Do it for the Kids
Meet some of the children whose lives have been, and continue to be greatly impacted by research and the funds raised to support it.
Name: Lola Age: 5 Hospital: BC Children’s Hospital | Vancouver, BC
Meet Lola: At 4 months old, Lola had her first seizure. Her parents rushed her to BC Children’s Hospital, where she was diagnosed with epilepsy caused by a brain malformation. Despite daily seizures and medication resistance, Lola's spirit remained strong, supported by her dedicated care team...
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Name: Clarke Age: 16 Hospital: Janeway Children's Hospital | St John's, NL
Meet Clarke: At just ten years old, Clarke faced a life-changing diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes after being rushed to the Janeway by ambulance from her hometown clinic. The experience was scary and overwhelming, but her biggest fear was that she might have to give up playing hockey, the sport she loves most.…
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Name: Georgia Age: 9 Hospital: IWK Health | Halifax, NS
Meet Georgia: In May 2019, Melanie and Neil’s lives changed forever. Their daughter Georgia, once a vibrant child, began showing subtle signs of illness. At first, she seemed tired, and a urinary tract infection requiring IV antibiotics didn’t fully restore her energy...
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Name: Dominic Age: 7 Hospital: Stollery Children’s Hospital | Edmonton, AB
Meet Dominic: After a normal pregnancy, Dominic’s mom went into pre-term labour at 33 weeks. Dominic was born covered in purple spots, and he had a low Apgar score, so he was transferred to the Stollery Children’s Hospital for further testing and treatment. At the Stollery, Dominic was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation in both the brain and liver...
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Name: Jace Age: 14 Hospital: Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital | Saskatoon, SK
Meet Jace: As a healthy multi-sport athlete, 14-year-old Jace never thought he’d have to spend time at Saskatchewan’s Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH)...
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Name: Jack Age: 15 Hospital: Children’s Hospital | London, ON
Meet Jack: When Jack was 9, his mom noticed he was bruising too easily—from simple activities like holding her hand or leaning back in his chair. Concerned, she took him to the Children’s Hospital for tests…
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Name: Daniel Age: 11 Hospital: Alberta Children’s Hospital | Calgary, AB
Meet Daniel: During Easter weekend 2019, six-year-old Daniel was rushed to the emergency room at Alberta Children’s Hospital with severe flu symptoms. He was limp and unresponsive. An MRI revealed swelling of his brain stem—a devastating diagnosis, especially since his sister, Rebecca, had died from the same symptoms 17 years earlier...
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Name: Mackenzie Age: 16 Hospital: McMaster Children’s Hospital | Hamilton, ON
Meet Mackenzie: At just 16 years old, Mackenzie Weber has endured more needles than most adults will in a lifetime. Born with a hypoplastic right ventricle – a congenital heart defect wherein his heart has three chambers instead of the normal four – he required three surgeries early in life and has relied on blood thinners since he was seven years old to prevent clots...
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Name: Raphaël Age: 11 Hospital: CHU Sainte-Justine | Montreal, QC
Meet Raphaël: At just 11 years old, Raphaël has faced countless health challenges, but with the support of Sainte-Justine’s care teams and donors like you, he continues to confront every obstacle with courage...
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Name: Keira Age: 12 Hospital: CHEO | Ottawa, ON
Meet Keira: Keira Reaney is a vibrant 12-year-old with a megawatt smile and a love for adventure. Though she uses a power wheelchair and an iPad with speech output, she doesn't let anything slow her down...
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Name: Oli Age: 7 Hospital: HSC Winnipeg Children’s Hospital | Winnipeg, MB
Meet Oli: Two weeks before Oli’s fourth birthday, he had a stomachache that wouldn’t go away. Oli’s parents, Robert and Maria Cristina, brought him to Emergency at HSC Children’s Hospital. Oli’s health worsened rapidly, and he was soon showing rashes across his body...
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Name: Isabella Age: 14 Hospital: SickKids | Toronto, ON
Meet Isabella: Ilean's pregnancy with Isabella was marked by significant swelling, later revealed to be due to gestational diabetes. At the 39-week checkup, concerns arose when Isabella's movements decreased, prompting a referral to Mackenzie Health hospital...
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Name: Jake Age: 17 Hospital: Montreal Children’s Hospital | Montreal, QC
Meet Jake:
Everything changed for Jake in the summer of 2023. The 17-year-old high school student was experiencing symptoms of back and leg pain for a couple of weeks, but since he was training a lot, he thought nothing of it. Then he lost 30 pounds in a short period...
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It all starts with research
Research is the engine that drives a million changes for the health of every kid in Canada. Your contributions support the discovery of life-saving treatment that improve survival rates, quality of life and outcomes for children who are facing the most challenging health issues such as cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, congenital heart defects and life-threatening allergies.
Every day across Canada
5,000 children
need care
250 children
need surgery
So there's never been a better time to lace up and get active! Or donate today to help us uncover new cures and less invasive treatments through ground-breaking research and clinical trials.
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The donations you raise will help fund life-saving research at your local children’s hospital. From rare diseases to everyday illnesses, research is the first essential step for every kid in Canada to be a healthier kid which is why your efforts - and every dollar raised - matter.
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