Your Impact

Touch and music are two things so engrained in our everyday lives that we might not notice the power they have in someone’s care journey. From the sound of music from a favourite record to holding a loved one’s hand —it’s hard to imagine life without them and their impact to care, comfort and...

“The importance of this research on the community cannot be overstated,” shares Sarah Best, Research Manager, about the work in Alzheimer’s disease happening inside the walls of St. Joseph’s Health Care London right now – projects sustained by donor funding. “Our population is aging, and the biggest...

Among cherished family photos and special mementos in the office of Jeremy Burton, PhD, is a slightly faded photo of a young woman. Burton points out the framed photo as he enthusiastically talks about his work. It’s a young Miriam Burnett, after whom the Miriam Burnett Chair in Urological Sciences...

The 2024 Tribute Dinner was an inspiring celebration of determination. Close to 1,000 people gathered at RBC Place London on October 9th to hear from Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and physician, and honour the greatness of the care teams and generous donors. Dr...

Dr. Khaldon Abbas is using his curiosity and passion for ophthalmology to improve patient care and outcomes for people with eye diseases and disorders. While in university, Dr. Khaldon Abbas had a deeply moving experience as a volunteer with the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) that...

Amir Shenouda came to Canada in 2001 from Alexandria, Egypt with a backpack full of dreams. He dreamed of being successful, starting a family, raising children and giving them a chance for a good life. Although he was uncertain about what the future would hold, he was excited to explore what Canada...

Camping can be a pain – travelling out to the woods, packing all the gear, braving the weather. But, through the generosity of London’s Civitan Club, the great outdoors came right to the doorstep of Mount Hope one warm September evening. “Camp Mount Hope” was a one-of-a-kind experience for the...

The son of immigrants, Keith Samitt was born in London, and grew up at the end of the depression. After attending Wortley Public School and South Collegiate, he tried his hand at different jobs including selling cars. It didn’t take long before he discovered an interest in real estate, and he hasn’t...

It had been years since Karen Hendrie rode a bike. But that all changed one sunny July morning. Accompanied by Lynn Benyon, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and Sara Jibb, Occupational Therapist, Karen enjoyed a cycle around Parkwood Institute – with a smile on her face the entire time. Karen, a...