Messages from Anderson Staff and Alumni

Despite the challenges and distractions, you continued your learning, we applaud your determination and are delighted to share some messages of encouragement and support from our staff.

Messages from Anderson staff to our students

“You are important to us and we value your commitment and drive to succeed in these tough times. We are here with you every step of the way. Your trust in us means a lot. Keep working hard! You will get through this!” – Hamsha M.

“I am so proud of how well everyone has quickly adjusted and learned the new platform. There were a few kinks at first, but by the amazing support from administration and IT, we have been able to move forward with learning rather seamlessly. This just shows the caliber and dedication of the students at Anderson College. Together we have found a way to overcome adversity, and I have no doubt that we will continue to be successful on our journey together. Until we can be together again in person and in the lab, I look forward to hearing all of your voices and watching you grow throughout this process. Keep up the amazing work!” – Sasha G.

“I am so proud of each and every one of you. For showing up, adjusting your lives at home, and staying positive. We’re in this together, girls!  Let’s get you graduated and on to your future!” – Tammy B. W.

“Be strong. Don’t be afraid. All will be good. Use this time wisely. Enjoy home, your family, and most importantly yourself.” – Azza S.

“Keep going!! You got this!! We are all in this together and we are here to support you through it all.” – Joanne I.

“This is a time to do what you always wanted to catch up with. Upgrade and build your skills. I learnt how to trim my son’s hair at home, and I am completing my book which has been waiting to be published for quite some time.” – Nalia A.

“We all love you and miss you so much. We are all in this together!! I will fulfill my promise to my ECA students that when Mississauga campus doors open, my first step on campus will be with them by my side.” – Zeynab A.

“Hello MOA Eglinton – YOU ROCK!!! You have made me so proud. You are a perfect example of how a team works together in a tough time to get through. You have remained calm, professional, and have been so productive these last few weeks. This behaviour is exactly what health care facilities look for in a medical office assistant. Your instructor cannot be more pleased. Well done. Like all of you, I miss seeing each one of you, and can’t wait to return to our classroom. Stay safe, stay healthy, and remember – we are all in this together!!!! Miss Barb.” – Barbara O.

The frontline heroes, we salute you!

Since we launched the “You Participate. We Donate” campaign, we have received overwhelming responses and many wonderful photos and messages, there is simply not enough space in today’s edition to share everything, we have selected just a few. Please lookout for all the stories, messages, and photos on our social media.

Here are some of the heroes we know – our Anderson graduates:

Patricia M. J. – Mackenzie health hospital. / Aileen O. – Michael Garron Hospital / Francisco M. – TTC / Mark A. – Yorkville Sports Medicine Clinic / Elodie A. – Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Patricia M. J. – Mackenzie health hospital

Aileen O. – Michael Garron Hospital

Francisco M. – TTC

Mark A. – Yorkville Sports Medicine Clinic

Elodie A. – Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Patricia, Aileen, Francisco, Mark and Elodie, we are so proud of you. To you and all the healthcare workers, we salute you, please stay safe and well.

“Thank you for risking your life to fight this virus! My daughter will thank you when she’s older, healthy, and understands.”
– Nia A.

“Stay safe and healthy, our modern-day heroes… Together we will heal…”
– Muriel E.

“Thank you for your courage and positivity….”
– Isabel M.,

“…A thousand words cannot describe the respect you deserve…”
– Susanne A.

“Thank you so much for your dedication… in these trying times.”
– Saira A.

“Thank you for putting your life on the line for us.
Thank you for walking those lonely streets to protect us.
Thank you for taking care of our loved ones.
Thank you for the amazing work you do every day.
You are the lifeline of our society!”
– Hamsha M.

“As a health care professional, I commend the front line and essential workers for putting their lives on hold so that we can move past this and come out even stronger. Thank you for your dedication and all that you do! You are the true heroes!”
– Sasha G.

“We are so thankful for each and every one of you!  Without your dedication, our world wouldn’t be where we are today! All the love.”
– Tammy B. W.

“Thank you for all that you are doing for all of us. You are truly amazing!! My husband is also a Paramedic, so I know what it’s like to have someone working on the front lines.”
– Joanne I.

“All family should have one like you. You live for others. I have one in mine.”
– Nalia A.

“This is the year that I will forever remember how important you are in our lives. You are our light, our guardian angels, and our heroes! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. To show our appreciation Anderson Mississauga ECA students have created masks and headbands to help you. This is the least that we could do!! We are here to help you fight till the end!!”
– Zeynab Ali

“THANK YOU!!!! For working so hard to flatten the curve. Your hard work, selfless efforts are so much appreciated. Sending you lots of love and gratitude.…” – Barbara O.

A few quotes

We will finish with a few quotes to give you courage and cheer you up.

“The courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” – Nelson Mandela

“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” – Robert H. Schuller