Giving the Gift of Communication to Children
February 15, 2019
The ability to communicate is something many of us take for granted, but for children with brain injuries, cerebral palsy, and degenerative disorders like Leigh’s disease, bridging that gap is a challenging task.
Knights of Columbus Support Moms-To-Be Through Celebrity Dinner
February 14, 2019
It’s a celebrity dinner that keeps on giving back – even after six years. Now in their seventh year of fundraising, the Saskatoon Knights of Columbus #8215 are extending their support for the soon-to-open Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.
Sunshine Maker Club Welcomes Grey Cup Champ Mike McCullough
February 7, 2019
Those who pledge a monthly donation to support Saskatchewan kids in hospital are welcoming a familiar face to their team. Grey Cup Champion Mike McCullough and his family have stepped into a new role as Team Captain for the Sunshine…
17th Annual Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon Raises Over $530,000
February 1, 2019
When asked, Saskatchewan answered. Donors from across the province helped raise $532,560 in just 36 hours at the 17th annual Children’s Hospital Radiothon, which wrapped up this afternoon. The 3-day event was broadcast live from The Centre Mall in Saskatoon…
Radiothon To Raise Funds for Pediatric Intensive Care
January 30, 2019
Inspiring stories from real Saskatchewan families are back on Saskatoon airwaves today for the 17th annual Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon. The three day, 36 hour event is broadcasting live from The Centre Mall until Friday, February 1 on 600…
Twin Rooms Will Make Life More Comfortable for Families
January 18, 2019
The addition of new twin rooms at Saskatchewan’s new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital will make it easier for moms to care for their newborns with the comforts of home. The five twin rooms, which will be located on the fourth…
Donation Brings Breastfeeding Room to New Children’s Hospital
January 18, 2019
A special space for moms and babies is coming to Saskatchewan’s new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital because of a generous gift over the holiday season. Once Upon a Child in Saskatoon has donated $25,000 for a Breastfeeding Room on the…
2019 Saskatchewan Champion Child to Honour Late Twin Brother
January 17, 2019
12-year-old Blake Wheeler is making a special tribute after a gripping childhood experience. He and his fraternal twin brother, Noah, were expected to be born a few weeks early but nobody could have prepared for their severely premature arrival 14…
Payton Sernick Still a Champion after Hanging Up Her Hat
January 16, 2019
What makes a champion, a champion? Perhaps it’s the willpower, strength and courage demonstrated when faced with life’s biggest challenges – the type of attitude that Payton Sernick always kept. Though her time as the 2018 Saskatchewan ambassador for the…
Santa Claus Sighting A Magical Surprise for Kids in Hospital
December 20, 2018
The magic of Christmastime swept through pediatrics in Saskatoon today. Thanks to the team at Graham Construction, Santa Claus has officially left his workshop and made Saskatchewan his first stop to bring smiles and joy to kids in hospital. For…
#KimmelCares Campaign Takes Off in a Big Way
December 6, 2018
Wiegers Financial and Benefits is hoping talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will be the highlight of its Care for Kids by Wiegers “Alice in Funderland” fundraiser in Saskatoon on June 1st. Earlier this year, the group launched a social media…
Volunteering is a Way of Life for Comeau Family
December 5, 2018
Volunteers are often what organizations depend on to start conversations about ideas that at first seem unreachable. They knock on doors to help raise funds about a cause and gather people together to work towards a common goal. When the…
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