January 2010

Mission accomplished! Aconcagua climb raises funds for epilepsy research

Montreal, January 27, 2010 – Dr. Alain Bouthillier has made it to the top! On Saturday, January 23, he reached the summit of Mount Aconcagua. At 6,962 metres (22,814 feet), Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Americas. The climb was undertaken to increase public awareness about epilepsy and provide better care for patients stricken by the condition. It’s been a success at every stage, with many thousands of dollars already committed in a...

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Aconcagua Expedition: only 1,112 meters to go!

Montreal, January 21, 2010 – Dr. Alain Bouthillier, neurosurgeon at the CHUM, is on his way to reach the 6,962-metre (22,841 feet) summit of the Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes mountain range. Two days ago, he reached the Nido de Condores (the Condor’s Nest), at an elevation of 5,580 meters. Dr. Bouthillier’s expedition is intended to raise public awareness about epilepsy and raise funds for further research on this...

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Money Rolls in at MIAS Charity Preview!

January 19, 2010 - On January 14, the Fondation du CHUM took part in the 2010 Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) Preview Benefit for the fifth year running. Enthusiastically anticipated by hundreds of car lovers, the fundraising activity was held at the Palais des Congrès and generated an impressive $361,119.24…$17,000 more than last year. As usual, the five participating hospital foundations will share the proceeds.

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Painting by Gilles Bossé donated to the Fondation du CHUM

January 5, 2010 – Dr. Robert Provencher has donated an oil painting entitled L’été indien (Indian Summer) by Gilles Bossé to the Fondation du CHUM. Dr. Provencher, a general practitioner and specialist in travel medicine at the Clinique Santé-voyage de la Fondation du CHUM, is an enthusiastic art collector. He was more than happy to donate the painting, which will brighten up the environment of patients suffering from...

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