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05/28/2026

It’s been one year since Wynn’s last dose of chemo.

A year of healing, strength and gratitude. 💜✨

📹: on Instagram

05/22/2026

“There’s thousands of other people at SickKids and it really means so much to me to represent all of those kids.”

Caleb is a funny, smiley, outgoing six-year-old who also happens to be this year’s Children's Miracle Network Canada Champion Child! 💫

At 15 days old, Caleb was placed on the liver transplant list after being diagnosed with Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency - a rare hereditary metabolic disorder that causes ammonia to build up in the blood.

Since his life-saving liver transplant in 2020, Caleb’s journey of strength and perseverance eventually brought him to Florida, where he proudly represented SickKids at the most recent Elevate event. 👏

Moments like these are made possible thanks to Walmart Canada, who have raised more than $243M for Children’s Miracle Network and over $45M for SickKids.

This May, Walmart customers can donate in-store or online, with 100% of proceeds going directly to your local children’s hospital. Every donation is helping support kids like Caleb when they need it most. 💙

“When I see my pictures at Walmart, it makes me feel proud and it makes people want to donate to SickKids. The Hospital can be a scary place for the patient and families and raising money can help the patients, siblings, and families grow stronger.”

05/21/2026

“A doctor sat down across from me and said the words no parent is ever prepared to hear: ‘Your son has cancer.’ In that moment, the world as I knew it stopped.”

Joseph is a happy, healthy, vibrant and energetic eight-year-old. But just a few years ago he was undergoing endless procedures, medications, and chemotherapy. His mom Diana credits the staff at SickKids for guiding their family through some of their hardest moments.

“The doctors, nurses, and staff never once let us feel alone. When we had no one else, they became our family, our strength, and our lifeline.”

Nurse Sue was one of those people - “her approach wasn’t just about protocol. It was about compassion.”

20 years ago, Sue also cared for Antonio Damiano.

It was in honour of him that Frank and Martina Damiano originally founded Friends Helping SickKids – to give back to the Hospital that saved their son. Over the past 25 years, they’ve raised over $2M to support leukemia research and care at SickKids.

This year’s milestone event meant that Joseph, Antonio and Sue could all be in the same room together for the very first time. A true full circle SickKids moment. 💙

05/15/2026

SCRUBS IN OUR CITY NOW LOADING 🍁 🇨🇦 🏙️

For our 25th Anniversary, we’re bringing the party of the year back to where it all began - and where it matters most. Toronto.

Join us on June 4th for Scrubs In Our City: Toronto as we celebrate the kaleidoscope of communities that make up the city we all love. Enjoy cuisines that encapsulate the taste of the 6ix, served by our gourmet food partners, dance by the open bar, and indulge in entertainment, activations and photo ops, all in support of SickKids.

Funds raised will support the Hospital’s most critical needs, including the purchase of a new photon-counting CT scanner. This specialized, state-of-the-art technology will enhance teams’ ability to provide accurate diagnoses and precise treatment plans, and ultimately lead to improved patient care.

We hope you’ll join us for another unforgettable night in the 6ix! See you at Holt Renfrew presents Scrubs In Our City Toronto in collaboration with Mantella Corporation! 🎶🔥🪩

Tickets are selling fast! Get yours today: https://bit.ly/3R9nCph

05/14/2026

“When we first brought Roman home, another family we'd met mentioned they were joining the Million Reasons Run. It felt like something meaningful but manageable: a way to give back to the Hospital that had become our second home.” 🫶

Meet Roman. At nearly two-years-old, his strength carried him through his 314 days inpatient at SickKids. Born with VACTERL association – a rare condition effecting multiple organ systems – Roman endured multiple surgeries to repair his heart, esophagus and airway.

Today, he’s a healthy and happy kiddo whose hard work and perseverance helped him learn to eat orally just six months ago. 🥹

“Food is one of my passions, so watching the joy it brings him sometimes brings me to tears. It's a daily reminder that the things most of us never think twice about, like eating, breathing, and swallowing, can be a long journey for some kids,” his mom Erika shares.

That perspective led her to a new passion: the Million Reasons Run. 👟

“Life with a medically complex child is unpredictable, and being able to participate on your own schedule makes it feel accessible no matter what the month brings,” she says.

