SickKids receives $100M donation — the largest single gift in the hospital’s history
The Hospital for Sick Children said the donation by the Peter Gilgan Foundation will go toward the construction of a new patient care tower. Continue reading
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9-year-old at SickKids who needs new kidney gets birthday wish: Raptors NBA Finals Game 1 win
“It would be great if the Raptors win for my birthday present — that would be great … Go Raptors go!” Continue reading
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Doctors sound alarm after SickKids shuts down Motherisk program
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
The shutdown of a helpline that’s been crucial to some expectant and new mothers is conjuring reaction from the medical community. Continue reading
Gananoque youngster returns home after heart transplant
By Mike Postovit Videographer
When he left a few weeks ago, Lucas Tanswell had spent nearly 170 days at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children. Continue reading
Fundraiser at Peterborough Petes’ playoff game to support Hospital for SickKids
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The Willett family are fundraising in memory of their Maverick who died of congenital heart disease. Continue reading
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Family of 10-month-old celebrates his new heart, sends message to others on Valentine’s Day
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
The Tanswells don’t need flowers and chocolate this Valentine’s Day. The best gift is the one Lucas received earlier this month. Continue reading
First Canadian child receives deep brain stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy
Doctors at SickKids hope deep brain stimulation — a Canadian pediatric first — will lessen Andi Dreher’s seizures and improve her quality of life. Continue reading
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Canadian children’s hospitals report cases of rare, polio-like illness that can cause paralysis
Several Canadian hospitals are reporting cases of acute flaccid myelitis, a rare illness that can cause limb paralysis in children. Continue reading
Satellite children’s cancer treatment centre officially opens in Peterborough
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
In collaboration with SickKids, the satellite clinic provides pediatric cancer services, including treatment such as chemotherapy, to young patients in the area. Continue reading
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Oshawa’s Dark Knight Runner retires after years of fundraising for SickKids
Since 2013, he became a familiar face to many Greater Toronto Area families by helping to raise more than $6,000 for the hospital. Continue reading