Why Mike is running for Island kids this fall
In 2013, Mike Shaw was told he might never walk again. After suffering a skiing injury at age 26, he spent nearly four months in hospital. The road to recovery...
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...
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...
Lacing up for local kids: the Oak Bay Xmas Cup’s legacy
What started as “just a bunch of buddies” reconnecting over the holidays has become a deeply rooted community effort to give back—one hockey game at a time. For Sean Tackaberry,...
Caring for the next generation: Beth’s story
Beth Jasper’s connection to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island spans generations. As a child, she spent time in the Solarium, a facility that would later evolve into the Foundation,...
Why we give: The Gosselins’ story
For Penny and Roger Gosselin, giving back has always been a way of life. Retired educators and dedicated monthly donors to both Jeneece Place and Q̓ʷalayu House, they are among...
How one employee’s experience sparked a company’s compassion
A single experience can often ignite the path to transformation. For Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU), that moment came after an employee stayed at Jeneece Place. It sparked a conversation...
Why I give: Pat’s legacy of compassion
At 90 years young, Patrick, also known as Pat, embodies a legacy of compassion in his Campbell River community. In addition to a 30-year career as a brewer, Pat served...
A culture of compassion
In a retirement community nestled in the West Shore, a remarkable woman named Beth resides, embodying a life rich in gratitude and compassion. Her story is one of a deep...
Island family creates legacy to care for kids just like theirs
The Enns family of Victoria know first-hand the support provided by Children’s Health Foundation. Spencer and Ruby, the two youngest of Harlan and Jennifer’s three children, have received care at...
How giving forward changes lives: Margaret’s gift to future generations
Margaret Smith lived on a quiet street in Cordova Bay, in a house with views of the lush, green Cordova Bay Golf Course on one side and the ocean on...
Save-On-Foods stores stock the pantry at Jeneece Place
Families at Jeneece Place have one less anxiety, thanks to the generous support of eight Greater Victoria Save-On-Foods stores. Save-On-Foods delivered $800 in gift cards to Jeneece Place on Friday,...
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