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Pancakes & Pajamas – a festive fundraiser – returns to the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria
A festive buffet, holiday decorations, kids’ activities, cozy pajamas, and story-time. No, this isn’t a holiday morning at home, it’s Pancakes & Pajamas – a feast of fun for kids and…
Children’s Health Foundation announces new board chair and four new board directors
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (CHFVI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory Herrera as board chair and the election of four new members to the CHFVI board…
2022 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week benefitting Children’s Health Foundation
Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie Week kicks off September 19. All proceeds from the sale of Smile Cookies at 23 Greater Victoria restaurants will support Jeneece Place Smile Cookies are…
Jeneece Place: A decade of compassionate care for Island families
January 21, 2022, marked 10 years to the day since we opened the doors of Jeneece Place and began welcoming families of children receiving medical treatment in Victoria. Since its…
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 heard of Cytomegalovirus (CMV)? It’s a common…
How Q̓ʷalayu 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 told her that she needed to leave her…
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 neurological condition that makes life that much more…
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 expecting was to meet their baby girl that same…
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 to each of us. The importance of…