Memorial gift thanks palliative care team for compassion, respect during wife’s final days

It was the compassionate care of the physicians, nurses and social workers at The Scarborough Hospital that inspired a recent widower to make a generous donation to the hospital in memory of his wife.

“Joan and I had talked about making a substantial donation before, but we didn’t know where to make it,” says Harvey Walker. “The nurses in the palliative care unit did a really good job caring for her. They have a very tough job, but they do it very well. So when Joan died, it made sense that I give to The Scarborough Hospital. I thought it was a nice way to honour my wife’s memory and I know it will help the hospital.”

In honour of Harvey’s $100,000 donation, the palliative care nursing station at the General campus will be formally dedicated to Joan Walker’s memory.

“It is evident that Harvey and Joan shared a wonderful love, so this was a great way for Harvey to commemorate that love,” says Michael Mazza, TSH Foundation President & CEO. “This memorial gift lives on, helping our healthcare teams deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients today, and into the future.”

The media are invited to attend a celebratory reception:

For more information, please contact:
Kerry McLeish
Communications Officer
The Scarborough Hospital Foundation
416.438.2911 ext. 8090 or 647.968.4012
kmcleish@tsh.to