Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation

It’s been exciting learning more about what matters to you as we move closer towards a new Stollery. Thanks for joining us on this journey and sharing your thoughts with us!

If you haven’t already, please take our survey and tell us what you’d like to see in a new Stollery: https://bit.ly/3WOLLCg

Hurry! Our survey closes August 30!

Last month, we visited our friends at Global Edmonton to chat about community fundraisers!

Whether you’re a kid or an adult, you can support the Stollery by creating your own fundraiser, collecting donations at special occasions or celebrations and more!

Fundraisers come in all shapes and sizes – you can raise money online or in-person, at home or at an event space, with friends and family or with your whole community.

However you want to fundraise, our community initiatives team is there to guide you through the process to make your event as successful as possible.

Watch our segment to find out more! ⬇️

Host your own Stollery fundraiser — your way! On this month’s Spotlight on the Stollery, Cheryl’s Run organizer, Norma Kennedy, joined us as we sat down with our friends at Global Edmonton to chat about community fundraisers for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

This month, RE/MAX Canada is celebrating their Month of Miracles!

In partnership with Children's Miracle Network Canada, RE/MAX Canada agents have been making personal donations to local children's hospitals for more than 30 years. In northern Alberta, funds raised directly support the Stollery Children's Hospital. Chloe, featured in RE/MAX's latest video, is both an agent and a Stollery mom whose daughter Rosie has received specialized care at the Hospital.

Next time you see a for sale or for lease sign sporting the RE/MAX Miracle Home or Commercial logo, you’ll know that realtor is making a difference for Stollery kids from backyards across Alberta. 💜

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REMAX Miracle Home Project RE/MAX helped bring a little piece of home to kids when they needed it most.

Our glasses are MUCH more than half-full – what an incredible Lemonade Stand Day! 💜🍋

Today, kids in communities across Alberta squeezed the lemon love to support Stollery kids during Simply Supper Ltd.'s 11th Annual Lemonade Stand Day!

THANK YOU to all the Junior Lemon Squeezers who have the biggest hearts and worked so hard to give back to kids like them who need Stollery care. We’re so grateful to the lemonade stirrers, sippers and supporters who made today so special.

Today’s fundraising efforts will go towards patient care and resources at the Stollery Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre (PDEC), and it's not too late to support a stand! Donate until September 3 at LemonadeYeg.ca.

📣 🍋 It's here! Simply Supper Ltd.'s Lemonade Stand Day!

Fill your cup with a visit to the more than 600 lemonade stands across Alberta today! Hundreds of Junior Lemon Squeezers have been preparing their stands, and they can't wait to stir up some lemon love for kids like them who need treatment at the Stollery. We're so grateful for their hard work!

Funds from this year's event will support patient care and resources at the Stollery Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre (PDEC). Less sugar, more love! 💜

Not only are there stands all across Edmonton, but also as far as Fort McMurray, Grimshaw, Vermillion, Gull Lake and in between! Plan your visits with the Lemonade Stand Day map at LemonadeYeg.ca.

Thanks to everyone who took our survey and gave their feedback so far!

We’re committed to prioritizing the comfort and well-being of Stollery kids and your thoughts are crucial as we move towards our dream of a new purpose-built Stollery.

From creating spaces that allow kids to be kids during a trip to the Hospital, to ensuring privacy and a supportive environment for both young patients and their families.

Take our survey before August 30 and have your say in what you’d like to see in a new Stollery: https://bit.ly/3WOLLCg

This weekend, squeeze in some time for a drink of lemonade! 📅🍋

Sunday, August 25 is Simply Supper Ltd.'s Lemonade Stand Day! Proceeds from this year's event will support patient care and resources at the Stollery Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre (PDEC).

Did you know that the Stollery PDEC is the only certified insulin pump center for as many as 1,300 kids in Edmonton and northern Alberta?

Funds raised will go towards a three-year project aiming to enhance patient and family experiences, improve access to care and develop diabetes resources for kids, families and health-care providers.

Visit a stand on Sunday, August 25 to support this vital space for Stollery kids. Learn more about the event and plan your visit at LemonadeYeg.ca. 💜🍋

We’re celebrating the Stollerific Michaud family – the community event organizers behind The Cabin Cup Invitational. Funds raised from their beach volleyball tournaments help us fund the best research, programs, training and equipment so that kids in St. Lina and backyards across Alberta receive the best physical and mental health care.

“The Cabin Cup Invitational is a beach volleyball tournament we’ve hosted on our grandparents' farm for seven years, bringing together friends and family for camping, good food, and great volleyball. We turned it into a fundraiser for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, having raised more than $68,000 to date. Supporting this charity, which has helped many of our loved ones, is a privilege and we are committed to continuing our efforts.” – The Michaud family.

