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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 Story from The Heart

A Story from the Heart About 2.6 million Canadians live with diagnosed heart disease. Jim Schembri is one of them. February is Heart Month, and we are sharing Jim’s story to help raise awareness of heart hea… Read More.

February 10, 2023

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Supporting Work to Support Home

Supporting Work to Support Home "I give to support my workplace and also to support my community. This is my hospital, and Osler has been there for me and my family during the high and low points in our live… Read More.

December 21, 2022

Donor Story, Hospital Family Story, Stories

Sun Life | Osler Healthy Active Living Initiative

Sun Life | Osler Healthy Active Living Initiative November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to take advantage of a free and fun educational program that teaches participants how to … Read More.

November 16, 2022

Donor Story, Stories

Make a Lasting Impact with A Gift in your Will

Make a Lasting Impact with A Gift in Your Will In 1989, five weeks before her due date, Susan Hamilton’s water broke and she was rushed to the original Peel Memorial Hospital, where doctors performed a C-sect… Read More.

October 28, 2022

Donor Story, Stories

Strengthening Health Care for Years to Come

Strengthening Health Care for Years to Come Pictured (L-R) Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier, Minister of Health and MPP, Dufferin-Caledon; Ken Mayhew, President & CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation; D… Read More.

October 24, 2022

Donor Story, Stories

The Humberview Group

The Humberview Group The Humberview Group, led by President and CEO John Esplen, is thrilled to announce a $1 million matching gift to support equipment needs and ongoing redevelopment projects to further enhan… Read More.

October 13, 2022

Donor Story, Stories

The Humberview Group announces $1 million matching gift to William Osler Health System Foundation

The Humberview Group announces $1million matching gift to William Osler Health System Foundation John Esplen, The Humberview Group, President & CEO  October 3, 2022, BRAMPTON—Today, The Humberview Group a… Read More.

October 3, 2022

Donor Story, Media Releases

Volunteering FORE a Good Cause

Volunteering FORE a good cause. If you want something done, ask a busy person. It’s an adage that rings true when it comes to William Osler Health System Foundation (Osler Foundation) volunteer Jennifer Thoms… Read More.

August 29, 2022

Donor Story, Stories

A milestone birthday that will make a difference

A Milestone Birthday That Will Make a Difference David Sartor understands the definition of perseverance. In 1992, David was born prematurely at Etobicoke General Hospital and required life-saving treatments… Read More.

July 5, 2022

Donor Story, Patient Story, Stories