Tag: Philanthropy
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LHSF Donation Funds Two Verspeeten Chairs to Accelerate Cancer Research at Western
Major Gift Creates Two Endowed Cancer Research Chairs at Western In a landmark commitment to advancing cancer research, the London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF), together with the late Archie and Irene Verspeeten, has established two endowed research chairs at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The $5 million donation, matched by Western University,…
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Two Pivotal Research Chairs Positioned to Transform Cancer Care
Two Endowed Chairs to Accelerate Cancer Breakthroughs In a landmark set of donations and institutional commitments, Western University and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) have created two new endowed chairs aimed at transforming cancer care. The gift, totaling $5 million from the late Archie and Irene Verspeeten and matched by Western University, establishes the Verspeeten…
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Changing the Narrative: How Calgary’s iSARP Is Redefining Sarcoma Therapy
Changing the Narrative in Calgary’s Medical Landscape When Dr. Michael Monument returned to his hometown of Calgary in 2014 after a fellowship at the University of Utah, colleagues warned him that the city might not be the best place to pursue sarcoma research. Sarcoma, a relatively rare family of bone and soft tissue tumors that…
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Shop Global, Help Local: Philippines Hosts 59th International Bazaar to Fund Charities
Philippines Hosts a Global Marketplace for a Cause The Philippines is preparing to transform the World Trade Center Camp in Pasay City into a vibrant shopping mecca on November 16, 2025. The much-anticipated International Bazaar will bring together products from around the world, offered by participating diplomatic and consular missions, with proceeds directed toward a…
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Shop Global, Help Local: Philippines International Bazaar 2025
Overview: A Global Shopping Experience With a Purpose The Philippines is set to host an expansive shopping event that blends international flavor with local impact. On November 16, 2025, the World Trade Center Camp in Pasay City will transform into a bustling bazaar that brings together products from diplomatic and consular missions worldwide. Dubbed “Shop…
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Diane Keaton Dies at 79: Family Announces Pneumonia Cause and Highlights Her Charitable Legacy
Diane Keaton’s Passing Confirmed: Pneumonia the Official Cause The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Diane Keaton, who died on Saturday at the age of 79. In a statement shared with People, the Keaton family confirmed that the Oscar-winning actress died from pneumonia. The family extended gratitude for the outpouring of love from fans…
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NCSS to Appoint New CEO as Lim Shung Yar Takes Lead
Introduction: A new chapter for the National Council of Social Service The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) will welcome a new chief executive officer next year, when Mr Lim Shung Yar steps into the role. The Public Service Division (PSD) senior director will assume the position as Designate CEO on November 1 and fully…
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National Breast Cancer Month: Hancock Pink Promise
National Breast Cancer Month in Australia October marks National Breast Cancer Month in Australia, a time when communities come together to support patients and honor those affected by breast cancer. Each year more than 21,000 Australians are diagnosed, and the disease touches almost every family in the country—mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and friends. For…
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Sweden’s Philanthropist Fredrik Lundberg Donates 30 Million SEK to Colon Cancer Research
A Generous Gift to Fight Colorectal Cancer Philanthropist Fredrik Lundberg has donated 30 million SEK to fund research into colorectal cancer, reinforcing the role of private philanthropy in Sweden’s medical science landscape. The gift arrives at a moment when about 7,000 Swedes are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, with nearly half facing metastatic disease…
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Fredrik Lundberg donates 30M SEK to colorectal cancer research
Overview: a major donation to fight colorectal cancer In a significant philanthropic move, Swedish businessman Fredrik Lundberg has pledged 30 million Swedish kronor (SEK) to support research into colorectal cancer. The gift aims to accelerate breakthroughs in early detection, better treatments, and a deeper understanding of how this cancer develops and spreads. By backing translational…