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Upcoming Education & Fundraising Events
An Evening Celebrating Science
On September 24, 2009, The McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine (MCRM), Toronto Western Hospital (TWH), and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) are delighted to join forces to celebrate the Fox Foundation’s incorporation as a tax-exempt entity in Canada and to raise broader public awareness for the cutting-edge stem cell and Parkinson’s research activities taking place in Toronto.
The day will include:
- a private press event in the morning, designed to announce MJFF’s Canadian launch and draw attention to Canadian-based Parkinson’s disease and stem cell research;
- a public Research Roundtable featuring clinicians and researchers within the University Health Network including MJFF Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Andres Lozano;
- a ticketed dinner entitled “An Evening Celebrating Science!” featuring Michael J. Fox.
Parkinson's disease affects over 100,000 Canadians. Current therapies for affected patients are focused on drugs to minimize the symptoms of the disease - particularly the dyskinesia or shakes. Researchers at TWH, in conjunction with some funding from MJFF, are working on more advanced drug therapies to mitigate complete the symptoms of the disease so patients can lead normal lives again.
A permanent cure to Parkinson's, and all neurological diseases, lies in better understanding the regeneration process of neurons in the brain. Researchers at TWH and MCRM are focused on just such a solution.
The proceeds will be split equally between MJFF and the University Health Network (50% to the MCRM and 50% to Parkinson’s research at TWH.)
Parkinson’s Research Roundtable:
- MaRS Centre – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Public event, must RSVP.
- Sponsorship opportunities available.
An Evening Celebrating Science featuring Michael J Fox:
- VIP Reception – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Reception – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Gala dinner – 6:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. featuring a special conversation between Michael J. Fox and George Stroumboulopoulos.
- Tickets are $1,500 per guest.
- Sponsorship opportunities available. (please see attached Sponsorship section)
Purchase your tickets today! Only 40 VIP tickets and 170 individual tickets available.
For more information on Celebrating Science featuring Michael J. Fox, please visit www.celebratescience.ca
You may also contact Kalandra Roach, Events Coordinator, Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation, at 416-340-4800 ext. 6323, or via email at kalandra.roach@uhn.on.ca.
- For more information on An Evening Celebrating Science, click here
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Symposium on the Future of Diabetes Research
Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation and the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine together with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada cordially invite you to attend a symposium on the future of diabetes research.
World-leading stem cell researchers Dr. Gordon Keller and Dr. Derek Van Der Kooy will discuss potential cures to diabetes.
- For the Symposium on the future of diabetes research, click here
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Regenerate Your Senses 2008
At the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, new discoveries are being made about how to harness the power of stem cells to repair or grow new tissues, organs and cells for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, organ failure, diabetes, spinal cord injury and cancer to name but a few.
Robert and Cheryl McEwen are dedicated to continuing to raise both support and awareness for this revolutionary and promising field. For the last four years, they have hosted Regenerate Your Senses - an evening and dinner exclusively for women with the proceeds benefiting regenerative medicine. It has been extremely successful, with last year surpassing all others, raising over $295,000.
Regenerate Your Senses will take place on September 16th and 17th at the home of Rob and Cheryl McEwen, and on its 5th Anniversary we have added a new twist! This year Regenerate Your Senses will be a two-day Cabaret extravaganza – an all Women’s Evening following by the first ever “Men’s Night”!
Through these special dinners, we hope to raise funds and awareness about the importance of Regenerative Medicine.
Please follow the link to learn more about Regenerate Your Senses and the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine.
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For Regenerate Your Senses 2008, click here
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For information on previous Regenerate Your Senses dinners, click here
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Discover Regenerative Medicine
The McEwen Centre offers behind-the-scenes tours, during which guests visit the cutting-edge laboratories, chat with the Centre’s star investigators, and hear special presentations on the latest regenerative medicine research.
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Celebrations
Opening of the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine
Over 200 guests gathered at Toronto General Hospital on June 18, 2003 to celebrate the exceptional commitment of $10 million from Rob and Cheryl to create the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine at University Health Network.
McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine Launch
The official launch of the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine in it’s new location in the recently constructed MaRS complex, and the celebration of Rob and Cheryl McEwen’s second gift of $10 million. The event, held on October 25, 2006, and was marked by Sir Bob Geldof and the presence of over 200 guests.
Golden Vision Dinner
Part of the launch of October 25, 2006, sixty guests had a unique opportunity to share an intimate and inspirational dinner with Sir Bob Geldof in the intimacy of Rob and Cheryl McEwen’s home.
Red Rose Ball
Rob & Cheryl McEwen were the guests of honouor at the St. George's Society's prestigious Red Rose Ball on April 26, 2007. With more than 400 guests and corporate sponsors, the Red Rose Ball raised over $300,000 to benefit the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine. |
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Community Events
High School Pilot Project - Science & Regenerative Medicine
Four high schools, three in the GTA and one from the Peterborough area, were involved in a Pilot Project related to science and Regenerative Medicine. Read more
Young Presidents Organization Tours
On each tour, Toronto General Hospital was proud to host prominent groups of over sixty individuals from the YPO Ontario and Toronto Chapters respectively. Read more |
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