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Meet Our Heroes

Meet some of our IWK heroes— courageous patients, exceptional caregivers and generous supporters— who know the value of the IWK to the Maritime community. They inspire us to ensure the IWK can continue providing the specialized care it's known for every day.

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Lyla smiling at the camera with a lighthouse in the background.

Lyla

When Lyla was born, there were no indications that she had any health issues. She was a beautiful, full-term, healthy baby. But at just 26-days-old, that would all quickly change when Lyla had her first seizure.

People playing golf on a sandbar

Casey’s Sandbar Golf Tournament

Casey’s Sandbar Golf Tournament -- Imagine this: it’s a warm summer day in Prince Edward Island. You’re walking along the beach--red sand beneath your feet, the Confederation Bridge in the background.

Sloane at the hospital.

Sloane

Sloane was a healthy, active five-year-old until December 2024, when her world changed in an instant.

Group of RE/MAX agents posing together outdoors at a community event, wearing branded red, white, and blue shirts in front of colorful inflatable attractions.

RE/MAX NOVA

RE/MAX NOVA proudly supports the IWK Health through ongoing fundraising, agent-led initiatives, and community events—donating over $300,000 in three years to help Maritime families thrive.
Ava, IWK patient

Ava

Tough and determined are two words that Valerie and Justin use to describe their 13-year-old daughter, Ava.