Stories

Stollery stories

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.

Meet Stephanie
Meet Stephanie

Stephanie has worked at the Stollery for four and a half years as Clinical Nurse Educator specializing in mental health.

Stollerific Hospital staff
My son has beaten all the odds — thanks to the Stollery and YOU!
My son has beaten all the odds — thanks to the Stollery and YOU!

Okimasis’ family was told he would never walk or talk. Today, he is a happy young boy who loves to play hockey and cheer on the Edmonton Oilers. Below is a letter from his mom, Sakawiskwew, to the Stollery and its supporters.

Our supporters
'Bear Hunt': Healing and hope through the arts
'Bear Hunt': Healing and hope through the arts

Thanks to donations by Darren Durstling and Doug Udell, along with funding support from the Awasisak Indigenous Health Program, Dean Drever's 'Bear Hunt' is now on display at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

Where your money goes
Building bridges of cultural inclusion: ‘Portrait Series’
Building bridges of cultural inclusion: ‘Portrait Series’

The installation of Indigenous artist Lauren Crazybull's 'Portrait Series" in a high traffic corridor at the U of A Hospital provides representation and connection for those who visit the Stollery.

Where your money goes
When giving is personal
When giving is personal

Sarah Coenen joined the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation's monthly donation program, the Bear Hug Club, before her family ever needed the Stollery. When her daughter was born, she saw first-hand the difference donations like hers make.

Our supporters
Get ready for some Teddy Bear FUN!
Get ready for some Teddy Bear FUN!

On this month’s Spotlight on the Stollery, Stollery kid Kayden and his mom, Chasity, joined us as we sat down with our friends at Global Edmonton to chat about Teddy Bear Fun Fest, our 5km family-friendly run/walk/roll returning to Rundle Park this spring.

In the news
Stollery critical care doctor recognized with national Impact Award
Stollery critical care doctor recognized with national Impact Award

Dr. Allan de Caen and his team at the Stollery have spent many years establishing and enhancing a program to address critical health-care needs of kids in rural Alberta and beyond. For his work, Dr. de Caen received the Canadian Hospital Impact Award at this year's Children's Hospitals Week.

Stollerific Hospital staff
Meet Okimasis
Meet Okimasis

Okimasis comes from a close, traditional Indigenous family from Onicikiskwapowin, Saddle Lake Cree Nation. He loves spending time with his family and being part of ceremonies, and he enjoys oskapew – being a helper. Thanks to the team at the Stollery, Okimasis has been able to beat the odds and look at every challenge as an opportunity. 

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