Meet our 2023 Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child

Meet our 2023 Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child

Kshitij was just five-years-old when his family noticed something wasn’t quite right – he was falling while walking. His family was stunned to find out his diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), which causes muscle weakness throughout the body. “When our little boy was suddenly diagnosed with DMD, we didn’t […]

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The NICU Shuttle helps transform health care for kids like Kayleigh

The NICU Shuttle helps transform health care for kids like Kayleigh

Performing life-saving tests and procedures on babies as small as Kayleigh requires specialized equipment like the NICU shuttle that allows infants to remain connected to IV pumps, isolettes, and more while on their way to CT scans, MRIs, or other treatments and procedures. Thank you Rona for helping us purchase this life-saving piece of equipment!

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Supporting Our Kids When Emergency Strikes

Supporting Our Kids When Emergency Strikes

Grateful DiCecco Family and St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus (Nobleton, ON) Joseph DiCecco loved snowmobiling, hockey, boating and life at the cottage. From the time Joseph could walk, he enthusiastically worked right by his father’s side at the family business, Greenside, a very busy and well-known landscaping company. Joseph’s much-loved […]

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Sandra Schmirler Foundation Helps Protect Babies in Crisis by Funding Leading-Edge Equipment

Sandra Schmirler Foundation Helps Protect Babies in Crisis by Funding Leading-Edge Equipment

Sandra Schmirler Foundation Helps Protect Babies in Crisis by Funding Leading-Edge Equipment.

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Born 2 months early with 2 holes in her heart – this is Maia’s story

Born 2 months early with 2 holes in her heart – this is Maia’s story

Maia has known Children’s Hospital her whole life. She was born 2 months early with two holes in her heart. After her open-heart surgery at just 7 months old, Maia began visiting Children’s Hospital every week to make sure her heart stayed strong! Between her prematurity and her heart, Maia […]

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Cordelia’s Early Diagnosis Saved Her Life

Cordelia’s Early Diagnosis Saved Her Life

Before Cordelia was born she was a patient with Children’s Hospital. Following her mother’s 20-week ultrasound they were immediately referred to Paediatric Cardiology at Children’s Hospital. Using a state-of-the-art echocardiography machine, Cordelia’s health care team at Children’s performed a fetal echocardiogram – a specialty ultrasound – to confirm that she […]

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Sandra Schmirler “Queen of Curling” Legacy Lives on with the Foundation’s Telethon

Sandra Schmirler “Queen of Curling” Legacy Lives on with the Foundation’s Telethon

As a three-time world curling champion and Olympic gold medalist, Sandra Schmirler’s love of family lives on through the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.

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Where Is Tia Now? Our 2022 Children’s Miracle Champion Child Has An Exciting Future Ahead!

Where Is Tia Now? Our 2022 Children’s Miracle Champion Child Has An Exciting Future Ahead!

You may remember Tia, our 2022 Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child.

Tia was only two years old when her physician heard a heart murmur and referred her to Children’s Hospital. But where is she now? Read to find out where Tia is now because of the support of donors and the health care team.

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Zavitz Insurance & Wealth Celebrates National Award

Zavitz Insurance & Wealth Celebrates National Award

Children’s Health Foundation Celebrates Extraordinary Community Partner Zavitz Insurance & Wealth as They Are Designated a Business Leader in Canada’s Volunteer Awards. Canada’s Volunteer Awards recognize community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses that have made significant contributions to improving the lives of others. Award recipients are highly engaged in […]

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