Stories
Stollery Story Squad
Our Stollery Story Squad program gives families the opportunity to share their Stollery experience, say thank you and spread the word about the life-changing work being done at the Hospital. Meet some of our Squad members in the stories below!
Meet Cadence
Meet Cadence
Cadence was born to entertain! She loves singing, acting and her school’s theatre program. Since visiting the Stollery regularly since she was a baby, Cadence has always felt welcomed and truly part of the Stollery family.
Meet Beau
Meet Beau
Beau loves animals, lights and his sisters! After being born with a rare genetic disorder, Beau’s life is filled with appointments at the Stollery – appointments that he always shows up for with a brave smile and the sweetest giggle.
Meet Ariannah
Meet Ariannah
Ariannah loves her brother, sister and puppy! She also loves music and watching videos on her tablet. After a number of seizures, surgeries and diagnosis of a global developmental delay, Ariannah works hard to learn new things and enjoys living her best life.
Meet Dominic
Meet Dominic
Dominic loves being outside – skating, bike riding, puddle jumping – you name it! After being born with a rare skin condition, having a stroke and needing both neurology and cardiac care, Dominic loves to see his Stollerific doctor and nurse friends who remind him how brave he is!
Meet Finley
Meet Finley
Finley loves to sing, make art, play board games and snowboard! After being born with cystic fibrosis and later being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, Finley received a liver transplant at the Stollery that saved his life.
Meet Isabella
Meet Isabella
Isabella loves dancing, gymnastics, skiing and biking! After being born with a rare congenital heart defect, Isabella has had multiple open-heart surgeries, with her first one at just six days old.
Meet Maverick
Meet Maverick
Maverick loves downhill skiing, playing with his cousins and friends, wall climbing and sports of all kinds! Since beginning his life being airlifted to the Stollery, Maverick has continued to defy the odds thanks to the support of his family and his Stollerific team.
Meet Layla
Meet Layla
Layla loves going to the playground, programs at the library, going to school with her friends and playing with her twin sister, Laura. After a cerebral palsy diagnosis and multiple hospital admissions, Layla’s family is grateful to have the Stollery right in their backyard.