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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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NSLC Employee

NSLC

One of the IWK’s most longstanding community supporters has been the NSLC. For more than three decades, the employees, partners and customers of the NSLC have made the IWK a priority, donating much needed funds to support the women, children, youth and families that rely on the IWK. 

Avery Mitton, IWK patient

Avery Mitton

To hear the giggles come from eight-year-old Avery Mitton today you’d never know that a year earlier she went from fighting cold symptoms to fighting for her life.

Sarah Irving, Irving Oil

Irving Oil’s Fuel the Care

For many IWK families Irving Oil’s Fuel the Care program has become a bright spot during tough times.

Joshua Mazerolle, IWK patient

Joshua Mazerolle

Since birth, eight-year-old francophone Joshua Mazerolle of Beresford, NB has been traveling to the IWK every four to six months for care.

Andrea Crowe

Andrea Crowe Trust

One’s life is not measured in number of years lived, but by the impact they have had while living. There is no truer statement to describe the life and legacy of Andrea Crowe.