Children's Health Foundation

365 Nights Launch Event
2025-10-30 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | île Sauvage Brewing Co, 2960 Bridge St, Victoria, BC, Canada
Join us on October 30 as we launch 365 Nights—a campaign uniting local businesses to ensure Island families have a welcoming, affordable place to stay when their children need hospital care.
When care takes them far from home—sometimes for weeks or even months—Jeneece Place in Victoria and Q̓walayu House in Campbell River provide families with comfort, connection, and the chance to stay close during some of their hardest moments.

Enjoy an inspiring evening of:

✔ Food and drinks from Pizzeria Primastrada and Île Sauvage Brewing Company
✔ Hearing about how our Homes impact the lives of Island families
✔ Learning how your business can help keep families together when it matters most
✔Connecting with other community-minded local business leaders

Please note that the parking lot may be limited. Please consider nearby street parking.

Pancakes & Pajamas
2025-12-07 09:00 - 14:30 | Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC, V8V 1X3, Canada
Save the date! Tickets go on sale on November 1
This December, Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, in partnership with the Hotel Grand Pacific, invite you to Pancakes & Pajamas, our beloved annual holiday fundraiser supporting Island families.

Event Details

Date: December 7, 2025
Time: Seatings at 9:00 am and 12:30 pm
Location: Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria
Dress code: Pajamas or festive wear encouraged

Ticket info

$90 (13 years old +)
$30 (3-12 years old)
$450 Hotel Package
Free for children under three

Exclusive hotel packages
Turn Pancakes & Pajamas into a weekend getaway in the heart of Victoria! Kick off your holiday season with a cozy night’s stay, then join us for a magical morning of festive fun.
Hotel package rate: $450
Includes:

A cozy one-night stay in a beautiful room at the Hotel Grand Pacific on Saturday, December 6
Admission to Pancakes & Pajamas for 4 (maximum 2 adult tickets, ticket value up to $240)

Don’t miss out – hotel packages are only available until November 23, and quantities are limited!

Questions?
Please email events@islandkidsfirst.com with any questions regarding this event.

Thank you to the Hotel Grand Pacific for generously hosting this event and being a key supporter since 2001!

Holiday Raffle for Island Kids
2025-12-17 00:00 - 23:59 | BC
Congratulations to our Holiday Raffle winners
50/50 jackpot: L. Kubinec (Ticket #1400054)
Prize raffle: T Gagner (Ticket #220082)
Thank you to all ticket buyers. Holiday raffle proceeds go directly to our programs – supporting Island kids with complex health needs and their families.
Our Homes Away From Home, Jeneece Place in Victoria and Q̓ʷalayu House in Campbell River, are welcoming, comfortable, affordable places for families to stay next to the hospital while their child receives care.
The Bear Essentials program provides direct support to families to cover costs of their child’s health care needs, from specialized equipment to health-related travel.
Click here to read their stories and see the impact your support can make!
You can donate anytime here.

Know your limit, play within it. Must be 19+ to play.
BC Gaming event licenses #166752 and #167293

Victoria Royals game in support of Island kids
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC, V8T 4J2, Canada
We’re honoured to be the charity of choice for the Victoria Royals game on February 27, as they take on the Portland Winterhawks.
We will receive the proceeds from that night’s 50/50 raffle, so every ticket you buy will support Island kids and their families.
As a supporter, you can also enjoy exclusive discounted tickets. Join us at the game and make a difference for Island kids!

TC 10K
2026-04-26 07:00 - 12:00 | Victoria
We’re proud to be a charity of choice at the TC10K this spring— and we hope you’ll join our team!
From the downtown start line to the stunning oceanfront views along Dallas Road, the TC10K course winds through James Bay and Fairfield.
Whether you run or walk, or take part in the 1.5K Family Run, the TC10K is all about community, connection, and moving forward together.
Register and show your support by choosing to fundraise for us. Not participating on race day? You can still make a difference by supporting us with a donation.

Smile Cookie Week
2026-05-03 | Greater Victoria, Canada
Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Week is back! For the 13th year in a row, we’re teaming up with 22 Tim Hortons locations across Greater Victoria to turn a simple cookie into something meaningful.
From April 27 to May 3, when you buy a Smile Cookie from any of the participating locations, you’ll be supporting Jeneece Place — our Home Away From Home next to Victoria General Hospital.
Jeneece Place offers welcoming, affordable accommodation for families who need to travel for their child’s health care.
Grab a bulk order for your friends, your team at work, or your whole family. A box of Smile Cookies goes a long way — for the people you share them with, and for the children we support together.

Ways to support

Find a participating store near you

McHappy Day
2026-05-06 | Greater Victoria, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, for McHappy Day! By enjoying your favourite menu items all day, you’ll make a positive impact on Island kids.
A portion of all proceeds from participating McDonald’s restaurants in Greater Victoria goes directly to Jeneece Place — our Home Away From Home next to Victoria General Hospital.
Jeneece Place offers welcoming, affordable accommodation for families who need to travel for their child’s health care.
Order in-restaurant, at the Drive-Thru, via the McDonald’s app, or with your delivery app.

How you can support
Order anything off the menu: Grab a coffee, a combo meal, or a sweet treat and support Island families.
Round up for Jeneece Place: Round up your order total to the nearest dollar to donate the difference.
Buy socks: Pick up a pair of McHappy Day Socks or make a donation for a Heart ($2, $5, or $10). Available in-store, at the drive-thru, or on the McDonald’s app.
No McDelivery Fee: Enjoy $0 delivery fee on all McDelivery orders made through the McDonald’s app or on your favourite delivery app.

