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Toronto Rehab Foundation
Unprecedented $20-million gift to build The
Walter and Maria Schroeder Institute for
Brain Innovation & Recovery
The scope of Toronto Rehab’s work and care extends
beyond our walls to meaningfully impact society’s
health and safety. Donors to the Toronto Rehab
Foundation are excited about the tangible results of
our innovations, and we are beginning to welcome a
new stratum of philanthropists who want to propel the
success of the world’s leading rehabilitation research
centre.
Representing the largest donation ever made to a
rehabilitation hospital in Canada, the Schroeder
family’s $20-million gift made this past year has
established The Walter and Maria Schroeder Institute
for Brain Innovation & Recovery.
“We are standing at the threshold of extraordinary
advances in healthcare – the Schroeder’s philanthropy
has just opened that door,” said Cindy Yelle, President
& CEO of the Toronto Rehab Foundation.
Brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy and
Parkinson’s are among the most serious health problems
facing society, causing untold human suffering and
enormous economic costs. They are also among
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Ride Rockets to a World Record
In Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square, more than 300 “officially amazing” participants rocketed the Toronto Rehab
Foundation to a Guinness World Record for the most money raised in a static cycling event. The Rocket Ride for
Rehab on Oct. 14, 2017 raised more than
$275,000 and engaged an incredible crowd
of past patients, supporters, scientists,
clinicians, staff, family and friends in the
the most enigmatic of all diseases. The Schroeder five-hour relay event. This year’s event is
family’s $20 million investment will help accelerate the set for Oct. 13, 2018.
development of new treatments and protocols.
The Walter and Maria Schroeder Institute will allow Read more about the record-breaking day.
us to build a collaborative group of multi-disciplinary
experts in engineering and the clinical neurosciences
across UHN and the University of Toronto to
accelerate novel neuro-technological breakthroughs. It
will create an environment and framework to: The Rocket Ride for Rehab last October was one for the record books. (Photo: TRF)
• advance technology through CRANIA (CenteR
for Advancing Neuro-technological Innovation Tribute to an
to Application) to further understand and treat
neurological conditions; Incredible Couple
• test and implement new therapies that may help to The Toronto Rehab Foundation was the grateful recipient of proceeds from The St. George’s Society of Toronto
restore function for patients with disorders affecting 2017 Red Rose Ball. Award of Merit recipients David and Sheryl Kerr have long embraced the innovation and
the nervous system; and care at Toronto Rehab and, through this event and beyond, they have engaged a flourishing community that is
• develop treatments and technologies that can be helping make incredible happen.
delivered to people regardless of their geographical Read a story and watch a video about the event.
location.
The Walter and Maria Schroeder Institute for Brain
Innovation & Recovery will help Toronto Rehab and Improving the health of Canadians
UHN take the Medavie Health Foundation
quantum leap to is partnering with Toronto
revolutionize the Rehab to provide the necessary
Walter and Maria Schoeder science behind health information and sup-
(standing, centre) celebrate brain recovery and port for at-risk Canadians to
the gift announcement help maximize the
with senior members of The lives of millions. take control of their health and
Walter and Maria Schroeder reduce their risk of developing
Institute for Brain Innovation chronic disease. The four-
& Recovery team. Back (L to year, $750,000 investment will
R) Toronto Rehab’s Director result in an e-health solution
of Research, Dr. Milos
Popovic, Dr. Andrea Iaboni to include online coaching and
and Dr. Katherine McGilton; tailored exercise plans. Togeth-
Front (L to R) Dr. Robin Green er, we will empower people
and Dr. Alex Mihailidis. with the motivation and tools
(Photo: TRF) to live better.
Read the full story and watch (L to R) Cindy Yelle, President & CEO, Toronto Rehab Foundation, Bernard Lord, CEO, Meda-
a video. vie, Dr. Paul Oh, Medical Director, Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program,
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Patty Faith, Executive Director, Medavie Health Foundation,
and Michael Eizenga, Board Member, Toronto Rehab Foundation. (Photo: TRF)
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