The Hospital For Sick Children

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country. As innovators in child health, SickKids improves the health of children by integrating care, research and teaching. Since its inception in 1875 this world renowned hospital has acted as a temporary home to thousands of sick children. As ex-patients, both Erick Bauer and Steve Cameron have close personal ties to the hospital.

Erick, who lives with Cystic Fibrosis, was followed regularly by the medical staff at The Hospital For Sick Children from the time of his diagnosis, at age 5, until the time he turned 18. During his 13 years as a Sick Kids patient Erick was lucky enough to come into contact with a variety of wonderful doctors, nurses, therapists, volunteers and researchers; each of whom played an integral role in his fight against CF. The unrelenting care and support that Erick and his family received is a testament to all of the wonderful people who help make The Hospital For Sick Children such a special place.

Steve Cameron, who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Large Cell Anaplastyic Lymphoma at the age of 16, spent over a year at The Hospital For Sick Children as he underwent a treatment protocol consisting of chemotherapy and the daily ingestion of various medications. However, Steve was not alone in his fight against Cancer - he was supported by a unbelievable medical team, made up of caring individuals, who stood by him on his road to recovery. Steve is forever grateful for the care and support that he received as a Sick Kids patient.

For both Erick and Steve, The Friends For Life Foundation has become a way to give back to the community of researchers and doctors who dedicate their lives to fighting these two devastating illnesses. There is no doubt that a generation of children are alive and well today because of the hard work, compassion, and commitment of this incredible group!