Our Stories

This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are proud to shine a spotlight on Mandy Armstrong Rogers — a long-time Georgetown resident, dedicated volunteer, and valued member of our Board of Directors — as she embarks on a well-earned retirement. Mandy's journey with the...

For the past several years, 8-year-old Foster has transformed his front yard into a festive holiday display, drawing families from across the community to stop, take photos, and enjoy the experience. Among the 173 inflatables on display this year, there was also an...

Davinder Bhambi is a passionate ambassador for Georgetown Hospital who set out to combine his love of running with his desire to give back to his community. In 2025, he completed two 50-kilometre ultramarathons in support of Georgetown Hospital. Davinder has already...

When Liz’s six-year-old son Luke had a severe allergic reaction, it escalated quickly. It began as a simple rash but soon turned into coughing, stomach pain, and difficulty breathing as Luke’s throat began to tighten. Liz recognized that something was seriously wrong...

Doug Penrice came to the Emergency Department at Georgetown Hospital after experiencing sudden and severe internal bleeding. He didn’t know what was happening – he only knew that he needed help fast… One of the first things his care team did was to send Doug for a CT...

"I’ve been fortunate to not need the hospital much myself – yet - but for the past 15 years, I’ve volunteered at the fracture clinic and the Volunteer Association. Those experiences have opened my eyes to just how vital our hospital is to Georgetown. As a volunteer,...

Clara Christina Scott was a humble person, not wanting to draw special interest to herself. With ties to Georgetown and Cheltenham, she grew up on a farm in Mississauga. A registered nurse, Clara began her career at Toronto General Hospital, where she ultimately...

“The whole experience created connections and special memories that I will cherish every time I remember my husband.” Dave’s journey through life was interrupted at a relatively young age when he was diagnosed with melanoma, a type of cancer that spread to his brain....

It was like something you see on television. Except it was happening to her, and she was about to deliver a baby she didn’t even know she was expecting. Petula Fera assumed that due to her age, she and her husband Tony wouldn’t have a baby. In January 2021, after...