From the NICU to the Soccer Field

Every monthly donor has a story behind their generosity. For Tasmin, it began in the NICU at North York General, where her then-tiny son received life-saving care:

From Familiar Walls to a Fresh Start

We first met Marissa D’Souza in August 2024, when she had — in her own words — “practically moved into” North York General’s Labour & Delivery Unit.

A Hospital Where ‘Special Treatment’ is Standard

“I love the hospital and the people who work there,” she says. “It’s such a close-knit, family-oriented place. I knew that when the time came to give birth to my first child, I wanted to do it here. I just feel so comfortable at NYGH.

Investing in New Beginnings

“My parents immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1991 — and shortly after, I was born at North York General (NYG). Two years later, so was my younger brother Ivan.

NYG Welcomes Dr. Daniel Myron as Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine

NYG Welcomes Dr. Daniel Myron as Gordon F. Cheesbrough Research Chair in Family and Community Medicine