The David Foster Foundation

As we prepare to celebrate 40 years, we are proud to introduce the remarkable individuals standing with us at this year’s gala. 💜

A heartfelt welcome to our Honorary Co-Chairs - Amar & Natallie Doman, Anthony von Mandl, and Jim & Sandi Treliving. We are honoured to have you by our side.

For 40 years, families have come to us in their hardest moments, leaving behind everything familiar, holding on to hope, and trusting that they wouldn’t have to do it alone. 💜

Because of the generosity of donors and supporters like you, we’ve been able to be there for every single one of them. This August, we gather not just to mark a milestone, but to honour the lives touched, the families held, and the community that made it all possible.

Join us August 7 & 8 for a weekend of celebration, reflection and community.

The numbers tell on story. The families behind them tell another.

Because of donors like you, no family had to face the transplant journey alone. Thank you for showing up for them.

If you’d like to help a family through theirs, visit davidfosterfoundation.com.

At their 20-week scan, Teri and Colin learned that their daughter Britton had a congenital heart defect and would need surgery right after birth. In preparation for the complex medical care required, the family relocated from Sicamous to Edmonton.

Britton was born in May 2015, and her fight began immediately. At just two weeks old, she underwent her first heart surgery, but it became clear that her heart was in worse shape than expected and she was listed for a transplant. On September 2, 2015, the call came and not a moment too soon. The timing of her transplant could not have been more critical.

The family was finally able to return to Sicamous in November 2015. Throughout those seven months away from home, the David Foster Foundation helped carry the financial weight so Teri and Colin could focus entirely on their little girl.

Today, Britton is a joyful eleven-year-old whose heart continues to function wonderfully. As Teri reflects, "She has taught us how precious life is and how to appreciate the smallest things.” 💜

To learn more about organ donation and how you can support families like the Teri and Colin's, visit davidfosterfoundation.com