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Meet Our 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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Four photos showing a baby girl’s journey from newborn in hospital care with tubes to a smiling, healthy toddler wearing a pink sun hat.

Adley

More than a year after Jenna and Logan’s daughter, Adley, was born in August 2024, she is still receiving specialized care at the IWK. Sadly, she couldn’t spend the holidays at home with her family in Cape Breton, and this may be the heartbreaking reality again this year

IWK patient, Jeric, holding a stuffed toy with a "survivor" banner.

Jeric

When Barb received the heartbreaking news that her six-year-old son, Jeric, had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a fast-growing blood cancer, she was shocked. 

IWK patient, Peter from Nova Scotia, with his dog

Peter

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.   

Trailblazer For Cancer

Trailblazer For Cancer

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.

Jenna, IWK patient

Jenna

“Your life doesn’t need to be defined by your illness.”