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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’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

Racing and raising funds for community health care

You could say Jim Schembri is an active guy. Not only is he a three-time Ironman finisher, he’s lost count of the number of marathons, half marathons and 10K races he’s completed. His social media feed is full… Read More.

August 8, 2021

Donor Story, Stories

Generous donation from Longo’s helps Osler’s Health Care Heroes

In response to COVID-19 and in support of area hospitals hardest hit by the pandemic, the Longo’s Family Charitable Foundation has generously donated $50,000 to support Osler’s Health Care Heroes. A leader in … Read More.

August 5, 2021

Donor Story, Stories

Giving Begins at Home: Janine Domingos

If you find yourself lost in the hallways of Brampton Civic or Peel Memorial, you might just get a helping hand from Janine Domingos. Janine, Manager of Infection Control at both hospitals, has worked for Osler fo… Read More.

July 30, 2021

Donor Story, Stories

A family tradition that gives back

Don Lazarow was an avid golfer—so much so, that he hosted an annual golf tournament. In 1990, the same year his second child was born, Don was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis (MS). He had a very aggressive for… Read More.

July 29, 2021

Donor Story, Stories

Giving Begins at Home: Rachelle De Leon

We couldn’t be more proud of our Health Care Heroes for the life-changing work they do every day. It speaks to their unbelievable commitment that many Osler employees also choose to donate to our hospitals to fu… Read More.

July 2, 2021

Donor Story, Stories