Fulfilling a Wish: Windsor Doctor Honours Late Wife with $100K Gift to Cancer Care

WINDSOR, ON – In a profound act of remembrance and community support, respected local physician Dr. David Boyer has made two generous gifts totalling $100,000 to support cancer care in our region. The contribution is dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Robin Boyer, who passed away from cancer in July 2025.

Dr. Boyer is the former Chief of the Emergency Department at Windsor Regional Hospital and continues to serve patients in the ER at the Met and Ouellette campuses. He has directed $50,000 to Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation’s inpatient oncology program and $50,000 to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation – the gifts will fund vital equipment needs, such as vein finders, as well as staff wellness initiatives and education opportunities for oncology nurses.

The joint gift fulfills a personal request made by Robin prior to her passing. Dr. Boyer shared that during her cancer journey, Robin received exceptional medical treatment and compassionate care from the dedicated staff at both the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre and the 4North and 4West units at the Met Campus.

“Robin’s primary goal through this donation was to make the jobs and lives of the nurses easier, which would in turn enhance the care and comfort of future patients,” said Dr. Boyer. “It is a privilege to fulfill Robin’s wish and support the remarkable teams who cared for her during her treatment.”

Born in London, Ontario, Robin earned her biology degree from Western University, where she also met Dr. David Boyer. The couple later lived in Calgary and Dundas before settling in Lakeshore to raise their family.

This philanthropy also continues a proud family legacy of supporting cancer care. Robin’s parents, Jim and Beverly Thompson, were instrumental in bringing a specialized MRI machine to London for breast cancer screening, transforming diagnostic capabilities for women across Southwestern Ontario.

Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation and the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Boyer and the entire family for their enduring generosity, resilience and commitment to the health and well-being of local cancer patients.

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About Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation
Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation raises funds to enhance care at Windsor Regional Hospital. Over the past 10 years, through the generosity of donors, the Foundation has raised approximately $40 million to support equipment purchases at Windsor Regional Hospital. In addition to ongoing needs at Windsor Regional Hospital, the Foundation is raising funds to support equipment and technology at the new acute care facility, the Fancsy Family Hospital.

About the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation
The Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation serves as the official fundraising arm for the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre, fulfilling requests of the Windsor Regional Cancer Program. These requests include the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, patient amenities, and initiatives such as the Patient Assistance Fund and the Dr. Hakam Abu-Zahra Research Fund program, which supports excellent local cancer research. 100% of funds raised stay local and support world-class cancer care close to home. Thanks to tremendous community support, the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation has raised over $35 million to date!