Igniters brings together the next generation of passionate philanthropists and change makers—individuals with a desire to connect, learn and lead—and puts the power of health transformation into your hands.
As an Igniter, you don’t just donate—you decide. You will play a key role in advising how contributions are allocated and help fund projects that are unique, innovative and have the potential to transform patient care.
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You want to see a change. You want to make a difference. By joining the Igniters, you can be a catalyst and help the University Hospital Foundation ignite true change. With your support, we can advance clinical trials in Alzheimer’s and diabetes research, fund ground-breaking advancements and push forward critical innovations.
Each year, there will be a theme that all projects presented to Igniters will address a need related to. In 2025, Igniters will focus on healthcare solutions that use Artificial Intelligence to improve patient outcomes or reduce the health system’s carbon footprint.
$217 M
Over the past 10 years, the Foundation has raised $217 million, injecting true transformation into our health ecosystem.
$14.6 M
In 2023-24, the Foundation distributed $14.6 million, including $6.4 M for clinical care, and $8.2M for health research.
71,102
With over 71,102 outpatient visits each year, the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute is a central hub for cardiac care across Western Canada.
2.6 M
The University of Alberta Hospital is Northern Alberta’s only Level One Trauma Centre (with a catchment of over 2.6 million people).
119,308
In 2022-23, the University of Alberta Hospital handled 119,308 emergency department visits (53,629 pediatric and 65,679 adult).
The Igniters is a group of like-minded individuals with a shared desire to connect, learn and lead. As a group, you will hear pitches from different areas of need and decide where to channel your focus. You’re not just a donor—you’re a decider. You will play a role in determining how contributions are allocated, helping the Foundation fund projects that are unique, innovative and transformational.
You’ll have the opportunity to network with other philanthropists, tour key sites at the University of Alberta Hospital, learn from health experts and have a real say in the difference your dollars make.
Igniters will come together for multiple inspirational experiences:
As a group, your partnership impact and generosity empowers the Foundation to redefine health care in Edmonton, throughout Alberta and around the world. Your perspective will help provide insight into the priorities of your community, generation and peers. We’re counting on your voice to help us advance innovation and highlight community needs.
In this Information Session from the University Hospital Foundation, discover the next generation of philanthropy—Igniters. Igniters unite passionate philanthropists and changemakers who are eager to connect, learn, and lead. This program puts the power of health transformation directly into your hands.
As an Igniter, you don’t just donate—you decide. Listen to President and CEO Dr. Jodi Abbott, as well as University Hospital leadership explain how you can have a direct role in supporting innovative projects that have the potential to transform patient care. Join us and be part of something truly impactful!
Igniters will receive access to inspiring experiences during an annual cycle which may include a:
Each of these events will involve various opportunities for members to network amongst themselves and engage with UHF staff, board members and University Hospital representatives.
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