Swift Current woman wins $500,000 in the Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery Early Bird Draw
December 5, 2019
Christine Newton from Swift Current is the lucky winner of $500,000 in the early bird draw of the Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery. “Oh my gosh! This is really shocking,” Christine said after first receiving the news alongside her husband…
8 easy ways to help kids and families this holiday season
December 5, 2019
This holiday season, there’s never been an easier way to give thoughtful gifts to the ones you love, while at the same time giving back to Saskatchewan families in hospital. The 6th annual Making Spirits Bright Holiday Giving catalogue is…
Twelve Days of Gift Giving with Sprout Gift Co.
November 29, 2019
Sprout Gift Co. has launched its 12 Days of Gift Giving and now you can get the perfect present for those on your list with this great holiday gift guide. Located in the lobby area on the main floor of…
Virtual reality helping kids prepare for MRI scans
November 29, 2019
An MRI scan can be scary for a child, but now a new program at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is aiming to change that to help reduce anxiety in pediatric patients. The MRI Ready Program uses several tools, including virtual…
Meet Ethan: Former NICU patient home for the holidays
November 18, 2019
Ethan came into the world last November — 17 weeks earlier than his parents were expecting. Weighing only one pound six ounces, the brave little boy was in for the fight of his life. Ethan spent the next 20 weeks…
Provincial Children’s Hospital Radiothon Raises $750,109
November 7, 2019
Donors from across the province helped raise $750,109 in just two short days at the first-ever province-wide Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon presented by CIBC Wood Gundy. The event was broadcast live from the main lobby of Jim Pattison Children’s…
Children’s Hospital Radiothon goes province-wide
November 6, 2019
To celebrate the opening of the first-ever dedicated children’s and maternal hospital in Saskatchewan, the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon is going province-wide for the very first time on November 6 and 7. The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon presented…
Celebrating Halloween at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital
October 31, 2019
For some children, leaving the hospital to go door-to-door trick-or-treating at Halloween isn’t that simple. Instead, this year a spooktacular celebration was brought to the kids receiving care at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. The fun-filled Halloween Celebration started in the…
Ambulance play structure helps kids cope in hospital
October 31, 2019
A custom-made ambulance play structure has been installed in the Child Life Zone in the new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, thanks to the generosity of Crestline Coach. Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation first had the opportunity to work with Crestline…
A tale of two Blake Wheelers: Champion Child gets ultimate Heritage Classic experience
October 30, 2019
It turns out when you share the name Blake Wheeler, you have a lot more in common than just your name. The Saskatchewan Champion Child Blake Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets Captain Blake Wheeler both play hockey, both like the…
Giving gifts that inspire hope and healing
October 15, 2019
Whether you are looking for a thoughtful toy for a child, a great gift for a new mom, or something special for a newborn, look no further than Sprout Gift Co. Located in the lobby area on the main floor…
McGrath family donates $1 million for school room in new children’s hospital
October 10, 2019
As students start to settle into the routine of back to school, young patients in Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital are also finding a sense of normalcy in their studies thanks to an incredible donation. Grant McGrath, president of Western Sales,…
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