Sick Children’s hospital to receive donation of $30 million

By News Staff

Posted October 25, 2010 3:08 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

TORONTO, Ont. – The Hospital for Sick Children is receiving a $30 million donation to help kids with cancer.

It is believed to be the single largest private gift for paediatric cancer in North America, with the money being used to establish the Garron Family Cancer Centre.

Donors Myron and Berna Garron said their son was treated for cancer at Sick Kids for many years, and they will never forget the dedication and level of care he received.

The Garron family’s gift will also support four new senior research chairs and two clinician-scientist positions, and fund various priority programs. 

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