Charitable Giving for U.S. Health Care Rises a Tepid $241 Million in 2008, While Canadian Charitable Giving Plunges 13 Percent, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Reports

“Canadian citizens and businesses recognize the importance of philanthropic giving to show their appreciation for the doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals who serve us so well every day,” said Nancy Hewat, FAHP, AHP Canada regional director and executive director of the Grand River Hospital Foundation in Kitchener, Ont. “The challenges we faced last year have encouraged hospitals throughout Canada to redouble their fundraising efforts.”