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Sean Thomas Proves Kids Can Help
At this time of year, regardless of what our spiritual beliefs are, we are collectively reminded by the excitement and activity of the season to focus in on friends, family, and community. In that spirit I introduce you to Sean,...
Up Up and Away with TELUS Santa Flights
Today, with the help of TELUS, Santa kicked off the holiday season with some lucky families from BC Children's Hospital. Luca , Lindsey, Hans Gabriel, Hannah with brother Holden, and Trey with brother Avery and sister Sadie, took a break from...
Rockin' Our World This Week
Online community member Jenny Rounis posted this picture of her beautiful daughter on our Facebook wall this week. According to Jenny, her daughter Kostadina spent a week at BC Children's Hospital when she was nine months old. Surgeons operated on...
Canucks Wear Jeans in Support of BC Kids
Colton Boechler, one of the great kid ambassadors from our hospital family, had the experience of a lifetime last week as he went on location, at Rogers Arena, to take part in the Jeans Day film shoot with some of...
Trees, Trees, Trees!
Are you looking for a way to kick start the holiday season? Something festive to do with your kids? Here is the perfect holiday cheer for all ages. The annual Festival of Trees kicks off this week in communities across BC....
Rockin' Our World This Week
Hannah's story is the inspiration behind a special online interaction this week. Hannah is a two-year old girl who has spent quite a bit of time with us at BC Children's Hospital. A trial drug study at the hospital saved her...
Day Two: Colton's Champions Across Canada Adventure
Yesterday we introduced you 10-year-old Colton Boechler's Champion Child tour. The Children's Miracle Network's Champions program presented by Walmart Canada, honours remarkable children who have triumphed despite severe medical challenges. This weekend kids from across Canada, nominated to represent their...
Colton's Champions Across Canada Adventure
Last month we introduced you to a very cool kid. Ten-year-old Colton Boechler of Vancouver has been nominated as the 2011 Champion Child, taking part in the Children's Miracle Network's Champions program presented by Walmart Canada. The program honours remarkable...
Rockin' Our World This Week
Other than the sunshine bathing the Lower Mainland and British Columbia in a beautiful November glow? Mike Miskulin, a Langley fire fighter, finished the Grouse Grind in 39:17 minutes and raised nearly $10,000 for Grind for Kids! Now that it's officially November,...
Sending Holiday Cards Has Never Been More Meaningful
Okay, I will admit that like many of you out there, I am always surprised by how fast Christmas creeps up on us. The smell of pumpkins and Halloween candy is still lingering in the air as festive holiday lights...
