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…
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The impact of a home away from home in community
/in Island kids, Jeneece Place/by chf_adminWhen 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
/in Legacy/by chf_adminIs 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
/in Stories/by chf_adminTrina 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
/in News/by chf_adminChildren’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…
How your support expanded Ellie’s world
/in Island kids, Stories/by chf_adminWhen Paula and Mike welcomed their daughter Ellie in 2010, they sensed something was different. Born at 37 weeks after growth stopped at 32, Ellie cried constantly for her first…
In times of uncertainty, this Island family found comfort and care far from home
/in Island kids, Jeneece Place, Q̓ᵂalayu House, Stories/by chf_adminFor Ontario-born Krista, living on Vancouver Island was a dream come true. She moved out west in her 20s, after having worked with students with special needs. “I’ve known I…
Local impact. Islands-wide: Your 2024-25 Annual Impact Report
/in News, Updates/by chf_adminWe’re thrilled to present our 2024/25 Annual Impact Report – a reflection of the incredible difference you made in the lives of Island families. This report shares the real-life perspective…
Caring for the next generation: Beth’s story
/in Donor spotlight, Legacy/by chf_adminBeth Jasper’s connection to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island spans generations. As a child, she spent time in the Solarium, a facility that would later evolve into the Foundation,…
Early support didn’t just help Cohen play—it helped him believe
/in Island kids, Stories/by chf_adminWe first met Cohen when he and his sister, Sophia, brought us a donation—they had saved up their earnings from doing household chores to help other kids. Not long afterwards,…
Ann’s story: A year at the Queen Alexandra Solarium
/in Stories, The archives/by chf_adminAnn was nine years old when she moved to Victoria from Salmon Arm with her parents and three siblings. Not long afterwards, she became ill with rheumatic fever and spent…
Rooted in community: Rhonda’s ongoing dedication to Jeneece Place
/in News, Stories/by chf_adminOnce a month, Rhonda walks into the kitchen at Jeneece Place carrying bags of groceries she’s purchased with the help of her boss. With her son by her side, she…
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