The Power of Philanthropy REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2015-16 Message from the President & CEO and the Board Chair If ever there was a year that demonstrated the power and impact of philanthropy, it was 2015-16 You can feel the community’s excitement, as many years of hard work and planning come together. Shovels are now in the ground for Etobicoke General’s new wing and the Ancillary Services Building (ASB). Peel Memorial is preparing to open in early 2017 and Brampton Civic continues its exciting expansion, adding critical services, programs and equipment. Behind the cranes and construction, the Because the buildings are going up! upgrades and updates, is a legion of donors, Banks, businesses and organizations in the sponsors, event participants, committee community made meaningful gifts and pledges in members and Orlando Corporation’s inspiring this, our most ambitious period of construction $15 Million Matching Challenge, which raised the ever. Long-term, loyal supporters along with bar for the third year in a row, resulting in a first-time donors, inspired by life-saving care record $13.2M for Osler’s three hospitals. they or a loved one received – also gave. What motivated these individuals, businesses and community organizations to give? Because seeing the dedication of others is inspiring Because patients get a second chance We saw this year that dedication and excellence inspires others to give. The efforts They gave because they could see the impact of individuals who engaged their family, friends, of their donation. Donors know that each gift and acquaintances all demonstrated the power results in a parent, child, spouse, neighbour, of community leaders who inspired others to employee, or friend reaping the benefits of join them. the generosity of others. Because it’s personal Because giving begins at home Although our work is about inspiring people to We’re proud to say that for Osler staff, giving donate, our aspiration is to help donors create begins in the hospitals where they work. This a permanent legacy that invests in the health year, employees pledged a historic $1M, and and lives of everyone in our community. physicians contributed more than $1.8M against a five-year, $4M goal. 2 | Message from the President & CEO and the Board Chair | The Power of Philanthropy Governance Osler Foundation’s Board of Directors is comprised of leaders from every corner of our community. In an era of unprecedented growth, their knowledge, skills and resources are helping Osler to transform health care. We are proud to be working with them. Thank you to the dedicated Osler Foundation Board of Directors 2015-16. Kulvir Singh Gill, Chair Fabrizio (Fab) Corazzola, Vice-Chair Anne Corbett Dave Downie John C. Esplen Daniela Gatti Pal Ghumman Heather Gray Dr. Kashif Irshad Robert Lewis Jack Oliveira Because it changes lives Pictured above (l-r): Neil Davis, Vice-Chair, Bob Peacock Whether the impact of giving is a mother William Osler Health System Board of Ryan Pennie Directors; Ken Mayhew, President & CEO, holding her healthy child, the expansion of Steve Robinson much-needed programs to increase access Osler Foundation; Bob Peacock, Campaign Sonia Scarcello to life-saving care, or putting the best Chair and Mrs. Lois Rice, Honourary technology in the expert hands of our staff Co-Chair, Peel Memorial Campaign Dr. Mohit Singla and physicians… this was the year when our Cabinet; Kulvir Singh Gill, Chair, Osler Sue Teti Foundation Board of Directors; community could see and feel it clearly. Faisal Yousuf Humbled by the extraordinary generosity Matthew Anderson, President & CEO, of our supporters, we take our hats off to all William Osler Health System. of the donors, community leaders, volunteers, Ex-Officio Members employees and physicians for demonstrating the Matthew Anderson, President & CEO, power of philanthropy. Thank you! William Osler Health System William Osler Health System Foundation Ken Mayhew, President & CEO, Kulvir Singh Gill Ken Mayhew William Osler Health System Foundation Chair, Board of Directors President & CEO Osler Foundation 2015-16 Report to the Community | 3 Giving Across Osler Our community is remarkably diverse, with different ages, backgrounds, needs – even different culinary traditions. At Osler, we’re dedicated to providing quality health care which respects people as individuals. Our patients feel that they are treated with respect and dignity and groups such as the Amigos Portugueses do Peel Memorial and the Canadian Pakistani Friends of Osler are, in return, motivated to support our hospitals and our community. To galvanize others – Orlando Corporation’s THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPY $15 Million Matching Challenge What: Orlando Corporation’s extraordinary pledge Maternal Newborn OR Table will mean life-changing enhancements in each of Osler’s hospitals. Equally important is the impact Where: the Matching Challenge has had on others. Etobicoke General – Motivated by the challenge, individuals, Maternal Newborn Unit community organizations and businesses are customizing