December 4, 2025 | Edmonton Alberta
The University Hospital Foundation is proud to share the success of its 41st annual Festival of Trees, presented by Landmark Homes. Early results show the event has raised over $2.8 million in support of the Foundation’s work to advance head and heart health, including disease prevention, research, innovation and improved care across Alberta and beyond.
“The Festival of Trees continues to demonstrate the power of community coming together with purpose,” said Dr. Jodi Abbott, President & CEO of the University Hospital Foundation. “This year’s support helps drive forward vital work in head and heart health, improving lives today and building better outcomes for tomorrow. We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood with us and made this year’s Festival such an extraordinary success.”
This year’s Festival featured three much-loved signature events, bringing together more than 200 volunteers and committee members to welcome thousands of supporters to the Edmonton Convention Centre.
Highlights included:
The Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to presenting sponsor Landmark Homes, along with event partners, volunteers, donors and all who attended. Their dedication ensures the Festival continues to grow as one of Edmonton’s most cherished holiday traditions, raising essential funds that shape the future of health.
“For decades, the Festival of Trees has remained the capstone of the year for the Landmark Team — a moment that brings our values and purpose into clear focus,” says Reza Nasseri, Founder and CEO of Landmark Homes. “The spirit of the season inspires us, and the opportunity to support meaningful research and innovation gives deeper significance to the work we do all year long. We are continually grateful for the strength of our community and appreciative of the chance to contribute to the life-changing impact made possible by the University Hospital Foundation.
Thank you for making the 41st annual Festival of Trees inspiring and impactful. The Foundation invites the community to continue supporting its mission to advance health through innovation in prevention, research and patient care. Together, we can create a future of hope, healing and discovery for all.
Since 1985, the University Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees has brought families and friends together to celebrate the season, create lasting memories and support critically important causes at the University of Alberta Hospital. To date, Festival of Trees has raised more than $25 million. Funds have supported critical, life-saving innovations like Gamma Knife radiosurgery, the expansion of the cardiovascular intensive care unit at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and the opening of the West Edmonton Kidney Care clinic.