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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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Photo of Carol Young on a purple background with light purple outlines of the W and K symbols from the IWK logo

Carol Young

Our community recently lost a bright light with the passing of Carol Young.

Photo of Kin Club members

Kin Club of Nashwaaksis

The Kin Club of Nashwaaksis is a non-profit organization based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The club includes members 19 and over who wish to help their community.

Isaac, IWK patient

Isaac

Isaac was not even a year old when he was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-cell ALL), a fast-growing type of blood cancer that doctors must treat aggressively.

Ethan, IWK patient

Ethan

In January 2020, when Ethan’s mom, Allison, noticed he was tired most of the time and falling asleep on the car ride home after school every day, she didn’t think much of it. The holiday season—a busy time for many—had just wrapped up, and everyone was feeling exhausted.

Mia, IWK patient

Mia

Mia was very particular with food and dirt when she was young. She didn’t want them on her hands or face, and she didn’t like things at the beach touching her skin.