Rowan and his moms came from Newfoundland for SickKids expertise and life-saving care. Diagnosed in utero with a rare condition, Rowan needed complex surgeries to repair his diaphragm, and adjust his internal organs, allowing his lungs to develop. Back home, he’s doing well, and looking forward to his second birthday.

Nori has had a long and tough cancer journey: chemo, surgery, bone marrow transplants, radiation, countless nights in hospital, and – despite it all, four relapses. Still, she dances, drums, and kickboxes, as SickKids continues to fight for more birthdays for her, and every kid with cancer.

‘Strong and feisty’ is how Asiya’s parents describe her. And she’s had to be: born with a significant heart defect, and a number of other issues, she’s been seen and treated by cardiovascular surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, respirology, audiology, and Ear, Nose & Throat specialists at SickKids. Today, she’s well, and looking forward to more birthdays.