Discover inspiring stories that highlight the tangible impact of healthcare philanthropy. Patients, physicians, researchers, and donors share their experiences at the heart of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), where exceptional care and cutting-edge research are transforming lives and shaping the future of healthcare.
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Mental illness: Gabriel’s journey to recovery
“I want to break the silence surrounding mental illness because too many people suffer in silence. [...]
Freed from the grip of disabling epilepsy by a neurosurgical laser
“Your invaluable donations make neurosurgical laser procedures a possibility for treatment-resistant epilepsy patients.”— Mathieu Bergevin, treated [...]
Taking care of Natasha’s heart
“Women’s heart attack symptoms are less well known than men’s, so I never would have guessed [...]
Living with HIV: Denis’s story of hope and medical innovation
A diagnosis marks the start of a long journey In 2001, when Denis Cormier-Piché learned he [...]
Serge chooses hope over statistics
Choosing hope over statistics At 58 years old, Serge Demers spent his days cycling, patrolling the [...]
At the CHUM, Peter found the care and expertise he trusts
“When I had my heart attack, I’m lucky the ambulance brought me to the CHUM. If [...]
A longer life for Michel, a helping hand for the patients who come after him
Michel Roy Gauthier led a busy but peaceful life, filling his days with his work as [...]
Francine: A winding road and a major operation, just in time
Francine Riverin knows the Quebec healthcare system like the back of her hand. She worked as [...]