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  |   Island kids and families / Stories / The Queen Alexandra archives

Meet Kelsey: Looking back on a childhood at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health

For born and raised Islander Kelsey, her innate passion for giving back is rooted in her early childhood experiences. As a prof...
Sandra Hudson and Bryan Thomson 2020-2021 Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island-board chair
  |   COVID-19 / News

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island elects new board chair and welcomes four new board members

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is pleased to announce that Bryan Thomson has been elected new board chair for...
Power To Be Mason family Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
  |   Donor spotlight / News

Vancouver Island family donates $160K toward inclusive outdoor recreation space at Prospect Lake

From left to right: Veronica Carroll, CEO, Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island; Tim Cormode, CEO, Power To Be; the...
Children's Health Foundation Denman Island family- Jeneece Place
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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...
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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...
Veronica Carroll - Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island CEO holding Tim Hortons Smile Cookie
  |   COVID-19 / News

2020 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week benefiting Children’s Health Foundation

It's that time of year again - Tim Hortons' Smile Cookie Campaign is back! From Monday, September 14 to Sunday, September 20, s...
Sarah Evans Digital Marketing Officer Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island A Millennial's perspective on COVID-19
  |   CEO blog / COVID-19

CEO blog: A millennial perspective during times of COVID-19

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Health Foundation is committed to supporting Island families. Veronica recently connec...
KANS FOR KIDS - Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
  |   COVID-19 / Donor spotlight / Stories

How this Campbell River couple is helping to build Q̓ʷalayu House one can at a time

For retired Campbell River couple Al and Gay Ruff, giving back has always been an essential part of who they are. After their s...
Dr. Balfour Ask the Expert
  |   CEO blog / COVID-19

Ask the expert: How COVID-19 is changing the landscape of children’s health care with Dr. Balfour, pediatrician for Island kids

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Health Foundation is committed to supporting Island families. This post is part of...
Island Family - Tayler family
  |   COVID-19 / Island kids and families

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...
Bear Essentials program Karena and Owen Crumpler
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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...
Dr. Norgrove Penny - Island kids first
  |   CEO blog / COVID-19

Ask the expert: The past and future of children’s health care with Dr. Penny, pediatric orthopedic surgeon for Island kids

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Health Foundation is committed to supporting Island families. This post is part of...