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New Kid on the Block

SickKids announces the most ambitious capital redevelopment plan in its 135-year history
Toronto - The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) today announced the details of the $400 million, 21-storey, 750,000 square foot Research & Learning Tower to be built at the corner of Bay and Elm Streets; bringing together the 2,000 scientists and staff of SickKids Research Institute. The Tower is slated to be completed by 2013. Designed by Diamond and Schmitt Architects Inc. with HDR Inc., the world-class facility will achieve LEED® Gold Certification - setting the standard for energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure in Toronto’s Discovery District. The construction contract to build the Tower was awarded to Ellis Don Corporation.

A Commitment to Healthier Children and a Better World

SickKids Foundation announces $500 million financing for 21-storey Research & Learning Tower
Toronto - SickKids Foundation today launched the most ambitious and important fundraising campaign in its history. The campaign to raise funds for the Research & Learning Tower of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a 21-storey, 750,000 square foot Tower to be built at the corner of Bay and Elm streets, underscores the critical importance of the community to the Hospital’s leadership in children’s health research, education and care.

Toronto community believes in SickKids

Astral Media listeners pledged their support to the tune of $2.3 million
TORONTO, ON - Thursday, April 29, 2010 - Another exciting and emotional SickKids Radiothon came to a close at 6 p.m. today after hundreds of Astral Media listeners from the GTA community dug deep into their wallets in support of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). At final tally, the 24th Annual SickKids Radiothon raised $2,329,021.

Family-centred Sears Cancer Clinic offers SickKids patients and families a new place to call their own

New clinic features vibrant spaces and allows for improved patient flow.
TORONTO - Children dealing with cancer and serious blood diseases spend a great deal of their young lives visiting the hospital. Ten-year-old Tobin Haas knows this all too well. When he was only two years old he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. It was treated but then grew back; last summer a routine MRI revealed Tobin had relapsed again and the cancer had spread to Tobin’s spine. Tobin has endured surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and countless hospital visits.

Ready. Set. Solve! Family Day Race for SickKids takes over the PATH

Calling all teams to register for a day of mind-boggling fun!
PATH, Toronto’s Downtown Walkway, will come alive with teams of families and friends on February 15 for the inaugural Family Day Race for SickKids. Teams will maneuver their way through sections of the 27-kilometre underground walkway during a two-hour race to solve puzzles and brain-teasers to raise money in support of SickKids Foundation.

Toronto Police Investigate Coin Canister Fraud

Toronto Police are currently investigating an illegal coin collection campaign disguised as supporting SickKids Foundation. Donation canisters appearing to represent SickKids Foundation have been placed in food courts and shopping malls throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Burger King Raises $2.3-Million for SickKids

Burger King Restaurants of Canada Inc. is celebrating 10 years of support and more than $2.3-million donated to SickKids Foundation by announcing its commitment for an 11th year of fundraising for the organization.

Interview with Patsy Anderson

Listen to an interview with Patsy Anderson, Chair, Board of Directors, SickKids Foundation with Bill Carroll on Newstalk 1010.

Financial Disclosure

Media Statement: Financial Disclosure FY0809
Today, we are releasing the financial statements for SickKids Foundation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. We will be reporting on our required filings with the Canada Revenue Agency and with the Internal Revenue Service in the United States. And we will be outlining the actions taken by the Board of Directors that underscore our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility and governance...

Financial Statements
Management Discussion and Analysis
All About SickKids Booklet

SickKids Foundation invests $64.4 million towards children’s health

Largest charitable contribution in children’s health care in Canada
Despite an unprecedented turn in the economy, SickKids Foundation made a significant investment in children’s health, directly impacting research, education and care across Canada...

SickKidsBelieve Campaign

Five years at a glance
In 2005, SickKids Foundation launched a five-year campaign to raise $500 million for children’s health. Based on the overwhelming support of our community our goal has been reached 20 months ahead of schedule and we have taken one giant leap towards realizing our vision, "Healthier Children. A Better World."™...