Stories
Our supporters
Giving all kids the best chance at a long and healthy life doesn’t happen alone. We’re honoured to have the support of countless volunteers, community members and corporate partners helping to make our mission a reality. Read some of their inspiring stories below.
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.
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.
In recognition of Simply Supper’s Lemonade Stand Day raising more than $2 million since 2014, the newly renovated family room at the Stollery’s Phillip C. Etches Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital will now be known as the Simply Supper’s Lemon Love Bear’s Den.
On January 30 & 31, you called and clicked in support of our 26th Annual Corus Radiothon, presented by Great Canadian Roofing, Siding and Windows.
From December 2-7, 2024, we'll introduce you to six amazing sponsors who will MATCH your donations up to a maximum of $20,000!
On this month’s Trending, Chelsea Bird stops by Dr. Todd Alexander's research lab at the Women and Children's Health Research Institute to learn more about the vital connection between research, the specialized care offered at the Stollery Children's Hospital and how the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation is bridging the two.
National Philanthropy Day is celebrated worldwide every year on November 15. We have the privilege of nominating several members of our Stollery community who have made an impact this year.
Our incredible donors make a life-changing difference for Stollery kids, and our donor wall is one way that we can recognize their meaningful contributions to kids' health care in our community.