How your support expanded Ellie’s world
When 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…
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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…
How a family navigates healing together with support from Bear Essentials
/in Bear Essentials, Island kids, News, Stories/by chf_adminDisclaimer: The names in this story have been changed to protect the family’s privacy. When Heather’s daughter June was first admitted to BC Children’s Hospital in September 2023 for an…
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 Jeneece Place, Stories, Volunteer/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…
A conversation with our House Managers
/in Jeneece Place, News, Q̓ᵂalayu House, Stories/by chf_adminWe all know the saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’ but our House Managers understand it at their core. They see this phrase brought to life each…
The women who’ve shaped the health care journeys of Island kids for nearly a century
/in The archives/by chf_adminIn the mid-1920s, there wasn’t a single facility on Vancouver Island–or indeed, the entire province–dedicated to caring for the health needs of children. As a result, kids with challenges like…
Why we give: The Gosselins’ story
/in Donor spotlight, Stories/by chf_adminFor Penny and Roger Gosselin, giving back has always been a way of life. Retired educators and dedicated monthly donors to both Jeneece Place and Q̓ʷalayu House, they are among…
“A lot less stress and a lot more time to visit my kid”: The essence of Jeneece Place
/in Island kids, Jeneece Place, Stories/by chf_adminDahlia is a spirited three-year-old who loves typical toddler things – dinosaurs, colouring, and playing in her toy kitchen. However, her entrance into the world was far from ordinary. Born…
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