Our Summer/Fall 2025 Newsletter is out! Don't miss Josiah's story, whose family spent 680 nights away from home awaiting a heart transplant – but now Josiah is starting kindergarten! We are so thrilled about this milestone for him. Also in the newsletter: how the David Foster Foundation supported transplant kids at camp this summer, donor and volunteer spotlights, update messages from our team, and more. Read now: issuu.com/dffoundation/docs/…

As we close out 2025, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to @Flytographer for their ongoing partnership. Flytographer has helped families supported by the David Foster Foundation capture beautiful moments of hope, love and strength together. Thank you, Flytographer, for helping families cherish and remember these precious moments!

As we look back on 2025, we want to extend our sincere thanks to @camtait for his wonderful writing throughout the year. With his thoughtful storytelling, Cam has helped shine a light on the importance of organ donation and becoming a registered organ donor. His words continue to play an important role in helping save lives. Thank you, Cam! Read Cam's articles now: davidfosterfoundation.com/ca…

Christmas Eve is a moment of quiet reflection, warmth and hope. In his latest article, @camtait reflects on how generosity, when paired with action, can change the course of a child’s life. Cam's story explores the meaning of the season through the lens of families facing transplant journeys, and how hope turns uncertainty into possibility. Read Cam's article now and take a moment to reflect on what it means to give, to act, and to keep hope moving forward: davidfosterfoundation.com/on…

As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, watch as David Foster (@officialdfoster) shares a message of gratitude and a reminder that many families won’t be home this Christmas as they wait for life-saving organ transplants. This holiday season let’s reflect on how small acts of generosity, like registering as an organ donor, can make a profound difference for families when faced with their darkest moments. From all of us at the David Foster Foundation, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. youtu.be/CbmVIOBXtv4

We're excited to share our Winter 2025 Newsletter! Don’t miss Kiarra’s story—a powerful journey of resilience, love, and hope following her double lung transplant. Her family’s experience reminds us why staying close, staying together, and staying supported matters so deeply during a transplant journey. The Winter 2025 Newsletter features Kiarra's incredible story and many important updates from the David Foster Foundation. Give a read now: davidfosterfoundation.com/re…

We are extremely proud to announce the David Foster Foundation Scholarship Program! This program will help transplant recipients who have received support from the David Foster Foundation pursue their education and dreams. This new program provides scholarships of up to $2,000 for students who’ve received support from the David Foster Foundation during their transplant journey. This program reflects our long-term commitment to standing alongside families beyond the medical crisis and supporting recipients as they pursue their education, goals, and future careers. Learn more and apply today: davidfosterfoundation.com/da…

It's Giving Tuesday, and we’re very proud to announce a new partnership between the David Foster Foundation and the @AirCanada Foundation to help children access the life-saving transplant care they need. Through this initiative, donated Aeroplan points will be transferred directly to the David Foster Foundation to help families travel to specialized hospitals far from home. Every point makes a difference for a child’s fight through their transplant journey. Learn more about this important new partnership and donate today: davidfosterfoundation.com/th…

Today we'd like to wish our American 🇺🇸 friends a very happy Thanksgiving! We’re reflecting on the strength of family today, and how families like Josiah’s remind us what it truly means to stay close and keep believing. After 680 nights away from home while waiting for a heart transplant, Josiah’s family stayed united through uncertainty and their strength carried them to the moment they could finally walk through their own front door again. We are so happy families like Josiah's can enjoy celebrations at home again. From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving! Read Josiah's story in our latest newsletter: davidfosterfoundation.com/re…

On Remembrance Day, we honour those who gave their lives for our freedom. In his latest article, @camtait reminds us that compassion continues by using our freedom to give and help others by becoming registered organ donors. Read Cam's latest inspiring piece on how the poppy and the green organ donor ribbon share a story of courage and hope: davidfosterfoundation.com/tw…

This Remembrance Day, we honour those who gave their lives for our freedom. In his latest article, @camtait reminds us that compassion continues by using our freedom to give and help others by becoming registered organ donors. Read Cam's latest inspiring piece on how the poppy and the green organ donor ribbon share a story of courage and hope: davidfosterfoundation.com/tw…

Happy Birthday to our Founder and Chairman, David Foster! Today we celebrate the incredible talent, generosity and vision of David Foster, our inspiration at the Foundation for 40 years. His dedication continues to guide our mission to support families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants. Happy birthday, David! @officialdfoster

Happy Birthday to our CEO, Michael Ravenhill! Today we celebrate the leadership, compassion and vision that Mike brings to the David Foster Foundation. His dedication guides our team and inspires our work in helping families of children in need of life-saving organ transplants. Happy birthday, Mike!

Don’t miss our new Summer/Fall 2025 David Foster Foundation Newsletter! Read inspiring stories like Josiah’s life-saving transplant journey and discover updates from the foundation, partnership and volunteer spotlights, and how your support continues to make a difference in the lives of transplant families. Read now: davidfosterfoundation.com/re…

We'd like to wish our Canadian 🇨🇦 friends a Happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate the strength of family today, please read Josiah's transplant story, featured in our latest newsletter. At just three months old, Josiah was told his heart couldn’t be repaired. His family uprooted their lives during the pandemic to wait nearly two years for a transplant.⁠ The call finally came, and within hours of his surgery, Josiah was already rolling over, determined to move. Today, he’s a vibrant 5-year-old preparing for kindergarten!⁠ Read Josiah's inspiring transplant story now: davidfosterfoundation.com/re…

Points Matching Week with The Air Canada Foundation ends today. When you donate your Aeroplan points, Aeroplan and its partners will match every point, helping children and their families travel to get the life-saving medical care they need. Your points can help keep families together when it matters most. Donate your points now: davidfosterfoundation.com/po…

Today’s your last chance to make your Aeroplan points count for more. During Points Matching Week with The Air Canada Foundation, every point you donate is matched, doubling your impact and helping children and families travel to receive the medical care they need. Turn your points into something truly meaningful. Donate your points now: davidfosterfoundation.com/po…

There’s still time to make your Aeroplan points go twice as far! We’re in the final days of Points Matching Week with The Air Canada Foundation. When you donate your Aeroplan points, Aeroplan and its partners will match every point, helping children and families travel for the medical care they need. Your points can help keep families together when it matters most. Donate your points now: davidfosterfoundation.com/po…

As we approach Thanksgiving, @camtait reflects on the warmth and joy of Thanksgiving and the life-saving impact of registering as an organ donor — through the story of one family who found hope and togetherness in the midst of an organ transplant journey. Read Cam's full article now: davidfosterfoundation.com/a-…

For many families, travelling for life-saving medical treatment is not a choice, it’s a necessity. But for children who need organ transplants or other care far from home, the cost of travel can be a major obstacle. That’s why we’re proud to support Points Matching Week with The Air Canada Foundation, taking place October 6–12, 2025. During this special week, Aeroplan and its partners will match every point you donate, doubling the impact of your generosity. Your donated Aeroplan points help children and their families travel to receive the care they urgently need, through the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program. Your Aeroplan points can do more than take you places — they can bring children closer to the medical care that saves lives. Donate your points today: donatepoints.aircanada.com/c… Let’s make a real difference in the lives of so many families.

680 nights. One call that changed everything. At just three months old, Josiah was told his heart couldn’t be repaired. His family uprooted their lives during the pandemic to wait nearly two years for a transplant. The call finally came in 2022, and within hours of his surgery, Josiah was already rolling over, determined to move. Today, he’s a vibrant 5-year-old preparing for kindergarten! Read Josiah’s inspiring story in our latest newsletter: davidfosterfoundation.com/re…