In June 2008, Amanda Taylor’s husband, Chris Pointer, was rushed to Royal University Hospital for lifesaving surgery after a motorcycle accident almost took him from her and their 4-year-old son.
Chris has had over fifteen (15) surgeries and spent more than a year at RUH since — that’s a lot, but did you know even the average Canadian has three surgeries in their lifetime?
It’s not a matter of if you or someone you love will need surgery, it’s when.
“You just never know. You don’t expect it to be you. Then reality hits and your whole world turns upside down,” says Amanda, eternally grateful for the care they’ve had at RUH. “Even housekeeping knows us. They ask about our son by name.”
“Being in the hospital for surgery is extremely stressful. The patient might be in and out of consciousness, but, as a loved one, you’re just sitting there waiting and on edge. Anything that can bring you a little bit of peace is something you’ll remember forever,” Amanda continues.
“We have full faith in everyone at RUH. We know the miracles they can do. Now let’s make the facilities match their expertise!”
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To find out more about how to support surgical priorities at Royal University Hospital, contact Lisa Sands, Chief Development Officer, at 306.655.6477 or lisa.sands@ruhf.org.