Oak Bay Half Marathon
2026-05-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Oak Bay
We’re proud to be a charity of choice for the 2026 Oak Bay Half Marathon — one of BC’s most scenic and best-loved running events.
Whether you’re taking on the half-marathon, the 10K, or bringing your children to the Kids 1K, every step supports the health care journeys of Island kids and their families.
Starting at beautiful Windsor Park in Oak Bay, the course winds through the heart of the village and follows the stunning seaside route along Beach Drive.
Want to make it a team effort? Grab your friends and split the course in the 4-person relay, where teammates each run approximately 5 km of the route. It’s a great way to experience the race together.

Nanaimo NightOwls Baseball game day
2026-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Serauxmen Stadium, 745 Third St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
We’re partnering with the Nanaimo NightOwls Baseball club this season. Together, we’re bringing fun and meaningful ways to get involved.
Sunday, June 7, is our game day! Join us at Serauxmen Stadium in Nanaimo and support Jesse’s House. Sheri Shanahan, Jesse’s mom, will be throwing out the opening pitch — with CEO Veronica Carroll on hand to officially kick off the day.
Tickets start at just $10, making it a great opportunity to enjoy a fun day at the ballpark and support Island families.

WestJet Ticket Raffle
2026-08-05 | BC
Introducing our first-ever WestJet Ticket Raffle with the Nanaimo NightOwls in support of Jesse’s House.
Enter for your chance to win one round-trip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination*.
Every ticket sold goes towards Jesse’s House — our future Home Away From Home in Nanaimo for families travelling for pediatric and neonatal care.

Know your limit, play within it. Must be 19+ to play. BC Gaming Event Licence #173264

Raffle details
Ticket sales: May 15, 2026 – August 5, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Draw: August 5, 2026, at 8:00 pm at Serauxmen Stadium during the Nanaimo NightOwls’ final game of the season.
Ticket prices:

1 ticket for $10
3-ticket pack for $25

Grand prize
One (1) round-trip flight for two (2) guests to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination*
*Things to know about the gift of flight:

Fees, taxes, and surcharges are the responsibility of guests travelling and must be paid for at the time of booking with a valid credit card.
Does not include optional fees such as checked baggage or cabin upgrades.
Valid on any regularly scheduled WestJet marketed and operated flight.
Voucher is not valid for redemption on WestJet Vacations’ or Sunwing Vacations’ packages, flights operated by codeshare partners, charters, or any interline flights.
All bookings and travel must be completed within one year from the date of the event.
Voucher is limited and subject to promotional space availability of eligible fare options and flight schedule. Not all flights have promotional space.
Flights must be round-trip to and from the same locations. All guests must travel together on the same itinerary, dates and flights.
The voucher cannot be used on some dates, including statutory holidays and peak travel dates.

Know your limit, play within it. Must be 19+ to play. Raffle License # 169736

Highland Pacific Golf for Jeneece Place
2026-08-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Highland Pacific Golf, 450 Creed Rd, Victoria, BC, V9B 6C9, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, August 5, for the 2026 Highland Pacific Men’s Night for Jeneece Place.
This 9-hole Texas Scramble brings together teams of four and individual players for an evening of golf, great food, and community support. The shotgun start begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a delicious Prime Rib buffet dinner catered by The Keg Victoria.
The best part: proceeds from the event will support Jeneece Place, our Home Away from Home in Victoria for Island families travelling for their child’s health care.
When a child requires critical medical care away from home, the emotional and financial strain on a family can be overwhelming. Jeneece Place provides a welcoming place to stay just steps from the hospital.
Every registration helps Island families when they need it the most.

Nanaimo NightOwls Baseball game day
2026-08-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Serauxmen Stadium, 745 Third St, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
We’re partnering with the Nanaimo NightOwls Baseball club this season. Together, we’re bringing fun and meaningful ways to get involved.
Wednesday, August 5, is the NightOwls’ final home game! Join us at Serauxmen Stadium in Nanaimo and support Jesse’s House.
Tickets start at just $10, making it a great opportunity to enjoy a fun day at the ballpark and support Island families.
WestJet Ticket Raffle

Introducing our first-ever WestJet Ticket Raffle with the Nanaimo NightOwls in support of Jesse’s House.
Enter for your chance to win one round-trip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination*.
Every ticket sold goes towards Jesse’s House — our future Home Away From Home in Nanaimo for families travelling for pediatric and neonatal care.
Know your limit, play within it. Must be 19+ to play. BC Gaming Event Licence #173264

Raffle details
Ticket sales: May 15, 2026 – August 5, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Draw: August 5, 2026, at 8:00 pm at Serauxmen Stadium during the Nanaimo NightOwls’ final game of the season.
Ticket prices:

1 ticket for $10
3-ticket pack for $25

Grand prize
One (1) round-trip flight for two (2) guests to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination

Royal Victoria Marathon
2026-10-10 - 2026-10-11 | Victoria
Join us for the Royal Victoria Marathon weekend this October in downtown Victoria! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, there’s a race for everyone. Choose a distance that suits your level: the full marathon, half marathon, 8K, 5K, or Kids Run.
Events will be capped for 2026. When the block number is reached, prices will increase. In 2025, the marathon and half marathon both sold out in July.
Saturday, October 10: Kids Run and 5K — start and finish at Willows Park in Oak Bay.
Sunday, October 11: Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K — start and finish in downtown Victoria.
Grab your friends, lace up your runners, and join us as we run for Island kids.
