Kaia's Team

We’re helping kids like Kaia be mighty

As the only paediatric hospital across BC and the Yukon, BC Children’s provides specialized care to over a hundred thousand seriously ill kids each year. For the past many years of my life, I have been one of those kids. 

My name is Kaia, and for those of you unfamiliar with my story, I spent a large majority of my youth in and out of hospital, dealing with a variety of complex medical conditions which drastically limited my quality of life. BCCH played a key role in getting me my life back, and helping me get to where I am today. I am now studying medical sciences at the University of Western Ontario, with hopes of one day working in paediatric medicine myself, something only made possible by all the doctors, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals that have taken part in my care over the years. 

I have volunteered with many BCCH programs and campaigns, both as a patient ambassador and community volunteer, but this year is special, as it is the first year that my health is at a point where I am able to attempt to participate in the run, not just from the sidelines. With the support of my friends, I will be attempting to complete the 5km course, and raise a total of 500 dollars.

Your donation to our team will help advance research and healthcare initiatives across the province and support experts at BC Children’s Hospital in caring for kids like me. Although my health journey isn't over yet, a few years ago I had lost hope that I would ever be able to participate in things like this again, and getting to do it alongside my community and in support of those experiencing similar challenges is even more meaningful. 

Thank you for your support,

- Kaia and friends