MUHC’s Got Talent raises over $670,000
Posted November 17, 2022 12:57 pm.
Last Updated November 17, 2022 1:04 pm.
It was a night that saw health care professionals step out of the clinic and take the stage for McGill University Health Centre’s (MUHC) Got Talent.
Health workers performed Wednesday evening to help fundraise for different projects and programs at the MUHC.
The one-night event featured ten performances full of soulful music and managed to raise $677,000 in support of patient care, research, and teaching at the university.
BACKGROUND: Montreal’s MUHC’s Got Talent fundraiser
“It’s wonderful to see the MUHC’s health care workers step up to raise money in this way. Their participation in MUHC’s Got Talent will have a positive impact on the hospital and the patients they care for,” said Peter Kruyt, Chair, MUHC Board of Directors.
Throughout the night, guests were able to donate to cast their vote on their favorite act. Every $1 donation amounted to 1 vote, and the Foundation awarded multiple prizes, which will benefit each winner’s cause.
- Fan favorite: The Lower Canada College Jazz Band – $15,000 won for their fundraising total for Dr. Simon Tanguay;
- Most money raised: The John Rennie Glee Club – $404,411 raised in support of Dr. Lucy Gilbert’s DOvEE project, a test that detects ovarian and endometrial cancers early;
- Third place: Dr. Jason Shahin, Team Respiratory;
- Second place: Billie du Page, Team Rare and Genetic Illnesses;
- Winner: Dr. Pamela Jones, Team Lachine.
“I am so humbled by the John Rennie Glee Club’s support of the DOvEE project. To see these talented young women and men sing their hearts out in support of women’s health is incredibly touching. I am so thrilled that we are among the winners of the inaugural MUHC’s Got Talent,” said Dr. Gilbert.
The evening was hosted by award-winning singer and songwriter Florence K.
“The energy in the room tonight was astonishing—there were so many wonderful performances. It was a real joy to see so many people using the power of music to help make the world a better, healthier place,” Juno award winning singer and songwriter Florence K said.
