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Thomas Plamondon and Alessandro Damiani celebrated their 6th birthdays by asking their family and friends to make a donation to the Neurosurgery Department of The Montreal Children’s Hospital in lieu of birthday presents. Thomas and Alessandro proudly presented $1227.73 to Valerie Frost, Director of Special Events and Community Groups at the Foundation and Dr. Mirko Gilardino. Well done Thomas and Alessandro! |
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Another birthday success! Since 2008, sisters Zoey & Alexa Adourian have raised $2,500 for The Children's Child Life Services Department, in honour of their birthdays. This year, to celebrate her fourth birthday, Alexa raised over $550. Thank you Alexa for your wonderful generosity! |
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Jason Goulet-Lipman asked his friends to make a donation in lieu of presents for his 9th birthday party. This is the second time Jason has decided to make a donation to the Children’s in honor of his birthday - what a wonderful tradition! |
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Five-year-old Katerina Haines asked her friends to make a donation in lieu of gifts, to celebrate her 5th birthday. She proudly donated $465 to the Child Life Services Department of The Children’s. Big brother Brendan also donated children’s games. Way to go Haines family! |
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Alexandra (left) and Kayla Payne (right), fraternal twin sisters, celebrated their 6th birthdays by asking family and friends to make a donation to The Children’s in lieu of birthday presents. A total of $626 was generously donated to the most urgent needs of the Hospital. Thank you Alexandra and Kayla! |
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Instead of presents for her 7th birthday, Mariza Markessinis asked guests to make a donation to The Children’s, and succeeded in raising $465. What a wonderful gesture – bravo Mariza! |
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Julia Webster generously donated $570.64 to the Child Life Services Department of The Children’s after asking her family and friends to make a donation in honour of her 7th birthday. Julia hopes that this very important contribution will help keep a smile on our young patients faces. What a great way to kick off the New Year! |
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Sara Sabbah and Hannah Randolph, grade 6 students at Beechwood Elementary School, invited classmates to contribute to a "toonie drive" to help put smiles on the faces of sick children for the holiday season. They raised $400, which was used to buy DVD players, DVDs, and Nintendo DS games for the Child Life Services Department of The Children’s. |
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Outgoing and high-spirited Sammy Macri donated $400 to the Child Life Services Department of The Children`s. Sammy asked friends and family to make a donation in lieu of giving birthday presents. Thank you! |
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In the true spirit of giving, 12-year-old Luciano Randisi dug into his savings and generously donated $250 to The Children’s Hematology/Oncology Division. His parents and younger sister Lara are very proud of him for making this special gift. |
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Ryan Alexander recently celebrated his Bar Mitzvah by asking guests to make a donation to The Children’s in lieu of gifts. He raised an incredible $5000, which will be designated to the Neurosurgery Department. Thank you Ryan, for this very generous gesture. |
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Abbey Bard celebrated her 7th birthday by asking guests to make a donation to Child Life Services at The Children’s in lieu of gifts. She raised close to $400! What a wonderful gesture. Thank you Abbey! |
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Meghan Knott, like her friend Keira Gagliardi (below), asked her friends and family to make a donation to The Children’s in lieu of giving her presents for her 7th birthday party. Great job Meghan! |
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Four-year-old Ashley Bertucci celebrated her birthday by asking guests to make donations in lieu of gifts. She raised $600 for The Children’s. Congratulations Ashley! |
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Max Lassner organized a lemonade stand this summer, and generously donated all the proceeds to The Children's. Thank you Max! |
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Instead of presents for her 7th birthday, Mia Calandriello asked guests to make a donation to The Children’s, and succeeded in raising $710. What a wonderful gesture – thank you Mia! |