Ely
Age: 6
Hospital Foundation: Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
Province: Alberta
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.
Lola
Age: 6
Hospital Foundation: BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Province: British Columbia
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.
Lauren
Age: 11
Member Foundation: Children’s Health Foundation
Province: Ontario
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.
Jack
Age: 10
Hospital Foundation: Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
Province: Manitoba
Jack, born at 26 weeks, underwent seven neurosurgeries as an infant to treat fluid build-up in his brain. This condition led to spastic diplegia 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.
Blaze
Age: 11
Hospital Foundation: Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation
Province: Saskatchewan
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 Saskatchewan's Pediatric Critical Care Team equipped to deliver specialized care to children. Despite ongoing challenges, Blaze enjoys swimming and quadding with his dad.
Maxen
Age: 8
Hospital Foundation: SickKids Foundation
Province: Ontario
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
Age: 13
Hospital Foundation: MacKids
Province: Ontario
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.
Ryder
Age: 15
Hospital Foundation: Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation
Province: Alberta
Ryder loves hockey and the Edmonton Oilers, but his journey began with a fight for his life. Born with a second 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.
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