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IWK Patients

Hudson, IWK patient, holding a fish he caught.

Hudson

Despite his health challenges, seven-year-old Hudson from Prince Edward Island hopes to return to playing hockey full-time thanks to the specialized care of the IWK.

Everly, IWK patient

Everly

Kaitlin was 20 weeks pregnant when she learned, during a routine ultrasound, that something was wrong with her unborn baby’s heart.

Gabriella smiling and wearing a purple dress

Gabriella

Within 24 hours of welcoming their first child in 2009, Catherine and Mark learned that their daughter, Gabriella, was dealing with serious health concerns.

Bo, Freddy, and George

Bo, Freddy, and George

Kayla and Kevin never imagined that the IWK would become such an important part of their lives. Their three boys—Bo, Freddy, and George—are all under four years old and all rely on the specialized care of the IWK.

Satchel, IWK patient, in his baseball uniform.

Satchel

When Satchel, 14, collapsed suddenly during his baseball game on July 30, 2022, his parents, Gord and Rebecca, never could have imagined it was because he had a stroke.