The benefits from our corporate partners’ support are enormous.

Maxen loves to watch movies and excels at karate. Born with a congenital heart defect and esophageal atresia, Maxen underwent life-saving surgeries at SickKids to repair his heart and esophagus. Today, he is a thriving boy who won’t hesitate to tell you that his name means “the greatest.”

Aaliyah’s leukemia diagnosis at age 10 was met with fear, but McMaster Children’s Hospital provided hope. From a newly renovated Oncology Unit to Child Life specialists and cutting-edge research, donor-funded care made her treatment and recovery possible. Aaliyah is now cancer-free and back to doing what she loves: cooking, playing volleyball, and spending time with loved ones.

Blaze loves adventure, though his journey has included overcoming physical challenges. After a bike accident, he was airlifted to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital by the only Pediatric Critical Care Team equipped to deliver specialized care to children. Despite ongoing challenges, Blaze enjoys swimming and quadding with his dad.

Lyndon and Zander love school and learning. Born at 25 weeks, they faced major health challenges and lost their triplet brother, Billy. Lyndon battled seizures caused by cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Zander struggled with a heart condition. Donor-funded care at the Janeway Children’s Hospital saved their lives, providing expert care and therapy services. Today, both boys thrive, bringing joy to their family.

Norah is a vibrant child who adores her big brother. Born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, she faced speech and hearing challenges. After multiple surgeries and music therapy at the IWK—where her mother had life-saving surgery as a baby—Norah is thriving. She attends speech therapy and loves Disney princesses.

Mey-Lin, a lively child with a love for unicorns, faced dangerously low blood sugar as a newborn due to Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Thanks to life-changing monthly injections and advances in feeding technology, she now carries a feeding pump in her backpack that allows her to run and play like other kids.

Jack, born at 26 weeks, underwent seven neurosurgeries as an infant to treat fluid build-up in his brain. This condition led to cerebral palsy, which affects his motor skills. Thanks to donor-supported surgical equipment, research, and ongoing care at Manitoba’s only children’s hospital, Jack thrives. He’s a happy child who loves flying kites and fishing.

Lauren, a creative girl who loves animals, was diagnosed with leukemia at age 5. The compassionate team at Children’s Hospital London Health Sciences Centre provided her with exceptional oncology care and eased her fears through therapeutic coping techniques. Over two years, Lauren earned bravery beads for every procedure, crafting a necklace that is now as tall as she is. Now cancer-free, Lauren dreams of becoming a veterinarian.

Lu’s mental health challenges once overwhelmed their life, but thanks to CHEO’s donor-funded 1Call1Click program as well as the care provided by the CHEO mental health team, they received therapy and vital coping tools. Today, Lu is thriving—channeling their passion into reading, playing ringette and advocating for families living with mental health challenges.

Ryder loves hockey and the Edmonton Oilers, but his journey began with a fight for his life. Born with a life-threatening mass in his stomach, he was rushed to the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Thanks to donor-funded pediatric ultrasound technology and expert care, Ryder fully recovered and now thrives as a healthy teen.

Lola loves Taekwondo and all things Disney. At four months old, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. The team at BC Children’s Hospital performed life-changing surgery on Lola, and after weeks of intensive rehabilitation, she re-learned how to walk and speak clearly. She grows stronger each day and loves swimming and playing with friends.

Ely loves to sing and dance, but a mass in her nasal cavity once made it difficult for her to breathe. At just 29 days old, she needed a tracheostomy. Thanks to the donor-supported KidSIM program, a world leader in pediatric simulation, her parents gained the skills to care for her at home while she grew strong for surgery. Today, Ely is thriving.