2019 McHappy Day raises $6500 for home away from home Jeneece Place
Thank you to local McDonald’s owner Ken Taylor and his wonderful team for raising $6500 for Victoria’s home away from home, Jeneece Place! This year’s McHappy Day took place on…
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Peninsula Co-op’s 2019 Fuel Good Day to benefit Children’s Health Foundation
/in News/by chf_adminPeninsula Co-op has generously chosen Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island as the receiving charity for its annual Fuel Good Day again this year! Fill up your tank on Tuesday…
How Bear Essentials supports the comfort, inclusion, and independence of Island kid Owen
/in Island kids, Stories/by chf_adminIn many ways, 11-year-old Owen is like a lot of kids his age: he loves going to school, playing with his brother Max, and going to the beach with his…
Camp Queen Alexandra: How this patient’s stay at the Queen Alexandra Solarium became the summer camp experience he never had
/in Stories, The archives/by chf_adminThis story is part of a series that celebrates the legacy of the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, paying tribute to the origins of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver…
CEO blog: Lynnette Lucas at Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
/in 'Ask the expert', Stories/by chf_adminThis article is part of a monthly blog series where Children’s Health Foundation’s CEO Veronica sits down with stakeholders and community leaders to gain insight into the challenges Island families…
Meet Foundry Victoria peer support worker Maude
/in Island kids, Stories/by chf_adminPlease note: This story contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences, including people who have experienced traumatic events from mental health or substance use challenges or for…
CEO blog: Improving access to health care in Nanaimo
/in 'Ask the expert', Stories/by chf_adminThis article is part of a monthly blog series where Children’s Health Foundation’s CEO Veronica sits down with stakeholders and community leaders to gain insight into the challenges Island families…
How Foundry Victoria is a game changer for coaches like Dave Saunders
/in Donor spotlight, Stories/by chf_adminHaving worked as a hockey and fastball coach for 16 years, Dave Saunders has seen Island youth at their absolute strongest. He’s seen them grow as athletes, overcome physical challenges,…
40 years of QA memories: How the longest standing employee at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health saved hundreds of archives from being destroyed
/in Stories, The archives/by chf_adminThis story is part of a series that celebrates the legacy of the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, paying tribute to the origins of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver…
Meet Holly and Emily: How Bear Essentials helps one Nanaimo family in their day-to-day life
/in Island kids, Stories/by chf_adminAsk Holly to describe Emily, her teenage daughter, and Holly is quick to reply. Emily likes dancing and loves singing, especially anything by One Direction. She likes performing and being…
The Queen Alexandra archives: Happy memories from a patient who stayed at the Queen Alexandra Solarium in 1931
/in Stories, The archives/by chf_adminThis story is part of a series that celebrates the legacy of the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, paying tribute to the origins of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver…
Leaving a legacy
/in Our Initiatives, Videos/by chf_adminMargaret Delphine Smith of Victoria, BC made the decision to leave an extraordinary $2.5 million legacy gift to support future generations of Island kids. One of her closest friends Annie…
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