The Vaughan Ungar Memorial Fund

The Vaughan Ungar Memorial Fund honours the life of Vaughan Ungar, a remarkable individual who faced Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) with unwavering courage, dignity, and humour. Deeply committed to learning and helping others, Vaughan often welcomed additional medical personnel during his hospital stays so they could better understand his condition—an act that reflected both his respect for education and his compassion for those living with illness.

This fund carries forward his legacy by supporting initiatives that raise awareness of HAE and expand knowledge among medical professionals and learners at NOSM University.

Through opportunities such as conference participation and educational workshops, the fund helps equip those in healthcare with the understanding needed to improve care and quality of life for individuals living with HAE.

In this way, Vaughan’s experiences—and the strength with which he faced them—continue to make a meaningful and lasting impact on others.