We do more than anyone thought possible.
With less than anyone could imagine. Imagine what we could do with more.

Scarborough has been overlooked for decades — but our community has never stopped caring. The Love, Scarborough campaign is a bold effort to raise funds for hospital upgrades, modern equipment, and inclusive health spaces that reflect the diverse needs of Scarborough. With your support, we can deliver faster emergency care, better dialysis access, and mental health treatment in welcoming, stigma-free settings.

It's time to give Scarborough the healthcare it deserves — and the hospitals to match.

Your monthly support transforms lives and strengthens one of Canada’s most diverse communities.

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A LOVE, SCARBOROUGH STORY

Julia proves life doesn’t end with stage four breast cancer—celebrating resilience, joy, and Scarborough pride

Julia Girmenia

Why Scarborough
Needs Your Support.

We need your support to meet the needs of the community.

We’ve done more than anyone thought possible with less than anyone could imagine. Our hospitals have historically been left behind, creating obstacles like the oldest operating rooms in Ontario, outdated facilities, and cramped procedure rooms. Yet, because of our Scarborough grit, these obstacles don’t deter us. They drive us forward.

220,000
emergency visits in spaces built for half.
64,000
surgeries in decades-old operating rooms.
96,000
dialysis treatments in outdated spaces.

Meet the Faces of
Love, Scarborough

These are real people—patients, physicians, and proud Scarborough advocates—who are part of our Scarborough Sans family. Every headline you see is written in their own handwriting, symbolizing their personal connection to SHN and our community’s grit.

Thariska Manokumar

Palliative Care Nurse

Dr. Phil Iradakunda

Emergency Doctor

Veronica Javier

Planner, Mental Health & Addictions and Oncology

Nicholas Lewis

Scarborough-born athlete

Marissa Papaconstantinou

Three-time Paralympian and World Championship Medalist

Judith Elson

RN – General Internal Medicine and Unit Coordinator

Dr. Mayo Ravichandiran

Deputy Chief of Emergency Medicine, SHN

Dr. Dhun Noria

Chief of Laboratory Medicine

Sam Ibrahim

Grateful Patient and Business Leader

Dr. Caroline Scott

Orthopaedic Surgeon, SHN

Dr. Paul Tam

Medical Director and Chief of Nephrology

Dr. Jason Conrad Smith

Orthopaedic Surgeon at SHN & Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Toronto Blue Jays

Julia Girmenia

Stage 4 Breast Cancer Patient

Thariska Manokumar

Palliative Care Nurse

Dr. Phil Iradakunda

Emergency Doctor

Veronica Javier

Planner, Mental Health & Addictions and Oncology

Nicholas Lewis

Scarborough-born athlete

Marissa Papaconstantinou

Three-time Paralympian and World Championship Medalist

Judith Elson

RN – General Internal Medicine and Unit Coordinator

Dr. Mayo Ravichandiran

Deputy Chief of Emergency Medicine, SHN

Dr. Dhun Noria

Chief of Laboratory Medicine

Sam Ibrahim

Grateful Patient and Business Leader

Dr. Caroline Scott

Orthopaedic Surgeon, SHN

Dr. Paul Tam

Medical Director and Chief of Nephrology

Dr. Jason Conrad Smith

Orthopaedic Surgeon at SHN & Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Toronto Blue Jays

Julia Girmenia

Stage 4 Breast Cancer Patient

Thariska Manokumar

Palliative Care Nurse

Dr. Phil Iradakunda

Emergency Doctor

Veronica Javier

Planner, Mental Health & Addictions and Oncology

Nicholas Lewis

Scarborough-born athlete

Marissa Papaconstantinou

Three-time Paralympian and World Championship Medalist

Judith Elson

RN – General Internal Medicine and Unit Coordinator

Dr. Mayo Ravichandiran

Deputy Chief of Emergency Medicine, SHN

Dr. Dhun Noria

Chief of Laboratory Medicine

Sam Ibrahim

Grateful Patient and Business Leader

Dr. Caroline Scott

Orthopaedic Surgeon, SHN

Dr. Paul Tam

Medical Director and Chief of Nephrology

Dr. Jason Conrad Smith

Orthopaedic Surgeon at SHN & Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Toronto Blue Jays

Julia Girmenia

Stage 4 Breast Cancer Patient

Thariska Manokumar

Palliative Care Nurse

Thariska Manokumar
Palliative Care Nurse
Palliative Care Nurse Tharsika guides patients and families with empathy, advocacy, and culturally aware care in Scarborough.

Dr. Phil Iradakunda

Emergency Doctor

Dr. Phil Iradakunda
Emergency Doctor
Dr. Diphile Iradukunda shares his journey from Burundi to Scarborough, serving patients and inspiring resilience in the ED.

Veronica Javier

Planner, Mental Health & Addictions and Oncology

Veronica Javier
Planner, Mental Health & Addictions and Oncology
Veronica Javier, MSW, RSW, advocates for Scarborough’s mental health and oncology patients while strengthening community care at SHN

Nicholas Lewis

Scarborough-born athlete

Nicholas Lewis
Scarborough-born athlete
Scarborough-born guard Nicholas Lewis has taken his game worldwide, but his heart remains with his hometown and its hospitals.

Marissa Papaconstantinou

Three-time Paralympian and World Championship Medalist

Marissa Papaconstantinou
Three-time Paralympian and World Championship Medalist
Three-time Paralympian Marissa Papaconstantinou credits Scarborough and SHN’s support for the resilience that fuels her success.

Judith Elson

RN – General Internal Medicine and Unit Coordinator

Judith Elson
RN – General Internal Medicine and Unit Coordinator
For 30 years, registered nurse Judith has cared for Scarborough patients, turning complex medical visits into compassionate, personal experiences.

Dr. Mayo Ravichandiran

Deputy Chief of Emergency Medicine, SHN

Dr. Mayo Ravichandiran
Deputy Chief of Emergency Medicine, SHN
Inspired by his mother’s resilience, Dr. Mayo Ravichandiran, Deputy Chief of Emergency Medicine, champions accessible, culturally inclusive care in Scarborough.

Dr. Dhun Noria

Chief of Laboratory Medicine

Dr. Dhun Noria
Chief of Laboratory Medicine
From arriving in Scarborough with just $8 to leading SHN’s Lab Medicine team, Dr. Dhun Noria’s story is one of grit, resilience, and innovation.

Sam Ibrahim

Grateful Patient and Business Leader

Sam Ibrahim
Grateful Patient and Business Leader
Entrepreneur Sam Ibrahim, founder of Scarborough’s first billion-dollar company, credits SHN’s NICU care for his son’s survival.

Dr. Caroline Scott

Orthopaedic Surgeon, SHN

Dr. Caroline Scott
Orthopaedic Surgeon, SHN
As SHN’s only active female orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Scott combines skill, compassion, and Scarborough Grit in every patient’s care.

Dr. Paul Tam

Medical Director and Chief of Nephrology

Dr. Paul Tam
Medical Director and Chief of Nephrology
Dr. Paul Tam transformed kidney care in Scarborough, building the country’s largest nephrology program through community support.

Dr. Jason Conrad Smith

Orthopaedic Surgeon at SHN & Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Toronto Blue Jays

Dr. Jason Conrad Smith
Orthopaedic Surgeon at SHN & Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Toronto Blue Jays
Dr. Jason Smith brings world-class orthopaedic expertise to Scarborough, helping local athletes thrive despite limited resources.
Share your Love, Scarborough Story
We’re always on the lookout for stories that capture the resilience and grit of our Scarborough community.
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