Stories

Maverick loves downhill skiing, playing with his cousins and friends, wall climbing and sports of all kinds! Since beginning his life being airlifted to the Stollery, Maverick has continued to defy the odds thanks to the support of his family and his Stollerific team.

Layla loves going to the playground, programs at the library, going to school with her friends and playing with her twin sister, Laura. After a cerebral palsy diagnosis and multiple hospital admissions, Layla’s family is grateful to have the Stollery right in their backyard.

Luke loves the outdoors, having campfires with his family and playing with his dog, Ripley! After Luke was born with a congenital heart defect, his family is grateful to have the hub for pediatric heart surgery in Western Canada right in their backyard.

Arabella is a strong little girl who is always on the move! She loves playing outside, swinging on swings and cars and trucks. After spending her first seven months of life at the Stollery, Arabella knows that with the help of her Stollerific team, anything is possible.

Bridge loves being outside, playing Monopoly, downhill skiing and making people laugh! After a serious dirt bike accident, his team at the Stollery worked hard to get him back to doing all the things he loves.

Nicholas is a MSc student and research assistant with the University of Alberta's department of pediatrics.

On this month’s Spotlight on the Stollery, producer John Cameron joined us as we sat down with our friends at Global Edmonton to chat about the return of CRESCENDO, an exciting concert event supporting mental health initiatives at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Adriana is a music therapist on the Child Life team at the Stollery Children's Hospital.