From premature birth to cancer remission, Andre’s lifelong bond with Scarborough hospitals is a story of resilience and hope.
Although Scarborough sits up the hill from Toronto, when it comes to healthcare, we’re always fighting an uphill battle. For decades, our hospitals have been forced to do more with less, to climb high despite our obstacles. To be underdogs who always overdeliver – over and over again.
Yet with grit and grace, we climb – for our patients, families, and neighbours. And with your support, we can keep climbing.
Scarborough needs you.
For too long, Scarborough hospitals were left behind. Our healthcare teams forced to climb high, doing more with less. But we fight on, not defined by our uphill battle but determined to succeed in spite of it. Because that’s the Scarborough way. Delivering exceptional quality care in over 20 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We need your support to meet the needs of the community.
But Scarborough deserves hospitals that match the level of care provided within our walls. To have modern facilities that can keep up with our growing community. And you can make that happen. Donate today and help us keep climbing.
64,000
surgeries a year in 64-year-old spaces.
1 in 6
Scarborough residents don’t have a family doctor.
221,000
emergency visits in spaces built for half
850,000+
people who rely on us
A LOVE, SCARBOROUGH STORY
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, and their story a testament to their uphill climb.
Fefe Dobson
Scarborough-Born Singer
Emma Parkin
Grateful Patient, SHN
Javaid Ali Khan
SHN Foundation Board Member
Lance Supnet
Community Member / Teacher
Jacqueline Baptiste-Savoie
RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dr. Christopher Yarnell
Physician, Critical Care Medicine
Marina Zajakovski
RN – Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Andre Thurairatnam
Grateful Patient
Shem Parkinson
Scarborough-Born Radio Producer
Lavan Arulnayagam
Respiratory Therapist
Dr. Caroline Chan
Physician, Emergency Department & Academy Director, Scarborough Academy of Medicine
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
Fefe Dobson
Scarborough-Born Singer
Emma Parkin
Grateful Patient, SHN
Javaid Ali Khan
SHN Foundation Board Member
Lance Supnet
Community Member / Teacher
Jacqueline Baptiste-Savoie
RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dr. Christopher Yarnell
Physician, Critical Care Medicine
Marina Zajakovski
RN – Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Andre Thurairatnam
Grateful Patient
Shem Parkinson
Scarborough-Born Radio Producer
Lavan Arulnayagam
Respiratory Therapist
Dr. Caroline Chan
Physician, Emergency Department & Academy Director, Scarborough Academy of Medicine
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
Fefe Dobson
Scarborough-Born Singer
Emma Parkin
Grateful Patient, SHN
Javaid Ali Khan
SHN Foundation Board Member
Lance Supnet
Community Member / Teacher
Jacqueline Baptiste-Savoie
RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dr. Christopher Yarnell
Physician, Critical Care Medicine
Marina Zajakovski
RN – Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Andre Thurairatnam
Grateful Patient
Shem Parkinson
Scarborough-Born Radio Producer
Lavan Arulnayagam
Respiratory Therapist
Dr. Caroline Chan
Physician, Emergency Department & Academy Director, Scarborough Academy of Medicine
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
Fefe Dobson
Scarborough-Born Singer
Fefe Dobson
Scarborough-Born Singer
Born at SHN and shaped by Scarborough, Fefe Dobson shares how her hometown inspires her music, identity, and advocacy.
Emma Parkin
Grateful Patient, SHN
Emma Parkin
Grateful Patient, SHN
After a serious horse-riding accident, teen Emma Parkin received expert care at SHN and is back at school, smiling, learning, and thriving.
Javaid Ali Khan
SHN Foundation Board Member
Javaid Ali Khan
SHN Foundation Board Member
Board member Javaid Ali Khan shares how climbing Mount Kilimanjaro inspired his fundraising journey for SHN and strengthened his commitment to the community.
Lance Supnet
Community Member / Teacher
Lance Supnet
Community Member / Teacher
Scarborough native Lance inspires students and gives back to his community as a teacher and basketball coach.
Jacqueline Baptiste-Savoie
RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Jacqueline Baptiste-Savoie
RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist
A Scarborough nurse turns her own diabetes journey into a mission to heal wounds, empower patients, and save limbs.
Dr. Christopher Yarnell
Physician, Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Christopher Yarnell
Physician, Critical Care Medicine
Transforming critical care through Scarborough-led research, Dr. Yarnell ensures our community is represented in lifesaving studies.
Marina Zajakovski
RN – Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Marina Zajakovski
RN – Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Marina leads urgent surgeries, saves lives, and transforms hope into reality for Scarborough patients every single day.
Andre Thurairatnam
Grateful Patient
Andre Thurairatnam
Grateful Patient
From premature birth to cancer remission, Andre’s lifelong bond with Scarborough hospitals is a story of resilience and hope.
Shem Parkinson
Scarborough-Born Radio Producer
Shem Parkinson
Scarborough-Born Radio Producer
Radio producer Shem finds pride, purpose, and gratitude through his mother’s recovery and his deep Scarborough roots.
Lavan Arulnayagam
Respiratory Therapist
Lavan Arulnayagam
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapist Lavan brings heart, skill, and hometown pride to every breath he helps Scarborough patients take.
Dr. Caroline Chan
Physician, Emergency Department & Academy Director, Scarborough Academy of Medicine
Dr. Caroline Chan
Physician, Emergency Department & Academy Director, Scarborough Academy of Medicine
Dr. Chan follows in her father’s footsteps, shaping the future of healthcare through education and compassion in Scarborough.
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.
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.
Julia Girmenia
Stage 4 Breast Cancer Patient
Julia Girmenia
Stage 4 Breast Cancer Patient
Julia proves life doesn’t end with stage four breast cancer—celebrating resilience, joy, and Scarborough pride
Thank you to our in-kind media partners
SHN Foundation gratefully acknowledges our media partners who have generously donated their time, services and media in-kind to support Love, Scarborough.
Bell
Rogers
Corus
CBC
Cineplex
Pattison
UB Media
Globe & Mail
Toronto Star
Y Media
Captivate
Statements Media
Stingray Radio (Classical 96.3)
The Score
VENDO
Zoom Gym TV
FutureSign
Roar Communications
LG Ads
Samsung Ads
The climb in our campaign is a dramatization symbolizing Scarborough’s resilience — please don’t attempt to climb the Bluffs, as it’s illegal and unsafe.