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March 11, 2021
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Island kids and families / Stories
How Jeneece Place was a lighthouse in a storm for this Okanagan family
When Summerland residents Mark and Erin were expecting their first child in 2012, they never would have predicted that their so...
February 22, 2021
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Island kids and families / Stories
Meet Ephraim: How Jeneece Place helped this Island family welcome their micro-preemie son
Before becoming a father, Island parent Scott described himself as being ruled by logic over emotion. Now that he is a parent, ...
January 21, 2021
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COVID-19 / Island kids and families
Celebrating Jeneece Place: Nine years of providing a home away from home for Island families
Since its opening in 2012, Jeneece Place has provided a home away from home for thousands of Island families to stay while rece...
December 23, 2020
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Island kids and families / Stories
Why these Tim Hortons store owners support the health of Island kids
For Victoria residents, Kelly and Shaun, giving back to their local community at their four Tim Hortons store locations is a pe...
November 19, 2020
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Island kids and families / Stories
Meet Harper: How Jeneece Place provided hope to this Island family
When Island mom Miranda was 27 weeks pregnant with her second child, she knew in her gut that something was not right. Her susp...
November 4, 2020
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Island kids and families
Meet the Thompsons: The importance of a home away from home in Campbell River
Already parents of two boys, Courtenay-based couple John and Melissa felt well prepared as their daughter’s due date approached...
October 6, 2020
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Island kids and families / Stories / The Queen Alexandra archives
Meet Kelsey: Looking back on a childhood at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health
For born and raised Islander Kelsey, her innate passion for giving back is rooted in her early childhood experiences. As a prof...
September 16, 2020
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Island kids and families / Stories
How Jeneece Place brings joy to Island kid June while undergoing medical treatment
Everything was going smoothly for expectant parents Browynne and Yogev as they prepared for the birth of their first little one...
September 14, 2020
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Island kids and families / News
Tim Hortons® Smile Cookie Campaign is Back, Supporting Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Last year, Tim Hortons® restaurant owners and guests across the country raised a record $9.8 million to support local charities...
July 16, 2020
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COVID-19 / Island kids and families
Meet the Taylers: How Jeneece Place helped these Campbell River parents welcome their preemie twins
As first-time expectant parents, Campbell River couple David and Tara were eagerly preparing in the last weeks before their twi...
July 2, 2020
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Island kids and families / News
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and Cerebral Palsy Association of BC announce partnership to raise awareness about CP
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island and the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC (CPABC) today announced a new long-te...
June 4, 2020
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Island kids and families / Stories
Meet Malakai: How Bear Essentials has given this Sooke family peace of mind
On a typical day, you might find Island kid Malakai swimming, listening to music, or laughing with his parents. Described by hi...
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Home away from home Campbell River - Q̓ʷalayu House
Home away from home Victoria - Jeneece Place
Facilities
Bear Essentials
Grants
Bursaries
Our photos
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Plan a fundraiser
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Q̓ʷalayu House Youth Virtual Art Show
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From the heart: Small talk on big subjects
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Our team
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