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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 professional working full-time in the child, family, and community…
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 2020-21. The Foundation also welcomed four new board members during…
Vancouver Island family donates $160K toward inclusive outdoor recreation space at Prospect Lake
Island families will have more options to access inclusive outdoor adventure thanks to a generous donation of $160,000 to Power To Be from the Masons, a local Vancouver Island family….
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. That is, until their 28-week ultrasound. When doctors identified…
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 through their annual Smile Cookie campaign. Back again for its…
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, stop by one of the participating locations listed…
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 connected with our Digital Marketing Officer, Sarah Evans, who has shared her experience living as…
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 son and daughter-in-law decided to grow their…
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 our Ask the Expert blog series in which our CEO Veronica Carroll…