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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For the over 20 years, Irving Oil has partnered with the IWK Foundation to offer the Fuel the Care program to families who frequently travel to the IWK for care.
For 42 years, RBC has proudly supported the IWK Foundation, helping ensure women, children, youth and families across the Maritimes have access to specialized care close to home.
When Stephanie and Ashten’s newborn son, Beckett, was born with severely low blood sugar, they thought he could have diabetes because there was a family history.
In 2023, Brigitte and Christopher were settling into their life together in New Brunswick with their two daughters, Jeanne and Jhanna, after moving from the Philippines to Canada. Christopher arrived in Canada in 2019, and after four long years apart, the family was happy to be together again.
DSSSC—a network of Dalhousie students passionate about supporting children who need pediatric care—has proudly partnered with the IWK Foundation by volunteering their time and talents to support events, campaigns, and initiatives that support the IWK.
