The Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1964 dedicated to supporting the enhancement of patient care at the Lakeshore General Hospital. The Foundation funds programs and projects to advance patient care and research. Our aim is to fund the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical equipment, support significant upgrading of our hospital facilities, and assist in supporting programs and specialized training for the professional staff.
Mission Statement
To inspire, encourage and engage our community to invest in helping elevate the quality of healthcare at the Lakeshore General Hospital and improve the lives of all those who come through our doors.
Our Core Values
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Trust
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Executive Committee
He presently resides in Kirkland, where his family, his business and the LGH Foundation share time with his ongoing battle to break 80 at Royal Montreal Golf Club!
David has served as VP & Managing Partner at Novyc International since 2004, where his primary focus is building long-term relationships with international petroleum partners.
He utilizes his strong management skills to develop agreements with preferred vendors that benefit the end users and lead a team of International sales and marketing executives. He continues to travel the world, focusing on the Americas, where Novyc generates most of its business today.
He has also been involved in the West Island volunteer community for decades, donating his time to multiple organizations. The LGH has seen the full circle of life within his own family, from the birthplace of his two children to the compassionate care for parents in their final days.
The continued growth in population over his 50+ years in the West Island and access to quality healthcare for that growing population made his decision to join the board ten years ago an easy one. Seeing the difference we can make in our local community is a rewarding initiative and an important cause, one we can all participate in today for a better tomorrow.
Philippe has more than 30 years of experience working with public and private companies in restructuring and insolvency. During this time, he has served as a financial advisor, trustee and monitor for financial institutions, companies, shareholders and other stakeholders. Occasionally, he plays an interim role in the management of the company.
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Members
Dr. Aris joined the Foundation Board of Directors 10 years ago because he believes it is a bridge between the Hospital and the community. He enjoys being involved in discussions regarding hospital projects and funding.
Her long-standing interest in nutrition, wellness and exercise aligns seamlessly with her position on the Foundation Board. Sharon’s enthusiasm is an asset in elevating the reputation and quality of healthcare at the Lakeshore General Hospital. In her spare time, Sharon participates in various sports and performs stand-up comedy.
Now, as Executive Vice-President for Broccolini, Paul plays an active role in the realization of new projects, in commercial and industrial leasing and in the development of real-estate
opportunities. He also lends his considerable management expertise and skills as a diplomatic negotiator in the effort to secure construction contracts, build-to-suit leasebacks and real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
Paul has been a valuable inside real estate board member of the Broccolini Limited Partnership funds since 2007, helping to raise over 2 billion dollars of capital since inception, and most recently an active board member of the Broccolini group of companies.
Paul has played an integral role in building of the business, with sales of over 1 billion dollars and most recently being in the Top 10 construction volume in Canada.
Together with his wife Kimberley, he has been based in the West Island for over 20 years and has two teenage children.
Eric supports various not-for-profit organizations and is an active member of his community. He is a former Chair of the Success through Education, Enterprise & Determination (SEED) Program at the Williams School of Business and a Founding Organizer of Beyond the Bubble. He currently sits on the boards of the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation and the Bishop’s University Foundation. He is also an Ambassador for l’ARASQ (Association de la retraite et des avantages sociaux du Québec). Eric received the Esprit de Corps Award in 2013 and was named a Bishop’s University Top 10 After 10 in 2019.
Isabelle is a partner and co-head of the Insolvency and Restructuring Group at Borden Ladner Gervais in Montreal. Her areas of practice include banking law, corporate finance, insolvency and financial restructuring. She represents corporations as well as major Canadian financial institutions by advising litigation and special account groups as well as investment funds and accounting firms on complex commercial insolvency matters.
With 15 years as Chief of the Emergency Department, Dr. Kaufman has played a key role in healthcare leadership. Additionally, he served for 5 years on the CMDP (Conseil des médecins, dentistes et pharmaciens), contributing to medical governance. Dr. Kaufman's enduring commitment to healthcare and wealth of experience make them a respected figure in the medical community.
Phil Mancini is the President and managing partner at Spencer-Mancini Wealth Management in Pointe-Claire. His leadership skills have been instrumental in the firm's growth, ensuring clients' financial goals are met with great care. Together with his wife Romina, Phil takes immense joy in being a loving father to his three children.
Gerry served as a staff General Surgeon at Lakeshore General Hospital for ten years. During that time, he joined the board of directors for The Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation. He is now a staff surgeon at VM-Med, specializing in Breast Cancer Assessment and Surgery. He has stayed on as a member of our Board and is committed to the continued growth and improvement of the Lakeshore General Hospital.
Delia is proud to join the board of the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation to support and raise awareness for the Lakeshore General Hospital's transformation and to give back to the community. Her leadership role as co-chair of the 2023 Lakeshore Ball has inspired her to take on this greater responsibility in the Foundation's work and success. She is excited to promote the hospital's newest projects, such as the new Emergency Department, the recently unveiled new Intensive Care Unit, and the launch of the University Family Medicine Group liaison with the McGill University Health Centre.
Patrick got involved with the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation in 2017 after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. Throughout his treatments, the Lakeshore General Hospital’s team of professionals provided exceptional care, and Patrick subsequently decided to work with the foundation to give back to his community hospital. He is a proud father of three, all of whom were born at the Lakeshore General Hospital’s birthing centre.
Patrick has been on the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors since 2017 and has been the Co-Chair of the Foundation’s golf tournament since 2020.