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How Bear Essentials has helped this Island family overcome isolation
To say the Stuckenbergs are a busy family would be an understatement. Between their newborn son, Louis, two-year-old daughter, Sophie, and oldest child, Huxley, who is almost seven years old,…
From the heart – Episode 3: Cultural Safety
Ask the expert: Cultural safety with Kathi Hemphill Camilleri
On June 7, 2021, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Kathi Hemphill Camilleri, Cultural Safety Consultant, for episode 3 of “From the Heart: Small talk on big subjects”; a conversation…
Meet the Thompsons: The importance of a home away from home in Campbell River
Already parents of two boys, Courtenay-based couple John and Melissa felt well prepared as their daughter’s due date approached. All of that quickly changed when Melissa began feeling ill on…
Hard hat Tours of Q̓ʷalayu House
Ask the expert: How Bear Essentials is a lifeline for families of children with complex needs
On May 20, 2021, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Susan Fox of Outreach Therapy for episode 2 of “From the heart: Small talk on big subjects”; a conversation about…
From the heart – Episode 2: Bear Essentials, a lifeline for families of children with complex needs
Meet Marco: How this BC student channeled his complex health challenges into his career purpose
For Lisa Huus Bursary recipient Marco Dixon, artistic expression is a way of life. Brought up by a fashion designer and a musician, Marco’s parents taught him to use his…
Meet Lucas: How Bear Essentials is a lifeline for families of Island kids with complex needs
Island kid Lucas is a happy little guy. Like many other five-year-olds, he loves learning at school, playing with his brother, and swimming. While in many ways Lucas is just…