Your Impact

"Donors are an essential part of the care team. Without them, we just wouldn’t be able to provide the excellent care we are proud to deliver,” says Dr. Graham King, Site Head Surgery and Medical Director, Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC). In his more than three decades at St...

For years, the Green Thumbs gardening project at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care has brought joy, purpose and a sense of connection to residents. Supported almost entirely through the generosity of donors, the program has grown into something truly special offering not just plants...

For Martha and Charles Dutrizac, giving a monthly donation to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation just makes sense. These two retired educators – Charles spent his career at King’s College, while Martha was the Director of Education for a Catholic school board – have dedicated their lives to helping...

Sarah King’s journey at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute began in 2020, following a life-changing car accident that left her with an injury to her 4th and 5th thoracic vertebrae in her spine. The spinal cord injury resulted in paralysis from the chest down. Ejected from the vehicle, she has few...

“I can do this… I’m not afraid. This is hard… I can do this… I feel strong”, were the mantras spinning through Janet Tufts’ mind as she conquered the 100 km route as part of the 2025 Forest City Cycling Challenge (FCCC). With each push of the pedal and every breath of morning air that filled her...

From the vibrant streets of Mexico City to the forefront of patient care in Canada, Dr. Jesus Cendejas-Gomez has followed a path shaped by curiosity and a commitment to helping others. His rigorous and transformative journey reflects not only personal ambition but a broader vision for the future of...

For Matthew Short and Karen Rae Short, their regular visits to St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute aren’t just about care. They’re also a chance to catch up with friends. From ophthalmologists Dr. Tom Sheidow and Dr. Yiannis Iordanous to Frances in the clinic and Chris at the registration desk, they’ve...

Pocket hugs. Stress balls. Playing cards. Note pads and pens. Just everyday items that offer comfort, distraction and support during confusing, concerning and complicated times in people’s lives. These were just some of the goodies that filled gifts bags for patients receiving care at St. Joseph’s...

Sheila Ross never wins anything. “It’s a rare occurrence if I even get a free tea during Roll Up the Rim,” says the registered nurse who works at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute. But her luck changed in an instant thanks to the Whole Lotto Love staff lottery. She started participating in the...