Greg's Story
Greg's Story
Greg is a staple to the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation hospital community.
As a volunteer in the hospital’s Volunteer Resources department since 1997, Greg is one of the first friendly faces that clients and families as well as visitors meet when they come to the hospital.
As a volunteer, Greg gives tours of the hospital to visitors and takes children and youth as well as their families to their appointments.
Q & A
- What does Holland Bloorview mean to you?
Back in the late 1980s, there was a place called Bloorview Children’s Hospital [before it amalgamated with the Hugh McMillan Medical Centre to become Holland Bloorview]. It used to be a home long term care facility. I lived there until I was 18 years old. The doctors I had when I was younger were excellent.
- Why did you become a volunteer at Holland Bloorview?
I wanted to help people in any way I can because we are all in this community together. What I try to achieve when I’m here is to make sure everybody has a good time.
- What are some of your favourite memories as a Holland Bloorview volunteer?
Meeting the Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC. One year, they brought the cup when they won it. I took my picture with it. It was a dream of mine. In 1992 at the Bloorview Children’s hospital, the Toronto Blue Jay’s president visited with the World Series trophy.
- What do you love most about Holland Bloorview?
I want to see kids successful and flourish. I love my volunteer services team. I’m extremely proud to be involved. Holland Bloorview changed my life for good.