Inspiring Stories

Mary Watts never would have imagined that a fall would lead to open-heart surgery. After tripping over the edging in her garden and breaking her hip, Mary was admitted to the hospital. While being

When I was 18, I went to my family doctor for my annual physical. As usual, they checked my eyes and ears, but when they listened to my heart, they heard a murmur. I was referred to Dr. Derek Boughner

Back in Kitchener for reading week, Davis Huehn and his mother, Tanya, cherish every moment together. Through the shared laughter, Tanya’s happiness is palpable—because her son is not just home, he’s

David Hill is a healthy, active, 61-year-old man with many interests and hobbies. Recently retired, he is an avid skier who loves travelling with his wife and two grown children, especially to the

When he was just five years old, Ahmad Hussein underwent an aortic valve substitution, known as the Ross Procedure. But Ahmad’s young age was not the only standout component of his operation in Abu