"In the face of this urgent need for action, the Fondation du CHUM is extremely grateful that its project has been selected by the
Since nasopharyngeal swabs are the preferred sampling method for rapid detection of COVID-19, it is essential to find an alternative to traditional swabs. This will allow teams at the CHUM, a specialized COVID-19 facility, to maintain their ability to diagnose infected patients in order to isolate them and limit the spread of the virus within the population.
"Thanks to the innovative solutions of the Fondation du CHUM, we are confident that our contribution will facilitate COVID-19 screening in
About the Fondation du CHUM
The Fondation's mission is to provide a complementary source of funding for the CHUM. These funds will work to ensure that the centre maintains its status as a standard-setting and internationally recognized institution for medical treatment, teaching and research.
The Fondation du CHUM serves as a catalyst and a driving force in carrying out the CHUM's mission, with its numerous initiatives, fundraising activities (direct mailings, canvassing of individual donors, private foundations and corporations) and its capital fundraising campaign. It organizes benefit events whose reputation is now established. The Fondation also engages in complementary initiatives (which include the Clinique Santé-voyage) that have allowed it to achieve self-sustainability.
To learn more about the Fondation du CHUM, visit https://fondationduchum.com/en/ or follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/FondationCHUM)
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications and information technology company with
Driven by our passionate social purpose to connect all Canadians for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired our team members and retirees to contribute more than $700 million and 1.3 million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world.
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