The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation

The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, also referred to as SickKids Foundation, is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Ontario. The foundation's mission is to inspire communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and their families in Canada and around the world.

History

While the Hospital for Sick Children itself was founded in 1875 by Mrs. Elizabeth McMaster and other forward-thinking women, the SickKids Foundation plays a crucial role in fundraising for the hospital's initiatives and research, particularly supporting its Precision Child Health initiative. This era of Precision Child Health aims to leverage advanced scientific and technological methods to deliver more personalized and effective care to children.

Mission and Vision

• Mission: The foundation's mission is to inspire communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and families. It seeks to achieve this by fostering collaboration with donors, volunteers, and hospital colleagues to support groundbreaking pediatric care.

• Vision: SickKids Foundation envisions a world with healthier children, which it believes can lead to a better society overall. This vision underpins its fundraising efforts and strategic partnerships.

Core Values

The organization is guided by several core values:

• Collaboration: Working effectively with stakeholders in an environment of trust and shared values.
• Integrity: Adhering to high standards of conduct, ethics, and transparent communication.
• Excellence: Continuously striving for improvement and excellence.
• Innovation: Seeking new and innovative ways to create value for stakeholders.
• Inclusion: Fostering an inclusive environment that empowers employees and reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.

Activities and Impact

The foundation supports the hospital by funding research and family-centered care initiatives, all of which are reliant on philanthropy in Canada. Its continued success in fundraising has allowed SickKids to maintain its position as a leader in pediatric healthcare, treating over 130,000 patients annually. The foundation’s efforts have been recognized for their innovative approach to care, particularly through its Precision Child Health initiative.

Business Registration

The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation is registered with a Business Registration Number of 108084419RR0001, indicating its status as a registered Canadian charity.

Recognition

The foundation’s success in fundraising and its role in supporting cutting-edge pediatric care have earned it recognition among prominent organizations for its impactful work in the field of child health.

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