https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/home-1 daily 1.0 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1526650208629-RPRQT2W4L1N6TDTLNX7G/Untitled.png Home - Science is Our Weapon. The primary goal of the G. Magnotta Foundation is to fuel biomedical research that will generate answers to the most challenging questions that doctors and patients currently face. It is critical that the controversy around testing, diagnosis and treatment is resolved urgently. The G. Magnotta Foundation is the only non-profit organization in Canada with an exclusive focus on generating new knowledge about Lyme Disease through scientific investigation. The G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab at the University of Guelph is studying Lyme bacteria and the mechanisms of the disease in the human body. It is Canada’s first dedicated translational Lyme Disease research lab, producing results that will lead to better testing, diagnosis and treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/ea0d1422-b24f-47c1-ba7a-1f4f787d0a43/Breakthrough_GMF+Website+Image.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531235833798-6O346VOUXLJG13RG1PCI/Mother+and+Child.jpg Home - Our Mission A tick bite can cost you your life. Our mission is to take a research stand against the escalating Lyme Disease threat in Canada. By understanding Lyme bacteria and how it behaves once it enters the human body, we will overcome the testing, diagnosis and treatment problems that exist today. Learn More https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/about daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/events daily 0.75 2025-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/0991c024-ccaa-4b1f-8277-59d194b00e94/25_DEC_EM_ThankYou+%281%29.jpg Events - 2025 Ice Ice Gala Chateau Le Jardin, 8440 Hwy 27, Woodbridge, ON November 21, 2025 - November 21, 2025 Wow! Our first-ever Ice Ice Gala raised a remarkable $300,000 to benefit the G. Magnotta Foundation in support of Lyme disease research. This inaugural event was powerful, meaningful and full of heart, and made possible by the generosity, commitment and community spirit of our sponsors, donors and volunteers. Your support and unwavering dedication helped create an evening that not only brought people together but also moved the needle forward for those affected by Lyme disease. We couldn’t have done this without you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/0d53e295-a340-4dd8-ae92-71102695d8f5/25_Event+_Walk.jpg Events - 2025 Vaughan Walk for Lyme Magnotta Vaughan Winery, 271 Chrislea Road, Vaughan June 01, 2025 - June 01, 2025 Thank you for supporting this year’s Vaughan Walk for Lyme. We had a great time raising much-needed awareness for Lyme disease research, and we hope you did too. Special thanks to our event sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who donated to the G. Magnotta Foundation and supported a registered walker. Thanks again for your enthusiasm and generosity in this year’s Walk for Lyme! See you next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/d7b9512c-84ad-4ffb-8af6-3473034fc0f6/24_Gravel+Run+for+Lyme.jpg Events - 2024 Gravel Run for Lyme Magnotta Vineyards, Beamsville, ON September 14, 2024 - September 14, 2024 We raised $40,000 at this year's Gravel Run for Lyme in support of the G. Magnotta Foundation to benefit the critical work underway at the G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab. A big thanks to all the riders, volunteers, sponsors, and generous donors who made this event possible. Your contributions make a significant impact on the path to achieving our mission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/9b978e2d-b698-48b0-bf99-be0c252f62ea/24_Vaughan+Walk+for+Lyme.jpg Events - 2024 Vaughan Walk for Lyme Magnotta Winery, Vaughan, ON September 08, 2024 - September 08, 2024 Thank you for supporting this year’s Vaughan Walk for Lyme. We had a great time raising much-needed awareness for Lyme disease research, and we hope you did too. Special thanks to our event sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who donated to the G. Magnotta Foundation and supported a registered walker. Thanks again for your participation and enthusiasm in this year’s Walk for Lyme! Let's do it again next year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/ea859c17-83e6-47f8-bcb3-caaf6cd4857f/2024_GM+Golf+Classic.jpg Events - 2024 Gabe Magnotta Memorial Golf Classic The Club at Bond Head, Beeton, ON June 11, 2024 - June 11, 2024 Heartfelt thanks to all the golfers, donors, and volunteers for another successful Gabe Magnotta Memorial Golf Classic. A very special thank you to our sponsors for their continued support and dedication. Together we raised $90,000 to benefit the G. Magnotta Foundation for Lyme disease research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/f44df7d8-463f-4e02-ba12-51b306fde6ef/2024_VSV+Spring+Classic.jpg Events - Vaughan Schomberg Vaughan Spring Classic (V-S-V) Magnotta Winery - 271 