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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When Molly and Jayne woke up on the morning of their fifth wedding anniversary in June 2023, they never expected that within 24 hours, they would be at the IWK.
Peter Parker once said, “Not everyone is meant to make a difference,” but for our local Spider-Man Isaac Healy, making a difference is all he wants to do.
In 2009, when Amy was 15 years old, she sought the help of the IWK, thanks to her parents’ loving and encouraging support. She was suffering from an eating disorder, anxiety and depression, which were taking a severe toll on her life.
Despite his health challenges, seven-year-old Hudson from Prince Edward Island hopes to return to playing hockey full-time thanks to the specialized care of the IWK.
This year the IWK Foundation celebrated 40 years of the IWK Telethon, an annual fundraiser that supports the most urgent priorities at the IWK, such as equipment, education, research and innovation. We want to keep the celebration going by highlighting Dairy Queen, a supporter who has been with u
