Stories

Finley loves to sing, make art, play board games and snowboard! After being born with cystic fibrosis and later being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, Finley received a liver transplant at the Stollery that saved his life.

Isabella loves dancing, gymnastics, skiing and biking! After being born with a rare congenital heart defect, Isabella has had multiple open-heart surgeries, with her first one at just six days old.

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.

Rylie is a kind-hearted, energetic and hilarious girl who brings laughter to everyone she meets. Thanks to her Stollerific cardiac team, Rylie gets to spread laughter near and far!