Share Your Peel Memorial Story: Be Part of the Legacy
We know the walls of Peel Memorial hold countless stories of compassion, resilience, and connection. Now, we want to hear yours.
When Marjorie Taylor commits to something, she's in it for the long haul. Luckily for us, that commitment has been focused on her beloved Peel Memorial for more than two decades.
A Brampton resident since 1981, Marjorie has been closely connected to the hospital as a parent, patient, employee, donor, and volunteer.
"I live just five minutes away," she says. "When my children were young, we used Peel Memorial's services, and that's really where the connection began."
Her relationship with the hospital deepened in 2000, when she left a role at Women's College Hospital to join the team at Peel Memorial as an administrative assistant in the medical staff office. She stayed until her retirement in 2007—but even that didn't mark the end of her time with William Osler Health System (Osler).
"I say I'm retired from paid employment," she laughs. "But I still keep very busy."
And she's not kidding. Marjorie's calendar would put most full-time workers to shame. She's a long-time member of the United Achievers' Club of Brampton, an organization dedicated to uplifting Canadians of Black and Caribbean heritage. One of their marquee events, Celebrity Chef: Men Who Cook, donates a portion of proceeds to Osler's paediatric sickle cell clinic—an initiative Marjorie helped champion.
"When I was working at Osler, I realized we could be doing even more to support our local hospital," she says. "Once I plant myself in something, I tend to stick with it."
Her efforts inspired the Club's first gift to Peel Memorial's paediatric care team—now a regular part of their giving.
Marjorie is also a dedicated member of Osler's Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC), a group that brings together patients, caregivers, and community advocates to help improve the health care experience across Osler's sites.
"It's a privilege to serve on that committee" she says. "The people around the table bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives—from retired health care professionals to parents and advocates like me."
She sees herself as a connector—someone who helps bridge the gap between the hospital and the wider community.
Through my time working at Peel Memorial, I built a deep bond with the organization. Now as a community member, I feel a responsibility to stay involved, to share feedback and to help move the work forward."
She often hears stories from others in the community—some good, some challenging—and sees PFAC as a way to bring those voices to the table. "I can speak as a parent, a community member, and as someone who knows the hospital inside out."
Marjorie is excited about what's ahead for Peel Memorial and for Brampton.
"The plans for the new hospital are well underway, and exciting things are happening," she says. "This is something our community needs, and I'm proud to be part of it."
Her advice to others? Stay engaged. "Get to know William Osler Health System. Visit the website, learn more about the expansion, and find out how you can get involved. This is our hospital, and it needs all of us behind it."