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Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island opens Q̓ʷalayu House
/in News, Stories/by chf_adminAfter years of preparation, Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island CEO, Veronica Carroll, cut the ribbon to officially open Q̓ʷalayu House, its brand-new home away from home in Campbell River….
When pigs fly radiothon nets over $62,000 for Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island’s Q̓ ʷalayu House
/in News, Stories/by chf_adminChildren’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island set its When pigs fly radiothon fundraising goal at $50,000, but the Campbell River community didn’t stop there. The 12- hour radiothon, hosted by…
How Bear Essentials has helped this Island family overcome isolation
/in Island kids/by chf_adminTo say the Stuckenbergs are a busy family would be an understatement. Between their newborn son, Louis, two-year-old daughter, Sophie, and oldest child, Huxley, who is almost seven years old,…
Ask the expert: Cultural safety with Kathi Hemphill Camilleri
/in 'Ask the expert'/by chf_adminOn June 7, 2021, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Kathi Hemphill Camilleri, Cultural Safety Consultant, for episode 3 of “From the Heart: Small talk on big subjects”; a conversation…
Meet the Thompsons: The importance of a home away from home in Campbell River
/in Island kids/by chf_adminAlready parents of two boys, Courtenay-based couple John and Melissa felt well prepared as their daughter’s due date approached. All of that quickly changed when Melissa began feeling ill on…
Ask the expert: How Bear Essentials is a lifeline for families of children with complex needs
/in 'Ask the expert'/by chf_adminOn May 20, 2021, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Susan Fox of Outreach Therapy for episode 2 of “From the heart: Small talk on big subjects”; a conversation about…
Meet Marco: How this BC student channeled his complex health challenges into his career purpose
/in Stories/by chf_adminFor Lisa Huus Bursary recipient Marco Dixon, artistic expression is a way of life. Brought up by a fashion designer and a musician, Marco’s parents taught him to use his…
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