Who is Steve Merling?

Steve Merling graduated from McGill University with a degree in Psychology and the Social Studies of Medicine. He is Co-Founder and CEO of Eventure, a Montreal-based firm specializing in the conceptualization, creation and management of special events. In the last five years, his involvement in the production of major fundraisers has raised millions of dollars for an array of worthy foundations, including the Cedars Cancer Institute and the McGill University Health Centre. He has also worked with major corporate clients including Ben & Jerry's, Ericsson, Ogilvy Renault, Pfizer, Sun Life and the National Hockey League, and was involved in the production of the NHL's 2009 All-Star Weekend in Montreal.

Steve's volunteer experience is significanta pastime he enjoys tremendously. He has dedicated innumerable hours in support of a variety of admirable causes across our community. In 2005, Steve was invited to speak at Destiny Quebec, an annual youth conference committed to engaging Quebec secondary students by providing a forum to discuss relevant world issues.

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What is Steve Doing?

A specialist in creating unique and memorable special events, Steve has joined ChangeMontral in a big way. Steve and his company Eventure have raised millions of dollars for a range of charities over the years, and now as part of the MUHC's The Best Care for Life Campaign team he has set a personal fundraising goal of $100,000 for the naming opportunity of a new single-patient room in the Pediatric Oncology ward at the MUHC's Glen Campus.

All donations are fully tax deductable and all donors will be permanently recognized on a plaque that will be prominently displayed in the patient room.

The Impact

Room for privacy. Room for family. Room to breathe. Room to heal. With the well-being of patients and families always in mind, the MUHC decided to make private rooms a key element of its new facilities. Patientswill have their own rooms where natural light, a comfortable family area, and a private bathroom will contribute to the healing of both body and mind.

Research shows that a patients environment greatly influences the speed of recovery. It has also been demonstrated that natural light, comforting colours, and the presence of art and positive distractions such as TV and the Internet reduce stress and promote healing. Individual rooms also provide enough space for medical equipment to be wheeled in beside beds, meaning that patients can stay in their rooms for routine exams, treatments or tests.

Visit http://muhc.ca/new-muhc/page/ideal-patient-room for more information. Help me Change Montreal!

Other Ways You Can Help

Please spread the word.  $100,000 is a LOT of money.  Every dollar helps!