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Driven to honour Maddie’s memory, Robert has been a strong advocate of The Maddie Project
Robert has seen first-hand how tragedy can be turned into something that helps others. It’s been an important lesson and one that he and his family value and have channeled into Rally in the Ravine.

It can be said that compassion runs in Isha Kanani’s family
She joined Rally in the Ravine in 2019 when her father encouraged her to participate, and she loves being part of something bigger than herself and supporting high-quality care at the hospital.

Learn more about Courtney Doldron and why he feels so strongly about giving back
Caring is in Courtney Doldron’s DNA. Born in Trinidad & Tobago, he grew up in a small, rural community where family, neighbours and friends worked together for the betterment of all.

Learn more about Patricia Arango, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
For the 11 years Patricia Arango has worked at North York General Hospital (NYGH), she’s never once taken its community-focused approach for granted.

Message from the President – August 22, 2022
To everything there is a season, especially in the summer when it is natural to carve out some time to reflect on the past and determine priorities and goals for months ahead.

Learn more about Stephanie Van Hanegem, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
As an RPN on the postpartum unit, she’s responsible for helping parents with the transition from birth to postpartum, easing into life with their newborn.

Research Chair engaged to study effective out-patient COVID treatments
The Canadian Adaptive Platform Trial of Treatments for COVID in Community Settings (CanTreatCOVID) is a pan-Canadian trial that will study the impact of several oral medications on hospitalization, death, and long COVID.

Learn more about Hansani Pathiraja, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
For Hansani Pathiraja, working at a hospital that puts patients first is both an honour and a privilege.

Mental Health Insights from our Experts
For decades, mental health issues seemed to fly under the radar. Stigma often kept conditions like anxiety, depression — and those who suffered from them, shrouded in mystery and shame.

Message from the President – June 30, 2022
Read an update from NYGH Foundation President & CEO Terry Pursell about the exciting initiatives underway at the hospital.

How an NYGH Research Chair is making a difference in ALS-connected Disorder
Every single day, we swallow at least 1,000 times and when we do, there are more than 100 separate neuro, biochemical and physiological events taking place to make it happen.

Learn more about Prescilla Quiogue, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Prescilla is the first person you see at reception as you enter the centre. On occasion, she jumps in and works as an Activation Aide.

Learn more about Ann Tomlin, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Ann has worked in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) where she ensures the timely processing of medical instruments.

Little Hands with Big Hearts
Bring a classroom full of imaginative, creative students together with a teacher eager to pass on valuable life lessons, and you have the makings of something magical.

Learn more about Linda Kuse, our latest Fortune Fridays winner
Linda Kuse is surrounded by little ones – whether it’s her own grandchildren or the babies she helps bring into the world as a registered nurse in Labour and Delivery at North York General.
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