Royal University Hospital Foundation

10/29/2026

Eight years ago, Women Leading Philanthropy donors said yes to an idea. Look where that yes has led.

In 2018, Dr. Candice Jackel-Cram received the very first Women Leading Philanthropy (WLP) grant to launch the UTERUS Project, exploring genetic testing for women diagnosed with endometrial cancer.

Through the study, 48 women received genetic counselling and testing. Seven were diagnosed with Lynch syndrome, opening the door to testing for more than 120 family members who may also be at risk.

Now published as the first study of its kind in Canada, the research is helping shape genetic testing practices and has contributed to a $2 million Genome Canada grant to carry this important work forward.

💙 One grant. A lasting impact on cancer care for generations to come.

Read the full story from our Fall Momentum newsletter: https://ruhf.org/women-leading-philanthropy-saskatchewan-research-national-reach/.

10/23/2026

We are so grateful to partner with Dakota Dunes Community Development Corporation on bringing this needed technology to RUH!

DDCDC is proud to support Royal University Hospital's Medical Day Care and Endoscopy unit with a new Mini Radial Probe, helping physicians detect and diagnose lung conditions earlier, with less invasive testing and more peace of mind for patients across Saskatchewan.

Meet the team putting this new technology to work! 💙

10/22/2026

A career marked by leadership. A gift that will keep making a difference.

To honour Alain Gaucher’s retirement, Alain and the Saskatoon partners of MLT Aikins made a collective $150,000 gift to support the Irene and Leslie Dubé Centre for Mental Health at Royal University Hospital.

The gift reflects a long-standing commitment to community and will help support compassionate, patient- and family-centred mental health care for years to come.

💙 Read how this milestone became an opportunity to make a lasting impact: https://ruhf.org/making-an-impact/

10/20/2026

What an incredible response! 💙 Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and helped support better health care for patients across Saskatchewan. Your generosity makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your support!

🚨📣 WE’RE SOLD OUT… EARLY! 📣🚨

That’s a wrap! 🎉 For the 4th lottery in a row, the Hospital Home Lottery has officially SOLD OUT EARLY, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! ❤️

A HUGE thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and helped support our three incredible Hospital Foundations: SCH Foundation, RUH Foundation & St. Paul's Hospital & Foundation. Your support makes a real difference for local healthcare! 🏥❤️

🏆 The countdown to the big reveal is ON! Join us on October 30 as we announce the top prize winners, including the lucky winner of the $2 MILLION Grand Prize Lakefront Cottage from Alair Homes Saskatchewan! 🏡✨

🍀 Good luck to everyone who entered. Your winning story could be just around the corner!

10/15/2026

Portable ultrasounds. Faster answers. Better care when seconds matter.

You may have heard Dr. Susan Shaw speaking with Brent Loucks on 650 CKOM’s The Experts on October 10 about the importance of having the right technology at the bedside when caring for critically ill patients.

“Seconds matter in my world,” says Dr. Shaw.

As Royal University Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit expands from 19 beds to 26 single-patient rooms, RUH Foundation is raising $350,000 for two portable ultrasound machines and a cardiac probe.

These tools will give physicians real-time information to assess critically ill patients, make faster treatment decisions and provide care when every second counts.

❤️ This fall, your generosity will have double the impact! Thanks to Westbridge Capital Ltd., all donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $175,000.

Read the full story (Ready from Day One) from our Fall Momentum newsletter: https://ruhf.org/news/ and listen to CKOM’s audio recording.

10/08/2026

Our Fall 2026 issue of Momentum is here!

Inside, you'll meet people like Candace, whose experiences in RUH's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) highlight the importance of having life-saving technology ready when it's needed most, and Jerrilee, a young woman who turned gratitude for the care she received into a community fundraiser for mental health.

You'll also discover how donor generosity is bringing specialized cardiac care closer to home, strengthening trauma training in northern Saskatchewan, and advancing research and specialized medical training.

These are just some of the ways your generosity is making a difference for patients and families across Saskatchewan. 💙

Read the Fall issue of Momentum: https://ruhf.org/news/



Cover image: Dr. Susan Shaw, anesthesiologist and critical care specialist in the ICU

10/02/2026

See the impact of Path to Recovery through the voices of those who know it best.

Made possible by donor generosity, this program is helping people find connection, hope and a path forward.

09/29/2026

A trip to the movies. A cup of coffee. A bag of chips.

For most of us, these are easy to take for granted. For participants in Path to Recovery — a first-of-its-kind program for people living with both mental health challenges and stimulant use — these small rewards are a lifeline that keeps them connected to care.

When psychiatrist Dr. Isaac Cheveldae brought the research forward, no program like it existed in Saskatchewan. A $35,000 gift from an anonymous donor launched the pilot in January 2025.

"Even though there is a lot of evidence behind it, we had hit a roadblock with funding. Without the generous donor, this program would not have been a reality," says Dr. Cheveldae.

Twenty participants have completed the program so far. Health teams across the province are now asking how to bring it to their communities.

"It gave me a renewed desire to be a 'part of.' And for so many of us, that's our biggest hardship between recovery and the other way." — Greg H., program participant

This year, $145,000 in Community and Mental Health Endowment grants supported 7 programs like this one across RUH.

Read more in our 2025–26 Impact Report: www.ruhf.org

09/23/2026

This year, your generosity funded $5.7 million in high-priority initiatives at RUH, including leading-edge surgical technology, mental health programs, and the fellowship training that brings specialists back to Saskatchewan.

82% went directly to patient care, 11% to research, and 7% to education, training the next generation of health-care professionals who'll care for Saskatchewan patients for decades to come.

Read more stories of impact at: www.ruhf.org

09/22/2026

✨ Congratulations to Dr. Camelia Adams, recipient of the 2026 Women Leading Philanthropy $100,000 Grant! 💜

🗣️ The project: Saskatchewan Trauma Clinic Initiative: Improving Care, Advancing Research, and Training the Next Generation

💡 The vision: A new clinic at Royal University Hospital offering trauma-informed care and building research to improve mental health treatment across the province.

Last night, Women Leading Philanthropy donors heard from three inspiring short-listed candidates before casting their votes to determine which project would receive this year’s $100,000 grant.

Thank you to our WLP donors for making this investment possible through the power of collective giving.

We can’t wait to follow Dr. Adams as her project moves forward and share the impact made possible by your generosity.

Your voice. Your vote. Your impact. 💜

📸 Danielle Stasiuk Photography