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January 25, 2023
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Island kids / Stories
Meet Island kid Talia: How this Comox Valley family receives critical support from Jeneece Place and Bear Essentials
Talia is described by her mom, Kelsey, as a happy and kind-hearted girl who loves My Little Pony and the Disney movie Moana. Ta...
January 17, 2023
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Stories / The archives
How a shift in the philosophy of care helped transform the lives of children and their families
This story is part of a series that celebrates the legacy of the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, paying tribute t...
December 19, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How your support helps Island kids like Cohen
Island kid Cohen is a bright light who is always excited to start the day. At 11 years old, he loves engaging with other kids t...
August 19, 2022
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Stories / Updates
Jeneece Place: A decade of compassionate care for Island families
January 21, 2022, marked 10 years to the day since we opened the doors of Jeneece Place and began welcoming families of childre...
July 21, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
Meet Elysia and her mom Rocio: How Jeneece Place and Bear Essentials have helped this Qualicum family
We’re all too familiar with the COVID virus, and you’ve heard of the Norwalk virus and the chicken pox virus, but have you hear...
June 22, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How Qwalayu House provided a safe place for this Port Hardy expectant mom travelling to deliver her first baby
When Port Hardy resident Angie was expecting her first little one, she was a bundle of different emotions. And when her midwife...
May 24, 2022
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Island kids / News / Stories
How your support helps Island kids like Nathan
Nathan is a funny and friendly ten-year-old who loves building Lego and playing with his cousins. He also lives with a rare neu...
May 19, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How Bear Essentials and Jeneece Place helped this Tofino family
When Tofino couple Francis and Hanne made the journey to Nanaimo for a routine midwife appointment, the last thing they were ex...
May 3, 2022
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Donor spotlight / Stories
Why Selwyn Wong is leaving a legacy of health for Island kids
Over the past two extraordinary years, as the hectic pace of the world slowed, we’ve had time to reflect on what matters most t...
March 30, 2022
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Stories
Meet Kiera: How Children’s Health Foundation lightens the load for this Island student with complex health challenges
For most post-secondary students, their main worries involve finishing their coursework, studying for finals, and covering the ...
February 22, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How Bear Essentials supports the emotional wellbeing of these Island brothers with complex needs
For any new parent, adjusting to the role of parenthood can be challenging. Between helping care for her three brothers with Do...
November 25, 2021
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Island kids / Stories
Island kids like Nathan need your help this holiday season
In the midst of her second healthy pregnancy, Island mom Laura was caught off guard when she went into labour at only 34 weeks....
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