Foundation News

On Wednesday, June 19, Providence Healthcare Foundation held its annual Men Advancing Philanthropy for Providence (MAPP) voting meeting at the Toronto Hunt Club, where employees pitched their project ideas to MAPP donors in the hopes of being selected for funding.

The 2019 Ken and Nancy Shaw Providence Golf Classic (PGC), presented by EllisDon, is coming up on July 15, 2019 and we couldn’t be more excited for the 25th anniversary! There are many unique features to look forward to including a touching tribute to our long-time supporter and former Maple Leafs player Red Kelly, golfer prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin and a delicious gourmet meal prepared by the exceptional chefs at Coppinwood Golf Club.

The 19th annual Cuisine & Cuvée, presented by The Cooperators and TD Commercial Banking, was a smash hit! Attended by over 1,000 savvy foodies, we are thrilled to announce that we raised $230,000 (net expenses) for Providence Healthcare’s patients, residents and clients! The event was held Friday, May 31, 2019 at REBEL in Toronto.

On Tuesday, April 23, Providence Healthcare Foundation held its annual Women in Philanthropy for Providence (WIPP) voting meeting where employees pitched their project ideas to WIPP donors in the hopes of being selected for funding. This year’s meeting was a very special one as not only did we grant $100,000, but we celebrated the 10th anniversary of WIPP!

Michael Pasquale and his mother, Rosie always had warm and fond memories of Providence Healthcare. Close family members had received exceptional care there and when the time came to seek palliative care for Rosie, Providence was the only place she wanted to be.

On Wednesday, April 3, over 70 donors and guests came together to celebrate whisky, learn its history and try their hand at Crown and Anchor at the MAPP 'Whisky & Wisdom' event, all in support of Providence Healthcare.

For Kevin Smith, growing up with a single mother who suffered from blindness was a challenge. Kevin’s mother Mary was born blind, but her lack of sight never prevented her from pursuing her goals. Mary came into this world with a fighting spirit, and went on to instill her zest for life in her children.

The healthcare landscape in Canada is changing rapidly. By 2036, the number of people aged 65 and over is set to double, putting increased pressure on physicians and caregivers to provide timely, quality care to their patients. At Providence, our physicians are searching for new and innovative technologies aimed to improve accuracy and efficiency for our patients.