To learn more about hosting your own community fundraiser, here: https://bit.ly/3Xr9Tbd

⚠️ ONLY HOURS REMAIN! ⚠️
You have until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT to buy your The Stollery Mighty Millions tickets to be in to win all the MIGHTY prizes the fall has to offer...the best prize of all is making a life-changing difference for Stollery kids like Mikaela!💜

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🚨 VIP DEADLINE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! 🚨
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The best part? When you buy a ticket, you're helping Stollery kids like Brenna!💜

Buy your tickets NOW to be in to win ALL of the MIGHTY prizes the fall has to offer. Head to MightyMillionsLottery.com. 💪

Meet Karen, a senior program manager at the Stollery Children’s Hospital where she leads the vision for the Stollery Centre for Excellence in Virtual Health! 👋

In her spare time, Karen loves to garden and can be found biking around the community looking for perennials to adopt during the warmer months!

Read Karen’s full Q&A here: https://bit.ly/3yH6b6w

What if a new Stollery was made with pixie dust?!

Take our survey and share what you’d like to see in a new children’s hospital designed with kids and families in mind.

Have your say: https://bit.ly/4dh3YgC

🚨 🍋 LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN! 🍋 🚨

Stir up some lemon love for Stollery kids and host a lemonade stand on August 25 for Simply Supper Ltd.'s Lemonade Stand Day! This is an exciting opportunity for kids to give back to kids while learning entrepreneurial and community skills.

You’ll receive everything you need to get your stand set up – and the final ingredient is YOU! Proceeds from this year's Simply Supper's Lemonade Stand Day will support the Stollery Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre.

Let’s squeeze in a few more lemonade stands to fill cups across Edmonton and beyond on August 25! Sign up while spots remain at LemonadeYeg.ca.

Every day, RE/MAX agents help families find a place to call home. And each year, hundreds of agents in northern Alberta make a commitment to donating a portion of their commissions to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.

These donations contribute to the world-class care that makes the Stollery feel a little bit more like home for kids like Rylie. 🏡

The Miracle Home and Commercial program shows that RE/MAX agents are committed to the physical and mental health of kids in our community. In 2023, RE/MAX Agents raised nearly $630,000 for Stollery Kids!

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Should the new Stollery have a place where kids can toss a football? Or maybe a place to cheer on their favourite team?

Take our survey and tell us what you'd like to see in a new Stollery!

Together, we can build a new Stollery.
Have your say: https://bit.ly/4dh3YgC

Join our team and make a life-changing difference in the lives of Stollery kids and their families. We're hiring a digital marketing advisor - consider applying today! 💜

Learn more and apply here: www.stollerykids.com/get-involved/careers/

Join our team and make a life-changing difference in the lives of Stollery kids and their families. We’re hiring a digital marketing advisor - consider applying today! 💜

Learn more and apply at: www.stollerykids.com/get-involved/careers/

We’re BLOWN AWAY (or Blizzarded away 😉) by your support for Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day! 💜 🍦

Thank you to everyone who's taken the time to stop by your local Dairy Queen location to make a difference for Stollery kids from backyards across Alberta and beyond. And an extra BIG thank you to the DQ crew members who have been working so hard to make today possible.

Check out some photos of the fun we’ve had serving up Stollery support today!

It’s not too late to pick-up a Blizzard Treat in support of kids’ health! Visit your local northern Alberta Dairy Queen before closing time tonight to show your support.

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It’s the day your dessert stomach has been waiting for — Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day! 🍦

Make a life-changing difference TODAY for Stollery kids with the purchase of the sweetest summer treat. Proceeds from all Blizzard Treat sales today at participating northern Alberta Dairy Queens will support the best programs, equipment, research and training at the Stollery.

Whether you’re in Edmonton, surrounding areas or beyond, you might see some familiar Stollery Story Squad faces lending a hand at your local DQ. Make sure to say hi while you load up on Blizzards to support kids’ health!

Tag a friend in the comments below to remind them to pick up a Blizzard today! ⬇️

Brrrrrrr did anyone get a Blizzard warning today?! 🌨️🍦

Our friend Josh Classen from CTV News stopped by the Stollery Children’s Hospital today with the forecast — just in time for Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day TOMORROW!

Thank you to the Spruce Grove Dairy Queen for providing Blizzard Treats to Stollery patients and their families ahead of the big day.

Make sure to visit your local Dairy Queen tomorrow, August 8, to pick up a sweet treat and support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Proceeds from all Blizzards sold at participating northern Alberta Dairy Queen locations will support the best programs, equipment, research and training at the Stollery.

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Each month Stollerific supporters like YOU host community fundraisers in support of Stollery kids! Last month you held a Saskatoon U-pick, BBQ, hockey game and more!

To view upcoming events like a car show and drifting competition, visit https://www.stollerykids.com/events

Panda Cares Day is coming up on August 8! 🐼

While Panda Cares Day is special day of recognition for their charitable efforts, every day is a day for celebrating at Panda Express. Northern Alberta Panda Express locations collect donations for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation EVERY DAY at the till! Last year, they raised more than $56,000 for the Stollery.

