Fundraising has Special Meaning for 11-year-old After Traumatic Injury
July 10, 2018
It was a freak accident she never saw coming. On June 25, 2017, 10-year-old Shay went from cheering on the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) races to falling into sudden shock after a dog bite accident. At first, no one…
Saskatoon Couple Honours Grandchildren with $250,000 Donation to NICU Twin Room
June 21, 2018
Wayne and Debra Grund are celebrating the good health of their seven grandchildren with an inspiring donation made in the family’s name. The Saskatoon salon owners have gifted $250,000 for a Twin Room in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)…
Bringing the Best and Brightest to Saskatchewan
June 20, 2018
The building is just the beginning. In less than 18 months, Saskatchewan’s much-anticipated Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital will open its doors to kids and families in need. What’s happening behind the scenes to prepare, however, is a dramatic transformation in…
Live-Saving Technology Gives 9-Year-Old Girl a Second Chance
June 19, 2018
Torrie of Balcarres, Saskatchewan received a shocking diagnosis of a rare blood disease at nine years of age. Thanks to recently purchased groundbreaking equipment called Pheresis, Torrie is alive today and able to say “thank you” to generous donors like…
Champion Child Payton In the Fight of Her Life
June 15, 2018
It’s been a whirlwind to say the least. When nine-year-old Payton Sernick of was named Saskatchewan ambassador the Champions Program presented by Walmart in fall 2017, she was over the moon to accept her new role and take it by…
New ‘Feel Good Day’ Program Pampers Kids in Hospital
June 11, 2018
A new program for children in hospital in Saskatchewan is helping young patients feel like a million bucks, even while taking on lengthy hospital stays. Since Children’s Feel Good Day launched in February, kids in Acute Care Pediatrics in Saskatoon…
Long-Time Saskatchewan Philanthropist Makes $1 Million Donation to Honour Late Mother
May 15, 2018
He’s been one of Saskatchewan’s leading philanthropists for decades but Malcolm Jenkins’s gift has never been more personal. Tonight, the local Canadian Tire owner in Prince Albert made a $1 million gift to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation in honour…
Meet Deidra: High Stakes in High-Risk Pregnancies
May 7, 2018
After two years of marriage and uncertainty on if a baby would ever happen, Deidra and Justin couldn’t believe their eyes when they saw the pregnancy test. Overjoyed, the Saskatoon couple found a doctor right away and kept up with…
Inspiring Hope and Healing with a Five-Minute Conversation
May 2, 2018
Shane Resch was a natural with children – always willing to teach, coach and take them under his wing. His happy-go-lucky attitude meant that his kids looked up to him, and now, kids in hospital will do the same. It…
First-ever ‘Make Mom’s Day’ Campaign to Celebrate Mother’s Day and Support Maternal Health
May 1, 2018
With Spring arriving in Saskatchewan, so has the season of celebrating moms. For the first time ever, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, Shoppers Drug Mart and Hillberg & Berk have partnered to give Saskatchewan moms a memorable Mother’s Day gift…
Over $220,000 Raised at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Jeans & Jewels Gala
April 30, 2018
A groovy night at the 2018 Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Jeans & Jewels Gala presented by Mosaic was filled with good vibes all around over the weekend. Celebrating its 6th year as one of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation’s signature…
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Veronique on #NationalVolunteerWeek
April 17, 2018
As Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Jim Pattison once said: “Giving is a very important part of our life. All of us can give something.” With Saskatchewan’s first dedicated maternal and children’s hospital poised to open late next year, volunteers like…
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