The countdown is on! ⏲️🎉
There are only 42 more days until Telethon 42! Over the next few weeks, we'll be counting down and gearing up for Telethon, so stay tuned to hear stories from the Maritime patients and families who rely on the IWK for specialized care when they need it most.
The 42nd IWK Telethon for Children returns live on CTV on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Mark your calendars and visit the link in our bio for more information.
Women deserve care that sees them as a whole person.
Women deserve systems that don’t wait for a crisis to take them seriously.
Women deserve a future where their health is not an afterthought, but a priority.
And we’re with them. Every step of the way.
If not now... when?
If not us... who?
This is a movement.
It is going to take all of us – watch our video and share far and wide!
Good luck to everyone hitting the streets this weekend at the Blue Nose Marathon Race Weekend! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
We'd like to give a special shoutout to every single runner going the distance to raise funds for the IWK. Your effort, energy, and heart are making a real difference for Maritime patients and families.
We'd also like to thank Lindsay Construction Trailblazers for their dedicated efforts to raising funds for cancer research and building hope for the future.
If you're out along the route this weekend, keep an eye out for the IWK Foundation cheer squad. We will be bringing the energy and doing our best to keep spirits high and help keep your legs moving!
Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable night! The IWK Foundation’s biggest fundraising weekend of the year—the IWK Telethon for Children—kicks off with a spectacular, entertainment-packed Tribute Show which broadcasts on @ctvatlantic on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hosted by Jonathan Torrens and CTV Atlantic’s Katie Kelly, this entertainment-packed show is lead by musical director Kim Dunn and will feature incredible live performances from @neondreams , @realwolfcastle , @ianjanesmusic , @jocereyome , @reenysmith , Amelia Parker, Funk Unit, and Declan and Ryker Power.
🌟Tune in for a great evening of musical performances, heartwarming moments, and community spirit! 🌟
IWK Maritime Costco patient ambassador, William, recently stopped by his local @costco Wholesale Canada warehouse to meet some of the Costco team members who are making a difference for IWK patients this spring!
You can support @cmncanada for the entire month of May when you make a donation at the cash. 100% of the donations made in-store at Maritime locations go to the IWK and help provide care for patients like William.
Visit your local Maritime Costco for more information.
It started like it does for so many families.
A flu. A fever. A child resting at home; expected to get better in a few days.
But instead of improving, Johnny became critically ill. He was having trouble breathing. His energy faded. Little did anyone know at the time, but he would spend over 100 days in the IWK.
Today, thanks to generous donors and incredible IWK care teams, Johnny is back home with his family. But there are many other families whose stories are still unfolding.
With the 42nd IWK Telethon for Children now just around the corner, will you considering helping us to ensure every child has the chance to reach for their dreams?
To start the Telethon giving season off strong with a donation today and learn more about Johnny's IWK journey, visit the links in our bio.
When Kamie and Brooke needed the IWK for specialized pediatric care, it was available to them.
Help us ensure the IWK can continue to provide that same extraordinary care for every Maritime patient and family who needs it.
From now until the IWK Telethon for Children on Sunday, May 31, your donation can go twice as far thanks to our generous digital match sponsor, @belairdirect . Every donation you make online will be matched (up to $10,000).
Double the donation. Double the impact. Double the support for the patients and families in our communities.
Donate today at the link in our bio.
Every matched online donation will help the IWK purchase four urgently needed monitors, including two bedside monitors and two central monitors.
We have an exciting announcement! 🎉
The IWK has has been selected as a finalist in KENT’s Golden Giveaway, with a chance to win a $50,000 donation!
Now we need your help. Voting is now open and, once you’re registered, you can vote once per day from May 12-31.
Every vote counts and brings the IWK one step closer to receiving $50,000 to support Maritime patients and families.
Here's how to vote for the IWK:
✅ Visit the link in our bio
✅ Register or sign-in to vote
✅ Vote daily and encourage community members to do the same
Thank you for voting for the IWK!
We're continuing the countdown to the 42nd IWK Telethon for Children! And right now, you can continue to double your impact thanks to the generosity of @crescoca !
From now until Sunday, May 31, every donation made online will be matched by Cresco (up to a maximum of $10,000).
Your generous donation will help the IWK buy four urgently needed monitors, including two bedside monitors and two central monitors.
Help patients like Ellis and Johnny receive the best possible care. Double your impact today.
Donate at the link in our bio.
Are you interested in supporting the 42nd IWK Telethon for Children in a BIG way? This year, we've introduced a new Telethon Fundraising Platform — it's now even easier to fundraise for Telethon and help the IWK provide exceptional care for Maritime children.
When you sign up to fundraise for Telethon 42, you'll have access to a participant centre where you can customize your fundraising page, send donation requests, set a fundraising goal, thank your supporters, and so much more! And more importantly, you’ll help raise vital funds for the IWK to ensure Maritime children and their families can always access world-class care, close to home and when it matters most.
Learn more about our new Telethon fundraising supports, including how to sign up, at the link in our bio!
From now until the IWK Telethon on Sunday, May 31, you can double your impact thanks to the generosity of our digital match sponsor, TD.
Every online donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to a maximum of $25,000.
Your gift will help the IWK purchase four urgently needed monitors, including two bedside monitors and two central monitors.
Make your impact count. Double your gift and help ensure patients like Johnny and Brooke can continue to rely on the IWK when they need it most.
Donate today at the link in our bio.
You made every bite count! Together, we supported our community right here in the Maritimes. 🩷🍪🩵
Because of the generosity of every @timhortons owner and team member, every volunteer, and every customer, our community raised an incredible $385,310.58 for Anchor Youth Spaces (through the IWK Foundation) and @mentalhealthns
That’s something to really smile about!
