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. 

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Thank you for 25 years of CH.I.L.D ! We couldn’t have done it without you.

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Coronavirus, research, achievements, etc.


CH.I.L.D. Foundation Ambassadors!

Fundraising:

Are you looking for ways to support CH.I.L.D.?

WestJet Spring Fling Raffle 2024

Raffle tickets are now available for a chance to win one roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination! Tickets are $25 each with no limit.

Payment options:

  1. Pay online with card using PayPal: Click Here
    • If you choose this method of payment, you must use the “share your address and phone number with the CH.I.L.D. Foundation”.
    • Under note, please enter WestJet raffle draw.
  2. Pay by cheque
    • Make the cheque out to CH.I.L.D. Foundation.
    • In the memo line write WestJet Raffle Draw.
    • Mail to CH.I.L.D. Foundation Suite 201 – 2150 Western Parkway, UBC Campus, Vancouver, BC V6T 1V6.
  3. Pay by credit card
    • To pay by credit card over the phone, call us during business hours at (604) 736-0645 or (604) 377-8245.
  • Contest runs from March 18, 2024, to April 18th, 2024.
  • Random Draw from all entries received will take place on April 19th, 2024 at the CH.I.L.D. Foundation.
  • All bookings and travel must be completed by March 20, 2025 (some blackout periods apply).

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Thanks in advance for supporting the CH.I.L.D. Foundation!

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!

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.

Learn more about her life and incredible legacy here.