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COMFORT FOR PATIENT FAMILIES

THANKS TO MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS, A QEII FAMILY ROOM RECEIVED A MUCH-NEEDED RENOVATION IN HONOUR OF THE BARHO FAMILY

$436,054

raised by community fundraising

Year after year, community champions like Barho Friends, step up to organize their own fundraisers to make a difference for patients, families, and care areas at the QEII. Fundraising events and activities are endless and can be customized to support a cause close to home. These heartfelt initiatives bring communities closer together, inspire generosity, and are a meaningful way to recognize QEII care teams and individuals. To learn more about starting a campaign, visit My.QE2Foundation.ca.

Everyone at our events really responded so strongly. People were so touched by the story. We have so much gratitude and appreciation for everyone who came together to make this renovation come to life.”

– Lubna Channaa

Photo: Lubna Channaa (far right) and the group Barho Friends, in collaboration with the Ummah Masjid and Community Center, where Dr. Ahmad Hussein (second from left) serves as board chair, were inspired to raise funds to renovate a QEII family room in need to acknowledge the QEII teams who care for families during their most difficult moments.

When Kawthar and Ebraheim Barho lost their seven children in a house fire in February 2019, the tragedy gripped the surrounding community. Three mothers from the Muslim community, in collaboration with the Ummah Masjid and Community Center, were inspired to start the group Barho Friends to honour the Barho family by fundraising to renovate a family room in the QEII’s intermediate care unit (IMCU) — raising more than $8,000 to transform the space.

The family room is now complete, revitalized by the much-needed renovation. The room has a refreshed feel and has several features to help families feel calmer during stressful and uncertain times with their loved ones in the IMCU.

Photo: Photo of the family room

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