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 Tara
Meet Tara

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.

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Donor feature: From hospitality to hospital support
Donor feature: From hospitality to hospital support

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.

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A place for innovation
A place for innovation

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. 

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Meet Harper
Meet Harper

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.

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A space full of spirit
A space full of spirit

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.

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Meet Brad
Meet Brad

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.

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Mental health care is essential care
Mental health care is essential care

Just like physical health, we all have mental health — and sometimes kids and teens need support taking care of it.

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Unlocking genetic mysteries
Unlocking genetic mysteries

Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation-supported researchers use cutting-edge sequencing and collaboration to solve complex genetic cases.

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