The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon will take place over the next two days on 25 radio stations across Saskatchewan, including 620 CKRM, play92, and 104.9 The Wolf. The yearly fundraiser is one that is very important when it comes to raising funds for urgent needs. “The radiothon really provides a glimpse into what life […]
Saskatoon’s Frank Atchison is braving the heat as he continues on his journey to Regina in support of the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. Starting his journey at the top of the Lumsden hill Thursday, Atchison said he’s feeling good after conquering the valley. “I got the worst part of the hill behind me, this was […]
The final leg of the journey that will see a 94 year-old Saskatchewan man, make the trek from Saskatoon to Regina on foot, will continue Tuesday. Where’s Frank? Well on Tuesday, Frank Atchison will start at the top of the Lumsden hill and walk into town. It’s all in support of the Jim Pattison’s Children’s […]
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation is helping “Share the Love” with sick kids this Valentine’s Day. People have the opportunity to sign a Valentine’s Day card for a child in hospital. Saskatchewan Blue Cross is going to donate $10 for every card signed and sent, up to $10,000. Vice-President of Communications, Lynn Redl-Huntington, says […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has issued a drinking water advisory for the Royal University Hospital, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. This is due to a water line break at RUH that took place Thursday morning. Potable water is not available for patients or staff in any of these facilities until further […]
It took more than two decades for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital to become a reality, and this month we celebrate the first anniversary of the grand opening. To recognize that, and to honour the hospital’s namesake and largest donor, Jim Pattison, who donated $50-million to the hospital, a bronze statue has been unveiled outside […]
A man is recovering after suffering burns to about 25 percent of his upper body following a small explosion and fire at the Jim Pattison’s Childrens Hospital in Saskatoon early this morning. Saskatoon Fire say they received the call around 2 a.m saying something had happened at the adult emergency department. An investigation showed the […]
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation has kicked off its ‘Now More Than Ever’ campaign. This campaign will help fund vital solutions including virtual robotic care, world-class equipment, mental health support and dedicated spaces with integrated infection control. Foundation President and CEO Brynn Boback-Lane says donations will have double the impact thanks to a Maple […]
Ron Lypchuk of Prince Albert is the grand prize winner of $1-million in the Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery. “Are you serious? Oh, I can’t believe this. Are you sure you aren’t pulling my leg?” Lypchuk said after first receiving the news. The Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery featured 2,100 prizes, including the grand prize […]
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital has named their new Champion Child for 2020. Torrie Schaffer from Balcarres has a rare blood disease four years ago that causes her to bruise and bleed internally easily. The only way to treat her disease is by using special equipment purchased by the Children’s Hospital Foundation six months before […]
