Living in the moment at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
At Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (CPCH), we provide critical care for children with life-threatening illnesses in our two provincial locations and in their home communities, empowering them to live in the moment together and build precious memories.
Joshua Ismirnioglou was diagnosed with cancer in December 2009 at the age of 11. After a relapse in 2012, Josh and his family came to Canuck Place where the clinical team could help manage Joshua’s care.
“Joshua’s pain and symptom care stays at Canuck Place meant we could all be together,” said Cheryle, Joshua’s mom. “Our daughter, Monica, was able to keep up with her schooling and spend time with her brother Josh.”
When Joshua’s illness progressed in 2013, he really wanted to be in his own home. Canuck Place provided home visits from nurse practitioners to support the medical care Joshua required in their home.
“Canuck Place nurse, Camara, came the day Josh was having a hard time breathing. She took over Josh’s medical needs and I was able to just be his mom and hold him in my arms until his last breath. This was the greatest gift I ever received.”
With the help a caring community and supporters like the BMO Vancouver Marathon and its RUN4HOPE charity program, Canuck Place is able to provide children and families like the Ismirnioglous the clinical care program and support they need to continue their journey and celebrate each moment together.
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Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
Provides palliative and respite care services for sick children in BC, Canada
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia’s recognized pediatric palliative care provider. Over 500 newborns, children and teens with life-threatening illnesses and their families receive care from CPCH through outreach programs and two hospice locations; Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include clinical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, 24-hour phone consultation support and in-house clinical care, art and education, recreation therapy, grief and loss counselling and end-of-life care. Through the investment of the community and our talented team and over 350 energetic volunteers we make a lasting difference in the lives of children and the families who love them.
Courage lives here.
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