Our Stories Learn more about our causes > ALL STORIES CK HUI STORIES EYE INSTITUTE STORIES LOIS HOLE HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN STORIES ROYAL ALEX STORIES Our Hospital, Our Stories Speaking of Health returns on November 16th with “The Opioid Crisis: Partnering Around a Person-Centered Approach to Care.” Royal Alex Posted on: Nov 03, 2021 Speaking of Health is a lecture series produced by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation. The fall 2021 edition will be held on November 16th at 7 PM MST, with Chief Dale McFee; Dr. Kathryn Dong; and Petra Schulz, focusing on the… READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories Bid & Benefit Returns With Another Successful Online Auction Royal Alex Posted on: Oct 27, 2021 Fall Bid & Benefit: Fall 2021 ran from October 15th - 23rd and raised $7500. READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories Announcing "Bridges to Better Care," the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation's 2020-2021 Annual Report Royal Alex Posted on: Oct 26, 2021 The Foundation has just released its latest annual report in the form of a fully digital experience, full of powerful stories—plus videos, animations, and audible quotes—around the power of donor support and the progress we’ve… READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories Amazon Canada donates $200,000 to support frontline healthcare workers and COVID-19 relief efforts Royal Alex Posted on: Oct 21, 2021 Press release: Amazon Canada donates $200,000 to support frontline healthcare workers and COVID-19 relief efforts at Royal Alexandra Hospital. READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories "Outrun The Stigma" Surrounding Mental Health, Oct 18-24 Royal Alex Posted on: Oct 15, 2021 This year's Outrun the Stigma run/walk will be held virtually from October 18 to October 24 and will support mental health treatment around the clock through the Royal Alexandra Hospital’s Access 24/7 team. Register now! READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories Donors Making A Difference For Frontline Healthcare Workers Royal Alex Posted on: Oct 05, 2021 Thanks to the generous, overwhelming response from our donors, we were able to create a temporary Staff Rest Area for Royal Alexandra Hospital frontline care providers who need a place for quiet and composure. READ THE FULL STORY Stories With Vision Remembering Norman Rousseau: A recollection by Sharlene Rutherford Eye Institute Posted on: Oct 04, 2021 Sharlene Rutherford, President and CEO of the foundation, recounts her experience meeting Norman Rousseau, an unassuming gentleman who hand-delivered a significant donation and also left a substantial gift to the foundation in his… READ THE FULL STORY Stories of Hope Reflecting on Harvest Celebration 2021 Lois Hole Hospital for Women Posted on: Sep 29, 2021 On September 18th, 2021, Harvest Celebration returned for its 11th year to raise funds the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. And what a stellar presentation it was! READ THE FULL STORY Stories With Vision Norman Rousseau’s generosity brought his family closer together Eye Institute Posted on: Sep 27, 2021 When Norman Rousseau passed away, he left a legacy gift through his will. Through just one powerful gesture, he touched the lives of so many—and brought a new sense of pride to his family. READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories Breathing Easier Thanks to Sam Mraiche and MHCare Medical Royal Alex Posted on: Sep 07, 2021 Press release: The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation recently became the recipient of a significant gift from Sam Mraiche and his company, MHCare Medical. Foundation staff joined Sam and team at a cheque ceremony to honour his generosity. READ THE FULL STORY Stories of Hope Barenaked Ladies to Headline Harvest Celebration 2021 Lois Hole Hospital for Women Posted on: Sep 03, 2021 The beloved Canadian band will take the stage for the 11th annual fundraiser in support of the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, airing exclusively on CTV Edmonton at 5pm on September 18th. READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories International Overdose Awareness Day 2021: Breaking Down the Stigma of Drug-Related Death Royal Alex Posted on: Aug 31, 2021 Yesterday, August 31st, 2021, was International Overdose Awareness Day the world’s largest annual campaign to raise awareness and end the stigma that surrounds drug-related death. READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories Easing anxieties around lifting restrictions: mental health advice from Access 24/7 Royal Alex Posted on: Aug 30, 2021 While many have been excited about the lifting of certain restrictions, anxiety can follow close behind. The Royal Alex Hospital Foundation would like to remind everyone that the Access 24/7 service centre exists to assist with mental… READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories "Research 101" - Getting to Know the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute Royal Alex Posted on: Aug 13, 2021 Funded by AWHF, the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute is Canada's only research institute dedicated to women's, children's and perinatal health. Check out this WCHRI "Research 101" to better understand their work. READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories Dr. Maria Ospina: Digging into data, disrupting unhealthy patterns Royal Alex Posted on: Aug 05, 2021 AWHF-supported WCHRI researcher Dr. Maria Ospina discusses how social and environmental factors affect long-term health—and what can be done to change the outcome. READ THE FULL STORY Our Hospital, Our Stories A look back: Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation recognizes ten-year anniversary of historic Kilimanjaro Climb for hips and knees Royal Alex Posted on: Aug 05, 2021 Ten years ago this week, a team of 37 embarked on a life-changing fundraising expedition to support the Orthopedic Surgery Centre. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, they raised an amazing $1 M that continues to have an impact today. READ THE FULL STORY Stories of Hope Edmonton Elks event raises funds for ovarian cancer research Lois Hole Hospital for Women Posted on: Jul 19, 2021 This year, the Edmonton Elks annual fundraiser featured an online 50/50 that raised over $25,000 for the Edmonton Elks Women’s Ovarian Cancer Research Endowment and Alberta Women's Health Foundation. READ THE FULL STORY Stories of Hope ‘Raising a little help’ for women’s mental health—the 2021 Run For Women Lois Hole Hospital for Women Posted on: Jul 15, 2021 Another successful year for an amazing program—the 2021 Run For Women raised over $250,000 in total for women’s mental health programs across the country! READ THE FULL STORY Stories of Hope Newly funded OBIX system connects mothers and babies with their doctors—and closer to their families Lois Hole Hospital for Women Posted on: Jul 12, 2021 A massive effort from donors means the Lois Hole Hospital will install the OBIX Perinatal Interface System in November, allowing high-risk pregnant women from all over to access LHHW doctors and monitoring remotely in real-time. READ THE FULL STORY Stories of Hope Locking horns with ovarian cancer—a new Research Chair, new hope, and a new online 50/50! Lois Hole Hospital for Women Posted on: Jun 25, 2021 Shining a light on the new research chair, Dr. Lee, supported by the Edmonton Elks Women’s Ovarian Cancer Research Endowment, as well as the team’s online 50/50 fundraiser launching for one day only on Monday, June 28th. READ THE FULL STORY 123PREV 10240 Kingsway, Edmonton, AB T5H 3V9 P: 780.735.4723 | F: 780.735.4016 foundation@royalalex.org © 2021 Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation CONNECT WITH US CAREERS CONTACT WAYS TO GIVE FUNDING REQUEST PORTAL MEDIA PRIVACY POLICY COMPLAINTS POLICY SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER First Name: Last Name: Email: Are you a human?