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Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Sponsored Content The decision you make today will help Manitobans for generations to come.
Dear Friends, My name is Marilyn and I have made the decision to leave a gift to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation in my will. Well, that's half true. I have indeed decided to leave a gift to the HSC Foundation in my will, but my name isn't Marilyn. When it comes to charitable giving, I choose to remain anonymous. That's just my way; my preference. And I am ever so grateful that the HSC Foundation's commitment to respecting my wishes is ironclad. I am a regular supporter of the Foundation. I trust the organization and I know that the donations I make today and the gift that will come from my estate- will be invested and targeted according to my wishes for the benefit of all Manitobans. Through the gifts we all make-gifts of all sizes- we equip Health Sciences Centre with state-of- the-art technology, we help upgrade the hospital's facilities, and we support vital research that will enhance patient care for the long term. By funding excellence and innovation, HSC Foundation donors can help HSC attract and retain the best and brightest medical talent. That is vitally important for health care in Manitoba. We don't know what the future will hold for ourselves and for our loved ones. We do know, however, that by supporting the HSC Foundation with gifts in our wills, we can make sure that our hospital remains nimble, efective, and in a position to provide leading-edge care to everyone for many, many years to come. Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to enhance community well-being. To learn more about your legacy giving options at the HSC Foundation, I encourage you to contact Irma McKenzie, Director of Gift Planning, at 204-515-5624, or by email at imckenzie@ And if you have already named the HSC Foundation in your will, please let Irma know. I assure you that the Foundation will respect your request for anonymity. Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, Marilyn B. Leaving a gift to the HSC Foundation in your will might offer significant tax benefits. Call Irma McKenzie at the HSC Foundation for additional insights, and always speak with your estate lawyer, accountant, and financial advisor for professional advice. Legacy givers come from all walks of life. Leaving a gift in your will is a way to express your values and have a meaningful and enduring impact on life in Manitoba.
Winnipeg Free Press
16-05-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Sponsored Content Leaving a Legacy is a Slam Dunk
Glen Torgerson, member of the Bannatyne Legacy Circle- a community of HSC Foundation legacy donors. An inductee of the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame, Glen Torgerson's retirement began with surgery to treat his recurring pancreatitis. Performed by Dr. Jeremy Lipschitz at Health Sciences Centre, the January 2000 surgery had an immediate impact. 'I knew the instant I woke up that something was different,' says Torgerson. 'I felt better right away.' In 2002, when this basketball legend re-wrote his will, the decision to leave a bequest to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation was a slam dunk. He believes that it is important to make a difference in the community through legacy giving. Torgerson's inclusion of the HSC Foundation in his will is an expression of his gratitude for the treatment and care he received at HSC, and a recognition of the hospital's importance to all Manitobans. 'Health Sciences Centre is our major health care facility,' he says. 'If you live here and you haven't been touched by HSC in some way, that would be unusual.' Leaving a gift to the HSC Foundation in your will is a powerful way to enhance the well-being of Manitobans. To learn more about your legacy giving options at the HSC Foundation and the Bannatyne Legacy Circle, contact Irma McKenzie, Director of Gift Planning, at 204-515-5624, or by email at imckenzie@
Winnipeg Free Press
16-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Couple donate $1M to hospital foundations
A Winnipeg couple have donated $1 million to two hospital foundations. Philanthropists Bob and Heather Williams, of real estate company Swancoat Investments, have donated $600,000 to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation's Operation Excellence campaign, which focuses on tech investments and facility upgrades. The couple has also given $400,000 to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba's Better Futures campaign, which funds infrastructure improvements, programming and pediatric research. 'Heather and I have always been inspired by philanthropy and volunteering. We're lucky and excited to be able to donate this money to foundations that make a difference for so many people,' Bob Williams said in a release Wednesday. SUPPLIED 'We know that the government can't do it all, but these foundations, who are on the front line, know how to make a positive difference in our health care.' The Williams' first donation to HSC Foundation was in 2007. Bob is a member of the Bannatyne Legacy Circle, a group of donors who include a gift to the foundation in their estate after they die. Heather, a former nurse, was the past president of the Children's Hospital Guild of Manitoba and volunteers at Nearly New, a volunteer-run thrift store that donates all of its proceeds to the Children's Hospital. 'It's truly humbling to see how philanthropy can create change in our health-care system,' Stefano Grande, CEO of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, said in the release. Jonathon Lyon, CEO of the HSC Foundation, said it is 'incredibly grateful' for the couple's support. fpcity@
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Couple donates $1M to hospital foundations
A Winnipeg couple have donated $1 million to two of the city's largest hospital foundations. Longtime philanthropists Bob and Heather Williams, of real estate company Swancoat Investments, have donated $600,000 to the Health Sciences Centre's Operation Excellence campaign. It focuses on tech investments and facility upgrades. The couple has also given $400,000 to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba's Better Futures campaign, which funds infrastructure improvements, programming and pediatric research. SUPPLIED 'Heather and I have always been inspired by philanthropy and volunteering. We're lucky and excited to be able to donate this money to foundations that make a difference for so many people,' Bob Williams said in a release Wednesday. 'We know that the government can't do it all, but these foundations, who are on the front line, know how to make a positive difference in our health care.' Bob and Heather's first donation to HSC was in 2007. Bob is a member of the HSC Foundation's Bannatyne Legacy Circle, a group of donors who include a gift to the foundation in their estate after they pass away. Heather, a former nurse, was the past president of the Children's Hospital Guild of Manitoba and volunteers at Nearly New, a volunteer-run thrift store that donates all of its proceeds to the Children's Hospital. 'It's truly humbling to see how philanthropy can create change in our health-care system,' Stefano Grande, CEO of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, said in the release. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Jonathon Lyon, CEO of the HSC Foundation, said it is 'incredibly grateful' for the couple's support. fpcity@
Global News
28-04-2025
- Health
- Global News
Manitoba welcomes cutting-edge surgical robot
Manitoba's health care just got a high-tech upgrade with the debut of the province's first surgical robot, the da Vinci Xi, now operational at the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) in Winnipeg. The $3.5 million da Vinci Xi, funded through the HSC Foundation's Operation Excellence campaign, has already been used for about 135 surgical cases at the HSC so far. View image in full screen Surgeons control the robot from a console moving its wristed instruments — which bend and rotate beyond — while viewing the surgical site in a magnified image. HSC foundation 'Acquiring Manitoba's first surgical robot is a major milestone for patient care,' said Jonathon Lyon, president and CEO of HSC Foundation. 'With the robot, patients will experience less pain, less blood loss, and lower risks of complications.' Story continues below advertisement The machine is divided into three parts: the surgeon console, patient-side cart and the vision cart. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The surgeon sits in the console to control the robot's arms and surgical instruments. The side cart, which is next to the patient, holds the robot's arms, surgical equipment and the camera. And the vision cart helps support the 3D high-definition vision system, allowing the surgeon to get a clear picture of the operational zone. During the announcement, HSC shared the recovery journey of a 33-year-old construction worker who was diagnosed with lung cancer after coughing up blood in December. 'Because of the precision of the robot, we were able to completely remove his lung cancer by taking out a small section of a patient's lung,' said Dr. Gilly Akhtar-Danesh, a thoracic surgeon at the HSC. 'The patient was discharged the next morning' Akhtar-Danesh added that the patient was able to return to work in under two weeks. View image in full screen HSC says that with robotic surgery, they're seeing a reduction in surgical complications, better post-surgery patient recovery and decreased surgical wait times. The da Vinci Xi will be used for thoracic surgeries (lung and esophageal cancer procedures), gynecologic oncology cases and urologic surgeries.
