Why give

North York General Foundation - Why Give

Why your donation matters

NYGH is committed to Going Beyond Care for patients and their families, providing world-class compassionate care for over 420,000 patients each year. Chances are you, or someone you know, are one of them.

But did you know that NYGH relies on community donations to keep the hospital equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and to meet the demands of our growing community?

That’s why your donation matters. The gift you make today will help NYGH provide exceptional care across generations – right here in your own backyard.

Celebrating your support

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Eva's Story

Eva's Story

July 19, 2019

We thought it was just the stomach flu. But when I saw my mom a few days later, I knew something was very wrong. Her high fever remained. She wasn’t eating and she could barely even stand.

Stewart's Story

June 20, 2019

I went to see my doctor to get some test results. He sat down next to me, put my chart down on the table, looked me in the eye and told me what he found. As soon as he said that word — cancer — I couldn’t hear anything else. Graduations, weddings, anniversaries — they all swirled in my mind. The thought of leaving my family behind was just too much.

Ted and Cathy with their children (left to right) Owen, Meyer and Hannah

Ted’s Story – Teaching the importance of giving to the next generation

May 28, 2019

The actions we take as parents have a lasting impact on our children. It’s our hope that our gift to the hospital that means so much to us will inspire our children and teach them the supreme value of giving back.

Alana's Story - Leaving a Lasting Legacy

May 6, 2019

The causes we hold close to our hearts reflect who we are and what we truly value. This year, we decided to leave a lasting legacy for our community through a planned gift to North York General. Here’s why we did it …

The Maddie Project

The Maddie Project

April 4, 2018

“The brightest of stars are those who shine for the benefit of others.”

Nicole's Story

Nicole's story

March 7, 2017

Sometimes a tragedy can be a catalyst for change. No one knows this better than Nicole German.

Molly's story

March 7, 2017

North York General’s Cardiac Care Clinic has been a lifeline for 100 year old Molly and her daughter Rita.

David's Story

David's story

March 7, 2017

David was shocked to learn he had stage 4 lung cancer at the age of 54. “All I heard was ‘incurable’

Emmie's Story

Emmie's story

March 7, 2017

When Tania noticed her two month old daughter, Emmie, was sleeping more than she should be, Tania knew in her heart that something wasn’t right.

Murina's Story

Munira’s story

March 7, 2017

Munira Premji had just spent one glorious year in remission, after a hard-fought battle with multiple myeloma and lymphoma.

Dilawri and BDO's Support

Dilawri and BDO’s support

March 7, 2017

In 2016, the Dilawri Foundation and BDO Canada LLP, in partnership with North York General Hospital Foundation established NYGH’s first patient amenities fund with a generous gift of $125,000.

PFAFF Automotive Partner's Support

Pfaff Automotive Partners’ support

March 7, 2017

In 2016, PFAFF Automotive Partners’ kickstarted North York General Foundation three-year race to raise $853,000.

Agostinho's Story

Agostinho’s story

March 7, 2017

Some of Agostinho’s favourite moments were spent around the dinner table, laughing with family, playing dominos, and eating the best Caldo Verde outside of Portugal.

Forte's Story

Forte’s story

March 7, 2017

Having lived in the Philippines, Denmark, Sweden and Norway, Forte has visited hospitals around the world. “Nothing beats the care here at North York General,”

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