Annual Report 2023
We are proud to share our annual report with a summary of the activities carried out by the MMS Foundation in 2023. Click here to download the PDF document in French. The English version is forthcoming.
Spring 2024 Mission to Togo
Our team, ready to leave for Togo Here we go for the spring mission in Togo. From the left: Mary Hanley, coordinator; Nadege Siping, Marina Benetti, nurses; Alfred Homsy, anesthetist; Jacques Langelier, nurse; Manon Labreque, observer; Danielle Groleau, researcher; and Jacques Corcos, surgeon. 29 new patients are waiting for us in Lome… we are not […]
Our foundation is mourning
Maria Helena (in the middle) with the anesthesia team The Fondation Mères du Monde en Santé (FMMS) is very sad to announce the recent death of our young friend and colleague Dr Maria Helena Calixto Fernandes. Maria Helena took part in our mission to Togo in April 2023 and enchanted all our group and the […]
Great Success for the Valentine’s Day Dinner & Auction
On February 14, 2023, our annual dinner was held, as usual, at the Auberge St Gabriel in Montreal. Thanks to the boundless energy and tenacity of Michèle Boisvert and Jean-Benoit Hinse, the event was a great success. Ninety guests enjoyed the exceptional menu concocted by chef Ricardo Bertolino and a selection of rare wines chosen […]
Thank You Jean-Louis Roy, Honorary President
Jean Louis Roy is completing his 2-year term as Honorary Chairman of our Foundation, which he began on January 1, 2022. His presidency has opened the door to many interesting contacts, particularly in Togo, where we’ve made our new nest. His advice and suggestions, always pertinent, have helped the foundation to grow. Thank you, Jean […]
Our Run/Walk for Maternal Health: We Surpassed Our Goal!
A huge thank you to everyone (about sixty people!) who participated in our run/walk for maternal health on October 30th! We exceeded our goal and together raised $27,630 for our next medical mission in Rwanda! It was great to all come together in Montreal! Thanks also to Marie Lebon for initiating the friendly 5 km […]