Stories

Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact. And the reason we give is as personal and unique as the person making the gift.

Shared here are stories from some of our donors about why they give, as well as stories from some of our patients who have benefitted from the impact of these gifts.


Starting a Legacy Mira and Nicholas

A few years ago, Mira touched our hearts when she came in with a $200 cheque for the Lifetime of Care Campaign. Her grandfather, Mr. Kim, shared with us the ...

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A Young Man with a Mission to Help Make Lives Easier Alexander Legrove

Alexander Legrove is an exceptional and inspiring young man. For the third year in a row, he organized the Alexander Legrove Walkathon in support of The Cred...

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Carrying on a Legacy Sharon Hodder and Michael Steel

Michael’s father had a very early connection to Credit Valley Hospital: his farm sat right next to the land where the hospital was built. While many p...

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Ensuring a Place of Healing and Hope Irma and Greg Daniels

“We have directed money to the ER in the past and this year, with the Lifetime of Care campaign, we wanted to be involved in helping to build this wond...

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Treatment Closer to Home Keeps a Family Closer Together Eric Thomas

At first glance, Eric seems your average, healthy, vibrant 12 year old boy. You don’t see behind the scenes – the constant nausea, fatigue and ch...

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Giving Back by Volunteering Stan and Jessie

Both Stan and Jessie light up when asked about their volunteer work at Credit Valley. “We started volunteering here at the hospital when we were both c...

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Caring for the Smallest of Gifts Clement Leong

Some say the smallest gifts are the best – while other claim that receiving an early, unexpected gift is even better; on December 8, 1997 I was both. B...

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I Give because I’m a Father Bill Vastis

When our children are born, we wish many things for them; especially that they will be happy and healthy. Like every parent, that’s what my wife and I ...

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A Hospital Wedding Story Sameer Haqqi

  It was in August 2010 that we noticed my father, Shuja Haqqi, was beginning to lose his balance. Even with his walker he would struggle to stand on h...

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Did you know?

We are one of only five GTA hospitals to have a Level II Advanced NeoNatal Intensive Care Unit