Giving Stories

Main navigation

The Neuro relies on our loyal community of donors in order to unlock the mysteries behind some of the most devastating neurological diseases and disorders of our time, and to help the patients and families affected by them. Here are their stories.

Thomas Durcan receives first ever Reitman prize

6 Dec 2019

Foundational award will go to researchers who have shown impactful and open scientific practices

Read more about Thomas Durcan receives first ever Reitman prize

$929,000 for brain cancer research

8 Nov 2019

A group of dedicated volunteers and donors have added $929,000 to the grand total raised for research since they began their campaign in 2015.

Read more about $929,000 for brain cancer research

All in the family: Sherrill Rand Harrison’s enduring commitment to The Neuro

31 Oct 2019

The Neuro is part of Sherrill Rand Harrison’s extended family—and the family tree has deep roots

Read more about All in the family: Sherrill Rand Harrison’s enduring commitment to The Neuro

The Neuro Cares Fund – Supporting patients beyond the bedside

31 Oct 2019

The Neuro Cares Fund provides assistance to cover expenses such as groceries, medication, utilities, transportation, medical equipment, and more

Read more about The Neuro Cares Fund – Supporting patients beyond the bedside

Donors make a difference

18 Oct 2019

Future funds will let scientists study recurrent glioblastoma and cancer genomics at the single cell level

Read more about Donors make a difference

Fundraising for those we’ve lost

18 Oct 2019

A Brilliant Night is a way to take action for those impacted by brain cancer

Read more about Fundraising for those we’ve lost

‘Seeing’ clearly into the brain

13 Jun 2019

The Neuro is world’s first R&D site for innovative new brain camera

Read more about ‘Seeing’ clearly into the brain

$4M for open science drug screening

4 Jun 2019

Funds will support development of precision therapies for ALS and Parkinson’s disease

Read more about $4M for open science drug screening

The Neuro-CareAxis Partnership

27 May 2019

Relieving spine pain and reducing surgical wait times for patients across Quebec

Read more about The Neuro-CareAxis Partnership

Pages

Be inspired

Neuro XXceptional stories

I Choose The Neuro stories

The Neuro logo

The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) is a bilingual academic healthcare institution. We are a McGill research and teaching institute; delivering high-quality patient care, as part of the Neuroscience Mission of the McGill University Health Centre. We are proud to be a Killam Institution, supported by the Killam Trusts.