Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation

09/13/2025

Need to stock up on some fresh fruits and veggies at incredible prices? Check out the Fall Harvest Sale this weekend only at the BMO Centre!

Admission is just $8 a day or $14 for a two-day pass, plus fees. Admission will be free on Sunday after 12:00 pm. Youth 12 and under are free!

We are grateful to the Calgary Produce Marketing Association and the many volunteers for hosting this event in support of the kids and families at the Alberta Children’s Hospital!

Head down to the BMO Centre at Stampede Park today and tomorrow for the best deals. Grocery shopping never felt so good! ❤️

09/12/2025

It’s going to be a smash!

09/11/2025

Dr. Sarah MacEachern is driven by urgency.

As medical lead for the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Care Coordination Pilot Project, she’s improving care for kids in Calgary. A child health researcher at The Owerko Centre and leader of the Precision Neurodevelopment Lab, she focuses on helping children with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD, especially those experiencing severe behaviours of concern.

One impactful initiative is Nova Sleepcare, a program equipping doctors to better support neurodiverse kids.

Dr. MacEachern has seen firsthand how improved sleep can transform children’s lives. Lived experience is central to her work, guided by an advisory council of neurodiverse youth and caregivers.

“All our work is grounded in real-world needs,” she says. Through innovative research and collaboration, Dr. MacEachern is making a lasting impact — fast.

👉 It's one among many important initiatives our donors have helped make possible. See more in our 2025 Report to the Community: https://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca/2025-report-to-the-community/

09/11/2025

Aurora makes an impression everywhere she goes.

This week she proudly left her mark on Hyundai Canada and Hyundai Hope on Wheels, their charitable program dedicated to helping kids with cancer.

Every handprint on the car tells a story of courage, hope, and the power of community coming together for kids like Aurora.

A heartfelt thank you to Hyundai Canada and the Hyundai dealers who visited for a very special presentation of a cheque for $100,000 that will benefit kids with cancer here at the Alberta Children's Hospital. ❤

09/10/2025

We know school just started and things are feeling a little more pumpkin spice than peppermint... but before your calendar fills up, be sure to get your tickets for Candy Cane Gala! It is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season — with great food, music, entertainment and unforgettable moments with family and friends. https://ow.ly/Hzq450WlX1Y

09/10/2025

BIGGEST. RACE. EVER.

This community made the 9th annual RBC Race for the Kids the largest yet — and together we raised more than $450,000 for child and adolescent mental health!

Whether you ran, walked, donated, cheered from the sidelines, or sponsored the event, YOU made history.

A special thank you to all our generous sponsors like RBC and Alberta Milk for making this day possible. Together, we’re helping thousands of kids get the care they need to heal, grow, and thrive.
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09/04/2025

Research is the bedrock of discovery and better treatments for kids.

The Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) brings together hundreds of researchers and trainees dedicated to advancing child health and wellness.

Their work is transforming care and improving the lives of children here locally and around the world, thanks to our donors.

👉 Learn more in our 2025 Report to the Community: https://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca/2025-report-to-the-community/

09/03/2025

Congratulations to RAJU WANI of Calgary, the lucky winner of the $1.4 Million Grand Prize Package!

They’ve just won a stunning detached home on a spacious corner lot, plus a 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz, and $50,000 cash to make it their own!

Thank you to everyone who supported the Children’s Hospital Lottery. You've transformed care for kids across Alberta. ❤️

Are YOU a winner? Grab your tickets and head here to find out!

Find out if you're one of our newest lottery winners! Winners will be published within 10 days of draw.

09/02/2025

"Hospital at Home will always be one of the most precious things that was available to us, because it allowed us to be together." — Kristin, Rhett's mom

Every week, a family at Alberta Children’s Hospital hears the words: “Your child has cancer.”

Thanks to donors, kids like Rhett can receive life-saving chemo at home with the Hospital at Home program — less hospital time, more real life.

Last year, Hospital at Home made 1,519 home visits. That's 1,519 times a child didn't have to leave the comfort of their own home for the care they needed. ❤️

👉 https://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca/2025-report-to-the-community/

08/29/2025

The Summit — Calgary's first donor-funded mental health centre made just for kids and teens — is home to Canada’s first evidence-based pharmacogenetic testing service in youth mental health.

Using a patient’s DNA collected from saliva, researchers use biomarkers that inform decisions around medications for anxiety and depression, allowing clinicians to better match medications to individual children and teens, reducing adverse reactions and improving outcomes.

What used to take months or even years to identify the right medication and dosage now takes just weeks or even days, meaning more kids are feeling better, sooner.

👉 Learn more: https://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca/2025-report-to-the-community/

08/27/2025

Every number represents a child, a family, a moment of care.

In just one year at the Alberta Children’s Hospital:

❤️ 10,175 inpatient admissions
❤️ 116,472 outpatient clinic visits
🚨 76,049 emergency department visits
❤️ 65,420 diagnostic scans
❤️ 275 emergency transports
❤️ 1,227 critical care admissions
❤️ 10,032 surgeries
❤️ 427 kids who needed life-saving breathing support

At every turn, the generosity of our community helped kids receive world-class care when it mattered most.

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we’re helping shape the healthiest possible future for children across Alberta and beyond.

See more in our 2025 Report to the Community: https://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca/2025-report-to-the-community/

08/27/2025

Did you know?

The Summit is home to Canada’s first pharmacogenetic testing service in youth mental health.

Using a patient’s DNA collected from saliva, researchers are able to look for biomarkers that can inform decisions around medications for anxiety and depression, allowing clinicians to better match medications to individual children and teens, reducing adverse reactions and improving outcomes.

What used to take months or even years to identify the right medication and dosage now takes just weeks or even days, meaning more kids are feeling better, sooner.

👉 Learn more: https://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca/2025-report-to-the-community/