Our 2022 Spokeskids.
Whether it's weeks spent at Brigadoon Village, a wish come true to thanks to Make-A-Wish, a place to call home at the Ronald McDonald House, or state-of-the-art hospital care thanks to the IWK Foundation, we're so grateful that YOU have helped support these inspiring young Maritimers and their families when they've needed it most!
Special thanks to Eva, Keifer, Drew & Alysha, who generously shared how they have been impacted by their experiences with our organizations.
Stay tuned - coming soon!
Our 2021 Spokeskids
Meet Tahlia.
Tahlia is from Cole Harbour, NS. In 2021, she received a lung transplant to treat pulmonary hypertension and two holes in her heart. Thanks to our supporters, her journey has included weeks spent at Brigadoon Village, a wish-come-true to meet Disney Princesses thanks to Make-A-Wish, visits to the Ronald McDonald Family Room during stays at the hospital, and state-of-the-art care thanks to the IWK Foundation.
Meet Bryan & Shauna
Bryan & Shauna are the parents of Oliver “Ollie” Smith. In 2017, Oliver was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, and passed away two years later. Today, Bryan & Shauna continue to share Ollie’s story and spread the word about his incredible spirit and the moments they shared.
Meet Parker
Parker was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when he was eight, and received treatment for the next three years at the IWK Health Centre.
Now, at 19, Parker is attending university in Ontario, and he’s healthy and thriving.
Meet Tricia
Tricia is the mother of Kaylee, from Bras d’Or, Nova Scotia. Kaylee was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia at a very young age.
These days, Kaylee is loving school, attending summer camps at Brigadoon Village, and living her best life!