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Breagh MacKinnon, Classified, and David Myles with Dorado, accredited Facility dog

Classified, David Myles, and Breagh MacKinnon

In his recently released single, “Powerless”, Juno award-winning Canadian rapper, Classified, says “I wish I could do more than just write a song.” And, his actions are speaking louder than words.

AJ, IWK patient

AJ

AJ was only hours old when his heart started to fail.

Born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), AJ’s stomach and bowels were pushed up into his lungs and his heart was displaced.

Dorothy Grant, IWK Supporter

Dorothy and Bill Grant

Dorothy Grant and her husband Bill were devastated when their 11-year-old son David passed away as a result of a rare neurological disease. But today, almost 35 years later, David’s memory lives on at the IWK because of a legacy gift the Grant’s made in his honour.

Closeup of a child colouring

Child Life

The Child Life team at the IWK is made of Child Life specialists, a therapeutic clown named Buddington, and a music therapist who aim to make a patient’s experience at the IWK less stressful.

Katherine, IWK Patient

Katherine

Katherine was born at 32 and a half weeks gestation via C-section at the IWK. Immediately upon birth the care team recognized several abnormalities in her – Katherine had one ear different than the other, her chin was small and she had 12 toes.