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When you make a donation to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, you’re making a life-changing difference for Stollery kids and their families by supporting the Hospital’s most urgent needs and long-term priorities. Learn how your gifts are making a difference at the Hospital below.

Meet Pumbaa
Meet Pumbaa

Pumbaa is the most recent addition to the Stollery Child Life team – and the first dedicated Child Life Services Facility Dog at any children’s hospital in Canada.

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Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation launches $1 billion campaign with announcement of new hospital location
Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation launches $1 billion campaign with announcement of new hospital location

The Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation is celebrating a historic milestone for kids’ health with the Government of Alberta’s announcement of a land location for a new, stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital on the University of Alberta's South Campus.

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Canada's first dedicated Child Life Services Facility Dog
Canada's first dedicated Child Life Services Facility Dog

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.

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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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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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Your impact: Mental health care is essential care
Your impact: 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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Stollery support to say goodbye
Stollery support to say goodbye

The Aid for Symptoms & Serious Illness Support Team (ASSIST) at the Stollery Children’s Hospital provides pediatric palliative care for the whole family — so they can focus on what’s important.

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