Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation

09/26/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Larry Thompson.

Larry and the Thompson family have been longtime champions of the Stollery, generously giving their time, talents and care to help Stollery kids. From sponsoring events year after year to lending personal support in countless ways, Larry’s commitment has left a lasting impact on the lives of children and families who count on the Stollery.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Thompson family during this difficult time. Larry’s legacy of kindness and generosity will continue to inspire us all. 💜

09/25/2025

On September 30, we will recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Wearing an orange shirt is one of many ways to spread awareness and support reconciliation activities.

If you're looking to purchase an orange shirt, we encourage you to check where the proceeds are going and if the seller has partnered with an Indigenous artist. Below are some recommendations:

• Official Orange Shirt Society merchandise: https://bit.ly/3ZyITuC
• Indigenous Marketing Solutions: https://bit.ly/4mAElM7
• MacEwan Bookstore: https://bit.ly/4mC0idE
• UofA Bookstore: https://bit.ly/3ZsMb2z
• Walmart: https://bit.ly/3VD900l

The goal of Orange Shirt Day is to create awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential school and to promote that Every Child Matters. 🧡

Orange Shirt Day, or Truth and Reconciliation Day, is September 30, 2025. Our shirts, hoodies, hats, pins, and apparel are designed by Indigenous artists, with proceeds going towards Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council Elders' Council.

09/24/2025

Did you know you that, every year, Spirit Halloween provides costumes to kids celebrating Halloween at the Stollery, giving them a chance to enjoy the spooky season during a stay at the Hospital?

You can support the Spirit of Children program, which benefits the Stollery’s Child Life department, by donating at a northern Alberta Spirit Halloween store. To date, this program has raised a spooktacular $1 million and counting!

Save AND support! Receive 10% off your purchase with the 10-for-10 coupon, and Spirit Halloween will donate 10% to help Stollery kids.

Digital 10-for-10 coupon: https://bit.ly/4nMYZcV

09/23/2025

Ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, our partners at Alberta Health Services will be commemorating the day with reflective sessions on Wednesday, September 24.

All sessions will be available to watch via Zoom.

Sessions include:
• A Future of Hope: Reconciliation Through Intergenerational Healing by youth presenters from Honouring Life Communities
• Intergenerational Healing Journey (Keynote Program) with Elder Darryl Brass Jr
• Sharing Circle/Debrief

To register and learn more, please visit:

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Taking time to remember is an important part of moving towards reconciliation.Alberta's healthcare agencies wi...

09/23/2025

Before his passing a few years ago, Frank ensured that his support for the Stollery would endure by leaving an estate gift to the Hospital in his Will — a final gesture of compassion that echoed his lifelong commitment to helping children and families in need.

His wife, Charlotte, began giving to the Stollery monthly in memory of Frank, but it soon became her own passion. What started as a way to honor her husband's memory quickly transformed into a mission of her own.

Read Charlotte's story and learn more about the Great Bear Society: https://bit.ly/4mqAYXV

09/20/2025

When you participate and support Foundation events, you’re helping us invest in the best programs, cutting-edge research, training and purchase highly specialized equipment at the Stollery Children’s Hospital – equipment such as the ENT Telepak System.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gvv4nf

Thank you for joining us at this year's Tee Up for Tots, presented by the Thompson Family Foundation! Because of supporters like you, we can invest in the be...

09/18/2025

Last year, the Stollery Emergency responded to nearly 9,000 child and adolescent health concerns.

Adolescents like Brenna. When she faced a challenging mental health crisis, her family knew she needed immediate support. Thankfully, once referred to the Stollery, Brenna was diagnosed with ADHD, mood disorders and OCD, and she received the treatment plan she needed to thrive.

To help every youth get the care they need, when they need it, we’ve teamed up with Family of Support to add capacity, create educational resources and enhance patient care for mental health in the Stollery Emergency.

Until October 5, you can support this initiative by donating in-store and online with Safeway Canada, Sobeys, IGA West, FreshCo. and Chalo FreshCo locations in northern Alberta.

100% of your donation stays close to home, directly supporting mental health programs to help Stollery patients like Brenna in your community.

Learn more at FamilyOfSupport.com.

Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations | Children's Miracle Network Canada

09/17/2025

Join our team and make a life-changing difference in the lives of Stollery kids and their families. 💜

We're now hiring for the following positions:
• Philanthropy Co-ordinator
• Marketing Advisor
• Manager, Design

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

09/17/2025

Treat yourself — and a friend — to an empowering and uplifting day while giving back to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. 🧘🏻

Join the Stollery Women's Network on October 5 at the Westin Edmonton for UpliftHer, presented by the Thompson Family Foundation.

Immerse yourself in experiences that energize your body, mind and spirit. This year’s event features an empowering keynote by Jillian Schecher, two wellness breakout sessions, local vendors, a raffle exclusive to attendees — and much more! ‍‍

📣Right now, you and a friend can attend together for just $300 — 10% off the standard ticket price.

Buy your tickets: https://bit.ly/46sLxnC

09/15/2025

Meet Grant, assistant professor of the Department of Pediatrics and member of Samson Cree Nation – and the academic lead for Indigenous Child Health with the Women and Children's Health Research Institute and the Ispimihk Awâsisak Program. 👋

Grant Bruno has spent a decade focusing on improving the health and well-being of Indigenous children, youth and families. As a nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) scholar, he’s led research that brings together Indigenous knowledge systems, ceremony and land-based practices with Western health sciences.

In his free time, Grant is passionate about being on the land as it’s central to who he is as nêhiyaw. He enjoys hunting, medicine picking, or going for walks and sharing these experiences with his family and community.

Read Grant’s full Q&A here: https://bit.ly/4gs5dN4

09/15/2025

The lemons have been counted! One cup of lemonade at a time, you helped raise an outstanding $533,664 with this year's Simply Supper Ltd.'s Lemonade Stand Day! 💜🍋

This day wouldn't be possible without the dedicated Junior Lemons Squeezers, parents and caregivers, volunteer committee, sponsors and lemonade-drinking supporters from backyards across Alberta. THANK YOU!

Proceeds from this year's Lemonade Stand Day will support patient and family-centred care at the Stollery Children’s Hospital with the purchase of bedside caregiver cots, making the Hospital experience much more comfortable for caregivers — and their kids.

This year, Junior Lemon Squeezers were encouraged to turn the day into a Lemonade PARTY. And tonight, we're celebrating them with after-party: a drive in movie, powered by Fresh Air Media hosted at the Edmonton EXPO Centre!