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Public affairs staff from the Foundation and hospital is available to respond to inquiries and answer questions regarding SickKids stories, announcements and any news in general.

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Kids Believe in SickKids Awards spotlights top young philanthropists in Ontario

SickKids Foundation recently honoured more than 80 young philanthropists in the inaugural Kids Believe in SickKids Awards.

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

SickKids survey reveals Canadian parents pass on 'giving gene' to children

The new SickKids Spirit of Giving survey found that four out of five Canadian parents pass on the so-called 'giving gene,' encouraging their children to donate to a charity and simply give back to others.

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Newly renovated Plastic Surgery Clinic for the Burns, Plastics and Craniofacial Programs now open

The Hospital for Sick Children recently modernized its Plastic Surgery Clinic for the Burns, Plastics and Craniofacial Programs. The new space, which reopened on Nov. 15 with a celebration in the hospital’s Atrium, is a result of a $500,000 gift from KRG Children’s Charitable Foundation, affiliated with the Toronto-based KRG Insurance Group...

Monday, November 13, 2006

SickKids Largest Community Donor Gives Million Reasons to Smile

Held at Toronto’s Renaissance Praque Banquet and Convention Center, the Smiles of Innocence Memorial Charity Gala this year drew more than 1,000 community members wanting to make a difference in the lives of children. The event featured a 400-item silent auction, a live auction featuring twin ATV’s, a short film and an inspirational speech.

Friday, November 3, 2006

SickKids Annual Reports Are Now Online

Excellence. Collaboration. Integrity. Innovation. These are four strong words that represent the values that guide the work being done at SickKids. Read more about the year we had at The Hospital for Sick Children, the Research Institute, and SickKids Foundation, in our 2005 - 2006 Annual Reports.

Friday, September 29, 2006

"SickKids. Believe" Campaign Phase 2

It's that time of year again! This fall, SickKids Foundation has embarked on the second phase of its marketing communications program for the "SickKids. Believe" campaign. Our objective during this stage is to inspire more people in the GTA to donate to SickKids Foundation by conveying the ongoing need for funds to targeted audiences - specifically mothers with children living at home and active grandparents.