Patient Ambassadors

Uday

Hospital Foundation: Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
Province: Alberta

When a sudden headache took away his ability to walk or breathe, Uday was rushed to Alberta Children’s Hospital. A donor-funded, highly advanced 3T MRI revealed 13 blood clots in his brain and interior spinal injury. After 25 days in hospital, Uday walked out of the hospital on his own.

Isabella

Hospital Foundation: BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Province: British Columbia

When Isabella’s stomachache turned out to be cancer, she underwent major surgery at BC Children’s Hospital to remove a tumour that began in her kidney and had reached her heart. Guided by donor-funded research, her medical team accessed the latest knowledge and treatments. Isabella is now home with her family, spending time with her big sister.

Colton and Lochlan

Colton and Lochlan have faced epilepsy from a young age, enduring seizures and many challenges. Thanks to donors, they now have access to the ROSA One Brain robotic arm, a less invasive and cutting-edge epilepsy procedure that treats seizures. With a seizure-free future ahead, the brothers can now focus on training for Major League Baseball.

Ireland

Hospital Foundation: Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
Province: Manitoba

Ireland was diagnosed with profound deafness as a baby. At 10 months, she became the youngest child in Manitoba to receive a groundbreaking bilateral cochlear implant, thanks to donor-supported research that makes life-changing surgeries on babies and children possible. Today, Ireland continues speech therapy and loves singing with her little sister.

Ivy

Hospital Foundation: Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation
Province: Saskatchewan

Ivy was only four when she began experiencing intense pain with every step. After a month of tests and therapies at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, she was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness in children. Thanks to expert care, Ivy is regaining strength and back to riding her bike.

Kate

Hospital Foundation: MacKids Foundation
Province: Ontario

When Kate was three weeks old, she was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency, a rare and life-threatening condition. Her parents received donor-funded training at McMaster Children’s Hospital to manage her care at home. Through specialized care and tailored support, Kate is now a thriving teen who loves soccer and horseback riding.

Caleb

Hospital Foundation: SickKids Foundation
Province: Ontario

Shortly after birth, Caleb was diagnosed with a rare liver disease through genetic testing, which reads the body’s DNA to uncover complex conditions. At six months old, he received a life-saving liver transplant from a family friend. Caleb is now thriving thanks to donor-funded care and rehabilitation therapies, proudly showing off his scar and loving basketball.

Emmy

Hospital Foundation: Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation
Province: Alberta

Born with spinal dysgenesis, Emmy was told she would never walk. Thanks to the expert care team at The Stollery Children’s Hospital and donor-funded medical equipment, she underwent complex spinal and hip surgeries. After overcoming setbacks and months of healing, Emmy is now dancing and performing, full of confidence and joy.