Melissa from Cerebral Palsy association of BC
  |   News

Meet Melissa: How your support is helping Island kids and youth with cerebral palsy

Victoria resident Melissa Lyon wears many hats. Not only does she work at the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC as a disability ...
Jeneece Place light up 2021
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Jeneece Place lights up to brighten spirits during the holiday season

Victoria’s beloved home away from home, Jeneece Place, is lifting spirits with a holiday light display made possible by volunte...
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  |   Island kids / Stories

Island kids like Nathan need your help this holiday season

In the midst of her second healthy pregnancy, Island mom Laura was caught off guard when she went into labour at only 34 weeks....
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week 2021
  |   News / Stories

Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie Week raises more than $39,000 for Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island’s home away from home, Jeneece Place

Victorians have a sweet tooth and a generous heart. It’s a winning combination for Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Is...
Abigail Island kids first - childrens health foundation
  |   Island kids

Give Island kids a home away from home & keep families together this Thanksgiving

Island youth Abigail is all too familiar with doctors’ offices, ambulance rides, and the surgical unit at the hospital. At only...
Veronica Truth and Reconciliation
  |   'Ask the expert' / News

A message from the CEO: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

As we approach Canada’s inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tomorrow, I and my team are developing a plan to su...
Children's Health Foundation board
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Children’s Health Foundation honours outgoing board member, Sandra Hudson

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island paid tribute to long serving board member, Sandra Hudson, at the Foundation’s ...
Ella outside - Lisa Huus applicant
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How the Lisa Huus Bursary is helping this BC student become an advocate for those with complex needs

In speaking with university student Ella, her determination and passion for making an impact become immediately clear. At only ...
Jeneece Place Victoria BC
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2021 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week benefitting Children’s Health Foundation

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign is back! From Monday, September 13 to Sunday, September 19, stop by one of the participating ...
Bear Essentials family - Payton
  |   Island kids / Stories

How Bear Essentials supports the mobility and independence of Island kid Payton

Island mom Shannon has big hopes and dreams for her eldest daughter, Payton. The outgoing and energetic four-year-old loves swi...
Christina Peacock - House Manager at Jeneece Place
  |   'Ask the expert'

Ask the expert: Caring for families at Jeneece Place and Q̓ʷalayu House

On July 15, 2021, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Christina Peacock of Jeneece Place for episode 4 of “From the heart: Small...
Children's Health Foundation opens Qwalayu House
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Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island opens Q̓ʷalayu House

After years of preparation, Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island CEO, Veronica Carroll, cut the ribbon to officiall...