When every moment matters
When Serena thinks about her son Hunter, she remembers a little boy who brought joy wherever he went. “He was just a very lovable boy,” she said. “He was always...
“Our whole world imploded”: How Jeneece Place helped Anna’s family focus on what mattered most
Disclaimer: The names in this story have been changed to protect the family’s privacy. At nearly three years old, Anna loves books, music, and spending time with her family. She...
Five years of Q̓ʷalayu House: Keeping families close to care
Five years ago, Q̓ʷalayu House opened its doors in Campbell River with a simple but significant goal: to give North Island families an affordable, welcoming place to stay when they...
Far from home, close to care: How Q̓ʷalayu House helped this family
When June* and her family left their home in Gold River for the birth of their second child, they carried more than hospital bags — they carried the stress of...
Why Mary has chosen to support the future care of Island kids
In her 80s, Mary is sharp as a tack with a warm energy and an enviable memory. Having lived a life like hers, making her way around the world, it’s...
Designing a more accessible world
For aspiring interior designer Pyper, the future is filled with possibility. Heading into her final year of Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Interior Design Technology program, Pyper is turning her...
One couple’s legacy for Island kids
Jean Oakman lived a life rich with music, friendship, and quiet generosity. Born in Ontario in 1940, she grew up with a love of learning and caring for others. She...
“It takes a community to raise a child”: why Nancy volunteers
For Nancy Chiu, volunteering is about staying connected. To her community, to local health care, and to something bigger than herself. An Island Health employee for nearly 18 years, Nancy...
Denver’s steady strength: a family’s journey through childhood cancer
Sixteen-year-old Denver is artistic and creative, and will try almost any new craft at least once. She lives in Sooke and has always been the kind of kid who keeps...
How Jeneece Place helped this family through the hardest years
When Mike thinks about the most difficult days of his son Vince’s cancer journey, one thing stands out: the relief of having a place to stay close to care. Vince...
A message from the CEO: Looking back with gratitude — and ahead with hope
For nearly a century, Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island has been rooted in a simple but powerful belief: every Island child deserves access to the care they need, close...
Asher is learning to walk again, and you’re walking beside them
When 14-year-old Asher collapsed in their Victoria home in 2022, their family had no way of knowing how drastically life was about to change. What began as a painful headache...
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