Montreal, September 30, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – MuHC Foundation proudly held its first breakthrough breakthrough at the Marathon of Montreal, gathering 22 teams and almost 200 devoted runners, including medical workers, grateful patients, families, corporate partners and employees of the MuHC Foundation. The event gathered $ 162,287 to support various areas of the McGill Medical Center (MUHC) and the research institute MUHC (Institute), which feeds innovative research and patient care throughout the organization.
“A breakthrough run is something more than a marathon – this is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when our community is gathering together. All 22 teams running for important reasons not only inspire hope, this finances the science that will bring us medicines tomorrow. On behalf of the whole foundation, I want to thank every person who appeared to support the transformative work taking place at MUHC and at the institute, and which helps.
–Marie-shelin LaramaPresident and General Director of the MUHC Foundation
From employees of the hospital and the fund to donors and members of the community, a breakthrough, a breakthrough united people to manage and raise funds for a case that is close to their hearts. From studies of cancer and health of women to intensive care unit (OIT) and palliative care, funds for all areas of MUHC and the Institute were raised. To add to the pulse, Heritage MD collaborated with the MUHC Foundation as a sponsor of the event, demonstrating the commitment of a company for patient care and research in our province.
“Heritage MD is awarded to support the MUHC Foundation and this incredible initiative. Enthusiasm and devotion shown by all participants
–Ferron CampbellPresident and founder of Heritage MD
Birkenstok also took office of the community sponsor, donating two prizes in the amount of $ 5,000 each for the best collector of funds and a fundraising team. This support is based on the commitment of Brand President Markiano Lobo, who recently joined the board of directors of the MuHC Foundation to protect innovation in the field of healthcare in Quebec.
“In Birkenstock, we believe in the importance of community and well -being. We are pleased to maintain a breakthrough launch and offer two stimulation prizes for the best collector of funds and a fundraising team. It is nice to see that so many people get together in such an important matter. ”
“Marciano Lobo.”President of Birkenstock
The women's health team came first as the main team for raising funds with more than 25 thousand dollars involved in business! Their determination and team spirit were contagious.
“I could not be more caution from our female health team! Each step that we took, every diluted dollar was due to our general adherence to finance research oriented against women, defending care of women, as well as the formation of a healthier future for every woman. This victory is not only the means that we brought, but also the improvement and support that we brought, gratitude to everyone who contributes to us.
– Jenner Agrof, The Women's Health team in the breakthrough of the MUHC, MNA WestMount-Saint-Louis Foundation.
The best fundraising was Lianna David, a member of the former patient with an intensive care unit. She broke an individual record of fundraising with an impressive attraction of $ 10,156. The captain of the team of the intensive care unit of Wendy Sirot, which gathered the impressive $ 8542.Field
“The support of our community means the world for us. Each raised dollar is not just a contribution – it is a symbol of trust and faith in the departure that we provide. This type of generosity allows us to continue to make real differences in the life of our patients and their families. We thank everyone who participated in the breakthrough of the MuHC Foundation, I could not be more grateful, and your influence is really inevitable. ”
–DR. Jason ShahinDirector of the MuHC intensive career program
The breakthrough of the breakthrough demonstrated the strength of the MUHC Foundation to finance the following medical breakthroughs. Together, these teams ran for something much more than 5 or 10k – they ran for the future of healthcare in our province.
Look at all the teams that ran to the MuHC Foundation: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/94484/marathon-beneva-de-montreal-wing 2025/fundraing-organization/71924
About the Fund of the Medical Center of the University of McGill
The Fund of the Medical Center of the University of McGill (MUHC) seeks to maintain superiority in patient care, innovative research and teaching world class in one of the leading university hospitals in Canada. In order to stimulate innovation in the field of healthcare, we collect funds to promote research and care for patients who will lead to the treatment of tomorrow. Our attention is paid to solving the most pressing problems of human health, such as the cessation of cancer as a life -threatening disease, the revolutionization of heart assistance, the identification of silent killers, such as ovarian and endometrial cancer, and develop the best qualified medical teams in Canada. Together we form the future of medicine one breakthrough at a time. https://muhcfoundation.com
Tara Schwartz
Vice president, communications and marketing
Medical Center of the University of McGill
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Medical Center of the University of McGill
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