Episode 84: How Julia Wagg’s legacy is giving others an extra shot at life

Pulse: The Ottawa Hospital Foundation Podcast

Before Julia Wagg passed away in 2017 at age 36, she decided to leave a gift in her will to support cancer research. She was inspired by a young ‘spitfire’ doctor and researcher who cared for her at The Ottawa Hospital.

In this episode, Holly Wagg shares the story of her widow’s journey with leukemia, as well as Julia’s decision to leave a legacy gift to The Ottawa Hospital to help future patients. Holly also shares what it means to see the impact of Julia’s generosity just a few years after her death and how their philanthropy has come full circle. (36:51)