The IWK Foundation is proud to be a member of two national networks– one for children, the Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations, and one for women, the Women's Health Collective Canada.
Our national partners help us to raise funds through cause marketing, corporate giving, and grassroots campaigns.
Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations
Together with 12 other Canadian children’s hospitals, we are a proud member of Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations (CCHF). Funds raised through CCHF’s corporate partners stay within the community where they are generated, benefiting the local children’s hospital. CCHF is the largest single non-government funder of children's health in Canada, and has three signature programs that help them to raise funds.
CCHF Signature Programs
Children’s Miracle Network®
Children's Miracle Network® (CMN) has a long and inspiring history of raising funds and awareness for children’s hospitals across North America. CCHF runs the Canadian branch of CMN, supporting 13 children’s hospitals. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and research.
Extra Life
Through Extra Life, gaming saves lives. By uniting thousands of players in epic 24-hour gaming marathons, Extra Life has raised millions for children’s hospitals since 2008. Learn more about how you can game in support of the IWK!
Miracle Network Dance Marathon
Dance Marathon is more than a dance marathon — it’s a thunderous movement. Involving high school and post-secondary students across the country, the program has raised critical funding for children’s hospitals. Are you ready to dance the night away for the IWK? Find out how to host your own Dance Marathon!
I’ve realized that fundraising isn’t just about the cause or having fun, but it’s also proving to ourselves that, as a community, we can make a difference and that we can all be champions when champions are needed.
~Canon, 2024 Champion Child for the IWK
Women's Health Collective Canada
Women’s Health Collective Canada (WHCC) is a strategic alliance of Canada’s leading women’s health and hospital foundations working together to advance equity in women’s health research and care with unified action. Through intentional collaboration, WHCC brings together resources, fundraising, education and advocacy, working alongside partners who share the vision to improve outcomes and drive lasting change in women’s health. WHCC consists of the BC Women’s Health Foundation, Alberta Women’s Health Foundation, Women’s College Hospital Foundation, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation and the IWK Foundation.
To learn more about WHCC, its members and their work, or to donate, please visit www.whcc.ca.
