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Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island launches $10 million campaign to build new home away from home in Nanaimo
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island today announced a $10 million fundraising campaign to build a home away from home for Island families travelling to Nanaimo for their child’s health…
How your support expanded Ellie’s world
When Paula and Mike welcomed their daughter Ellie in 2010, they sensed something was different. Born at 37 weeks after growth stopped at 32, Ellie cried constantly for her first…
In times of uncertainty, this Island family found comfort and care far from home
For Ontario-born Krista, living on Vancouver Island was a dream come true. She moved out west in her 20s, after having worked with students with special needs. “I’ve known I…
Local impact. Islands-wide: Your 2024-25 Annual Impact Report
We’re thrilled to present our 2024/25 Annual Impact Report – a reflection of the incredible difference you made in the lives of Island families. This report shares the real-life perspective…
How a family navigates healing together with support from Bear Essentials
Disclaimer: The names in this story have been changed to protect the family’s privacy. When Heather’s daughter June was first admitted to BC Children’s Hospital in September 2023 for an…
Caring for the next generation: Beth’s story
Beth Jasper’s connection to Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island spans generations. As a child, she spent time in the Solarium, a facility that would later evolve into the Foundation,…
Early support didn’t just help Cohen play—it helped him believe
We first met Cohen when he and his sister, Sophia, brought us a donation—they had saved up their earnings from doing household chores to help other kids. Not long afterwards,…
Ann’s story: A year at the Queen Alexandra Solarium
Ann was nine years old when she moved to Victoria from Salmon Arm with her parents and three siblings. Not long afterwards, she became ill with rheumatic fever and spent…
Rooted in community: Rhonda’s ongoing dedication to Jeneece Place
Once a month, Rhonda walks into the kitchen at Jeneece Place carrying bags of groceries she’s purchased with the help of her boss. With her son by her side, she…