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November 17, 2022
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News / Updates
Pancakes & Pajamas – a festive fundraiser – returns to the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria
A festive buffet, holiday decorations, kids’ activities, cozy pajamas, and story-time. No, this isn’t a holiday morning at home...
September 26, 2022
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Children’s Health Foundation announces new board chair and four new board directors
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (CHFVI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory Herrera as board chair ...
September 13, 2022
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2022 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week benefitting Children’s Health Foundation
Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie Week kicks off September 19. All proceeds from the sale of Smile Cookies at 23 Greater Victori...
August 19, 2022
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Jeneece Place: A decade of compassionate care for Island families
January 21, 2022, marked 10 years to the day since we opened the doors of Jeneece Place and began welcoming families of childre...
July 21, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
Meet Elysia and her mom Rocio: How Jeneece Place and Bear Essentials have helped this Qualicum family
We’re all too familiar with the COVID virus, and you’ve heard of the Norwalk virus and the chicken pox virus, but have you hear...
June 22, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How Qwalayu House provided a safe place for this Port Hardy expectant mom travelling to deliver her first baby
When Port Hardy resident Angie was expecting her first little one, she was a bundle of different emotions. And when her midwife...
May 24, 2022
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Island kids / News / Stories
How your support helps Island kids like Nathan
Nathan is a funny and friendly ten-year-old who loves building Lego and playing with his cousins. He also lives with a rare neu...
May 19, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How Bear Essentials and Jeneece Place helped this Tofino family
When Tofino couple Francis and Hanne made the journey to Nanaimo for a routine midwife appointment, the last thing they were ex...
May 3, 2022
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Donor spotlight / Stories
Why Selwyn Wong is leaving a legacy of health for Island kids
Over the past two extraordinary years, as the hectic pace of the world slowed, we’ve had time to reflect on what matters most t...
April 26, 2022
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Island kids
Meet Jodie: A mom explains why Jeneece Place is vital for Island families
When Island mom Jodie’s water broke only 25 weeks into her second pregnancy, she knew something was very wrong. After rushing t...
March 30, 2022
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Stories
Meet Kiera: How Children’s Health Foundation lightens the load for this Island student with complex health challenges
For most post-secondary students, their main worries involve finishing their coursework, studying for finals, and covering the ...
February 22, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How Bear Essentials supports the emotional wellbeing of these Island brothers with complex needs
For any new parent, adjusting to the role of parenthood can be challenging. Between helping care for her three brothers with Do...
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