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Barry Bickerton recalls the life-altering phone call to his mom Winnifred “Winnie” May Bickerton in 1969. That phone call would lead to Winnie being hired as the first employee of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (later changed to CHEO) as a bookkeeper.

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“Growing up, I always knew I wanted to work with kids,” says Alaa. “I didn’t know how exactly, but I knew it was something I was meant to do.

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CHEO has taken the express lane in the past year to grow and transform thanks to historic government funding, which has helped Ottawa’s pediatric hospital shorten wait-lists, hire more staff, and capitalize on innovation to provide the best care to every child and youth.

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“CHEO is more than just a hospital; it is a beacon of hope, love, and inspiration for our family,” says Scarlett.

Growing up in Mexico City, Scarlett spent her childhood battling severe asthma attacks due to the city's thick smog.

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For CHEO staff, Arielle Roy and Kayla Dudas, a small step for their patients represents a major sign of progress.

“Throughout my journey, I have been committed to gaining people’s trust and supporting them. I feel obliged to be a positive member of society,” says Mustafa.

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Ginette Boucher enters CHEO on a bright morning in late May where she spots her mom, Lucienne Markwell, as they meet up for a special tea date, and one can see her immediate childlike joy.

Meet Maia Popovic, child and youth counsellor with CHEO’s Eating Disorders Day program

When Maia was 17 years old, her best friend confided in her that she had an eating disorder. Confused and saddened that her friend, who portrayed such beauty and confidence, could be struggling so much, Maia turned to Google to try and find her friend some help.

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Meet Jessica McAdam, Registered Nurse First Assistant with Perioperative Services-Operating Room

“CHEO is the community that gave me a permanent home,” says Jessica, a registered nurse (RN) with CHEO since 2009. Growing up in a military family, Jessica spent her childhood moving across North America.

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