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Baby's Legacy Funds Comfort Room at SickKids
22 Sep
Summary
- Family fundraising to enhance a private room for grieving parents at SickKids.
- The room will offer a comfortable space for difficult conversations and reflection.
- Donations exceeding the room's goal will support hospital's highest needs.
A family from Mount Forest is transforming their grief into a source of support for others at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Following the passing of their daughter, Scottie-Lynn Stewart, who was born with a rare congenital heart defect, the family initiated a fundraising effort.
Their goal is to revitalize a private room on SickKids' Cardiac Critical Care Unit. This space will serve as a sanctuary for families to hold difficult conversations, connect with medical teams, or simply find a moment of peace away from the hospital's bustling environment.
Initially aiming for $30,000, the family has already raised a significant portion of the funds needed for the room's refresh. Any donations exceeding the revitalization target will be directed towards SickKids' most pressing needs, including research and patient programs, ensuring Scottie-Lynn's legacy extends beyond the comfort room.
