Who we are.
CH.I.L.D. stands for children with Intestinal and Liver Disorders, and they are who we fight for! Over twenty-five years since starting our foundation in 1995; it has been a labor of love for many people. It has also been successful, accomplishing public awareness which had never before been witnessed. No longer do children, families and adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)* shy away from talking about the disorders, and as a result we have also been successful in raising $27 M for research and built a research lab, the first of its kind in BC, and established two Endowed Chairs for Research at UBC and at Children’s Hospital. We could only accomplish this with your help and your support. THANK YOU for this and for giving what you could in every way.
*Inflammatory Bowel Diseases or IBD: the umbrella term for Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis.
Scroll down to learn more about how you can help!
- What is Biliary Atresia? Find out more at CBAR
- What is Crohn’s Disease and Colitis? Find out more at Crohn’s & Colitis Canada
Thank you for 25 years of CH.I.L.D ! We couldn’t have done it without you.
Find out what you need to know on our news/blog page.
Coronavirus, research, achievements, etc.
CH.I.L.D. Foundation Ambassadors!
Fundraising:
Are you looking for ways to support CH.I.L.D.?
- Follow us on Facebook to get the most up-to-date info!
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- Donate to our ongoing fundraisers: Cars for CH.I.L.D. and Recycle for CH.I.L.D.
- And as always you can donate directly!
Fashion for CH.I.L.D. 2024
This year’s Fashion For CH.I.L.D. Home Edition will begin on May 13th. We are very pleased to announce that our new Fashion Retail sponsor will be Urbanity Fashion Boutique on Granville. The owner of Urbanity has something in common with our cause…she suffers with Crohn’s Disease. We will be mailing out Fashion Show programs to hundreds of supporters for a chance to win some great prizes donated by the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, The Pinnacle Hotel, Hastings Racing and Derma Bright to name a few. These prizes will be awarded through a random draw from all entries received on June 14th.
Please call the CH.I.L.D. Foundation at (604) 736-0645 or (604) 377-8245 or email jamie@child.ca if you would like to participate.
No purchase necessary, but donations will be welcomed!
WestJet Spring Fling Raffle 2024
Katherine Lefeaux of West Vancouver has won return airfare for two to any scheduled worldwide WestJet destination, including Europe and Japan. Thanks to everyone who supported our latest fundraiser!
Cars for CH.I.L.D.
Do you have a vehicle taking up space on your driveway or garage? Donate it today!
Any vehicle in any condition can be dropped off and donated by the registered owner to Adesa Public Car Auction in Richmond, BC.
Supported by the Adesa Public Car Auction Charity Program, Cars for CH.I.L.D. is a fundraising programme to benefit any donor with a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of the auction sale, less any hard costs invested to receive the maximum bid for your car.
Drive the car to Richmond, or we can arrange for a pick up. For more information contact jamie@child.ca
Recycle for CH.I.L.D.
Bring your refundable drink containers to any Express Return-it depot, and tag them with a CH.I.L.D label. These labels are free and can be collected from a machine at the Return-it depot. Type in our phone number (604-736-0645), and a label will be printed. Stick the label on your unsorted bag of bottles, and the deposits are donated to us!
The Honourable Grace Mary McCarthy
O.C., O.B.C., LL.D., D.TECH., F.R.A.I.C. (Hon.)
OCTOBER 14, 1927 – MAY 24, 2017
MLA, Cabinet Minister, Vancouver Parks Commissioner, and role model were just a few of the roles played by this amazing woman and co-founder of the CH.I.L.D. Foundation.
After opening her first flower shop at the age of 17, Grace committed her life to those around her in public service and private life.