Thirty years ago, three hospital foundations came together with a shared vision to strengthen patient care through philanthropy.
What began as a commitment to support immediate needs has grown into a powerful force driving innovation, research
and compassionate care across our hospital system, now known as London Health Sciences Foundation
The spirit of togetherness has defined us from the very beginning.
From early gatherings to gift celebrations, revisit the moments that tell our story — the events, people and progress that helped shape 30 years of philanthropy and care in our community.
A Message from the President & CEO
As we celebrate 30 years of impact, we reflect on the generosity and commitment that have helped shape care at our hospital. Thanks to our community’s belief in better care, lives have been touched, progress has been made and hope continues to grow. A sincere thank you to everyone who have helped move health care forward, and to those who will help shape what comes next.
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30-YEAR SPOTLIGHT
215 Million Reasons
The Third Decade: 2016 - 2026
The third spotlight explores the transformative impact of the Why Campaign and the lasting legacy of more than $215 million raised. It celebrates how donor generosity continues to drive innovation, discovery and exceptional care for patients and families across our region.
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Third DECADE FEATURE STORY
TERRY ZAVITZ
Generous Donor, Former LHSF Board Chair & Board Member, Women’s Care Campaign Cabinet Co-Chair
Terry Zavitz has built a distinguished career in insurance and business as the founder of Zavitz Insurance & Wealth, now HUB Zavitz. A dedicated LHSF volunteer and advocate for better health care, she served on LHSF’s Board of Directors and as Co-Chair of the Women’s Care Why Campaign Cabinet. Through her leadership, community connections and support of major gift efforts and community fundraisers, Terry has helped create lasting impact for women and families across the region.
PAST SPOTLIGHTS
1996 — 2006
The first decade
This first Spotlight in our anniversary series explores the vision and community spirit that set the Foundation in motion. Discover how the first decade helped shape the future of care in our region.
2006 — 2016
The Second Decade
This second Spotlight explores a decade defined by innovation and momentum. Discover how community support helped advance medical technology and transform care across our region.
THE NEXT 30 YEARS
The Future of Care is Far from Ordinary
The next 30 years hold extraordinary possibility. Through philanthropy, we can continue to advance care, fuel innovation
and ensure patients and families receive the support they need, today and for years to come.
Take a look at some of the major and ongoing fundraising priorities that will shape the future of care.
Dale E. Creighton Brain and BioBank
Despite the growing prevalence of neurodegenerative disease, progress toward prevention and treatment is limited by the availability of high-quality, well-curated human brain tissue and the infrastructure needed to study it at scale.
Gerald C. Baines Centre for Translational Cancer Research
The centre faces a gap between the pace of cancer research innovation and the infrastructure needed to deliver those advances to patients.
Nazem Kadri Surgical Centre
Current surgical capacity and care models limit the ability to reduce wait times and scale more efficient, patient-centred approaches to surgery.
Normothermic Regional Perfusion
A critical shortage of transplantable organs limits the number of life-saving transplants each year, leaving many patients waiting for treatment they desperately need.
Patient Assistance Program
Gaps in capacity and continuity are placing strain on mental health patients and providers alike, contributing to delayed care, repeated trauma, and mounting pressure on emergency and inpatient services.
Cardiac Electro-physiology Lab
Demand for electrophysiology care now exceeds available lab capacity, creating delays in diagnosis and treatment for patients whose conditions often require timely, highly specialized intervention.
Share your memory
Do you have a favourite memory or meaningful experience with LHSF from the past 30 years? We’d love to hear it.
