This Remembrance Day, Operation Raise a Flag is an opportunity to express our gratitude to the courageous men and women who stood on guard for our country. Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, Canada’s largest Veterans care facility, invites you to make a difference in the lives of our Veterans.
Founded 75 years ago as a pillar of care for war heroes, Sunnybrook Hospital continues to honor its mission as the premier Veterans care facility in the nation. Partnering with Veterans Affairs Canada, Sunnybrook provides top-tier cognitive, physical, mental health, and stroke care to over 200 Canadian Veterans from the Second World War, Korean War, and the Cold War.
Your contribution to Operation Raise a Flag ensures that 30,000 flags will adorn the Sunnybrook campus on Remembrance Day, symbolizing our collective honour and appreciation for our Veterans. In addition, your support will help build new state-of-the-art gym and library facilities at the Veterans Centre, ensuring our brave Veterans receive the exceptional care they deserve.
Join us in saying “Thank You” to Canada’s Veterans. Support Operation Raise a Flag and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who stood tall for our freedom.
Visit raiseaflag.ca to donate.
Friday, Nov. 10 – Operation Raise a Flag
Flags will be planted around the Bayview campus for Remembrance Day as a symbol of honour and appreciation. The campaign this year will also incorporate artwork designed by an Indigenous artist, to be planted alongside the Canadian flag; a symbol honouring the sacrifices and contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans in service to Canada.
Saturday, Nov. 11 – Sunnybrook’s 2023 Service of Remembrance
The 2023 Sunnybrook Service of Remembrance will begin on Saturday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. A livestream of the service will be available on Sunnybrook’s YouTube channel and select television stations.
11 a.m. Moment of Silence
11:15 to 11:25 a.m. Fly-pasts
Fly-pasts are planned by the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association in various directions over the Veterans Centre with the hopes that everyone will catch a glimpse. Weather permitting.
Meet Sunnybrook’s Veteran Heroes
View photos of twelve Veteran heroes who are now residents of Sunnybrook’s Veterans Centre. Project published November 2023. Photography by Kevin Van Paassen. View the photos here
