Spiral Garden “I have seen my son join in more and interact more than I ever have. Seeing him play a drum at the end of drum circle brought tears to my eyes. Your staff is warm and giving without being smothering. I consider myself lucky to have found this place.”
My husband and I met at Holland Bloorview and shared many lunch times with friends in the Spiral Garden. In May of 2024, we had wedding photos taken around the hospital, including the Spiral Garden.
I’d like to share a fond memory of my dear friend Peter Sandiford. He volunteered at Holland Bloorview for almost 30 years and also worked here. I knew him since I was nine years old and he always loved to crack jokes. To me, he was one of the best. He’s now passed on, but…
My favorite memory was when I was volunteering at the TR BIRT&SODR units. There’s one client in particular who’s shaped my experience. On my first day, she was very shy and reserved and would rarely communicate with me. Through the days, we played different games and activities until we would find something that she liked….
So many great memories I’m not sure where to start. My son Linden was a patient and I went on to volunteer on the advisory and later chaired the advisory. I have to say that every experience I had was amazing. An incredible environment where great things happen when an organization embraces change and input…
When I graduated nursing school in 2012 and started looking for a job, I hadn’t heard of Holland Bloorview but I read the through the mission and values online and immediately felt – this is where I’m meant to be! I quickly learned that HB was a place that anyone who knew about loved. I…
In November 2008, my brother and sister-in-law, Vito and Sandra Bigioni and husband and I, Peter Soumalias and Giorgina Bigioni, hosted a fundraising event with Canadian legendary musical recording artist Gordon Lightfoot to support children with disabilities at Holland Bloorview. This event was held in the hospital’s atrium. There were about 100 people in attendance,…
As Chair of the Board of Trustees at Holland Bloorview I always felt honoured to play a part in this amazing organization. My favourite memories were the opportunities I had to meet the children at Holland Bloorview who were always so inspiring and filled with optimism for their futures and their ability to fulfill their…
Back in the 1980’s I drove for Travelways and picked up residents to go to school. At that time, it was located at Buchan Court. I have such fond memories of the experience. Great people. Two regulars on my bus were Bruce Denman and Chris Brown. It was one of the best experiences in my…
I am a proud past Chair of the Holland Bloorview Board. I couldn’t have imagined a more exceptional organization to work with and learn from. We watched the amazing Holland Bloorview team, working with clients and families, soldier through the pandemic years. The hospital proved itself to be a nimble and caring place, where staff…
