Bringing care to the community

At 10 years of age, Samuel’s hearing issue was finally treated. Although Megan Williams, audiologist, had assessed Samuel at his school in 2016, his family wasn’t able to make it...

Giving back to brighten family spirits

Adrian and Tracey D’Silva have been brightening children’s lives for 12 years through their unwavering generosity to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. It all started in 2006. Adrian and...

A safe place for youth mental health

There’s a youth mental health crisis across Canada. It’s no different here on Vancouver Island. One in five youth are currently dealing with mental health challenges, and only 20% of...

A brighter future for kids like Gracie

Mark and Lisa brought their daughter Gracie home from an orphanage in China when she was 16 months old. She was suffering from pneumonia, bronchitis, and a severe ear infection....

Meet Noah! Check out Nanaimo Family Magazine’s article about one of our very special Bear Essentials recipients

Check out the latest issue of Nanaimo Family Magazine! We are so pleased to have Noah Thompson, one of our Bear Essential recipients featured on page 6. Children’s Health Foundation...