Suzanne O’Brien

Cover of the newly published biography, Repairing the World: Sheila Kussner and the Power of Empathy.

June 2023 Spotlight feature

From tragedy to triumph: New biography celebrates Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope

Henry Mietkiewicz — June 1, 2023

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New book examines how Sheila Kussner and Hope & Cope forged a breakthrough in supporting cancer patients.

85th Anniversary - Archives October 2019

From the archives: Hope & Cope brings essential support to cancer patients

Henry Mietkiewicz — October 16, 2019

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In 1981, Hope & Cope was launched under the auspices of the JGH Auxiliary to use specially trained volunteers (many of whom were cancer survivors) to support and counsel cancer patients and their families.

Hope & Cope May 2018

Danielle Leggett is Hope & Cope’s new Executive Director

Fabrice Baro — May 18, 2018

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Danielle Leggett, an expert in human resources management, has been appointed Executive Director of Hope & Cope and will succeed the retiring Suzanne O’Brien.

Sheila Kussner (second from left) accepts her plaque of honour from (from left) Suzanne O’Brien, Executive Director of Hope & Cope; Howard Dermer, Chair of the JGH Foundation; Dr. Gerald Batist, JGH Chief of Oncology and Director of the Segal Cancer Centre; Myer Bick, President and CEO of the JGH Foundation, and JGH Past President Allen F. Rubin.

Hope & Cope Spring 2015

Sheila Kussner honoured for helping
countless cancer patients

Henry Mietkiewicz — April 16, 2015

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More than 30 years after cancer patients and survivors began benefiting from the desperately needed comfort, advice and support of Hope & Cope, Sheila Kussner, O.C., O.Q., was formally honoured for founding the internationally renowned organization.

In the gym of the JGH Hope & Cope Wellness Centre, Nikoletta Mallatou’s exercise session is supervised by exercise physiologist Lisa Mastroianni.

Fall 2014 Hope & Cope

Gym expands as additional cancer patients opt for exercise

Fabrice Baro — October 30, 2014

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The JGH Hope & Cope Wellness Centre’s gym has been expanded to accommodate the growing number of individuals seeking the benefits of a personalized exercise program during or soon after their treatment for cancer.

The laughter was catching on July 24, as several stars of the Just for Laughs festival made a side trip to entertain a standing-room-only crowd of 90 at the JGH Hope & Cope Wellness Centre (Lou’s House). After the free show, a delighted spectator spontaneously hugged The Boy with Tape on his Face, to the surprise of (from left) Suzanne O’Brien, Executive Director of Hope & Cope, and comics Alonzo Bodden, Ryan Wilner, Adam Hills and Saranne Rothberg. The event was organized by Mr. Hills—an Australian superstar who performed at the Centre in 2011 and 2012—and Comedy Gives Back (CGB), in association with Just For Laughs. Jodi Lieberman, co-founder of CGB, a social benefit enterprise, received a round of applause when she told the audience her organization is determined to mount similar shows every year.

Fall 2014 News

There’s something funny going on around here

Fabrice Baro — October 29, 2014

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The laughter was catching on July 24, as several stars of the Just for Laughs festival made a side trip to entertain a standing-room-only crowd of 90 at the JGH Hope & Cope Wellness Centre (Lou’s House).