Jeneece Place

Welcome to your Home away from home in Victoria, BC

Jeneece Place is a home where children and their families can stay while receiving medical care in Victoria.

Envisioned by Jeneece Edroff and owned and operated by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, Jeneece Place is located on the Victoria General Hospital grounds, housing 10 bedrooms; a kitchen; dining, living and play rooms; and a backyard where kids can feel at home. Jeneece Place has hosted more than 2,760 families since opening its doors on January 21, 2012.

Jeneece Place retrospective survey

Who is Jeneece?

Jeneece Edroff was three years old when she was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1, a debilitating genetic disease that necessitated two surgeries and risked her ability to walk—and her life. Against all odds, Jeneece survived her doctors’ prognoses and became a champion of health for Island kids.

In 2009, Jeneece began fundraising for her own dream, Jeneece Place: a home-away-from-home for families traveling to Victoria for health care. Her bravery and perseverance rallied the community behind her, and she raised 95% of her $5.5 million goal in less than 14 months.

In 2010, Jeneece was awarded the Order of British Columbia, which recognizes those who have served with the greatest distinction to benefit the people of BC. Jeneece is the youngest person in history to receive this honour, among others, and still fundraises for Island kids today.