The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Helps Children

The mission of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc. is to be an independent agency whose purpose is to raise and distribute funds for the advancement of knowledge and care in the fields of child health and child health research, thereby contributing to the improved health of children everywhere.

The Kids We Help

Meet Jordyn, Our 2009 Champion Child

By her first birthday, Jordyn was toddling around like any other child but at 18 months of age, Chrissy noticed some curious changes. Jordyn had a tendency to flap her hands and hum to herself. She rarely made eye contact with those around her.

A trip to the pediatrician around that time also revealed that Jordyn’s vocabulary was stunted. She spoke only 10-15 words, while children her age were typically speaking 300. The most distressing fact: she could not convey her most basic needs.

Chrissy and Jordyn were referred to Children’s Hospital, where they met with a caring team of doctors and staff. Jordyn was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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