
Marg and Don Ravis are extremely grateful to be able to give back to the community that has given them so much over the years—many friends, memorable careers and life-saving health care.
Twenty years ago, Don underwent open-heart bypass surgery at Royal University Hospital (RUH), which required the traditional highly invasive midline chest incision. Earlier this year, Don underwent minimally invasive heart valve replacement surgery and had a standard pacemaker procedure done at the hospital.
“I am a very grateful patient who has benefited greatly from the care I’ve received at RUH,” says Don. Marg adds, “It’s amazing to see how RUH’s Cardiology Department has grown over the years and the range of services it now provides.”
To support the continuing evolution of cardiac care at RUH, Don and Marg established the Royal University Hospital Cardiac Care Endowment in 2021. The funds are used to purchase new state-of-the-art cardiac care equipment and support advanced education and training for cardiologists.
Following Don’s most recent heart procedures earlier this year, the couple took another step forward in their philanthropic journey. They notified RUH Foundation that it had been named a beneficiary in their Wills and that future funds be used to enhance their endowment.
“To see what has been accomplished in a few short years with the endowment—the learning opportunities for staff and the support from other donors—is such a rewarding experience for us as donors,” Marg says.
As for the planned gift and its future impact on cardiac care at RUH?
“We hope it nurtures the growth of ideas and implementation of practices we can’t even imagine today,” states Don.
Royal University Hospital Foundation graciously thanks Don and Marg for their planned gift, which will help keep RUH at the forefront of cardiac care in our province well into the future.
If you would like information on how to leave a gift in your Will or want to donate to the RUH Cardiac Care Endowment, please contact Candace Boersma, Legacy Giving and Donor Relations Officer, at 306.655.6501 or candace.boersma@ruhf.org.