Dammy Ogunseitan is a longtime soccer fan who’s recently been able to travel across Europe to watch his favourite teams. It’s far cry from the way he’s spent most of his life: hospitalized and in pain from a chronic illness. When Dammy was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at six months old, doctors told his … Continued
After two life-changing surgeries that restored his health, George Pick felt inspired by the kindness and superb care at St. Paul’s Hospital that had made his recovery possible. In 1998, George was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The condition was well-controlled at first, but soon devolved into a second inflammatory bowel … Continued
When Karam Roberts first visited the Lights of Hope display at St. Paul’s Hospital in December 2019, she was utterly dazzled and inspired by the bright lights against the dark night. Little did she know that just twelve months later, her view of their radiance would be from inside the building. “Never in a million … Continued