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…
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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…
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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…
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We’re currently seeking up to three engaged, community-minded volunteers to provide strategic guidance to the Foundation. As a governance board, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from those who reflect the…
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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…
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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…
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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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For 14 years, Jeneece Place has been a Home Away From Home for Island families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Since opening its doors, our…
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It’s mid-December, and the season of last-minute holiday shopping is upon us. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list, you’ve come to the right…
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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…
Join our Board — Seeking up to three Board of Directors
We’re currently seeking up to three engaged, community-minded volunteers to provide strategic guidance to the Foundation. As a governance board, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from those who reflect the…
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…
Celebrating 14 years of care at Jeneece Place
For 14 years, Jeneece Place has been a Home Away From Home for Island families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Since opening its doors, our…
Meaningful holiday gift ideas
It’s mid-December, and the season of last-minute holiday shopping is upon us. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list, you’ve come to the right…