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A Mother’s Story: Finding Strength and Support Close to Home
My name is Amanda, and this past April, my six-year-old daughter Emma was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at just five years old.  As a…
A Legacy of Giving- Noreen Banks
Noreen Banks moved to Orillia 7 years ago. She has settled into the easy-going nature of its small-town charm. It’s different from the busy cities…
Doug’s Story
Nothing can prepare you for the shock of hearing your doctor say the word cancer. I know this firsthand because it happened to me last fall.…
National Nursing Week: Celebrating Compassionate Care and Community Support
It’s National Nursing Week; a time to celebrate the hard work, determination, and compassionate care of nurses. Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is proud to have…
Why I Volunteer: Hermoine Nielsen
Meet Hermoine Nielsen, a dedicated volunteer with the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation. Hermoine retired to Orillia over 5 years ago and has been volunteering…
Leaving a Legacy of Gratitude
Gord Fraser carries with him a deep appreciation for the exceptional care he received for his type 1 diabetes at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. This…
Local Family Raises Over $30,000 for Childhood Cancer Care at OSMH
ORILLIA, ON – “The 3rd Annual Miles Philip Hammond Memorial Fundraiser was a great success, raising $33,014 to support Paediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),…
From Donor to Patient: Paul’s Journey at OSMH
Paul Weir is a local retired teacher who lives in Orillia with his wife Shirley. He has been supporting the OSMH Foundation for more than…
Eight-Year-Old Spreads Joy on Birthday by Donating to OSMH’s Paediatric Ward
Meet Everly, a special eight-year-old with a very big heart. Instead of the usual birthday celebrations, she decided to make a difference in the community.…
Reid Family Scholarship Applications Are Now Open
The Reid Family Scholarship provides a one-time gift of $2,000 to Orillia and area individuals entering post-secondary education for a healthcare-related field. The Reid Family…