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We exist to enable the growth of Oak Valley Health's Markham Stouffville Hospital. Together, we can bring a lifetime of care closer to home.

We are a supportive hand for our community and our hospital, Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH). MSH is one of Ontario’s leading community hospitals serving Canada’s most diverse population in one of its fastest growing regions. Caring for over 437,000 patients each year, with 354 beds, redeveloped facilities, excellent clinical programs and leading health technology, MSH proudly provides patient care that uniquely combines the scope of a large hospital with the warm and personal touch that only a community hospital can offer. MSH is honoured to care for the more than 450,000 residents of Markham, Stouffville, Uxbridge, Richmond Hill, eastern York Region, north Durham and north Scarborough. Government can’t fund all life-saving equipment and top priority needs. Generous donor support is the reason our growing and aging community can count on exceptional care close to home, today, and for generations to come.

09/26/2025

Bill and Sharon Ellis have made a lasting impact on Oak Valley Health's Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) through years of dedicated leadership and philanthropy.

As a former member of the MSH Foundation Board, Bill was instrumental in shaping our organization’s mission and strategic direction. Today, he remains closely connected to our work as a valued member of the Governors’ Circle — an esteemed group of Board alumni committed to advocating for MSH. Together, he and Sharon have generously supported our galas, golf tournaments, and many other community-focused initiatives.

Recently, we celebrated the Ellis’ most generous gift to MSH — a gesture inspired, in part, by the care their own loved ones received here. In recognition of their ongoing dedication, we are proud to name a Patient Exam Room in the Medicine Clinic after the Ellis Family Foundation.

Thank you, Bill and Sharon, for your incredible contributions. Your support is at the heart of everything we do!

09/25/2025

As Principal of Marketing & Sales at KO Solutions, Kim Daniels-Omoto has always believed in the power of the right message to spark connection and drive meaningful change. She has spent her career sharing stories in ways that inspire people to act.

Now, as a member of WITH MSH (Women Inspired To Help MSH), she is bringing that same passion to a cause close to her heart: advancing local health care for the women in her community.

“I hope to play a role in building a healthier, more equitable community by encouraging collaboration, raising awareness, and helping to secure the resources the hospital needs to continue delivering exceptional care to all,” says Kim.

Stay connected with Kim and other inspiring WITH MSH members, as we continue to highlight the voices and impact of this initiative by following the link in our bio.

09/23/2025

For more than two decades, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation has raised funds for life-saving equipment that supports thousands of premature and critically ill babies and their families. With contributions to more than 100 hospitals across Canada, their unwavering dedication to newborn health has made a profound impact from coast to coast.

We’re honoured to share that Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) is among the many grateful recipients of their generosity. Their recent gift of $49,226 will directly support our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by funding the purchase of a state-of-the-art Infant Panda Warmers. This essential devices provides consistent heat and resuscitation support to MSH’s most vulnerable newborns, giving them the critical care and comfort they need to thrive.

Thank you, Sandra Schmirler Foundation, for enabling us with the tools and technology to deliver high-quality care to our tiniest patients when they need it most. Together, we are ensuring a brighter future for the growing families that MSH is proud to serve.

09/21/2025

Our community is the inspiration behind everything we do. This World Gratitude Day, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our hospital’s generous supporters.

If you have supported Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) through one of our giving programs like Bear Necessities or MSH Heroes, by attending one of our galas, by participating in one of our tournaments or runs, or by making a personal donation, THANK YOU. Whether you are a long-time donor, or just starting your giving journey with us, you are the reason that MSH is cornerstone of our healthy community.

To learn more about how your generosity is shaping the future of care at MSH, read 2024/2025 Oak valley Health’s Year in Review https://www.yearinreview.oakvalleyhealth.ca/

09/19/2025

For many years, the Bachra family name has been synonymous with generosity in our community. Since 2021, their family’s signature golf tournament has raised more than $625,000 to help fund critical, life-saving equipment at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital — including ICU beds, ultrasound technology, and upgraded anesthesia machines.

This year, the family turned their focus to our tiniest patients, setting out to raise $100,000 for new birthing beds — an essential piece of equipment that helps families welcome their newest little ones into the world. Thanks to the incredible support of sponsors, friends, and family, the Bachra Family Golf Tournament surpassed its goal, raising an amazing $165,000 for these much-needed upgrades.

A heartfelt thank you to the Bachra family and the entire Co-operators family for your unwavering commitment to creating a brighter, healthier tomorrow. Your generosity continues to inspire us all. 💙

09/18/2025

WITH MSH (Women Inspired To Help MSH) continues to grow! We are inspired by all the incredible women who have joined this groundbreaking initiative to support of Oak Valley Health's Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) — whether they are just getting started with their journey in philanthropy, or are already recognized as an MSH Foundation trailblazer, like Jean Gagnon.

