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IWK Foundation
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Добавлен 4 фев 2010
The IWK Foundation is the fundraising arm of the IWK Health Centre. All the funds raised help to support the urgent priority needs of the IWK.
For Children. For Women. For the Future.
For Children. For Women. For the Future.
Bria Dort's Story
When Kara Cameron put her four-month-old daughter, Bria, to bed one night in 2014, there was no indication or warning sign that five hours later, Bria would be fighting for her life.
That night Kara tried to nurse Bria, but she showed no interest in being fed. While Kara wasn’t overly concerned, she put her daughter to bed and watched her closely on the baby monitor. In the early morning hours, Kara noticed Bria’s breathing was rapid, and she became inconsolable. Kara immediately took her to their local hospital in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.
By then, Bria had become unresponsive. Blood work results showed that her blood sugar level was dangerously low, and she was close to being in a diabeti...
That night Kara tried to nurse Bria, but she showed no interest in being fed. While Kara wasn’t overly concerned, she put her daughter to bed and watched her closely on the baby monitor. In the early morning hours, Kara noticed Bria’s breathing was rapid, and she became inconsolable. Kara immediately took her to their local hospital in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.
By then, Bria had become unresponsive. Blood work results showed that her blood sugar level was dangerously low, and she was close to being in a diabeti...
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Bell Let’s Talk supports mental health at the IWK
Просмотров 797 месяцев назад
Watch this video to learn how the IWK was there for Canon Beazley, an IWK patient who was diagnosed with cancer in 2021 and with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder the following year and how Bell Let’s Talk supports patients like him. Watch Canon's story, links below. Part 1: ruclips.net/video/Y5Tids6V5f0/видео.html Part 2: ruclips.net/video/1fy8NtoaBJQ/видео.html
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39th IWK Telethon for Children on CTV [Full]
Просмотров 9418 месяцев назад
Rewatch the IWK Telethon for Children aired live on September 23, 2023, hosted by CTV Atlantic’s Todd Battis, Maria Panopalis, Jayson Baxter, Katie Kelly, and Steve Murphy. Maritimers from across the region came together today during the rescheduled IWK Telethon for Children on CTV, pledging a record-breaking $7,045,323.83 in support of the IWK. The theme this year was Stronger Than You Know, d...
Happy National Philanthropy Day!
Просмотров 2398 месяцев назад
Today we honour you, our donors and volunteers. Thank you for making a difference for Maritime women, children and families who rely on the care of the IWK.
Join the IWK Foundation ChangeIt Program
Просмотров 758 месяцев назад
Support the IWK Foundation by signing up for the Changelt Program. Seamlessly donate by rounding up your daily credit card purchases and enjoy exclusive benefits! Join now at iwkfoundation.changeitapp.net
Anotipa Mugara
Просмотров 15810 месяцев назад
When Ruvi and Nash’s first child, Anotipa (Ano) Mugara, was born prematurely at just 27 weeks and 4 days, he weighed only 1 pound 14 ounces. He was born via an emergency C-section and was immediately taken to the IWK’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for advanced medical care and observation.
Isaac Frame
Просмотров 36910 месяцев назад
Isaac Frame, from Fredericton, New Brunswick, was not even a year old when he was diagnosed with a fast-growing type of blood cancer last year. Watch Isaac's Telethon story and double your impact by donating today.
Honouring the legacy of Brooklynn Gray 2015 - 2022
Просмотров 28210 месяцев назад
The IWK Telethon for Children on CTV on Sunday, June 4, will honour the legacy of Brooklynn Gray, who passed away suddenly on June 10, 2022, from complications related to a very rare condition called riboflavin transporter deficiency (RTD). Brooklynn was just six years old. Learn more about Brooklynn and her legacy by watching her IWK Telethon story below.
Felicia Hunter
Просмотров 36110 месяцев назад
Felicia Hunter from Kentville, Nova Scotia, was 17 months old when she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, an inherited life-threatening disease that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Find out how Felicia, now 11 years old, is doing today by watching her IWK Telethon story below.
Canon Beazley Pt 2
Просмотров 73010 месяцев назад
During the early months of 2022, the Beazley family from Dartmouth, NS, were celebrating the completion of 12-year-old Canon’s cancer treatment. However, this celebration was short-lived as Canon, while physically healthy, began experiencing panic attacks. This marked the beginning of his mental health journey.
Canon Beazley Pt 1
Просмотров 53810 месяцев назад
During the early months of 2022, the Beazley family from Dartmouth, NS, were celebrating the completion of 12-year-old Canon’s cancer treatment. However, this celebration was short-lived as Canon, while physically healthy, began experiencing panic attacks. This marked the beginning of his mental health journey.
Ellis Ferrish
Просмотров 47810 месяцев назад
Ellis Ferrish from Summerside, PEI, has RYR-1 myopathy, a rare and inherited muscle disease that can present a wide range of symptoms, such as muscle weakness, muscle cramping and pain, and a severe reaction to certain drugs used for anesthesia. Unfortunately, there is no cure. Find out Ellis is living her best life thanks to the support of her family and the specialized care of the IWK.