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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Since 2006, TD Insurance Saint John has shown their unwavering support of the IWK Foundation as a dedicated annual donor. Each year their staff pick their top three charities of choice and for the last 17 years, the IWK has remained one of the top selections.
Felicia was born weighing just five pounds and 10 ounces. Although some babies born small are healthy, this, unfortunately, wasn’t the case for Felicia.
Ellis was only 15 days old when she was referred by the team at her local hospital in Prince Edward Island to the IWK’s Orthopaedic Clinic.
“Brooklynn’s first words were Dada followed by Momma,” recounts her mom, Vanessa. Like so many other families, Brooklynn’s parents watched as their beautiful little girl hit many of the expected toddler milestones. First she crawled, then she started to talk, and then walk.
Since 1972, Guy's Frenchys has been a beloved fixture in our community that provides affordable used clothing options to the young and old! For the past 23 years, they have also been a dedicated supporter of t
