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A conversation with Manda Roddick: Using complex health challenges as a catalyst for social change

In speaking with PhD candidate Manda Roddick, her resilience and passion for making an impact become immediately clear. In addi...
British Columbia family accessing health care
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How Jeneece Place was a lighthouse in a storm for this Okanagan family

When Summerland residents Mark and Erin were expecting their first child in 2012, they never would have predicted that their so...
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Meet Ephraim: How Jeneece Place helped this Island family welcome their micro-preemie son

Before becoming a father, Island parent Scott described himself as being ruled by logic over emotion. Now that he is a parent, ...
Island family - Sim Family
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Why these Tim Hortons store owners support the health of Island kids

For Victoria residents, Kelly and Shaun, giving back to their local community at their four Tim Hortons store locations is a pe...
Jeneece Place light-up 2020
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Jeneece Place lights up to brighten spirits during the holiday season

Victoria’s beloved home away from home, Jeneece Place, is lifting spirits with an 8,000-bulb holiday light display. This marks ...
Meet harper - Jeneece Place Victoria's home away from home
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Meet Harper: How Jeneece Place provided hope to this Island family

When Island mom Miranda was 27 weeks pregnant with her second child, she knew in her gut that something was not right. Her susp...
Vancouver Island family - Gabrielle family
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Meet the Gabrielles: How Jeneece Place kept this Port McNeill family together

Jaime’s morning began like any other. It was a regular weekday and she dropped her two boys, nine-year-old Kallen and four-year...
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Meet Kelsey: Looking back on a childhood at the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health

For born and raised Islander Kelsey, her innate passion for giving back is rooted in her early childhood experiences. As a prof...
Children's Health Foundation Denman Island family- Jeneece Place
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How Jeneece Place brings joy to Island kid June while undergoing medical treatment

Everything was going smoothly for expectant parents Browynne and Yogev as they prepared for the birth of their first little one...
Sarah Evans Digital Marketing Officer Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island A Millennial's perspective on COVID-19
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CEO blog: A millennial perspective during times of COVID-19

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Children’s Health Foundation is committed to supporting Island families. Veronica recently connec...
KANS FOR KIDS - Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
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How this Campbell River couple is helping to build Q̓ʷalayu House one can at a time

For retired Campbell River couple Al and Gay Ruff, giving back has always been an essential part of who they are. After their s...
Island Family - Tayler family
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Meet the Taylers: How Jeneece Place helped these Campbell River parents welcome their preemie twins

As first-time expectant parents, Campbell River couple David and Tara were eagerly preparing in the last weeks before their twi...