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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.

A Community Worth Protecting

A Community Worth Protecting Chantelle Cosgrove, Deputy Fire Chief of Community Risk Reduction with Brampton Fire and Emergency Services Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters in Canada, acc… Read More.

October 19, 2026

Donor Story, Stories

How Osler’s Advanced Diagnostics is Changing What’s Possible in Cancer Care

How Osler’s Advanced Diagnostics is Changing What’s Possible in Cancer Care Dr. Zak Kidy with his wife Louise. For more than four decades, Dr. Zak Kidy was the one caring for others, as an ophthalmologist se… Read More.

June 19, 2026

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Patient Story, Stories

Helping Build Brampton’s Next Chapter: Primont Homes

Helping Build Brampton’s Next Chapter: Primont Homes For 50 years, Primont Homes has been more than a homebuilder—it has been a family legacy built on hard work, community, and giving back. That legacy b… Read More.

April 29, 2026

Donor Story, Stories

Driven to Give

Driven to Give Since 1967, Bramgate Automotive Group has been rooted in Brampton, building success on community values and giving back. Their support of Osler Foundation—including a $500,000 donation and … Read More.

March 25, 2026

Donor Story, Stories

Building Community

Building Community For more than 55 years, Brannon Steel has been part of Brampton’s story—shaping industries across North America while always keeping its roots firmly in the community. Founded in 1… Read More.

February 9, 2026

Donor Story, Stories

Champions for Peel Memorial

Champions for Peel Memorial For decades, community leaders John Cutruzzola and Bill Kanellopoulos have been tireless champions for Peel Memorial and health care in Brampton. Their advocacy—rooted in frien… Read More.

January 13, 2026

Donor Story, Stories

Inside the lab where hope begins. How Osler is redefining what’s possible

Inside the lab where hope begins. How Osler is redefining what’s possible When most people think about cancer care, they picture hospital rooms, treatment plans, or face-to-face moments with doctors. But hope… Read More.

November 5, 2025

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

A life saved—and a future changed—through innovation at Osler

A life saved—and a future changed—through innovation at Osler Every so often, a story reminds me exactly why I became a doctor—and why I’m proud to say, this is my hospital. When I first heard about … Read More.

November 5, 2025

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

This is My Hospital—and it saved my life.

This is My Hospital—and it saved my life. For more than 40 years, I cared for patients at William Osler Health System (Osler) as an ophthalmologist. I saw firsthand the dedication of our doctors, nurses, and … Read More.

November 5, 2025

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories