Our Stories

An inside look at how our Champions of Care are changing lives

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Behind the Gift: How two philanthropists transformed emergency medicine research in Canada
When emergency departments across the country faced mounting strain, Gerald Schwartz, O.C., and Heather Reisman, O.C. saw a place they…
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Remembering Bernie Ghert
Last week, Sinai Health lost one of their most devoted leaders.
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Behind the Gift: How Alex Krawczyk is building on her parents’ legacy
“My history with Mount Sinai Hospital is deeply personal,” says Alex…
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With this unprecedented $5-million gift, one family hopes to bring overdue attention to endometriosis care in Canada
The Friedrichsen Cooper Family is all too familiar with the negative…
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Behind the Gift: How Jerry and Carole Grafstein built a life around giving back
Jerry and Carole Grafstein made their first gift to Mount Sinai Hospital…
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Finding light after infant loss: How two mothers turned heartbreak into healing, hope and a reason to give back
Kieran Powers and Suzanne Pede are connected by a shared experience. They…
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How one NICU experience inspired three decades of support
In the delivery room, every parent waits to hear their child’s first cry.…