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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What began as a way to honour the memory of Roy Chaisson has grown into a beloved community tradition that has raised more than $88,000 for the IWK.
Parise’s pregnancy was ordinary in all the ways you hope for—until the moment her daughter, Kamie, was born, and doctors noticed something unusual about her tiny feet.
When Brooke began experiencing anxiety at age 13, she was initially worried about ‘the small stuff. But when Mandy, Brooke’s mom, noticed her daughter was losing weight and self-harming, she knew her anxiety had escalated, and she needed urgent help and support with her mental health.
After a healthy pregnancy and uncomplicated birth, Claire and Kyle welcomed their much-longed-for child, Marigold, in the spring of 2024.
Charlie was just three years old when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s pancreas to stop producing insulin. As a result, she needs to take insulin every day.
