Andrew Simone Explained

Andrew Alexander Simone, (born May 12, 1938) is a Canadian physician, dermatologist and founder of Canadian Food for Children, a charity which collects funds and food for starving children around the world. He operates an Etobicoke (Toronto) based practice as one of the few walk-in dermatology clinics in the region.

Early life and education

Born and raised in Toronto, he is the son of a Sicilian immigrant father and a French-Canadian mother. He attended Oakwood Collegiate Institute.^[1] He graduated as Doctor of Medicine in 1963 from Queen's University and became a dermatologist in 1968 after specializing at Harvard Medical School.

Personal life

He was married to Joan Simone née Hoare, an English-Canadian, with whom he had 13 children.

In 1985, after meeting Mother Teresa, he founded Canadian Food for Children.^[2]

A fitness enthusiast, Simone has completed four Ironman Triathlons and the Boston Marathon twice.^[3]

Achievements and honours

• 1987: Papal cross, Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica (Toronto)^[4]
• 1997: Doctor of Sacred Letters, Honoris Causa, University of St. Michael's College^[5]
• 1998: Christian Stewardship Award, International Catholic Stewardship Council^[6]
• 2000: Order of Canada^[7]
• 2002: Order of Merit, Religious and Military Order of the Knightly Order of St. Catherine with Mount Sinai^[8]
• 2006: St. Anthony's International Award for Solidarity With the Poor^[9]
• 2019: Humanitarian Dermatology Certificate of Appreciation, International League of Dermatological Societies^[10]
• 2020: Teasdale-Corti Award, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Andrew Simone . Online Video Guide . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304225920/http://www.ovguide.com/andrew-simone-9202a8c04000641f80000000006c266e . March 4, 2016.
2. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.
3. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.
4. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.
5. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.
6. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.
7. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.
8. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.
9. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.
10. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.
11. Web site: The gift of being deaf is I have very good eyes to see things. . Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . August 13, 2020 . February 23, 2023.