Surgeons raise funds for Chair honouring legendary leaders

UHN's thoracic surgeons have pledged $250,000 in support of the Pearson-Ginsberg Chair in Thoracic Surgery through TG&WHF's Cornerstone Campaign.

The late Dr. Robert J. Ginsberg was a leader in thoracic surgery both internationally and at UHN, serving as Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Toronto General Hospital. It was Dr. Ginsberg's vision to create an endowed chair named in honour of his mentor and colleague – Dr. Griffith Pearson.

Dr. Pearson was a pioneer in thoracic surgery at UHN, leading the creation of the first Thoracic Surgical Service at TGH in 1966.

A total of six thoracic surgeons pledged support to the Chair, and were one of the first physician groups to participate collectively in the Cornerstone Campaign. The surgeons' commitment is a notable example of the generosity demonstrated by over 2,000 staff members, physicians and surgeons who participate in the Campaign.