Overnight, Allison went from a complication-free pregnancy to sitting next to her preemie baby’s bedside for over 100 days in Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

When a blood pressure complication put Stephanie and her 26-week son Dominic at risk, Children’s came to the rescue.

A 50 per cent expansion of the Children’s Emergency Department was made a reality thanks to the generosity of Children’s Health Foundation.

For Cassie and her son, Kaelin, everything was fine until it wasn’t.

On December 4, 2024, Ironstone Building Company presented Children’s Health Foundation with a $20,000 gift as part of its Ironstone Impact Campaign, a community improvement initiative now in its fourth year.

On a freezing day in Bridgen, Waylon fell through an ice-covered pool. The toddler arrived cold and lifeless at his local hospital in Petrolia.

Children’s Hospital has been a cornerstone in Brinley’s care, providing access to vital specialists and therapies, including music and art programs that brought moments of joy during challenging times.

Liliana’s normal, boring day turned upside down when her water broke – just 25 weeks into her pregnancy, she was terrified that she might lose her baby.

The B Atrium at Children’s Hospital went purple for preemies as staff, families and well-wishers marked World Prematurity Day with a fun and educational event.

Tyden’s mom, Shauna, detailed their family’s NICU journey and thanked staff and donors for all they’ve done for the family.

When the Paediatric Chronic Pain Management Program (PCPMP) saw an unmet need in 2021 for Indigenous children, Children’s health Foundation generous donors made improving care possible!

This enchanting contest invites pet owners to submit photos of their furry friends for a chance to star in a touching children’s story.

The Verspeeten Family are quickly becoming synonymous with supporting transformational improvements in cancer care in our region.

Brandyn had been diagnosed with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus before his birth and was referred to Children’s Hospital to welcome him into this world and address his medical concerns in a world-class medical facility.

An inspiration chain got a new link with John Toonen. The retired Delhi, Ontario farmer, 90, has made a $50,000 donation to Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, and he’s hoping he’ll inspire even more donations.

“It truly is an amazing time in paediatric oncology,” said Dr. Alexandra Zorzi, Head of Paediatric Oncology at Children’s Hospital.

Joanne Oke knows what an impact companionship can have on kids with chronic medical conditions — and what special bonds puppies can forge with kids.

In a quiet neighbourhood in London, Ontario, lives a family whose journey clearly illustrates the extraordinary care Children’s Hospital provides.

We all know that babies don’t come with a manual, but they can come with the next best thing: a midwife. And they’ll even come to your home.

TVCC researchers are exploring how to cultivate and support online friendships among children with disabilities.

When we think of childhood cancer, most of us immediately picture children with no hair, experiencing severe nausea. The reality of cancer care is that kids and teens respond to treatment in vastly different ways.

When Katie and Matthew noticed a spot of swelling on their five-month-old son Walter’s lip, at first, they thought it was just another hemangioma – a type of non-cancerous growth that he had before and that resolved on their own.

Children’s Hospital is transformed from a sterile, scary and overwhelming facility into a second home by dedicated staff, poke free play spaces, calming nature areas and child and family-centred programs.

Joanne shows her devotion for helping children with a gift to Children’s Health Foundation in her Will.

Thanks to a generous gift from the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, the Neonatal Paediatric Transport Team at Children’s Hospital will be better equipped to help infants born too soon, too small, too sick and too far from life-saving care.

Neuro-oncologist, Dr. Chantel Cacciotti is pushing the boundaries of cancer care.

When Brad McDougall’s family needed specialized health care, they thought they might have to travel far from home to find it. But, thanks to years of careful forethought and investment by donors, Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre turned out to be the ideal spot.

Between episodes of Paw Patrol and singing two-year-old Marley’s favourite silly songs, Marley’s parents noticed something different – Marley’s colour was changing – she seemed so much paler. Soon, Marley’s mood changed. She went from her happy, bubbly self to irritable. Something was wrong.

Robert Martinho came into the world in Ottawa in March 1994, and before he was even six months old, he was already on the transplant list. For his family, London became a second home.