Michael Zarich always dreamed of the day he would climb a mountain. He wasn't going to let being born with congenital heart disease stand in his way.

Despite a history of open-heart surgeries and having a limited range of motion in his right arm and leg, Michael never gave up hope. His courage, inspiration, determination and strength led him to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.

Michael could never have achieved his dreams without the health care our hospitals provide and the generous supporters who make it all possible.

By making a tax-deductible gift today you can help our hospitals find cures and better treatments for heart disease and the many other life-threatening conditions and diseases that threaten to rob our loved ones of their dreams.

To help ensure Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals have the best equipment, technologies and researchers dedicated to saving and improving patients' lives, please donate now.