The IWK Foundation is proud to be a member of two national networks– one for children, the Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations, and one for women, the Women's Health Collective Canada.
Our national partners help us to raise funds through cause marketing, corporate giving, and grassroots campaigns.
Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations
Together with 12 other Canadian children’s hospitals, we are a proud member of Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations (CCHF). Funds raised through CCHF’s corporate partners stay within the community where they are generated, benefiting the local children’s hospital. CCHF is the largest single non-government funder of children's health in Canada, and has three signature programs that help them to raise funds.
CCHF Signature Programs
Children’s Miracle Network®
Children's Miracle Network® (CMN) has a long and inspiring history of raising funds and awareness for children’s hospitals across North America. CCHF runs the Canadian branch of CMN, supporting 13 children’s hospitals. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and research.
Extra Life
Through Extra Life, gaming saves lives. By uniting thousands of players in epic 24-hour gaming marathons, Extra Life has raised millions for children’s hospitals since 2008. Learn more about how you can game in support of the IWK!
Miracle Network Dance Marathon
Dance Marathon is more than a dance marathon — it’s a thunderous movement. Involving high school and post-secondary students across the country, the program has raised critical funding for children’s hospitals. Are you ready to dance the night away for the IWK? Find out how to host your own Dance Marathon!
I’ve realized that fundraising isn’t just about the cause or having fun, but it’s also proving to ourselves that, as a community, we can make a difference and that we can all be champions when champions are needed.
~Canon, 2024 Champion Child for the IWK
Women's Health Collective Canada
Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC) is a strategic alliance founded by three of Canada’s leading women’s health and hospital foundations to support funding and equity in women’s health research, with unified action across Canada. Through intentional collaboration, WHCC foundations are bringing resources and fundraising together to address the legacy of inequity in women's health research. WHCC consists of the BC Women's Health Foundation, Alberta Women’s Health Foundation, Women’s College Hospital Foundation and the IWK Foundation.
To learn more about WHCC, our members and their work, or to donate, please visit www.whcc.ca.