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$6M Anonymous Gift Creates Canada's First National Myeloma Biobank

London, ON — An anonymous $6-million gift to London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) and the Canadian Myeloma Research Group (CMRG) will help establish Canada’s first national biobank dedicated

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Kelly Van De Bovenkamp

The Art of Healing: Kelly Van De Bovenkamp’s Story

I was jogging my usual route when my legs started to feel heavy. My chest tightened. No matter how deeply I inhaled, it didn’t feel like enough. That’s when the voice in my head kicked in. What is

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Linda Scammell

Paying it forward: Linda Scammell’s story

Linda Scammell still remembers the moment she realized something was wrong. She was working in a factory in Stratford when she felt something unusual in her breast. She checked herself when she

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Marilyn and her family

Still here: Marilyn McEwen’s story

On January 28, 2026, Marilyn McEwen was waiting in her car to pick up her granddaughters from high school. She had gone inside briefly to let them know she was there before heading back to the driver

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Andy and Helen Spriet

Andy and Helen Spriet Donate $1 Million to Expand Cardiac Care at LHSC

London, Ont. – A $1 million gift from local philanthropists Andy and Helen Spriet is helping bring a third Electrophysiology (EP) Lab one step closer to reality at London Health Sciences Centre's

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Aurilla Ripley

The way to her heart: Aurilla Ripley’s story

As Aurilla Ripley prepared for her day, she felt a small, hard lump in her breast. A wave of fear washed over her; her mind started racing with all the chilling possibilities. The next thing she knew

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Dr. Stephen Welsh and Dr. Bekim Sadikovic

The POWER Study: Advancing Precision Medicine with Donor Support

London, Ont. — Thanks to the philanthropic vision of the late Archie & Irene Verespeeten, a generous estate gift and several other generous donors, the POWER study is helping researchers explore new

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Craig Combe and Ken MacMaster

Partners in Precision: Friendship, innovation and a shared commitment to better care

One evening, retired entrepreneur Craig Combe picked up the phone and called Dr. David Palma, a radiation oncologist at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). He wanted to help. There was an urgency in

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collage of LHSF photos over the years

London Health Sciences Foundation celebrates 30 years, surpasses $750 million raised for local health care

London, Ont. — As London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) marks its 30th anniversary, we are reflecting on the incredible impact made possible through the generosity of our community of donors and