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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.

Osler Employee Giving: Paula Estampador

Paula Estampador: Leading with Heart in the Emergency Department—And Giving Back Where It Matters Most When Paula Estampador talks about William Osler Health System (Osler), it’s not just where she works—… Read More.

August 7, 2025

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Osler Employee Giving: Terri Lynn Hansen

Terri Lynn Hansen: A Lifetime of Care Comes Full Circle For Terri Lynn Hansen, Director of Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy and Transitions, giving back through William Osler Health System’s… Read More.

August 7, 2025

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Mayor Patrick Brown: A Relentless Champion for Brampton’s Second Hospital

Mayor Patrick Brown: A Relentless Champion for Brampton's Second Hospital As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Peel Memorial, one name stands out as a tireless advocate for Brampton's health care f… Read More.

August 7, 2025

Donor Story, Stories

Osler Employee Giving: Julie Merhar

Julie Merhar: From the Front Lines to the Backbone of the Hospital—Why She Still Gives When Julie Merhar started working at William Osler Health System (Osler) in 2007, she was part of the team on the inpatie… Read More.

August 7, 2025

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Osler Employee Giving: Lara MacNeil

Lara MacNeil: Giving Back to the Hospital That’s Always Been Home For Lara MacNeil, William Osler Health System (Osler) isn’t just where she works—it’s where she grew up, where her children were born, w… Read More.

August 7, 2025

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Rooted in Community: Marjorie’s Journey with Peel Memorial

Rooted in Community: Marjorie's Journey with Peel Memorial When Marjorie Taylor commits to something, she's in it for the long haul. Luckily for us, that commitment has been focused on her beloved Peel Memo… Read More.

July 16, 2025

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

A Legacy of Giving: Brampton-Bramalea Lions Club Helps Build the Future of Care at Peel Memorial

A Legacy of Giving: Brampton-Bramalea Lions Club Helps Build the Future of Care at Peel Memorial The Brampton-Bramalea Lions Club has a long history of stepping up when it matters most. Known for their comm… Read More.

June 19, 2025

Donor Story, Stories

Celebrate the Father Figure in Your Life

This Father's Day is especially meaningful for me. Because I’m still here to celebrate it. I’ve spent the last 20 years of my life serving on hospital boards and committees—experience that taught me how … Read More.

May 23, 2025

Donor Story, Patient Story, Stories

Honour a Mother Figure in Your Life

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who nurture, guide and love us unconditionally. For me, it’s also a time of deep gratitude—because I still get to hug my mom, talk to her every day, and laugh w… Read More.

May 7, 2025

Donor Story, Stories