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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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Mickey MacDonald and Friends

Before the holidays, Mickey overheard an ad on the radio calling on listeners to support the IWK and its patients in their greatest hour of need. The IWK was urgently seeking critical care equipment.

Whixley, IWK patient

Whixley

Sarah and Mike from Prince Edward Island were a couple heading into one of the biggest adventures of their lives, becoming parents for the first time! They were extremely excited and looking forward to what was to come!

Clara Bea, IWK patient

Clara Bea

It was just after Clara Bea’s first birthday. As Clara’s mom, Amanda, was making dinner, she turned around to check on her daughter and quickly noticed she was blue.

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Canadian Pacific

Incorporated in 1881, Canadian Pacific (CP) was formed to unite Canada and Canadians from coast to coast. The building of the railway is considered one of Canada's greatest feats of engineering, exemplifying the notion that when you put your heart into it you can accomplish great things.

Briannarose, IWK patient

Briannarose

In the middle of the pandemic, Briannarose began experiencing many different symptoms that mirrored COVID-19 – including fever, body aches and simply feeling unwell. When the symptoms did not subside Jennastar, Briannarose’s mom, took her to their local hospital in Edmundston, New Brunswick.