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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As an organization representing over 300,000 members, retirees and their families across Atlantic Canada, it comes as no surprise that the Atlantic Canada Health Care Coalition Society (ACHCCS) supports the IWK.
When Jonas was having gastrointestinal symptoms in September 2019, his parents, Heather and Jeremy, thought they would clear up within a few days.
Emma was almost 30 weeks pregnant when she began experiencing painful cramps that continued to get worse over a few hours.
When Molly and Jayne woke up on the morning of their fifth wedding anniversary in June 2023, they never expected that within 24 hours, they would be at the IWK.
Peter Parker once said, “Not everyone is meant to make a difference,” but for our local Spider-Man Isaac Healy, making a difference is all he wants to do.
