Proceeds

…who found his day-to-day life at risk when he was diagnosed with macular degeneration. He placed his trust in Dr. Tom Sheidow, an ophthalmologist at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute. With Dr. Sheidow and the dedicated Ivey Eye team by his side, Brian received top-tier care. Using advanced imaging technology like an optical coherence tomography (OCT) machine, which uses light waves to take pictures of the retina, Dr. Sheidow was able to quickly treat Brian’s macular degeneration and save his vision so that he can look forward to the future.

…a patient who is incredibly grateful to be alive today. Four years ago, she was told her organs were failing and doctors feared she wouldn’t receive a transplant in time. But one day she got a call that changed everything. Thanks to a generous donor and the incredible team at LHSC, she received a life-saving liver and kidney transplant. This past year has been a gift for Kathleen, filled with moments she once thought impossible. From the bottom of her heart, Kathleen thanks her donor, her loved ones, and the dedicated medical staff at LHSC who worked quickly to save her life.

…diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), an inherited nerve defect affecting motor and sensory nerves, Brinley has needed her multidisciplinary Children’s Hospital team since birth. As an active 7-year-old, Brinley and her family embrace the small victories and nurture resilience in the face of her progressive condition. With your generosity, children like Brinley can have the guidance and support of Children’s, and hope for a bright future.