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Four photos showing a baby girl’s journey from newborn in hospital care with tubes to a smiling, healthy toddler wearing a pink sun hat.

Adley

More than a year after Jenna and Logan’s daughter, Adley, was born in August 2024, she is still receiving specialized care at the IWK. Sadly, she couldn’t spend the holidays at home with her family in Cape Breton, and this may be the heartbreaking reality again this year

IWK patient, Peter from Nova Scotia, with his dog

Peter

For many Maritime children, the IWK will fortunately be a place they’ll only ever know by name. However, for many others, it can become an integral part of their lives, marked by frequent visits, medical procedures, tests, and treatments.   

Trailblazer For Cancer

Trailblazer For Cancer

They say timing is everything, which has proven to be undoubtedly true for friends Cory Bell and Chris Nolan and their shared interest in wanting to make a difference for others.

Jenna, IWK patient

Jenna

“Your life doesn’t need to be defined by your illness.”

Corinne

Corinne

At 15 years old, Corinne was a witty, full-of-life teen who loved to dance and had her entire future ahead of her. But on a winding road in a small, rural Nova Scotia town, Corinne’s life took an unexpected turn.