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Stories

Good things are happening in our hospitals every day. Lives are changed for the better. Lives are saved.

Storytelling unites us as human beings. We tell our stories to our families, friends and neighbours. Through our stories, we show people what’s important to us. We connect with the people we love.

YOUR STORIES ABOUT OSLER WILL INSPIRE OTHERS

Do you have a story to tell about the life-changing care you or your loved one received at Osler?

Is there a Health Care Hero who deserves special recognition?

Please share your story with us so that we may spread some good news. As a bonus, your story will inspire others to donate to Osler so that more and more stories will have happy endings.

Help Build Osler’s New Cath Lab

Help Build Osler's New Cath Lab Decades ago, I made a personal commitment to my health—regular runs, nutritious food, and a mindset to stay fit well into my retirement. By all accounts, I was ready for my “… Read More.

September 29, 2024

equipment, Hospital Family Story, Patient Story, Stories

Osler Employee Giving: Meet Sierra Hudson

Osler Employee Giving: Sierra Hudson Sierra Hudson is the kind of person who leaves a lasting impression wherever she goes. Working as a Manager of Facilities Operations overseeing the Etobicoke General Hospita… Read More.

August 13, 2024

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Osler Employee Giving: Meet Dilama Icho

Osler Employee Giving: Meet Dilama Icho Dilama Icho wants people to think of their community hospital as a home. After all, it’s where you and your family members seek treatment, and where new family members … Read More.

August 12, 2024

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Defibrillators

Osler Equipment Profile: Defibrillators In recent years, defibrillators have become increasingly common in public spaces like soccer fields, malls, schools, and arenas. At Osler hospitals, there are two types o… Read More.

August 6, 2024

equipment, Stories

Osler Employee Giving: Meet Claudia Summa-Sorgini

Osler Employee Giving: Meet Claudia Summa-Sorgini Claudia Summa-Sorgini was an employee of William Osler Health System (Osler), for only six months when COVID-19 hit. She had joined the team as Clinical Pharmac… Read More.

August 6, 2024

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Shannon Bontius-Adams

Shannon Bontius-Adams Stroke survivors may face many steps to recovery, and the first few months following a stroke can be crucial for positive outcomes. In those early days, William Osler Health System (Osler)… Read More.

July 24, 2024

Stories

Honour a father figure in your life.

Honour a father figure in your life. Father's Day is a time to honour the men who have shaped us with their love, wisdom, and strength. This year, it holds a special significance for my family and me. Recent… Read More.

June 6, 2024

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Patient Story, Stories

Osler Staff Philanthropy Award Winners 2024

Osler Staff Philanthropy Award Winners 2024 Osler Foundation is proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of Osler staff who demonstrate exceptional leadership in philanthropy. At Osler, we ne… Read More.

May 14, 2024

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

AID Program

Program Profile: AID Program Osler's New Mental Health Program Offers Life-Changing & Life-Saving Care for Youth The Adolescent Intensive Day (AID) Program at Osler is a ground-breaking initiative aimed … Read More.

May 3, 2024

Hospital Family Story, Stories