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The Queen Alexandra archives: The dedicated women behind the Queen Alexandra Solarium’s creation

This story is part of a series that celebrates the legacy of the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, paying tribute t...
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Meet Aubrey: How Sundrops Centre’s early intervention helped this Island kid from Duncan

Candice first noticed that her daughter, Aubrey, might have some unique challenges when she was about two years old. Aubrey’s y...
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How Children’s Health Foundation helped Adriana provide her baby Daniel with essentials

Victoria was a different kind of city 18 years ago, back when Adriana first moved there from Quesnel. It was easier to get by a...
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The Queen Alexandra archives: Treating Island kids with artificial sunlight in the 20th century

This story is part of a new content series that celebrates the legacy of the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, payi...
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Your donor dollars in action: Three pieces of equipment that help get Island kids moving

On any given day of the work week, dedicated service providers in the Early Intervention Program, at both the Queen Alexandra C...
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Why I give: How Jessica Milliken uses her creativity to fundraise

Above photograph: The first time Jessica held her niece Josie after she was born in 2015.   When Jessica launched her 10-po...
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Cookies, carollers, and visits with Santa: A look back at our 2018 holiday events

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2018 holiday events! By taking part, you’re helping us help Island kids access th...
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By the numbers: What’s involved in lighting up Jeneece Place for Christmas

Every year since Jeneece Place first opened its doors in 2012, Adrian and Tracey D’Silva show up at the front doors of the home...
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Away from home with a preemie: How Jeneece Place saved the holidays for one Nanaimo family

In 2015, Robyn Hewer and her husband, Jackson, were prepared to cancel their holidays entirely. It was just one week before ...
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Seasonal events to attend that support Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island this holiday season

The holiday season is just around the corner, and you can make plans to enjoy the festivities and give back at the same time! W...
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Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island welcomes new board chair and two directors for 2018-19

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Board Chair Sandra Hudson, a...
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‘I love Lucy’: A Victoria family’s journey through cleft lip and palate diagnosis and treatment

Danielle Green learned her family’s life was going to change during her ultrasound at 18 weeks pregnant. Physicians detected he...