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Asher is learning to walk again, and you’re walking beside them
When 14-year-old Asher collapsed in their Victoria home in 2022, their family had no way of knowing how drastically life was about to change. What began as a painful headache…
Celebrating 14 years of care at Jeneece Place
For 14 years, Jeneece Place has been a Home Away From Home for Island families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Since opening its doors, our…
Meaningful holiday gift ideas
It’s mid-December, and the season of last-minute holiday shopping is upon us. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list, you’ve come to the right…
Lacing up for local kids: the Oak Bay Xmas Cup’s legacy
What started as “just a bunch of buddies” reconnecting over the holidays has become a deeply rooted community effort to give back—one hockey game at a time. For Sean Tackaberry,…
A closer look at Bear Essentials with Cheryl and Roanna
At the heart of our Bear Essentials program are Navigators Cheryl Jordan and Roanna McLeod. Recently, we sat down with them to learn more about the realities families are facing…
The impact of a home away from home in community
When Soren and Mahsa moved to Canada 10 years ago from Belgium, they weren’t expecting to have a little one running around. Both Soren and his wife were continuing their…
How to secure your family’s future: Three simple estate planning tips
Is estate planning one of those things you’ve been meaning to get to—but haven’t yet? You’re definitely not alone. Many people feel it’s complicated or something they’ll handle “someday.” But…
Health care doesn’t stop at the hospital — especially for Island families far from home
Trina Knight is a self-proclaimed “lifer” at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). She began her nursing career there in 1993 as a student, later working in medical surgery before finding…
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island launches $10 million campaign to build new home away from home in Nanaimo
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island today announced a $10 million fundraising campaign to build a home away from home for Island families travelling to Nanaimo for their child’s health…