Outlined below are ways in which you can help facilitate when families chose to support Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation with donations in memory of their loved ones.
Help them set up a tribute with us
Call and let us know when a family has chosen to support the Foundation with donations. We will make a commitment to keep the family informed of all gifts made as well as answer any questions they may have. If your organization does not have generic donation cards, we would be happy to provide Foundation donation cards and prepaid return envelopes for the service.
Provide the family with obituary wording
Please share the suggested wording below in an obituary notice or via other means.
“In lieu of flowers, donations to the {insert program or department name if applicable}, Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Please visit tgwhf.ca/tribute or call 416-603-5300.”
Offer a personalized online tribute page
By following a few of easy steps, you can help families set up a tribute page on our website in memory of a loved one. Families can share the page and visitors can make gifts online. Those interested can visit tgwhf.ca/fundraise
Inform the family about our Commemorative Wall
Our commemorative walls at Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals are a timeless way to honour loved ones. If a family expresses interest in a permanent recognition plaque, please have them visit tgwhf.ca/commemorate, or contact Hannah May at 416-603-6278 or [email protected].
*Please ensure any cheques are made payable to: Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation
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