Close to Her Last Breath
Shana Greatrix from Port Ryerse had trouble catching her breath. Unbeknownst to her, she was dangerously close to losing her life.
No Defence Against Infection
Sarah from Stoney Creek suffered from frequent ear and chest infections. Despite taking antibiotics regularly, her infections kept returning.
Cancer Can’t Sideline Chase
Chase from Cambridge was an active nine-year-old who was passionate about hitting home runs and scoring goals. Then he found himself unable to participate in sports because of a life-altering diagnosis.
Clinging to Life after Premature Birth
Tracy was 29 weeks into her pregnancy when she encountered her first complication.
Caring for a Family with Complex Needs
Tara and Amanda from Hamilton are well acquainted with the services at McMaster Children’s Hospital, as they have adopted multiple children with complex physical or developmental needs.
A Rare Cardiac Surgery
Verna Ross could have died from heart failure. An extremely rare procedure saved her life.
Standing Strong after a Horrific Fall
Eleanor Churchill was 85 years old when she fell down a flight of stairs in her home.
The Day the Cancer Returned
Sue Hewitson of Jerseyville awoke to such extreme pain that she decided to visit the Emergency Department in Brantford. An ultrasound revealed that a tumour was growing in her kidney.
“Anyone with Lungs can get Lung Cancer”
Joanne was shocked when she was diagnosed with lung cancer in November 2013 – despite never smoking a day in her life.
OHL Player Nearly Dies on the Ice
Ben Fanelli from Waterloo nearly died in 2009. While playing for the Kitchener Rangers, an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team, the 16-year-old was checked hard during a game and his head smashed into the boards.
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