At SHN, we’ve done more than anyone thought possible with less than anyone could imagine. But now, we’re building it forward—with you.
Major gifts are powerful investments in the future of healthcare for one of Canada’s most diverse, fastest-growing communities. Your support drives innovation, equity, and excellence across our three hospitals.
Together, we can transform aging facilities, reduce wait times, and deliver world-class care—right here in Scarborough.
When you make a major gift to SHN Foundation, you have the opportunity to direct your contribution toward hospital priorities and programs that align with your personal values.
Our philanthropy team will work closely with you to identify meaningful giving opportunities and to structure your gift in a way that fits your plans, including flexible timing options.
To show our appreciation, we provide personalized recognition for your generosity and celebrate your philanthropy in a way that is meaningful to you.
Transformational Impact:
Northpine Foundation’s Historic Gift
Northpine Foundation’s $20 million gift is a historic investment in health equity for Scarborough. This transformative donation is fueling three major initiatives at SHN that are already reshaping care across our hospitals.
- AcceleratED Care, a new emergency department model, is significantly reducing wait times and improving the patient experience.
- The Northpine Diagnostic Imaging Department opened in Feb. 2025 is delivering faster, more efficient, and patient-centered diagnostics.
- The Centre for Surgical Quality Excellence is using real-time data to enhance surgical outcomes across all three SHN hospitals.
“We were inspired to support SHN because of the gap in healthcare donations to Scarborough, whose diverse population is 59% New Canadians. We know that there are great learning opportunities in Scarborough that can help improve the health of others across Ontario, Canada, and globally”
Creating the Weston Patient Navigation Program: Life-Changing Support for Patients and Families
Thanks to a $5 million gift from the Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation, more patients at SHN will benefit from dedicated Patient Navigators to guide them through their care journey.
Sue Nathan and Roy Ratnavel Donate $1 Million to Scarborough Health Network to Support Mental Health
From trauma survivor to community champion — Roy Ratnavel, former Tamil political prisoner, Canadian executive, and bestselling author, is giving back to the place he now calls home.
Together with his wife, Sue Nathan, a dedicated advocate for neurodiversity, they have made a transformative $1 million gift to SHN Foundation.
Their donation will fund The Nathan | Ratnavel Unit, a new inpatient mental health facility at Birchmount Hospital, providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care for patients with complex mental health needs.
From Scarborough to the World: How The Weeknd Gives Back
Multi-platinum singer The Weeknd gives back to Scarborough hospitals during the pandemic and beyond.
Every gift starts with a conversation.
Reach out to Rea Ganesh to explore how your generosity can help transform healthcare in Scarborough.
Rea Ganesh
Vice President, Philanthropy
