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How can I make a donation to The Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre?

To make a donation to the Centre call 416-946-6560.

Can I donate in another currency other than Canadian dollars?

Donations to The Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre are welcomed in Canadian or American currency. To receive a U.S. tax receipt, please donate through the US Friends of UHN Foundation by by calling 1-800-994-5187.

Is my donation tax deductible?

All donations $15 or more to The Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre automatically receive a tax receipt. The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation will gladly provide a tax receipt for a donation of any amount upon request.

To receive a U.S. tax receipt, please donate through the US Friends of UHN Foundation by calling 1-800-994-5187.

What forms of payment will the Foundation receive?

The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation gladly accepts Visa, Mastercard and AMEX. Donations by cheque can be made by making the cheque out to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.

In the memo line write: Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre

And then mail the cheque to:
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation
610 University Ave
Toronto, ON
M5G 2M9

Where can I find out more information about The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation?

For more information about The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation visit www.pmhf.ca

How can I make a monthly donation to The Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre?

To become a monthly donor to The Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre call 1-800-994-5187.

When can I expect my receipt?

All donations received through The Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre Campaign website are tax receipted via email, within minutes of making the donation. Donations received over the telephone or via mail are sent within five days.

I am making a donation in lieu of a gift. Can you send the receipt to that person?

Unfortunately, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation cannot issue a tax receipt to an individual in lieu of a gift. Alternatively, a donor can indicate that they are making a donation on behalf of the individual who is getting the receipt. To make a donation to the Centre call 416-946-6560.

I tried to make a donation online but I ran into problems. How do I get help or find out what happened to my donation?

If you experience any problems when making a gift online, please contact Victoria at The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation at 416-946-4608.

What are the administrative and overhead costs at The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation?

As a not-for-profit organization, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation ensures all donor contributions are used for their designated purpose. The two-year fiscal average (2008-2009) for administrative costs and fundraising is 10%. Every dollar we raise is used efficiently as possible so that we can achieve our vision: To Conquer Cancer in our Lifetime.

Your Dollars at Work, a two year average: fiscal 2008/2009:
Research: 67.2%
Education & Patient Care: 10.4%
Admin & Fundraising: 10%
Saving for Future (Endowment): 7.5%
Building & Equipment: 5%

View our Report at to our Donors 2009 at www.pmhf.ca to read more about how your dollars are at work.

For more information about The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation visit www.pmhf.ca. To make a donation to the Centre call 416-946-6560.

Does The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation sell, rent or trade donor information?

The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is dedicated to supporting excellence in health care by raising funds for cancer research, patient care and education.

The Foundation values all of our supporters and are committed to working with each for their benefit and that of the Hospital. We do not trade, rent or sell the names of our valued supporters.