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.
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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.
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.
When 16-year-old Oliver, a star quarterback for his high school football team, discovered a lump under his arm in February 2024, he never expected he’d have to tackle what came next.