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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Shrouded Gaming, founded by Alexander, prides itself on being a friendly and safe place for all gamers. They have also become a passionate community of gamers dedicated to supporting the IWK through Extra Life, a Children’s Miracle Network® fundraising program.
While celebrating the beginning of summer vacation with friends in June 2024, Levi jumped into an above-ground pool and knew right away something was seriously wrong. He could not move his body from his neck down.
As WCF prepared to celebrate its 25th anniversary, it became important to them to deepen their impact through a partnership that was national in scope, but local at heart.
When Brittany and her husband, Colby, found out they were pregnant with their first baby— a boy they’d name Wyatt—they knew he would change their lives in a profound way.
In February 2025, Bao and Oanh believed their 1.5-year-old son, Johnny was battling a common flu. But when days passed and his symptoms worsened instead of improving, concern quickly turned into urgency.
