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Francis Boulva

In 2010, Ivan Boulva and Marie-Claude Lacroix's son Francis, a medical resident in pediatrics, passed away suddenly at the age of 27 after a short but valiant battle with brain cancer.

Since that fateful day, Ivan and Marie-Claude have been tireless champions of the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro), where their son was treated. Together, they created the Francis Boulva Memorial Fund, with the goal of finding a cure for this terrible disease. 

Contribute to Francis' legacy

$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.

Donors make a difference

18 Oct 2019

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

Fundraising for those we’ve lost

18 Oct 2019

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

Neuro supporters win prestigious volunteer award

16 Nov 2017

Marie-Claude Lacroix and Ivan Boulva have helped raise millions for brain cancer research

Third annual A Brilliant Night raises largest amount yet

26 Oct 2017

More than 800 people gathered for A Brilliant Night on October 18 at Le Salon Richmond for the third edition of this chic cocktail dinatoire.

Francis Boulva Memorial Fund: 2016 Report

31 Dec 2016

The Francis Boulva Memorial Fund propels cutting-edge brain cancer research at The Neuro

Francis Boulva Memorial Fund: 2015 Report

31 Dec 2015

Thanks to your generosity ($460,000 to date!) the dream of eradicating glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is now another step closer to becoming a reality

Boulva Memorial Fund: 2014 Report

31 Dec 2014

Boulva Memorial Fund raises $386,776 to date for brain cancer treatment

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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.

 

 

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