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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For most people, eating a meal does not begin with math. However this is the reality for 11-year-old Hallie from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hallie has Type 1 Diabetes and has to carefully manage her blood sugar with the help of an insulin pump.
Hannah has a very special connection to the IWK. Her little brother, Quinn, had open-heart surgery shortly after he was born. During Quinn's stay, Hannah developed a keen interest in the IWK and a deep appreciation for how they "healed" her brother. She decided she wanted to give back.
Caden is a 14-year-old IWK patient with big dreams. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was just a baby, this condition causes him frequent challenges with his muscle tone and mobility. He says living with a disability has opened more doors for him than it’s closed.
Gar & Bonnie, of Point Prim, PEI, are well known on the Island for their impressive bottle house village located in their backyard. Now, they are also known as great friends of the IWK.
In January 2015, little Kyden of l'Ardoise, Cape Breton's life hung in the balance as he was brought to the IWK Health Centre via air ambulance. Born with two holes in his heart and an abnormal heart valve, Kyden had his first heart surgery at just four months old.