their giving to meet their Prepared for the unexpected philanthropic goals. Whether it’s through At Etobicoke General, new moms and babies payroll deductions, major gifts, planned giving, are in great hands. Our obstetrical team has a direct response, sponsorships, community lot of experience, with as many as seven babies networking or Signature Events, it all adds up taking their first breaths here, every day. Our to help invest in equipment and spaces that team knows that anything can happen during will benefit everyone in our community. labour and, with your help, is prepared for the Almag Aluminum, Polar Pak and ZGEMI Inc., unexpected. Looking forward to the opening all took their ability to inspire others to a of the new wing in late 2018, Osler Foundation new level, leveraging the doubling power of was able to fund the purchase of a new OR the $15 Million Matching Challenge with a table to ensure we’re ready to help if mothers challenge of their own. Employee donations and/or their babies need to use one of the two to Osler’s hospitals are matched by their surgical suites planned for our new Maternal company – and then matched again by the Newborn Unit. $15 Million Matching Challenge! Thank you, Orlando Corporation, and to all the donors who have so generously responded. 4 | Giving Across Osler | The Power of Philanthropy For youth mental health – To support programs – For better local health care – RBC Foundation donates $1M Scotiabank raises fun and funds TD donates $500K One in five Canadians will experience mental Scotiabank’s local branches know how to have TD’s substantial commitment to Osler illness, and many disorders begin in childhood or fun while raising funds to invest in the community Foundation will have a direct and profound adolescence. A long-standing Osler supporter, where staff and customers live and work. This impact on patient care in our growing RBC’s generous donation will help youth and year, their bowl-a-thon and golf tournament raised communities. young adults get the right care at the right time. $85K toward their extraordinary $500K pledge. “TD is proud to contribute to Osler “RBC is committed to improving the well- Funds raised will help build and equip the new Foundation’s campaign as it will significantly being of youth and supporting initiatives that Peel Memorial. enhance local health care services,” said Faisal build capacity to address their mental health,” Pictured above: An enthusiastic bowling team spares Yousuf, AVP Field Coaching, Branch Strategy said Kim Mason, RBC Regional President, no effort at a special Scotiabank fundraising event. & Solutions, TD Canada Trust and Osler Greater Toronto. “We are proud to support Foundation Board member. “The well-being of William Osler Health System with this donation our communities is an important focus for us.” and hope that it will also help foster the good THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPY Pictured above (l-r): Bruce McKay, VP, work being done to reduce the stigma of Commercial Banking, TD Canada Trust; Ken mental illness.” What: Mayhew; President and CEO, Osler Foundation; The gift will be used to help build and equip Vital Sign Monitors Her Worship Linda Jeffrey, Mayor of Brampton; the Centre for Community Mental Health and Where: Doug Whillans, Brampton, Wards 2 and 6 City Councillor; Faisal Yousuf, AVP Field Coaching, Addictions at the new Peel Memorial, as well Brampton Civic as support mental health and addictions care at Branch Strategy & Solutions, TD Canada Trust. Brampton Civic and Etobicoke General. For fast, accurate patient evaluations Pictured above (l-r): Ken Mayhew, President and Vital sign monitors provide fast and accurate CEO, Osler Foundation; Sue Teti, RBC Regional readings to evaluate a patient’s health. They Vice President, Brampton East, and Foundation measure temperature, pulse, breathing, and Board Member; Kim Mason, RBC Regional blood pressure and are essential in helping President, Greater Toronto; Her Worship Linda doctors and nurses understand how their Jeffrey, Mayor of Brampton; Matthew Anderson, patients are responding to treatment or surgery, President and CEO at Osler. and what needs to be done to maintain or improve care. Thanks to you, we funded several monitors, which are always in demand. Osler Foundation 2015-16 Report to the Community | 5 Before they were donors, many Brampton Civic – Grateful patients become donors were patients who received life-saving care and who, with Ernest and Gladys Pitman Inspired by, and for, their the support of their loved are a wonderful example customers – corporations give ones, want to pay it forward After being treated for a heart attack in 2014, Some of our best-known and best-loved Mr. Pitman was inspired to make a tangible businesses are stepping up to the plate. by helping others. donation that would have a permanent impact. Perhaps it’s only natural that it was through His generous gift was used to expand and their “LOVE YOU – Putting Women’s Health improve the Cardiac Procedures Unit, work First” campaign that 19 Brampton Shoppers which was completed in June 2015.