Image above: Sheila Jarvis, President and CEO, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Trinity and Dr. Golda Milo-Manson, Vice President, Medicine and Academic Affairs
In making a new gift to the No Limits Campaign, Susanne and Bill Holland have become the single largest contributors to the cause of childhood disability in Canada. In just a few short years, the Hollands have donated $26.2 million. For this exceptional generosity and leadership, the hospital is being renamed Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
In keeping with their desire to help families meet the day-to-day challenges of raising a child with a disability, the Hollands are investing in the recruitment of world-class physicians and clinician scientists to work with parents, youth and the talented staff at the hospital to improve care.
“What parents want most from Holland Bloorview is the best care for their children. Right now, demand for services far outstrips supply,” explains Bill Holland. “I’d like to get to a point where we’re able to meet the needs of all children in our community that need help. It’s a lofty goal, but that’s what we aspire to. Recruiting top talent and investing in research are two of the ways we can work towards faster, better and more effective care.”
Mr. Holland adds: “We figured out pretty quickly that Holland Bloorview is the ‘go to’ place in Canada and it’s clear to us that it is the only organization that’s in a position to respond nationally to the complex needs of children with disabilities.When we make progress at Holland Bloorview we help children with disabilities everywhere."
The Holland Family’s groundbreaking gift launches the $80 million No Limits Campaign for Childhood Disability. In addition to the donation, Mr. Holland is a member of the Campaign Cabinet where he is busy recruiting other fundraising volunteers and spreading the word about this incredible institution and the important role philanthropy plays in health care today.
“Going out and getting people who have the means and who are looking to do something for their community and trying to show them that right here in our backyard is an amazing institution that does incredible things everyday, that’s my job now. Our gift is really just a starting point,” says Holland. “When you make a contribution to a place like Holland Bloorview and you get a letter a year later – from the mother of a child who was helped in a very significant way there – that is the greatest feeling you’ll ever have.”
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