Update on OMSBF fundraising activities



AstraZeneca Canada makes generous donation to OMSBF



AstraZeneca Canada Inc. recently presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Ontario Medical Student Bursary Fund. The generous donation marks the fourth instalment of a five-year pledge of $50,000. Pictured above are John Gerow, Astra Zeneca’s Regional Business Unit Director for Western Ontario, and OMSBF Chair Dr. Janice Willett.



Alcon Canada and OMSBF partner at Harry Potter premiere



Alcon Canada Inc. and the Ontario Medical Student Bursary Fund recently partnered to host a magical fundraising event at the Famous Players Colossus theatre in Toronto. Physicians and their families enjoyed a premiere screening of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Prior to the movie, physicians heard a presentation on ear infections, delivered by OMA District 11 Chair Dr. Michael Hawke. Richmond Hill pediatrician Dr. Norman Blustein (above) attended the movie with nine-year-old daughter Dayna, and six-year-old nephew Jamie.