For only $40, families, friends or colleagues are guaranteed a unique experience at the Say Cheese for The Children’s studio in the Place Alexis Nihon shopping centre. The team of professional photographers from Espace Urbain creates a fun-filled photo session. There are no rules; moving, jumping, having fun, or even personalizing the session with favourite objects is allowed in order to capture the most candid and authentic photos.

On February 19, 2009, Toni happily headed off to school. During recess, she was pushed by a classmate, fell and hurt her knee. She hobbled home. This would be the beginning of a difficult ordeal. Toni was in pain. Taking no chances, her mother, Valerie, took her to the neighbourhood clinic to undergo a series of x-rays. Nothing showed up on the x-rays but Toni’s condition persisted. Two days later, her mother took her to The Children’s where it was discovered that she had a fractured tibia. Toni’s leg was put in a cast. Three weeks later, when the cast was removed, her leg was an alarming colour.

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Thanks to a gift from the Cole Foundation, extraordinary research results were announced this week. See how our the generosity of our donors allows us to do great things...

Rio Tinto Alcan took advantage of the ABC Ball for The Children’s to announce a generous donation of $2.5 million to The Best Care for Children Campaign. “Rio Tinto Alcan is proud of the outstanding care Montrealers have received from The Montreal Children’s Hospital since 1904. Like Rio Tinto Alcan, The Montreal Children’s Hospital is an important part of the Montreal community and a leader in its field. It is therefore an honour for us to support the construction of the new Children’s”, said Erik Ryan, Senior Vice-President, Communications and External Relations, Rio Tinto Alcan. Click here to learn more. From the bottom of our hearts we thank the entire team at Rio Tinto Alcan!

At right, Mr. Erik Ryan, of Rio Tinto Alcan, with Mr. Marc A. Courtois, Chairman of The Best Care for Children Campaign.

Mount Kilimanjaro, also known as the “roof of Africa”, is the highest summit in Africa at 5895 metres. From January 17 to 31, 2011, an intrepid group of trekkers will set out to complete this climb to benefit The Children’s. This adventure will be a real opportunity to push your limits, and to show the extent to which you have children’s health at heart. 

The group Sam I Am were a hit at the ABC Ball for The Children’s, held on May 27 at Windsor Station. The young band mates treated the five hundred guests to their own renditions of some favourite rock classics. Without a doubt, the four talented boys made an impression on an appreciative audience.

From left to right: Jeffrey Kirman , Matt Aisen, Aaron Dolman, Jesse Kirman