SNAPSHOTS OF SUCCESS Your donations in action
FUNDRAISING THAT BUILDS FUTURES (Listed chronologically) $61K
The fall 2025 fundraising campaign brought in nearly $61,000 from 290 donors . Because the appeal started in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Foundation chose to highlight the Breast Cancer Magnetic Localization Program, or Sentimag, an innovative project changing breast cancer surgery in Southern Alberta. Each of the campaign donors play a part in supporting groundbreaking healthcare projects This past Giving Tuesday (December 2025), through a gift match from an anonymous donor, over $132,000 was raised for endoscopic spine surgery equipment . Thanks to donor support, a new ultrasound system and three high-definition video monitor towers were purchased for use during ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery. $650K+ More than 2,000 Champions for Health monthly donors contributed over $650,000 last year, funding cutting-edge technology, innovative programs, and life-saving equipment. A special thank you to the monthly donors who joined the Monthly like Sentimag. $132K+ Matching Challenge from July to September 2025 — $30,000 was matched thanks to new sign-ups and increased monthly giving. $3.1M+ Last fiscal year, the Foundation received 32 legacy gifts — from estates and other
TRANSFORMING SPACES FOR BETTER CARE $1.1M+ Calgary Health Foundation partnered with local hockey legend Lanny McDonald this past holiday season to raise money for cardiac care and saw incredible results. Nearly 1,500 donors gave over $550,000 to support those who, like Lanny, have had a cardiac event. With all campaign gifts matched, over $1.1 million will support the redevelopment of cardiac catheterization labs at Foothills Medical Centre.
Lanny McDonald
INVESTING IN EQUIPMENT AND INNOVATION $6.4M+ From April 2025 to March 2026, over $6.4 million in donor support has funded 500-plus pieces of urgently needed equipment across Calgary acute-care hospitals, Carewest sites, and community health centres, meaning faster, safer, and more precise care. $1M Calgary Health Foundation committed to fundraising $1 million for Assisted Living Alberta for the expansion of specialized bariatric care services at Carewest Garrison Green and Carewest Sarcee. The investment will ensure that Albertans living with severe obesity receive long-term, continued rehabilitation and community discharge assistance.
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planned-giving commitments — from community
members worth over $3.1 million . These gifts will support
innovative healthcare programs at Carewest, projects at acute-care hospitals, and medical advancements in our city.
Breakthroughs [ Fall 2026 ]
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