For Ben and his wife, Jessica, supporting the IWK became deeply personal when both of their sons were born prematurely and needed specialized care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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When 11-year-old Canon was undergoing treatment for kidney cancer at the IWK in 2021, his family set out to find a meaningful way to give back and show their gratitude for the specialized care he received.
When 15-year-old Landon’s face began turning blue and he started vomiting in March 2026, his parents, Lisa and Darcy, instantly knew the head cold he’d been fighting for weeks could be something far more serious. That’s why they sought medical help at the IWK right away.
Saint Mary’s University Career and Experiential Learning (CEL) team has partnered with the IWK Foundation since the winter of 2025 to create meaningful opportunities for students to give back to their community—and the impact of that partnership is already making a difference.
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.