Stories
At the JGH Foundation, our stories are your stories.
From the points of view of grateful patients and community partners to our hospital heroes and generous donors, see how profoundly lives are impacted here at the Hospital—thanks to your support.
Philanthropist Johanne Sternthal, an imaginative visionary supporting a cause near and dear to her
Montrealer Johanne Sternthal is a philanthropist with a deep love of the arts. In recent years, she’s directed that passion to help support an institution she cherishes: the Jewish General Hospital (JGH). It’s…View More
Marvin Carsley’s Miraculous Journey to the JGH
In September 2016, Marvin Carsley was shaving when he felt a lump on the side of his throat. He asked his wife, Philippa, to have a look. When they went to a doctor the next day, their fears were confirmed: a bi…View More
Donors fund equipment that lowers recalls at the JGH’s CRID
“Because of this equipment, we as radiologists are able to see different types of cancers that we would just not have been able to see had it not been for the equipment.” — Dr. Federico Discepola, Interim Chief,…View More
IN HONOUR OF AN EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEER, SHEILA KUSSNER
In June 2022, we inaugurated a beautiful recognition installation at the JGH in honour of an exceptional volunteer, Sheila Kussner. We are pleased to acknowledge her awe-inspiring contribution to the field of cancer…View More
A second chance: Rebecca’s Story
I was 43 years old and five months pregnant when I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I was terrified. The doctors now faced the challenge of saving two lives: my life and the life of my unborn child. My te…View More
RICKY BLACK & SOPHIE MARQUIS: A TRANSFORMATIVE GIFT TO A LITTLE-KNOWN CAUSE
In 2021, Ricky Black and his partner, Sophie Marquis, chose to make a generous gift to the JGH. The gift reflects their desire and means to contribute more to their community, and especially the hospital that has …View More
ALAN & ROULA ROSSY: A PASSION FOR GIVING
“Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.” - Minor Meyers Jr. Devoted Montreal philanthropists Alan and Roula Rossy are on a mission to make a difference. Through th…View More
Richard Schanck gives his two cents’ worth
“I've often been to the Jewish General Hospital,” said Richard Schanck in an interview with his wife, Harriet. “Every time I walked in, I've seen this fundraising incubator where people leave their spare change.…View More
FOND FAREWELL
“Working at the hospital, it's an honour. That's what I feel. I feel really proud.” - Larry Sidel, Executive Vice-President of the JGH Foundation On December 31, 2021, the JGH’s beloved La…View More
Focus on Oncology
Renowned oncologist and Director, Dr. Gerald Batist, shares his unique perspective on the JGH’s Segal Cancer Centre, and how this state-of-the-art facility and incomparable interdisciplinary team are leading the way t…View More
