On Sunday, September 20th I will be riding my bike again for Cycle 4 St. Joe's.

Speaking from experience, as a recent patient at St Joe's Emerg - the physical space and privacy for each patient was far from acceptable. The Emerg was so busy that patients were packed into any space that was available, while waiting hours for care or admission into the Hospital.

The patient traffic was so overwhelming that is was difficult for Housekeeping to maintain an adequate level of cleanliness.

In other words, we really need a new Emergency Department.

Every dollar we raise will support emergency care at St. Joe's, including almost doubling our Emergency Department to keep our patients and safe. COVID-19 has accelerated plans to expand this community vital space and equip it with new technology. This will be the first post COVID-19 Emergency Department in the GTA so it will have new treatment areas and  zones that ensure social distancing.

Kind Regards

Jackie Stokoe