Thank you for clicking the link to learn more about our cause! I am raising funds for the Mehran Afshar Scholarship, an annual scholarship awarded by the North York General Hospital Foundation.  Your generous donation toward this cause is so appreciated, and will help NYGH care for thousands of patients and families in our community.

In partnership with North York General Hospital Foundation, the Mehran Afshar Scholarship was established in my brother’s name to honour his memory and the contributions he made to the hospital for over 10 years. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving candidate who is looking to further their education at North York General. Mehran was a lifelong learner and a mentor to countless students at the hospital over the years. He also funded much of his own education by seeking out and applying to various scholarships, so starting a scholarship in his name felt like the most appropriate and natural way to keep his memory alive.  Mehran loved sports, family, friends and having a good time, and the annual events we organize combine all of his favourite things and all of his favourite people.

Mehran started his career at North York General Hospital in 2004 when he trained as a student Respiratory Therapist (RT). In 2013 he went back to school to become an Anesthesia Assistant while continuing to work full time as an RT. His infectious smile and friendly manner were a fixture around the halls of NYGH until his untimely passing at age 35. Mehran touched the lives of countless NYGH staff and physicians. He will always be remembered for his bright friendly manner, dedication to patient care, ability to generate friendships and making staff and patients feel cared for and understood.

Thank you for your support!

-Kam