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July 21, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
Meet Elysia and her mom Rocio: How Jeneece Place and Bear Essentials have helped this Qualicum family
We’re all too familiar with the COVID virus, and you’ve heard of the Norwalk virus and the chicken pox virus, but have you hear...
June 22, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How Qwalayu House provided a safe place for this Port Hardy expectant mom travelling to deliver her first baby
When Port Hardy resident Angie was expecting her first little one, she was a bundle of different emotions. And when her midwife...
May 24, 2022
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How your support helps Island kids like Nathan
Nathan is a funny and friendly ten-year-old who loves building Lego and playing with his cousins. He also lives with a rare neu...
May 19, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How Bear Essentials and Jeneece Place helped this Tofino family
When Tofino couple Francis and Hanne made the journey to Nanaimo for a routine midwife appointment, the last thing they were ex...
May 3, 2022
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Donor spotlight / Stories
Why Selwyn Wong is leaving a legacy of health for Island kids
Over the past two extraordinary years, as the hectic pace of the world slowed, we’ve had time to reflect on what matters most t...
April 26, 2022
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Island kids
Meet Jodie: A mom explains why Jeneece Place is vital for Island families
When Island mom Jodie’s water broke only 25 weeks into her second pregnancy, she knew something was very wrong. After rushing t...
March 30, 2022
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Meet Kiera: How Children’s Health Foundation lightens the load for this Island student with complex health challenges
For most post-secondary students, their main worries involve finishing their coursework, studying for finals, and covering the ...
February 22, 2022
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Island kids / Stories
How Bear Essentials supports the emotional wellbeing of these Island brothers with complex needs
For any new parent, adjusting to the role of parenthood can be challenging. Between helping care for her three brothers with Do...
January 13, 2022
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Save-On-Foods stocks Jeneece Place pantry
Families staying at Jeneece Place have ample food to prepare meals this winter, as Save-On-Foods has once again filled the pant...
December 20, 2021
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Meet Melissa: How your support is helping Island kids and youth with cerebral palsy
Victoria resident Melissa Lyon wears many hats. Not only does she work at the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC as a disability ...
November 29, 2021
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Jeneece Place lights up to brighten spirits during the holiday season
Victoria’s beloved home away from home, Jeneece Place, is lifting spirits with a holiday light display made possible by volunte...
November 25, 2021
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Island kids / Stories
Island kids like Nathan need your help this holiday season
In the midst of her second healthy pregnancy, Island mom Laura was caught off guard when she went into labour at only 34 weeks....
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