Donor Spotlight | Week of September 8
Zafin
150 years of healing. $150,000 to help write the next chapter.
Zafin is proud to stand with #SickKidsVS in celebrating 150 years of compassion, innovation, and impact in children’s health.
From pioneering the discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene to advancing treatments in childhood cancer and mental health, SickKids has shaped pediatric care in Canada and around the world.
To honour this milestone, Zafin is committing $150,000 over five years to support SickKids in its mission to Heal the Future—ensuring every child has the chance to live a healthy life.
This cause resonates deeply within our communities, and we’re honoured to contribute to a legacy of healing, hope, and possibility for generations to come.
Greyson's Golf Fore the Heart
Greyson and his family have supported SickKids Foundation for seven years, raising over $150,000 through the Greyson Golf Fore the Heart tournament to benefit the Labatt Family Heart Centre. Born with a rare heart condition, Greyson underwent a successful life-saving surgery before his first birthday. His mother, Jessica, expressed gratitude for the support their received from their family, friends and medical team.
Greyson’s story is one of resilience and hope. Diagnosed with a congenital heart defect as an infant, he faced significant medical challenges early in life, but thanks to the expertise of the healthcare professionals at SickKids, he made a remarkable recovery. Inspired by this experience, the family was motivated to give back to the community that had played such a crucial role in Greyson’s survival. Over the years, the Greyson Golf Fore the Heart tournament has become a celebrated annual event, uniting supporters around the common goal of advancing paediatric cardiac care.
The funds raised have contributed directly to research initiatives, state-of-the-art technology, and comprehensive patient programs at the Labatt Family Heart Centre, helping ensure that other children have access to world-class treatment. Through the ongoing generosity of families like Greyson’s, SickKids continues to be a leader in children’s health, striving to create brighter futures for patients and their loved ones. Their unwavering dedication exemplifies the values of compassion, collaboration, and innovation that define the SickKids community. SickKids is proud to highlight their commitment to improving child health, enabling progress toward Healthier Children, A Better World.
