Dear CanSAGE Members, Colleagues and Friends,
Thank you for your continued support of the Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE). After five years of dedicated work by many CanSAGE members, I am pleased to share an important milestone: the CanSAGE Foundation is now officially established.
In January, the Foundation received charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency. Our newly formed Board is actively shaping the Foundation’s mission, fundraising strategy, communications plan, and long-term goals to support research and education in gynecologic care across Canada.
Women’s health, particularly research and education related to endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, fibroids, and advanced surgical training, has historically been underfunded. The expertise to address these challenges exists here in Canada. With sustained investment, we can strengthen the research, education, and infrastructure needed to advance care and position Canada as a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of these significant health issues.
Working in close partnership with CanSAGE, the Foundation will support high-impact research and education initiatives focused on improving care for patients with both acute and chronic gynecologic conditions.
To launch this work, we have set a first-year fundraising goal of $50,000. We invite all CanSAGE members to consider supporting the Foundation by making a donation now or at the time of your membership renewal. Donation details are available at:
Your support at this early stage will have a lasting impact.
I hope you will consider matching or exceeding my personal contribution of $1,000. All donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
If you are interested in sharing fundraising ideas, becoming involved with the Foundation, or proposing projects in need of support, I would be very pleased to hear from you. I can be reached directly at [email protected].
Thank you for helping make CanSAGE such a success, and for supporting this important next chapter through the CanSAGE Foundation.
With sincere appreciation,
John Thiel, MD
Chair, CanSAGE Foundation