanted to move to Canada to complete my doctoral studies. Fortunately, I received support from the Montreal General Hospital Foundation and donors to continue my research. Now I would like to do my part to spread this vision around so that more people might benefit from this humanistic approach with tangible results.”

Dr. Enrico Minnella, Anesthesiologist

Learn more about POP

EVENTS

Whether you prefer formal attire or jogging gear, the MGH Foundation team and our devoted volunteers organize a broad array of activities to ensure that you have fun while you raise money for a cause near and dear to your heart.

See our upcoming events

SOIRÉE EN OR 2018

$2.7 M to support the Division of Thoracic Surgery. Wonderful news for patients fighting lung, esophageal and stomach cancers!

PHARMAPRIX AIMEZ. VOUS. COURSE POUR LES FEMMES

Over 1,300 participants and $211,898 raised for women’s mental health.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Over the 2018–2019 fiscal year (from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019), we raised $15.9 million in donations thanks to your generosity.

Download our annual report

THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT FOR VITAL CARE

THE MONTREAL GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019

$15.9 M RAISED

OUR GOVERNORS

At the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, we are blessed to be able to count upon some 7,000 committed donors who care about community wellbeing and progress in health care here in Montreal.

AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT

A PLEDGE OF $30 MILLION FOR THIS MODERNIZATION PROJECT

THE CODE LiFE CAMPAIGN: $100 M FOR VITAL CARE

In November 2018, the Montreal General Hospital Foundation officially launched the CODE LiFE Campaign which aims to raise $100 million by the time of the hospital’s 200th anniversary in 2021.

$50 M

$50 M

A POWERFUL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

CODE LiFE LEADERS

DISPENSING CARE TO PATIENTS FROM ACROSS QUÉBEC

9,500 SURGERIES

Whenever possible, surgical teams at the Montreal General Hospital use minimally invasive surgical techniques, which limit the negative effects of surgery itself and thus enable patients to return more quickly to their normal activities.

The MGH is a tertiary and quaternary care hospital.

MENTAL HEALTH MISSION

One out of every five persons will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Despite this statistic, there remains a stigma which amplifies the devastating impact on patients and their families. However, thanks to multiple treatment options and specialized programs, recovery is possible.

NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

45,000 outpatients

500 inpatients

3,000 psychiatric emergency consultations

1,500 clinical consultations and follow-ups with inpatients

AT THE FOREFRONT OF MEDICINE

SUPPORTING RESEARCH

In 2018, the MGH Foundation awarded close to 80 grants, for a total of $1.5 M, at the annual MUHC Research Institute Awards Ceremony.

EVENTS

Whether you prefer formal attire or jogging gear, the MGH Foundation team and our devoted volunteers organize a broad array of activities to ensure that you have fun while you raise money for a cause near and dear to your heart.

SOIRÉE EN OR 2018

$2.7 M to support the Division of Thoracic Surgery. Wonderful news for patients fighting lung, esophageal and stomach cancers!

PHARMAPRIX AIMEZ. VOUS. COURSE POUR LES FEMMES

Over 1,300 participants and $211,898 raised for women’s mental health.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Over the 2018–2019 fiscal year (from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019), we raised $15.9 million in donations thanks to your generosity.

THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING
VITAL SUPPORT FOR VITAL CARE

THE CODE LiFE CAMPAIGN:
$100 M FOR VITAL CARE

In November 2018, the Montreal General Hospital Foundation officially launched the CODE LiFE Campaign which aims to raise $100 million by the time of the hospital’s 200^thanniversary in 2021.