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When Serena thinks about her son Hunter, she remembers a little boy who brought joy wherever he went. “He was just a very lovable boy,” she said. “He was always…
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When Serena thinks about her son Hunter, she remembers a little boy who brought joy wherever he went. “He was just a very lovable boy,” she said. “He was always…
We’re excited to share our 2025-26 Annual Impact Report. This report shares the real-life perspective of how your generosity helped ease the stress of families navigating their child’s health challenges….
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (CHFVI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Allyson Prescesky as board chair and the election of five new members to the CHFVI board…
Disclaimer: The names in this story have been changed to protect the family’s privacy. At nearly three years old, Anna loves books, music, and spending time with her family. She…
Five years ago, Q̓ʷalayu House opened its doors in Campbell River with a simple but significant goal: to give North Island families an affordable, welcoming place to stay when they…
In 2013, Mike Shaw was told he might never walk again. After suffering a skiing injury at age 26, he spent nearly four months in hospital. The road to recovery…
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is proud to announce a new community partnership with Nanaimo NightOwls, bringing together summer baseball, family entertainment, and meaningful support for Island kids and…
When June* and her family left their home in Gold River for the birth of their second child, they carried more than hospital bags — they carried the stress of…
Thanks to the generosity of 24 Vancouver Island partners, our inaugural 365 Nights campaign raised an incredible $34,600. That means funding 243 nights of accommodation for Island families travelling for…
In her 80s, Mary is sharp as a tack with a warm energy and an enviable memory. Having lived a life like hers, making her way around the world, it’s…
For aspiring interior designer Pyper, the future is filled with possibility. Heading into her final year of Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Interior Design Technology program, Pyper is turning her…
Jean Oakman lived a life rich with music, friendship, and quiet generosity. Born in Ontario in 1940, she grew up with a love of learning and caring for others. She…
With gratitude we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu cha nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw first peoples of Vancouver Island and surrounding islands.