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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.

Business owner gives to Osler despite facing economic hardship

Narinder (known to his friends as “Inder”) Janjua and his wife, Geetu. COVID-19 may have affected many stores and businesses, but it didn’t stop RK Truck Center owner, Narinder Janjua, from donating… Read More.

May 11, 2020

Donor Story, Stories

Mom Shares ICU Lessons with Family: Claire Lee

As a physiotherapist on Brampton Civic’s Rehab unit, Claire Lee was accustomed to a busy but familiar rhythm of treating patients with a variety of physical and neurological conditions and getting them better so… Read More.

May 4, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Dr. Vaidyanathan: Babies won’t wait to be born

“Babies will come into the world—pandemic or not—and we need to be prepared.” That was top of mind for Dr. Prema Vaidyanathan, Interim Site Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Etobicoke General Hospital,… Read More.

May 4, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Robyn Klages: It Takes a Village

For Robyn Klages, being a respiratory therapist means taking it all in stride, even in the midst of a pandemic. “Respiratory therapists are often very grounded individuals and have a great knowledge base,” say… Read More.

April 27, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Dr. Davinder Wadehra: For us, by us

Dr. Davinder Wadehra, Medical Director, William Osler Health System Kidney Program As soon as Dr. Davinder Wadehra heard there was a need for PPE, he and his colleagues jumped into action. He filmed a video … Read More.

April 27, 2020

Donor Story, Stories

Jonathon Zarb: Here for you

Spiritual Health Therapist When Jonathon Zarb decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies and a Certificate in Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto, he did so with the intention of opening a… Read More.

April 20, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Inspired by Dr. Mohammad and Osler’s Health Care Heroes: Sajjad Ebrahim

Inspired by the work of Osler’s frontline staff, esteemed Brampton business owner Sajjad Ebrahim and his family are matching donations of up to $100,000 to Osler Foundation’s Health Care Heroes campaign in sup… Read More.

April 20, 2020

Donor Story, Stories

Simulation in the time of COVID-19: Dr. Tariq

For Dr. Hanzla Tariq, being one of the co-leaders of Osler’s In-Situ Simulation Program means continually learning and innovating, especially during times of extreme pressure. That’s why Dr. Tariq was excit… Read More.

April 14, 2020

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Big shop, big heart: Tire World

It was once hailed as “the little shop that grew and gave back” but today it would be more fitting to refer to Brampton’s own Tire World as “the big shop with a big heart”. For more than three decades… Read More.

April 14, 2020

Donor Story, Stories