Imagine something saving your life
without you even knowing it.
I'm Peter
Chief of Surgery, Medical Director of Surgical Program at Grand River Hospital
Be a hero – help purchase monitoring equipment at Grand River Hospital today!
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I'm one of more than 16,000 patients
that received chemotherapy at GRRCC
I'm Marcel
I am a cancer survivor
I’m Marcel Portelance, and I’m a cancer survivor. I was given a 50-50 chance to live when I was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago. Today, I am a husband, a father of two and a grandpa of twins. I am also proud to have biked beside my cycling hero in 2011 raising $58,000 for the Grand River Hospital Foundation.
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My motivation to walk again
was my eight year old son, Marko
I'm Maja
I am a double stroke victim
I’m Maja. At 38 years old I had to learn how to walk again. One year ago, I suffered two debilitating strokes that took away my mobility. My motivation to walk again was my eight-year-old son Marko. I still dream about the day I can take him to the park without my wheelchair or cane.
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1000 stroke cases
treated annually at Grand River Hospital
I'm Laura
I am a stroke survivor
I’m Laura. I’m a stroke survivor. I was only 23 years old when I suffered from a life-changing stroke. I was pushing way too hard in life and something had to give – it was my body. That was my wakeup call.
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He makes lunches for 2 kids, runs 10km,
and saves lives - just another day
I'm Paul
I am a Critical Care Doctor
Hi, I’m Dr. Hosek and I run the Intensive Care Unit at Grand River Hospital. I deal with the people in most need of care at the hospital and every day means life or death for my patients. I am passionate about helping people. I welcome every new challenge and every new patient brought before me.
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