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At the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation we raise money in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital, educate the community on the Hospital’s needs and thank our donors for their generosity. Meet Stollery kids from backyards across Alberta and learn how donor dollars have been making a difference at the Stollery below.
The Stollery Children’s Hospital is proud to introduce its newest Child Life Services team member: Pumbaa, a professionally trained, internationally accredited Facility Dog who comforts and supports children and families during their hospital stay.
National Philanthropy Day is celebrated worldwide every year on November 15. Once again this year, we have the privilege of nominating several members of our Stollery community who have made an impact.
Pediatric rheumatologist and pain medicine physician at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, Dr. Tara McGrath is also the assistant professor of pediatrics and adjunct professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at the University of Alberta.
More than 20 years ago, when a nurse made his tiny, premature baby girl a dress for Christmas, Delta Hotel General Manager Barnie Yerxa, was inspired to make a difference in the lives of children and families like his own who were navigating a hospital stay.
Our commitment to advancing kids’ health care research has made its tangible mark with the naming of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Innovation Laboratories, located at the University of Alberta.
Harper is a kind, brave and strong little lady! She loves her two older siblings and has a special place in her heart for her stuffed bunny, BunBun. Since being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, Harper was given a second chance at life thanks to the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
In recognition of their commitment to making hospital stays less scary—and a lot more spirited—for Stollery kids and their families, the Spirit Halloween name is becoming a permanent fixture at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
Brad Wakeman has been an orthoptist at the Stollery Children's Hospital for 28 years, seeing patients of all ages who have complex eye problems.