I have many connections to Holland Bloorview: my grandmother and aunt were nurses at the hospital; my brother Michael was a client; and I had the privilege to serve on the Board and as Chair. Across an array of memories, what stands out were the opportunities I had to engage directly with other clients and…
It is hard to choose just one memory. I was privileged to get my dream therapeutic rec placement as a student in the playroom and then eventually be hired to inpatient TR team, and then moved on to be a Volunteer Coordinator. One memory that stands out as a student is being able to plan…
My favourite memories from the past 10 years working here are my interactions with the Therapeutic Clowns. I see them frequently on the inpatient unit and I love watching how they interact with clients to make them laugh. They have also made me laugh with one-on-one interactions as well. I sincerely miss Dr. Flap but…
I’m excited about my innovative volunteer role with Dr. Sharon Wong’s Commercialization team in BRI, and Dr. Elaine Biddiss’ startup PEARL Interactives team—specifically, working with Alexander Hodge on Bootle Blast game developments. Through this role, I apply my gaming and coding knowledge to help my sister and kids like her by “finding the fun” in…
Our daughter Abigail has been a patient at Holland Bloorview for many years and the care she receives from all the health care professionals there is phenomenal. Abigail sees her pediatrician, nurses, OT, PT and social workers there on a regular basis and one person in particular I have to mention is Christa Bell…she has…
From 2005-2009 I volunteered at Holland Bloorview. I started in the music therapy program, moved onto swim therapy, camps, and eventually found my way into the kindergarten class room, which I loved. I stopped once I became busy with my own children. In 2019 I walked back into the hospital as a parent when my…
