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Adam Keller

Third-year mechanical engineering student, Adam Keller, had many hopes and dreams for his future. Surrounded by friends, a loving family, and a passion for design work, his life was turned upside down

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Chad Gibbons

Chad Gibbons was just 21 years old when he experienced kidney failure, and had to be put on the transplant list. In the winter of 1999, Chad began experiencing extreme fatigue, loss of appetite

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Rick and Shelley Baker

A brighter future is possible with the launch of The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer

On July 17, 2019, London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) launched The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) following a donation of $1.5M from Rick and Shelley

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Rick and Shelley Baker

The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer

In June 2019, Londoner Rick Baker and some of his family members were cycling one of the toughest summits in France: Mont Ventoux. This 2,000 metre-high grind to the blustery peak has been considered

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Donations enhance Trans-Organ Awareness Program

Your IMPACT Thanks to generous donor support of LHSC’s Multi-Organ Transplant Program (MOTP), transplant patients are empowered and educated through the Trans-Organ Donor Awareness Program. Over the

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Donor-Supported Updates in Personalized Medicine

Your IMPACT Research is showing more and more that there is rarely such a thing as a “one size fits all” medication. A person’s genetics dictate the type and volume of medication their bodies can

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Wearable Technology

Wearable technology leads to precision treatment

Your IMPACT Did you know that more than 11 million Canadians are affected by musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis and other bone and joint issues? Here at LHSC, that means there are nearly 3

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Lawson scientist Aaron Gee

Solving the complexity of the spine

Your IMPACT The spine is one of the most complex systems in our bodies, requiring careful treatment. Thanks to donor support, a team of engineers, physicians and rehabilitation therapists are

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LHSC a leader in TeleSurgery

Your IMPACT Thanks to incredible donor support, Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic (FKSMC) has been enhancing its orthopaedic surgical program through TeleSurgery, which has allowed the team to