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Meet Our Heroes

IWK Heroes

Meet some of our IWK heroes— courageous patients, exceptional caregivers and generous supporters— who know the value of the IWK to the Maritime community. They inspire us to ensure the IWK can continue providing the specialized care it's known for every day.

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Ellis Ferrish, IWK patient

Ellis Ferrish

Ellis Ferrish was only 15 days old when she was referred by the team at her local hospital in Prince Edward Island to the IWK’s Orthopaedic Clinic.

Brooklynn Gray, IWK Patient

Brooklynn Gray

“Brooklynn’s first words were Dada followed by Momma,” recounts her mom Vanessa Farmer. Like so many other families, Brooklynn’s parents watched as their beautiful little girl hit many of the expected toddler milestones. First she crawled, then she started to talk, and then walk.

Guy's Frenchys Team photo

Guy's Frenchys

Since 1972, Guy's Frenchys has been a beloved fixture in our community that provides affordable used clothing options to the young and old! For th

Photo of Carol Young on a purple background with light purple outlines of the W and K symbols from the IWK logo

Carol Young

Our community recently lost a bright light with the passing of Carol Young.

Photo of Kin Club members

Kin Club of Nashwaaksis

The Kin Club of Nashwaaksis is a non-profit organization based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.