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September 16, 2020
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Island kids / 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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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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Island kids / Stories
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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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 / 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...
March 4, 2020
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Island kids / Stories
How Bear Essentials supports the comfort and independence of Island kid Emma
Like many five-year-olds, Emma is a kind and outgoing girl with endless energy. She loves playing in the park with her big sist...
February 10, 2020
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Island kids / Stories
Away from home with a preemie: Why Nick Chowdhury supports a home away from home in Campbell River
Seven-year-old Nathan can light up a room. Just ask his dad, Nick, and you’ll hear about Nathan’s big smile, how he’s always da...
October 23, 2019
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Island kids / Stories
Meet Misty, Lucy, and Clara: How Victoria’s home away from home welcomed Campbell River mom with preemie twins
By the time Campbell River mom Misty was pregnant with her twins, she knew what was normal in a pregnancy and what wasn’t. Mist...
October 15, 2019
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Island kids / Stories
Meet Shyla and Caide: How a home away from home helped this Campbell River family
In spring of 2018, Campbell River soon-to-be mom Shyla went into preterm labour at just 24 weeks. After being flown to Vancouve...
September 18, 2019
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Island kids / Stories
Then and now: How your donor dollars helped Campbell River kid Emma access essential health care
When Brian and Ricci Miller drove from their hometown of Campbell River to Victoria for a routine ultrasound, they weren’t expe...
July 10, 2019
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Island kids / Stories
How Bear Essentials supports the comfort, inclusion, and independence of Island kid Owen
In many ways, 11-year-old Owen is like a lot of kids his age: he loves going to school, playing with his brother Max, and going...
June 5, 2019
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Island kids / Stories
Meet Foundry Victoria peer support worker Maude
Please note: This story contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences, including people who have experienced trau...
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