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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Many patients and patient families of the IWK Health Centre are grateful for the care they received, but Kandra West-Pettigrew wants to continue expressing her thanks for many years to come.
Kaitlin was 20 weeks pregnant when she learned, during a routine ultrasound, that something was wrong with her unborn baby’s heart.
When Kara put her four-month-old daughter, Bria, to bed one night in 2014, there was no indication or warning sign that five hours later, Bria would be fighting for her life.
On May 15, 2019, when April heard her 10-month-old son Jace crying a little late at night, she went into his bedroom to check on him.
Within 24 hours of welcoming their first child in 2009, Catherine and Mark learned that their daughter, Gabriella, was dealing with serious health concerns.
