Supporting BC Children’s Hospital: The Power of Community
When a child needs specialized medical care, it affects more than just their health. It can impact their parents, siblings and entire family, often during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
For families across British Columbia and the Yukon, BC Children’s Hospital provides access to specialized pediatric care, advanced medical technology and research that helps improve the future of children’s health.
Behind that work are dedicated healthcare professionals, researchers and support teams, as well as a wider community that helps make it possible. From fundraising initiatives to local business sponsorships, community support plays an important role in helping advance children’s healthcare.
A Closer Look at BC Children’s Hospital
BC Children’s Hospital is the only hospital in British Columbia devoted exclusively to caring for children. It provides specialized services for young patients with a wide range of medical needs, serving families from communities across the province.
According to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, the hospital’s work reaches thousands of children every year, with a significant focus on advancing treatment and research.
Here are a few facts that highlight the scale of its work:
1 dedicated hospital
BC Children’s is the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to children.
99,000+ kids
More than 99,000 children visit the hospital for specialized pediatric services each year.
1,000+ researchers
More than 1,000 researchers work to discover new treatments and advance children’s health.
Statistics published by BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. See the Foundation’s website for more information.
These numbers represent more than hospital visits and research projects. They represent children receiving care, families looking for answers and healthcare teams working to improve outcomes for young patients.
Why Specialized Children’s Healthcare Matters
Children have different medical needs from adults, and treating them often requires specialized knowledge, equipment and approaches to care.
From diagnosing complex conditions to developing new treatments, pediatric healthcare relies on continued research and innovation. The work happening at BC Children’s Hospital helps advance our understanding of childhood illnesses and supports the development of better treatment options for children now and in the future.
But a hospital stay involves more than medical procedures. It can also mean time away from home, school, friends and the routines that make up a child’s everyday life.
Programs that support children emotionally and socially can help make those experiences a little easier. Through services such as child life support, music therapy and pet therapy, children can find opportunities for comfort, creativity and connection while receiving care.
These programs are a reminder that caring for children means looking after the whole child, not just the medical condition bringing them to the hospital.
The Role of Community Support
Providing specialized care, advancing research and supporting young patients takes a community.
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation works with donors and supporters to help fund important priorities in children’s healthcare. Contributions can support areas such as research, specialized equipment, treatment and programs that help children and their families navigate the hospital experience.
Community involvement can take many forms. Individuals might participate in a fundraiser, families might organize a donation drive, or local businesses might support an initiative through sponsorship.
Every initiative has its own purpose, but each creates an opportunity to bring attention and support to children's health.
For local businesses, getting involved is also a way to contribute to something beyond everyday operations and support causes that matter to the communities they serve.
At Kraken Electric, we believe being part of our community means finding ways to give back.
We’re proud to support BC Children’s Hospital by contributing to its children’s activity book, helping bring a little creativity and fun to kids during their time in the hospital. We know how important it is for children to have moments to just be kids, even when they’re going through something difficult, and we’re happy to support an initiative that helps make that possible.
How You Can Get Involved
There are different ways to support children’s healthcare, whether through donations, fundraising, sponsorships or simply learning more about the work being done.
To explore current initiatives, read impact stories or find opportunities to contribute, visit BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Supporting children’s health is a shared effort, and it’s something our whole community can get behind.
We’re proud to support BC Children’s Hospital by contributing to its children’s activity book, helping bring a little creativity and fun to kids during their time in the hospital. We know how important it is for children to have moments to just be kids, even when they’re going through something difficult, and we’re happy to support an initiative that helps make that possible.