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About the Pearl McGonigal Award

Established in 2019, the Pearl McGonigal Award honours an individual or group for outstanding contributions to Grace Hospital and our community at large.  Ms. McGonigal was the award’s first recipient in May of 2019.

The award itself was created by noted local sculptor Jordan Van Sewell.  Mr. Van Sewell and Ms. McGonigal have been friends for decades.  The sculpture embodies the “Spirit of Grace” with its beautiful prairie sky and flowing Sturgeon Creek.  Each recipient of the Pearl McGonigal Award receives a replica of the original award.


2019

Hon. Pearl McGonigal with award sculptor Jordan Van Sewell

Honourable McGonigal was the award’s first recipient in May of 2019. Ms. McGonigal is a founding member of the Grace Hospital Foundation and was its Chair for almost two decades, retiring in 2011. Under her guidance the Foundation raised more than $25 million in support of patient care at The Grace. In 2016, she Co-Chaired the “Tomorrow’s Grace Capital Campaign”, which raised $6 million to help build the new Emergency Department and MRI Building.

In addition to serving as the Chair of Grace Hospital Foundation, Ms. McGonigal also served two terms as the Chair of the Grace Hospital Board of Management (1987-1993).  All told, Ms. McGonigal has devoted more than 40 years to The Grace.

Beyond her service to the Grace, Ms. McGonigal has been a dedicated public servant and a trailblazer, serving as the first female Deputy Mayor of Winnipeg and the first female Lt. Governor of Manitoba.  Her awards and accolades are far too numerous to mention.


2020

Hon. Pearl McGonigal presenting the 2020 Award to Bob Cunningham

The 2020 Virtual Grace Gala honoured R.W. (Bob) Cunningham with the second annual Pearl McGonigal Lifetime Achievement Award. Bob Cunningham is a business leader and philanthropist, whose efforts have left an indelible mark on his city and province. Aside from his many business achievements, Mr. Cunningham has been a tireless champion for many worthwhile causes, including Cancer Care, Upper Fort Garry Historic Park, University of Manitoba, and St. John’s Ambulance. He has been an active supporter of Grace Hospital Foundation for several decades, both as a donor and volunteer. He has had a true impact on the quality of care that is provided to the patients of the Grace Hospital, and it is our privilege to honour him with the 2020 Pearl McGonigal Lifetime Achievement Award.


2021

Hon. Pearl McGonigal presenting the 2021 Award to Marjorie Danylchuk

Ed and Marge Danylchuk are the largest donors Grace Hospital Foundation has ever had.  In 2016, they made a $3.25 million gift to support the construction of Grace Hospital’s new Emergency Department and MRI Building.  The Emergency Department is housed in the “Edward & Marjorie Danylchuk Centre”.  They have also made many other gifts over the years, and Marge has been on the Grace Hospital Foundation Board since 2003.  Sadly, Ed passed away in the Fall of 2020.  Before he died, he gave the Foundation a vintage 1988 Mercedes, which we sold to a private collector, with all proceeds going to the Radiothon.

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We wish to send out a special “Thank You” to each and every John Taylor Collegiate Youth In Philanthropy student who participated in the Grace Hospital Foundation Radiothon!
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We wish to send out a special “Thank You” to each and every John Taylor Collegiate Youth In Philanthropy student who participated in the Grace Hospital Foundation Radiothon! 
Your dedication to braving the wind that day to ensure fundraising continued for the sake of Grace patients was inspirational! 
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The students were so enthusiastic!

Over $1300 gathered by these young philanthropists

On behalf of the students, thank you very much for this opportunity! The students loved giving their time to help fundraise, and moreso, experience the valuable lessons of citizenship and social responsibility. It was heart-warming to see their enthusiasm and excitement! Thanks again to the Grace Hospital Foundation!

Trans Canada Brewing Co. has once again shown their personal support to the Grace Health Care Heroes! They brewed a special batch of America Pale Ale to be enjoyed by the Grace staff, and also came to help hand it out! We still have great memories of when they also made a similar gesture last year when they brewed a batch of Blue-Beary Ale for the Grace!
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Trans Canada Brewing Co. has once again shown their personal support to the Grace Health Care Heroes! They brewed a special batch of America Pale Ale to be enjoyed by the Grace staff, and also came to help hand it out! We still have great memories of when they also made a similar gesture last year when they brewed a batch of Blue-Beary Ale for the Grace! 
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