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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 Cornerstone of the Community

A Cornerstone of the Community If you ask Lois Rice about the importance of giving back to the community, she’s likely to share a favourite saying: “The things we do for ourselves will be forgotten when we … Read More.

February 8, 2022

Donor Story, Stories

Laying the foundation to support health care in Brampton

Bob & Deb Peacock Laying the foundation to support health care in Brampton As Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness prepares to honour its 5th anniversary in February, Bob Peacock has good … Read More.

January 26, 2022

Donor Story, Stories

Caring for the Community

Dr. Aiden Moktassi, Site Chief of Radiology at EGH Caring for the Community For Dr. Aiden Moktassi, giving back to Etobicoke General Hospital (EGH) makes good sense. As both a supporter of Osler Foundation and a… Read More.

January 18, 2022

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Volunteer Profile: Meet David

Volunteer Profile: Meet David After working at Osler for 20 years—three as a housekeeper, seven as a porter and 10 as a physiotherapy assistant—David Keltie became a volunteer as a different way to give bac… Read More.

January 10, 2022

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Taking Action One Bracelet At A Time

As adults, we are natural role models for children. But sometimes it’s the children who model generosity for us. Grade 4 students Isabella Villamar and Shanelle Benjamin, and grade 5 student Amelia Lariviere rec… Read More.

December 6, 2021

Donor Story, Stories

Osler’s Road to Recovery

Osler's Road to Recovery WHEN SEVERE STOMACH PAIN BROUGHT NICOLE EL FAR TROIANO TO THE HOSPITAL IN THE MIDST OF THE PANDEMIC, SHE GOT NEWS EVERYBODY DREADS: THE MOTHER OF TWO AND BUSINESS OWNER HAD STAGE 2 COLO… Read More.

November 2, 2021

Patient Story, Stories

Delivering Compassion

It’s often the little things that keep us going through a tough day. That’s why Osler implemented compassion carts and respite rooms to assist our Health Care Heroes as they continue working around the clo… Read More.

October 15, 2021

Hospital Family Story, Stories

Parker Strong

Lisa Ventura has been best friends with Patricia DalFerro for 45 years, and counting.  They share many memories, and they embrace one another’s families as their own.  When Patricia’s 20 year-old … Read More.

September 1, 2021

Donor Story, Stories

Hoops for health care: Godfrey Liu

Perhaps the only thing Godfrey Liu enjoys more than watching basketball, is playing basketball.  The 13-year-old Raptors fan can often be found on the local court shooting hoops, and this summer, he’s turni… Read More.

August 9, 2021

Donor Story, Stories