Jean’s longstanding support and dedication to advancing our community’s health is truly remarkable. As a Foundation Board Member, she deeply understands the vital role donors play in bringing new services and programs to life at our hospital.

“WITH MSH provides a golden opportunity to give back and to get to know other like-minded women in our community. I also like the fact that as contributors to WITH MSH, we will have the opportunity to have a direct influence on where and how our donations to MSH will be spent,” says Jean.

Learn more about how WITH MSH is forging new pathways at www.mshf.on.ca/with

09/17/2025

Lace up, Markham! 🏃‍♂️💙

The 3rd Annual Run for Markham is happening on Sunday, September 28 at Wismer Park. This community event, organized by Mercy for Mankind (part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association), brings together runners and walkers of all ages to support Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital.

Choose from the 1km Family Fun Walk, 3km Walk/Run, or 5km Run — and make every step count.

Register at runformarkham.ca or email info@runformarkham.ca for details.

09/16/2025

Oak Valley Health recently profiled Andy Zhou, Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology at Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH). Not only is Andy a dedicated clinician, he’s also a friend of MSH Foundation.

Earlier this year, Andy joined our Healthy. Together. Speaker Series for an insightful heart-to-heart on cardiac care, where he discussed the patient perspective and how Oak Valley Health is advancing its Cardiology Program.

“With the support of the Foundation, we’re better equipped with leading-edge technology and resources to ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients experiencing serious cardiac issues,” says Andy in his recent interview. “It’s a testament to what we can accomplish when we come together as a health care organization and community.”

We’re so grateful for Andy’s leadership in our hospital, and in our community. To read his full feature, visit https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/general_staff/andy-zhou/

09/15/2025

MSH Foundation joins our extended community in mourning the heartbreaking loss of Bev Thomson, who passed away yesterday at the age of 61 after living with breast cancer.

To many across Canada, Bev was a trusted voice in journalism who guided us through countless meaningful conversations for decades. To us, she was also a dear friend of our MSH Foundation family and a true champion for bringing cancer care closer to home at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH).

As a national spokesperson for the Breast Cancer Foundation of Canada and an ambassador for MSH, Bev openly shared her personal experience to raise awareness, inspire hope, and connect communities. Through her support of our Celebration of Hope and the Graham & Gale Wright Breast Health Centre, she was instrumental in launching and growing MSH’s breast cancer program.

We extend our deepest condolences to Bev’s family and loved ones, and honour her legacy by continuing to advance her dream of a world without breast cancer.

09/13/2025

Legacy Giving is more than a gift. It’s an act of paying it forward — an investment in exceptional health care for generations to come.

As Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) celebrates 35 years of care, we honour the visionaries and donors who built — and continue to shape — our hospital’s future. Donors like Ruth and Bernard Tong, Aida and Shahan Güler, Theresa Arbuthnot, and the Morris Family are carrying this vision forward, ensuring quality care remains close to home.

This Legacy Giving Day, consider the impact you can make. By including MSH Foundation in your Will, you can help bring a lifetime of care to our community for the next 35 years — and beyond.

💚 Learn more: mshf.on.ca/legacy-giving

09/12/2025

WITH MSH (Women Inspired to Help MSH) is celebrating an incredible achievement! This inspiring philanthropy group has grown to more than 40 women, each committed to ensuring that our community has access to the very best in health care at Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital— including Phoebe Lam.

Phoebe, a Chief Risk Officer at RESCO, joined WITH MSH because she wants to spread the message that philanthropy in action does more than raise funds. It raises awareness for today’s issues in health care and lends a voice to people who may not have the time or platform to speak up.

“I was surprised to learn that even hospitals like MSH face funding challenges despite serving such a large and growing community. That really motivated me to get involved,” says Phoebe.

Thank you Phoebe, and all our WITH MSH members, for reminding us why it is so important to help others through connection, leadership, and advocacy.

09/11/2025

🌎 Taste the world. 🎶 Celebrate culture. 💙 Support care close to home.

From September 12–14, DTM Food Fest 2025 is bringing the community together for three days of food, music, and fun — all while giving back to Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital.

Our Foundation team will be there all weekend, so come say hi and pick up your tickets for this season’s 50/50 Raffle. Every ticket sold helps make a difference for patients and families in our community.

See you at DTM Food Fest!

Address

379 Church Street, Suite 303
Markham, ON
L6B0T1

Telephone

+14165649790

Website

http://mshf.on.ca/

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