March 12, 2020, BRAMPTON – Given the significant concerns about the rising cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, William Osler Health System Foundation (Osler Foundation) has decided to cancel this year’s Holi Gala planned for April 4.
Osler Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to the sponsors, committee members and guests who so faithfully, year in and year out, support Osler physicians, nurses and staff who serve with dedication and passion—24/7—and especially during these difficult times.
“All of the equipment in Osler’s hospitals is funded by the community and, the reality is, over 80% of the heath care that we receive in our lifetimes is from a community hospital,” said Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, Osler Foundation. “That’s why events like Holi Gala are so important—so Osler can provide the care you and your family need, when you need it most.”
The health of our community remains Osler’s top priority and we look forward to celebrating the courage and dedication of our community’s caregivers at Holi Gala 2021 on April 10, 2021 at the Pearson Convention Center.
ABOUT WILLIAM OSLER HEALTH SYSTEM and FOUNDATION: William Osler Health System is a hospital system, which includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness and Etobicoke General Hospital, and serves 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities within the Central West region. Osler’s emergency departments are among the busiest in Canada and its labour and delivery program is one of the largest in the province. William Osler Health System Foundation seeks to create a healthier community through giving by inspiring its communities to invest in exceptional health care close to home.
ABOUT OSLER FOUNDATION’S HOLI GALA – THE FESTIVAL OF COLOURS: Last year, more than 875 people attended Osler Foundation’s Holi Gala – The Festival of Colours. Part of Osler Foundation’s Signature event lineup, the gala celebrates the tradition of Holi and festivities that date back to 7th century India. The event raised more than $600,000 for redevelopment projects at William Osler Health System’s three sites: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and the new Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness. Details are online at www.oslerfoundation.org.