TODAY ONLY, you can double your impact for kids like Roman, with all donations to Million Reasons Run being matched by The Brick up to $500K. 🏃💙

Head to the link to donate now: https://bit.ly/4uTeN1v

05/13/2026

Sloane lights up every room she walks into, without even trying. 🌟

This funny and empathetic eight-year-old’s SickKids journey started at the age of two when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

After an intense two years of treatment, Sloane’s cancer relapsed.

Her care team at SickKids started the next phase of her treatment without hesitation - and shortly after, Sloane was approved to start lifesaving CAR T-cell therapy.

Today, Sloane is feeling great and back to living her best life, all while continuing her follow-up care with the team that has stood by her through every phase of her journey. ❤️‍🩹 💪

Since 2018, GTA Tech Leaders has raised more than $400K to support the Garron Family Cancer Centre at SickKids. This year thanks to their fundraisers, participants, and attendees, their Concert Series event raised over $80K.

Thank you for helping kids like Sloane get back to just being kids. 💙

05/10/2026

“It’s the other moms I’ve met through SickKids who have really held me up.”

This Mother’s Day we celebrate the unbreakable bonds, the unwavering strength, and the unspoken understanding of SickKids moms, and moms everywhere.

To the bereaved moms, the experienced moms, the mother-figures, the soon-to-be moms, the caregivers, the new moms, those yearning to be a mom and everyone in between, you are seen, you are loved, and you are appreciated. 💙

Happy Mother’s Day. 💐 🌸 🌻

05/08/2026

“The uncertainty might be the hardest part.”

Brena, Heidi, Linda and LaTrice are moms to children with diverse diagnoses, treatment plans, and medical journeys. Their day-to-day lives, backgrounds and families all look incredibly different. But they’re all SickKids moms.

This Mother’s Day, we’re honoured to share their stories of courage and strength. 💙

05/07/2026

The saying “music is medicine” is one that rings true for 18-year-old Darcy. 🎶

Darcy developed a range of symptoms following a Covid infection that left her struggling to function. After months of medical tests failing to identify a cause, debilitating symptoms persisted. Eventually, she was diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD), which meant her real physical symptoms were triggered and amplified by emotions like fear and anxiety.

Thanks to group therapy and care at SickKids, Darcy has gradually been able to regain function. Though her SSD requires daily efforts to find ways to express herself to manage symptoms and flare ups, music and poetry make it easier for her to process her experiences and feel less alone.

Today, on , Darcy is using her voice not only to sing, but also to encourage meaningful conversations surrounding mental health.

“Music and writing poems have provided an outlet for my emotions, ones that I can’t always say out loud. Singing, along with the doctors at SickKids, have helped accelerate my recovery ten-fold and for that I am eternally grateful.” 💙

05/06/2026

“Representation means being seen for who we truly are - our stories, our struggles, and our strengths.” 💙

This Asian Heritage Month, we invited a few SickKids Patient Ambassador families to share a glimpse into how they celebrate and honour this meaningful time.

Though they each come from different communities and cultures, the importance of family and tradition connect them all.

Nila’s family: “Asian Heritage Month is a meaningful time for us to learn about other Asian cultures and celebrate the diversity and richness within the broader Asian community. We recently celebrated Tamil New Year by spending time with loved ones, preparing special meals, and visiting the temple to pray for a healthy and prosperous year ahead. Our culture is rooted in family, resilience, and tradition. There’s so much meaning behind the things we do, in the food we eat, the language we speak, and the way we celebrate.”

Adam & Ibrahim’s family: “We celebrate our culture through family time, food, and traditions. Eid is a special time for us to gather, dress in traditional clothes, and enjoy meals together. To us, representation means feeling seen and included. It’s important for children to grow up feeling proud of their background and culture. Family and community are at the heart of everything we do, and a lot of love is shared through food and togetherness.”

April’s family: “We celebrate by holding onto the traditions that shaped us - through Vietnamese food, family, and storytelling. I tell our children about the Vietnam war and how their grandparents escaped on a tiny boat so that their children could have a better future.

It’s in the simple moments: sharing meals, passing down values, and teaching my children where they come from. Vietnamese culture is rooted in resilience and love. There’s a quiet strength in everything we do - especially in how we show up for our families. Even in the hardest moments, that strength carries us forward, with hope and heart.”

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