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2019 McHappy Day raises $6500 for home away from home Jeneece Place
Thank you to local McDonald’s owner Ken Taylor and his wonderful team for raising $6500 for Victoria’s home away from home, Jeneece Place! This year’s McHappy Day took place on…
Peninsula Co-op’s 2019 Fuel Good Day to benefit Children’s Health Foundation
Peninsula Co-op has generously chosen Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island as the receiving charity for its annual Fuel Good Day again this year! Fill up your tank on Tuesday…
How Bear Essentials supports the comfort, inclusion, and independence of Island kid Owen
In many ways, 11-year-old Owen is like a lot of kids his age: he loves going to school, playing with his brother Max, and going to the beach with his…
Camp Queen Alexandra: How this patient’s stay at the Queen Alexandra Solarium became the summer camp experience he never had
This story is part of a series that celebrates the legacy of the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, paying tribute to the origins of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver…
CEO blog: Lynnette Lucas at Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
This article is part of a monthly blog series where Children’s Health Foundation’s CEO Veronica sits down with stakeholders and community leaders to gain insight into the challenges Island families…
Meet Foundry Victoria peer support worker Maude
Please note: This story contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences, including people who have experienced traumatic events from mental health or substance use challenges or for…
CEO blog: Improving access to health care in Nanaimo
This article is part of a monthly blog series where Children’s Health Foundation’s CEO Veronica sits down with stakeholders and community leaders to gain insight into the challenges Island families…
How Foundry Victoria is a game changer for coaches like Dave Saunders
Having worked as a hockey and fastball coach for 16 years, Dave Saunders has seen Island youth at their absolute strongest. He’s seen them grow as athletes, overcome physical challenges,…
40 years of QA memories: How the longest standing employee at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health saved hundreds of archives from being destroyed
This story is part of a series that celebrates the legacy of the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, paying tribute to the origins of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver…