How Logan found motivation in care and community

Whether it’s hockey, football or baseball, he’ll play just about anything. And, when he’s not on the field or the ice, you’ll find him outside camping, fishing, riding his ATV, or hanging out with friends. 

In 2024, Logan’s life changed forever. While out on his quad ATV, a tie rod broke and sent him crashing into a tree. The accident caused multiple fractures to his femur, pelvis, ribs and more. After being treated at hospitals closer to home, Logan was flown to Toronto. For six weeks, he stayed inpatient at Holland Bloorview where his road to recovery began. 

Adjusting to a new reality

The first day at Holland Bloorview felt overwhelming. When he first arrived, Logan couldn’t move on his own. Nurses had to lift him from one bed to another. 

But very quickly, Logan started to feel more at home with his mom, Heidi, and his care team by his side. Visits and encouragement from Jacob, a student nurse, were a highlight of Logan’s stay. Jacob frequently checked in on Logan—even when he wasn’t on his shift.

“If I was walking around on crutches, he’d pump me up and give me motivation. He’d stop in to talk about cars with me and just connect. That made a big difference.”

Therapy also played a critical role in Logan’s recovery. His physiotherapists, Natalie, Lindsay and Jill, were steady sources of motivation, pushing him just enough while celebrating his progress every step of the way. The therapeutic clowns also visited him, always knowing how to make him laugh.

Art programs, including woodworking and clay modelling, gave Logan something creative to look forward to. Even small comforts, like grabbing Logan’s favourite Froot Loops from the open kitchen at night, helped the hospital feel a little more like home.

“As much as it was a bad time in life, it was very good,” Heidi says. “We really liked everybody at Holland Bloorview.” 

After receiving sports tickets courtesy of the hospital, Logan (a Toronto Maple Leafs fan) and Heidi (a Boston Bruins fan) got to attend a special hockey game together during their stay. The game—which was a 5–0 win for Toronto—was a reminder of what Logan was working toward: getting back to doing the things he loved most.

Moving forward

Now back at home, Logan is working toward a full recovery. By the time he left Holland Bloorview, he was walking with crutches and managing his own showers. Logan estimates he’s about 75% to full recovery, and he continues physio twice a week. This past summer was filled with fishing, golf, baseball, and time outdoors. 

For Logan, Holland Bloorview was more than a hospital. It was a place that gave him the tools to heal and the confidence to keep moving forward, surrounded by people who believed in him every step of the way.

As he puts it best, “I had the care I needed.”