Children's Health Foundation

Pumpkin Parade at Jeneece Place
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Jennece Place, 201 Hospital Way, Victoria, BC, Canada
Join us on October 29 for a festive Pumpkin Parade in the backyard of Jeneece Place, featuring over 100 jack-o-lanterns carved by students from Eagle View Elementary and St. Michael’s Junior School!
Stroll through this magical display, sip on hot apple cider, snap a photo at the photo booth, and enjoy treats while voting for your favourite creation.
Not only is this event a celebration of community spirit and creativity, but it also supports Island families on their healthcare journeys by providing a “Home away from Home” at Jeneece Place. Your participation and donations help ensure that families have a safe, welcoming space while their children receive vital medical care.
Don’t miss out on this enchanting evening!
Date and time: October 29 and 30 – pop by anytime between 6-8 pm
Admission by donation

How to get to the Pumpkin Parade

Exit Highway 1 towards Victoria General Hospital (VGH).
At the first roundabout, take the exit towards the Emergency department.
Continue driving through the staff parking lot to the far back corner, just below Jeneece Place.
Park in one of the designated stalls.
Enter the event via the driveway and the small Jeneece Place parking lot.

A big thanks to Berwick Retirement Communities, Save-On-Foods, Michell’s Farm, Dino Lab, and Four Frames Photobooth for their generosity in supporting this event!

Wine and Wills Estate Planning Seminar
2024-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Royal Colwood Golf Club, 629 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada
Join us for the Wine and Wills Estate Planning Seminar.
The event will be held on Thursday October 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Royal Colwood Golf Club (629 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC).
Explore estate planning, Will writing, and the powerful impact of charitable legacy giving in a beautiful setting. Enjoy local wines and engage with our expert panelists, including guest speaker Steve Gaskin, financial planner and CHFVI board member.
Whether you’re currently working on your estate plans or simply curious about how to make a meaningful difference through legacy giving, this event offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. One complimentary drink and light snacks will be served. Limited seating available.
RSVP by September 26 using the link below:

Limited seating available.

Climb for a Cause
2024-09-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Wild Play Nanaimo, 35 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9X 1S5, Canada
Join us on Friday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a thrilling day of adventure and giving back at Wild Play Nanaimo!
50% of all Classic and Kids Course admission fees will be donated to the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. Let’s climb, balance, swing, and leap together to support island kids and their families!

Classic Course
3 levels of obstacles that get higher and more challenging as you go. Conquer wobbly bridges, cargo nets, rope swings, ziplines, swinging logs and more!
From $49.99 to $62.99
Kids Course
Designed for shorter humans, this single-level course reaches up to 15 feet high and is ideal for kids between the ages of 5 and 12. Navigate your way across wobbly bridges, tightropes, buoy ziplines, cargo nets and swinging logs!
From $24.99 to $29.99

Book your climb here

2024 Annual General Meeting
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00
Join our upcoming online Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 PM.
Discover how your donations made an incredible impact on the lives of thousands of Island kids this year.
Members who have donated $15 or more between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, are eligible to vote at the AGM.
Please make sure to RSVP by Tuesday, September 24, to confirm attendance and receive important meeting details.

Looking after local - Boston Pizza Langford
2024-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Boston Pizza Langford, 2755 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Victoria, BC, V9B 3S5, Canada
Get FREE kids’ meals and support children’s health.
It’s Kids Eat Free month at Boston Pizza Langford!
Donate $5 and receive a gift card for 5 free kids meals to be used any time before June 30, 2025.
100% of Kids Card proceeds in September will be donated to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.
We will be onsite at Boston Pizza Langford on Friday, September 20th from 5 to 7 pm. Come for dinner with the kids and take a spin on our prize wheel for some fun prizes. We hope to see you there!

Island Roots Farmer’s Market
2024-08-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Frank Crane Arena, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 3K7, Canada
Island Roots is Nanaimo’s Year-Round Farmers’ Market on August 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the field beside Frank Crane Arena.
Island Roots hosts a wide variety of farmers, producers, and artisans local to Vancouver Island.
Visit our booth on July 31, August 14 and

2024 Higgy's 9 hours
2024-08-18 09:00 - 18:00 | Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit, 4063 Cowichan Valley Hwy, Duncan, BC, V9L 6K4, Canada
Higgy’s on the Track is hosting the 9-Hour Motorcycle Endurance Event on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, at the Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit. Riders will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., raising money for several charities, including the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.
Teams of three riders will take turns conquering the racetrack for nine hours, with donations made for each lap completed. It’s a fantastic way to watch incredible motorcycle skills on display while contributing to good causes.
The event is open to the public with free admission and parking. Spectators can enjoy the action, grab refreshments at the Upstairs Lounge, and even follow the live timing feed to see how each team is performing.

2024 Sunset Cinema
2024-07-18 18:00 - 2024-07-23 18:00
Coastal Community Credit Union’s Sunset Cinema series is back this July, offering free family-friendly movies on a giant 3-story screen in communities across Vancouver Island.
Even though the movies start after dark, attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot. Bring blankets, pillows, or lawn chairs.
All concession sales will go towards the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, raising vital funds to support Island kids and their families. Last year’s event raised an impressive $10,000!
Check out the complete schedule below and click here for more information
Thursday, July 18 – Duncan
Friday, July 19 – Nanaimo
Saturday, July 20 – Parksville
Sunday, July 21 – Port Alberni
Monday, July 22 – Courtenay
Tuesday, July 23 – Campbell River

When Pigs Fly Radiothon 2024
2024-06-20 06:00 - 18:00 | Save-On-Foods, 1400 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC, V9W 3A6, Canada
This fun-filled, 12-hour fundraising event is in support of Q̓ʷalayu House, our Home away from home in Campbell River. Since 2021, and with the support of our valued partner Vista Radio and generous donors, Radiothon has raised over $154,640!
Come visit us onsite at Save-On-Foods in Campbell River! Vista Radio will be broadcasting live from 6 am to 6 pm, and our team will be rallying on site. Enjoy a spin of our prize wheel for some fun, family-friendly goodies!
Our friends with the Campbell River Rotary Club are joining us again as our BBQ lunch specialists! From 11:30 am to 1:30 pm enjoy a hot dog (regular or veggie), chips and a soft drink with a minimum $5 donation. All items have been donated by our amazing partner, Save-On-Foods.

Pot of Gold 50/50 Raffle
2024-02-17 08:00 - 2024-03-16 23:59
Congratulations to our 2024 Pot of Gold 50/50 winner, S. Dudinsky! They won $8,445, which means $8,445 for Island kids. We’re so grateful for all who bought tickets to support Island kids.
Proceeds support the Foundation’s homes away from home, Jeneece Place (Victoria) and Q̓ʷalayu House (Campbell River), and the Bear Essentials program, which helps Island families with the costs of health-related travel and equipment for their kids.
Funds raised by raffle ticket sales and other donations changed the lives of Island kids.
Click here to read their stories and see the impact your support can make!
You can donate anytime here.

Pancakes & Pajamas 2023
2023-12-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC, V8V 1X3, Canada
Thank you for making Pancakes & Pajamas a success!
We want to thank our partners, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who attended our signature holiday event in 2023.
Together we raised a remarkable $20,339.04 to support access to health care for Island families.
We hope you’ll join us again in 2024 to enjoy some festive fun with your loved ones, all in support of Island kids.
