My Story…
Hi there! My name is Ivana, and I’ve had the privilege of working as a hospital pharmacist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare for the last 6 years. During my time here, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible care and dedication this organization provides to our community.
I’ve spent a significant portion of my career providing care for patients in the surgical program, and I can personally attest to the life-changing impact of robotic surgeries. These innovative procedures not only reduce recovery times and complications but also help patients get back to their lives and loved ones faster.
I’m proud to be part of the St. Joe’s team, and this year, I’m participating in this race to help raise funds for the hospital’s ongoing initiatives. Your donation will go a long way in supporting the future of care and the incredible work being done at St. Joe’s. Thank you so much for your support!
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Welcome to my fundraising page!
This year, I’m taking on the Around the Bay Road Race (ATB) and raising funds to support St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation. St. Joe’s is in many ways the heart of Hamilton – nearly everyone in our community has been touched by the incredible patient care they provide.
Your donation to my run will support the robotic surgery revolution underway at St. Joe’s. Over the past 12 years, more than 4,500 people have received robotic surgery and dozens of research studies have shown they’re experiencing smaller incisions that heal faster, with less scarring, and reduce the chance of infection, too. But what’s more, is that robotic surgery patients are going home sooner, with fewer post-operative complications and a quicker return to their lives and families.
Here’s the challenge: Robotic surgery is so new that only 3 of the 10 types of robotic surgery performed at St. Joe’s are funded by the province. For surgeries to help those needing a hip or knee replacement, and to treat those living with oral, esophageal, lung and bladder cancers, the Hospital relies on donations to events like the Bay Race. Let’s bring the power of robotic surgery to every patient who would benefit from it.
Thank you for donating to my run and for fueling the future of care at St. Joe’s.
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Mar 02 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Mar 02 | Melissa L | CA$22.43 |
Mar 02 | John A. | CA$108.31 |