Earlier this week, Panda Express team members handed out 260 tasty lunches to Stollery kids and their families at all three local Stollery sites, including the Stollery Philip C. Etches NICU at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Stollery NICU at the Sturgeon Community Hospital.

Thank you to Panda Express for their generosity and ongoing Stollery support!

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We're ONE WEEK away from Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day! 🍦

Head to your favourite DQ location on Thursday, August 8 and purchase a Blizzard Treat to support Stollery kids in backyards across Alberta!

Every year on Miracle Treat Day, 100% of the proceeds from each Blizzard sold at participating Dairy Queen locations across northern Alberta will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Now that's what we'd call sweet! 💜

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d1Afsv

We sat down with our friends at Global Edmonton to chat about legacy giving in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

By remembering the Foundation in your estate plans today, you will be welcomed into the Great Bear Society and join the other supporters who are helping shape the future of children’s health care for generations to come.

Did you miss the segment? Watch the video here:

Leave a legacy in support of Stollery kids On this month’s Spotlight on the Stollery, Great Bear ambassador Delphine Brooker, joined us as we sat down with our friends at Global Edmonton to chat about legacy giving in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Do you think a new Stollery should have a superhero headquarters? Let us know!

Take our survey and share your ideas for a purpose-built hospital designed with kids and families in mind.

Together, we can build a new Stollery.

Have your say: https://bit.ly/4dh3YgC

Our friends at Costco Wholesale Canada have wrapped up this year’s fundraising campaign with more than $408,000 (and counting!) raised for Stollery kids! 💜

Every time you donated at the till at an Edmonton-area location during their campaign, 100% of that donation went to support world-class care at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Shout out to our top fundraisers and most improved stores!

💰 Top Fundraisers
• Warehouse #544 Sherwood Park – more than $67,000 raised
• Liquor Store #1158 St. Albert – nearly $8,000 raised

🏆 Most Improved
• Warehouse #156 Edmonton East – 91% fundraising increase
• Liquor Store #554 Sherwood Park – 11% fundraising increase

Thank you so much to the Costco teams and Costco members for making a life-changing difference.

We are devastated by the wildfire situation across Alberta and in Jasper.

Each year, more than 50 Stollery kids call Jasper home. As the long-time host of our Tee Up For Tots golf invitational, the town and its people hold a special place in our hearts.

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the wildfires. Thank you to the countless dedicated first responders working to keep the town and its people safe.

Introducing Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation volunteer, Yasmine! 👋

Yasmine has been volunteering with the Foundation for almost two years. When she’s not busy volunteering, she works as a registered massage therapist.

Let’s learn a bit about Yasmine!

Tell us a fun fact about yourself. 💬
A fun fact about me is that I am a registered massage therapist and own a small business called Secure Therapeutic Massage. I am a huge nerd for anything muscle related and I even have an anatomy colouring book that I do in my free time!

Why did you want to volunteer for the Stollery? 🤝
I started volunteering for the Foundation for the simple reason of wanting to give back. My connection to the Foundation began with learning about their values and the approach that they took to support the Stollery community. I was quickly blown away by how thoughtful the volunteer opportunities were and knew I had to be part of this wildly impactful team. From helping with administrative work to special events, the Foundation has taught me and continues to teach other volunteers that one person can make a positive change in the community. It has filled my heart with immense joy to give back to others through the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

What is your favourite event to volunteer for? 📅
My favourite event to volunteer for is Snowflake Gala! It’s a beautiful and elegant event that demonstrates gratitude towards health -care professionals and shares many Stollery stories. As a volunteer, I get to witness the unity of health care and the strong Stollery community in one place. There are also so many fun activities to help guests with, from the craft tent to the teen lounge. Plus, who doesn’t love dressing up!

Thank you for all that you do to support Stollery kids, Yasmine!

Did you know we not only have a birthday celebration program for kids, but for adults too? We’re celebrating Friday for five years of birthday giving; he asks friends and family for donations in lieu of gifts to support Stollery kids in his community and beyond. We make giving easy and fun by setting up an online fundraising page, where qualifying donors receive a tax receipt, as well as sending out Stollery swag for your big day.

Life’s milestones are worth celebrating — and we can’t wait to help your celebration make a life-changing difference!

Learn more: https://www.stollerykids.com/get-involved/ways-to-fundraise/special-occasions/

What has four legs, soft fur and helps relieve anxiety? The therapy dogs who are a part of the donor-funded Ray Muzyka and Leona De Boer Pet Therapy Program at the Stollery Children’s Hospital!

Since 2015, these furry friends have made more than 3,000 visits to patients before surgeries, during procedures and treatments bringing much-needed distractions to Stollery kids and their families.

A new purpose-built hospital designed with kids and families in mind will have more space for family-centred care programs like these.

Together, we can build a new Stollery.

Have your say: https://bit.ly/3WOLLCg