Matthew Choi ‘01

Matthew Choi is one of the three co–founders of CanadaHelps, and has served on its board since its inception. Matthew holds a BSc from McMaster University and an MD from Queen’s University. His research in the fields of pediatrics, surgery, and patient safety has been presented and published nationally and internationally. He has engaged in international health fieldwork in the Himalayas, has spent time in Africa in a trauma unit, and has represented Canada as the only Canadian to be selected as a medical volunteer by the 2004 Athens Olympics Committee. He has received numerous awards for his community service and professional achievement and is currently finishing his training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Manitoba.

CanadaHelps facilitates $40 million dollar annually to over 12,000 charities making an impact in thousands of Canadian lives.