Mick’s story
Just a few years after his wife Janine passed away from ovarian cancer, Mick found himself in St. Mary’s where he had just survived triple by-pass surgery. read more
Joyce’s story
In Joyce’s case, it was probably her healthy lifestyle that saved her life. That, and the incredible people at the St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Centre. read more
Angela Werstine pays tribute
Local artist Angela Werstine believes in giving back. The act of giving is a significant value rooted deeply in St. Mary’s culture. Many express their ways of giving in various forms; for Angela, it’s through artwork. read more
Peekaboo gives back
Six year old Peekaboo learned that St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario had helped her grandmother. She wanted to give back and she had a plan. read more
Dr. Golubov’s story
Diagnosing colon cancer is always upsetting for my patient and me, for it is the beginning of a challenging journey. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Canada and yet, in many cases, it is preventable. read more
Ben’s story
I remember thinking clearly “this can’t be happening to me.” In hindsight however, I was displaying all the classic symptoms, but at that very moment, I was in complete denial. read more
Eric & Marilyn Beam’s story
Introduced on a double date in 1956, Eric & Marilyn were married on March 2, 1957, and this was the beginning of a happy and sharing love, building their dream home in Kitchener soon after where they raised their two lovely daughters. read more
Hans & Christiane Kahlen’s story
In the spring of 2004, at the age of 68, Hans planned to fulfill a personal goal, to hike the famous ‘Camino’, a pilgrim trail from the French-Spanish border to Santiago de Compostela in western Spain. He would travel almost 800 kilometers on foot, carrying all his supplies and sleeping in hostels. read more
Dr. & Mrs. Wong’s story
It wasn’t until they both emigrated from Hong Kong and were students at the University of Manitoba that Frank and Juliana Wong met and fell in love. They remember their warm welcome to Canada as students, a kind feeling that continued when they moved to Kitchener-Waterloo to raise their family. read more
Jack & Kay Noguchi’s story
Hard work, strength in adversity and a love of the outdoors are the qualities which characterize Yoshio (Jack) & Kanako (Kay) Noguchi. Giving back to the community that welcomed them with open arms is the legacy they intended to leave through their generous support of St. Mary’s General Hospital. read more