Senior Tamils recognized at hospital

Senior Tamils recognized at hospital

The next time Sinnappu Santhiapillai is at the Credit Valley Hospital, he can rest on a bench dedicated to the organization of which he is president, the Senior Tamils Society of Peel.

Senior Tamils CVH Donation. The Senior Tamil Society of Peel was recognized for their generous support of the Credit Valley Hospital as they have contributed a total of $33,256.20 since 2005. Thursday November 22 they presented a $30,000 gift to the CVH Foundation and the hospital unveiled a bench with a plaque bearing the Society's name situated in the Garden Terrace. Sitting on the bench from left, President of the Senior Tamil Society of Peel Capt. Sinnappu Santhiapillai and V.P. and C.O.O. Credit Valley Hospital Foundation Meaghan Stovel McKnight. Staff photo by Fred LoekThe next time Sinnappu Santhiapillai is at the Credit Valley Hospital, he can rest on a bench dedicated to the organization of which he is president, the Senior Tamils Society of Peel.

This morning he and several members of the organization were at the hospital for the unveiling of a plaque on a bench in the Garden Terrace. That bench and an exam room in the Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre recognize the Senior Tamils’ contributions of $33,256 since 2005, and their efforts to raise awareness about healthcare. 
The 76-year-old Santhiapillai has been in Canada for 22 years, and has been president of STSP for three years. The organization has close to 800 members.
"The donations are a thank-you to the hospital that takes care of us," said the Mississauga resident. "We are repaying the free wonderful medical service we receive in Canada."
Realtor Esa Para Esananda of Mississauga is an advisor to the STSP board. "We are all from Sri Lanka," said Esananda. "When our part of the world was going through a civil war, Canada received us with open arms and gave us the opportunity to live in peace and harmony."
He said contributing to the CVH is a way of repaying this country, and it sets an example for the community.
Each year at the end of summer, the STSP organizes a walkathon to raise awareness for both the Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre.