Your Stories
The Gift of Care: Leo’s Story at Soldiers’
“Special kids like Leo go to special families like yours.” I’ll never forget the nurse who said that to us during our stay in the…
Love in Every Season: The Story of OSMH Donors William and Ann Wiest
Some love stories begin with a spark. Others, like William (“Chip”) and Ann Wiest’s, unfold gently, like a country road winding through the seasons. William…
Terry’s Story
You never think you’ll need the hospital until the unthinkable happens—an accident, a sudden illness, or a loved one in crisis. In that moment, nothing else…
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),…