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IWK Patients

Adalynn, IWK patient

Adalynn

When Adalynn (Addie) was three years old, her parents, Justina and Sheldon, noticed she was having balance issues. She was unsteady on her feet and wouldn’t ride her bike, swing on a swing set, or run too fast.

Erin and Elle, IWK patients

Erin and Elle

In February 2022, Erin and her partner, Chad, welcomed a healthy and beautiful baby girl named Elle.

Ainsley, IWK patient

Ainsley

For first-time mom Stephanie, the experience of pregnancy was new and a rollercoaster of emotions and physical changes like many first-time mom’s experiences.

Matthew, IWK Patient

Matthew

Twins Ben and Matthew were born prematurely, at 32 weeks, in 2012 and were immediately admitted to the IWK’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Ben did very well and was discharged after five weeks.

Rory, IWK patient

Rory

Rory is an incredible nine-year-old who lives in Summerside, PEI. She has a wonderful family that surrounds her including her mom, dad and younger sister and brother. Rory has a smile that can light up any room, but her life has not been easy when it comes to her health.