Our Stories

From brain surgery to playing the piano

BARLO MS Centre at St. Michael’s Hospital provides tailored care for patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Overcoming a “scary” brain tumour diagnosis

Dr. Saira Alli, St. Michael’s newest neurosurgeon, helps one patient navigate an unexpected brain tumour diagnosis.

Breaking barriers in brain surgery

Trained across four continents, Dr. Saira Alli—one of just 40 women neurosurgeons in Canada—brings global expertise and a bold vision to St. Michael’s Hospital as she helps shape the future of skull-base surgery.

In conversation with Melissa Martin

Our Foundation Board Chair reflects on her most rewarding moments—and shares her inspiring vision.

In conversation with Rose Baker Reilly

Our Foundation Board Vice Chair on championing investments that future-proof our hospitals.

“It has made my life joyous.”

NICU volunteer marks 10 years of cuddling babies.

Inside a Volunteer Shift at St. Michael’s Hospital

Volunteers like Gail remind us that healing happens in many forms—and sometimes, the best medicine is simply being heard.

Canerector Foundation invests $1.8 million to transform care for people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome