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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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Jody, IWK patient

Honouring Jody

We are heartbroken to share that Jody Ross passed away on February 6, 2025, at 42. We had the honour of knowing Jody and watching her grow into an incredible woman, mother and friend.

IWK patient, Georgia

Georgia

For Melanie and Neil, from Prince Edward Island, needing the IWK was something they never anticipated. But in May of 2019, their second youngest daughter, Georgia, began showing signs of illness. At first, it seemed like nothing out of the ordinary.

Spencer MacKay

Spencer MacKay

In loving memory of Spencer MacKay.

ACHCCS group photo with donation cheque

Atlantic Health Care Coalition Society (ACHCCS)

As an organization representing over 300,000 members, retirees and their families across Atlantic Canada, it comes as no surprise that the Atlantic Canada Health Care Coalition Society (ACHCCS) supports the IWK.

Matilda baby photo

Matilda

When Molly and Jayne woke up on the morning of their fifth wedding anniversary in June 2023, they never expected that within 24 hours, they would be at the IWK.