Chrislea Road, Vaughan, ON May 04, 2024 - May 04, 2024 Thank you for making the Vaughan Schomberg Vaughan Spring Classic a success! Heartfelt thanks to all the riders, volunteers, sponsors, and those who donated. A special thank you to Toronto Hustle for their continued commitment to changing how Lyme disease is tested and treated in Canada. Monies raised will benefit the G. Magnotta Foundation for Lyme disease research. https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/press-releases daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/video daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1539190494100-B26X33BQ4KGZ3CPZL03K/2018-10-10_12-52-38.png Video - Breakfast Television - The G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases Date: October 9, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1500901418371-KZQLW4KMIDG3H14ZNZR2/Untitled.jpg Video - CTV News - Motivated by Tragedy Date: June 22, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1498235032883-GHUOOQDIOCW9PL34WHT7/test.png Video - CTV News - Donation leads to Lyme disease research lab at University of Guelph Date: June 14, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531924539766-KY4Q5P2DC8B24RW2240X/firefox_2018-07-18_10-32-10.png Video - Improving the Lyme Disease Framework Date: April 11, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531924824234-RWHQ9EROAP9U73LA5JI6/2018-07-18_10-37-58.png Video - CTV News - The Rise of Lyme Disease Date: May 25, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531924879158-4S5MY7B2A2OJ1C3TQ30F/2018-07-18_10-39-04.png Video - Magnotta Art and Wine Event Date: August 25, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531924998544-LYOPSYH51O5GARG07Y5H/2018-07-18_10-40-33.png Video - Lyme Walk Niagara Date: July 4, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531925096671-KVBP2N2QGGI33X8XWWS1/2018-07-18_10-40-56.png Video - G. 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We're doing this by asking hard and controversial questions and bringing rigorous, high-quality scientific investigation to bear on pressing issues. https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/the-foundation daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531232370131-V4V4ME4Z0SPTY4NCBQH2/gabe_hero-shot2.jpg The Foundation https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531161881588-39IG18LJPGYBBDWBIA00/Hero+Image_Lab+Building.jpg Contact https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/tick-kit daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/9632211a-103f-487e-a9b0-a586c47576fa/TICK_KIT_7mL_Repellent+800+%281%29.png Shop https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/our-lab daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531166322971-0O5R4OTTRIMQR0QQVOVZ/Hero+Image_Mission.jpg Our Lab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1531162433807-UPN7BF0FARA472B02Z4W/Headshot_Rossana.jpg Our Lab - Rossana Di Zio Magnotta President and Founder, G. Magnotta Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/1579798926631-V6TTFH4OAP9Z20XUIHLZ/Untitled-1.jpg Our Lab - Dr. Melanie Wills Director, G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab at the University of Guelph https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/tick-testing daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/51d1704f-7f67-4d92-aa06-a9d0a4c5f1b7/ticktesting.jpg Tick Testing - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/archivedevents daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/4e4c0d88-2e86-446a-89ed-6ffda39f96ee/1_25_WEB+Events_LYME_WALK.jpg Archived Events - 2025 Vaughan Walk for Lyme Magnotta Winery, Vaughan, ON June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025 Grab your family, friends, and pets, and join us for a casual stroll through Vaughan to support the G. Magnotta Foundation for Lyme disease research. Get active, have fun, and enjoy the late spring weather. All participants receive a custom event t-shirt, coffee, pizza, and a chance to win exciting prizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/d7b9512c-84ad-4ffb-8af6-3473034fc0f6/24_Gravel+Run+for+Lyme.jpg Archived Events - 2024 Gravel Run for Lyme We raised $40,000 at this year's Gravel Run for Lyme in support of the G. Magnotta Foundation to benefit the critical work underway at the G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab. A big thanks to all the riders, volunteers, sponsors, and generous donors who made this event possible. Your contributions make a significant impact on the path to achieving our mission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/9b978e2d-b698-48b0-bf99-be0c252f62ea/24_Vaughan+Walk+for+Lyme.jpg Archived Events - 2024 Vaughan Walk for Lyme Magnotta Winery, Vaughan, ON September 08, 2024 - September 08, 2024 Thank you for supporting this year’s Vaughan Walk for Lyme. We had a great time raising much-needed awareness for Lyme disease research, and we hope you did too. Special thanks to our event sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who donated to the G. Magnotta Foundation and supported a registered walker. Thanks again for your participation and enthusiasm in this year’s Walk for Lyme! Let's do it again next year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/ea859c17-83e6-47f8-bcb3-caaf6cd4857f/2024_GM+Golf+Classic.jpg Archived Events - 2024 Gabe Magnotta Memorial Golf Classic The Club at Bond Head, Beeton, ON June 11, 2024 - June 11, 2024 Heartfelt thanks to all the golfers, donors, and volunteers for another successful Gabe Magnotta Memorial Golf Classic. A very special thank you to our sponsors for their continued support and dedication. Together we raised $90,000 to benefit the G. Magnotta Foundation for Lyme disease research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/f44df7d8-463f-4e02-ba12-51b306fde6ef/2024_VSV+Spring+Classic.jpg Archived Events - Vaughan Schomberg Vaughan Spring Classic (V-S-V) Magnotta Winery - 271 Chrislea Road, Vaughan, ON May 04, 2024 - May 04, 2024 Thank you for making the Vaughan Schomberg Vaughan Spring Classic a success! Heartfelt thanks to all the riders, volunteers, sponsors, and those who donated. A special thank you to Toronto Hustle for their continued commitment to changing how Lyme disease is tested and treated in Canada. Monies raised will benefit the G. Magnotta Foundation for Lyme disease research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/093c95c4-d2cd-452e-8be3-3a7a1ec31c78/1_23_WEB+Events_5_LYMELIGHT.jpg Archived Events - 2023 Shining the Lymelight Paramount Eventspace, Vaughan October 19, 2023 Oh, what a night! On Thursday, October 19, the Ladies Auxiliary of the CIBPA presented their Moda in Motion Fashion Show after a three-year hiatus. This year's theme, Shining the Lymelight, was dedicated to shining a spotlight on Lyme Disease in support of the G. Magnotta Foundation to benefit the critical work underway at the G. Magnotta Lab Disease Research at the University of Guelph. The sold-out event brought together 750 guests to Paramount Event Space for a fabulous night of fashion, food and wine, live performances by Nicolina Bozzo, raffle prizes, and more. Shoutout to Nicole Servinis for hosting an unforgettable night! Watch the highlights here. Special thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for selecting the G. Magnotta Foundation as the beneficiary of this year’s event. And a heartfelt thank you to Damiani Jewellers who surprised us with a generous $25,000 donation. This incredible night would not have been possible without our sponsors, volunteers, donors, and everyone who joined us to support a cause that is so very near and dear to our hearts – thank you! The total amount raised at this event will be announced soon - stay tuned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/94baeca5-5aeb-46de-86ee-e53aee27309b/10076126_EVENT_23_WALK_Banners_1300x400_4thanks.gif Archived Events - 2023 Vaughan Walk For Lyme Magnotta Winery, Vaughan September 10, 2023 Thank you for supporting this year’s Vaughan Walk for Lyme. We had a great time, and we hope you did too. Together we raised $20,000 and much-needed awareness for Lyme Disease research. Special thanks to our event sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who donated to the G. Magnotta Foundation and supported a registered walker. Whether you walked or donated, thank you for participating in this year’s Walk for Lyme. We hope you'll walk with us again next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/afb70f7f-019e-4c70-91de-822e6017bb23/2023-Gravel-Run_BANNER-for-GMF-site.gif Archived Events - 2023 Gravel Run for Lyme Magnotta Vineyards, Lincoln, ON August 27, 2023 Cheers to another fun and successful Gravel Run for Lyme event! Together, we raised $40,000 for Lyme Disease research in support of the G. Magnotta Foundation to benefit the critical work underway at the G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab. Heartfelt thanks to all the riders, volunteers, sponsors, and those who donated. A very special thank you to our partner, Toronto Hustle, for their continued commitment and dedication to changing how Lyme Disease is tested and treated in Canada. See you all again next year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4a2de4b0a866a31d92d4/7367bd16-f533-42df-b51f-b0801d9d1d2d/5_2023_Golf_Banners_1300x400_3thanks.gif Archived Events - 2023 Gabe Magnotta Memorial Golf Classic DiamondBack Golf Club - ClubLink Partner June 14, 2023 Heartfelt thanks to all the golfers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped to make this year's Gabe Magnotta Memorial Golf Classic a huge success. A special thank you to our Title Sponsor Scotiabank for their continued support and incredible generosity. Together we raised $95,000 to benefit the G. Magnotta Foundation for Lyme Disease research. Thanks again everyone; we already can’t wait until next year. We hope to see you there! https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/ice-ice-gala daily 0.75 2025-10-02