For Patrick O’Neill and The O’Neill Team of CIBC Wood Gundy, giving back is personal. Each year, The O’Neill Team – Patrick O’Neill, Jane Amann, Kelly Lyon and Kristina Chow - are proud to support the community where they live and work by contributing to local organizations that deliver critical programs to youth and families in need, including Children’s Health Foundation.
The O’Neill Team is grateful for the vital work of all the health care professionals in London and Southwestern Ontario. In Patrick’s words, they recognize “the demands on the healthcare system and staff for services and supports have been crushing, complex and constantly changing.”
They also understand the unique challenges that children and families face on the road to mental health help and recovery. COVID-19 has caused even more stress and anxiety for our young people, and children and youth facing long wait times for support, which causes them to end up in crisis.
To ensure access to mental health resources, which result in better diagnosis, treatments and delivery of mental health care for children and youth during and after the pandemic, The O’Neill Team is generously supporting both the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP) and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program at Children’s Hospital.
The O'Neill Team believe philanthropy can change our community and are sharing their story to inspire others to support Children’s Health Foundation. “If you give money and never tell anybody then nobody is inspired to do anything,” says Patrick. “But community leaders can help fund critical programs and meet the needs of our community.”
The O’Neill Team is one of many caring and compassionate investment advisors at CIBC Wood Gundy supporting Children’s Health Foundation and our healthcare partners, Children’s Hospital, TVCC and Children’s Health Research Institute. CIBC Wood Gundy staff and clients also show they care for kids in a special way on Miracle Day, when they donate the day’s trading fees.
Children’s Health Foundation is pleased to recognize The O’Neill Team – CIBC Wood Gundy as inspiring philanthropists. Their generous support ensures better childhoods for children and youth facing serious health issues and hope, relief and support for those who love them. We thank you for standing by our kids.