Wendy Beaudoin researches PTSD among parents and siblings of pediatric neurosurgery patients because she’s experienced it within her own family and as a nurse practitioner in her pediatric neurosurg...
Thank you for all you do Wendy. Your hardwork, dedication, and love doesn’t go unnoticed. This is amazing research and the Stollery is very lucky to have you. Myself, Carley & my Mom are forever grateful for Camp Everest and all the support you have given us over the years. Thank you for sharing your story and continuing to be the amazing person you are 🤍
Love you to moon and back! We would have been lost without you Wendy when all 3 of our children were sick. You were there on our darkest days and our successes! This article hits way too close to home! Your a rock and inspiration!
If only Ayva was under 18. She battles with this daily. Well, we both do. It just heart-wrenching. Thank you for sharing your story and supporting such a fragile group. ❤️
This was touching. Wendy has always and will always be a rock for us. She was there when Noah went through his suffering and she made me feel less crazy for going through PTSD.
Our daughter’s Kirsten Kirsten Murri and Brooklin Murri definitely have some ptsd. They have been lucky to have had lots of help over the years since we lost Zachary. Thanks Wendy for creating a safe space for dialogue and acknowledging the affects it has on siblings. 💕
Wendy touched our family’s hearts when our 10 week old had neurosurgery at the stollery. I had no idea she was touched so personally by neurosurgery. ❤️ our daughter took part in this research.
Sometimes you just need to dance it out before talking it out! Our study is for anyone from the ages of 8-18 that has a sibling who has gone through surgery at the Stollery Children's Hospital. This study is for siblings who may be experiencing anxiety, depression or PTSD symptoms related to their siblings medical conditions. For more information, please email us at siblingsurgerystudy@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
Want to talk to someone about your experiences as a sibling with a surgical sister or brother? Are you experiencing any anxiety, depression and stress related to a siblings health. We would love to hear from you! Our study is for anyone from the ages of 8-18 that has a sibling who has gone through surgery at the Stollery Children's Hospital. For more information, please email us at siblingsurgerystudy@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
Summer is finally here, and with it comes endless amounts of free time! And we can't think of a better way to spend 20 of those free minutes then by taking our quick Sibling's survey! If you are the sibling or know of one, that has a brother or sister that has gone through surgery at the Stollery Children's Hospital we would love to hear form you. Our study is made for any sibling in between the ages of 8-18 who may be dealing with anxiety, depression and stress related to their sick sibling. For more information please email us at siblingsurgerystudy@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
Summer is finally here, and with it comes endless amounts of free time! And we can't think of a better way to spend 20 of those free minutes then by taking our quick Sibling's survey! If you are the sibling or know of one, that has a brother or sister that has gone through surgery at the Stollery Children's Hospital we would love to hear form you. Our study is made for any sibling in between the ages of 8-18 who may be dealing with anxiety, depression and stress related to their sick sibling. For more information please email us at siblingsurgerystudy@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
CAMP EVEREST UPDATE: Sorry for the lack of information about Camp Everest this year so far! Unexpectedly, Camp HeHoHa sent out an email cancelling all outside summer camps, effectively immediately, which includes Camp Everest. The reasoning made no sense, and the timing was terrible so we were trying to work with them to let the summer camps run this summer, but to no avail. We are currently working to see if we can find a camp that can meet our needs but of course everything is booked. We have a few feelers out and will update everyone as we get more information on possible other options for our campers.
If you would like to express your disappointment with Camp HeHoHa’s decision which so negatively impacts not only our kids but also the other medical camps please feel free to send an email to the executive director Greg Neilson at greg@camphehoha.com. I wouldn’t expect any responce as he has always been difficult to deal with but still always worth expressing the impact their decision has had on our campers. ... See MoreSee Less
Here is the email we received. I am struggling with blaming the pandemic, that was years ago, and the fact it is “financially not feasible”. We do not use any of their staff to run our camps and have always offered to make our own food, which they have turned down. So basically they have 3 people cook and clean and then clean the rooms when we leave and we pay $25000+ for 3.5 days. Would you not want that money if you have financially struggling? I also would be very concerned as a donor that they were not able to figure their financial situation out until the summer. It’s concerning that it look them 4 years to figure out the impact of COVID and more concerning that their responce was to cut programs, with no notice, that bring in a huge amount or revenue. Hopefully their donors and granting agencies feel comfortable with that type of management because I sure wouldn’t but maybe that’s just me. I’m a huge fan of transparency which they don’t seem to value.
I am so sorry for all the hard work and planning that goes into this event to only have the rug pulled out from under you so suddenly.
It is a huge blow to the community. But we really appreciate all the time and energy everyone has put in for some many years. Fingers crossed a diamond in the rough appears for next year. 💕
Sending love to everyone.
So disappointing to hear they have done this. I have a friend who works for camp Warwa. She said they have some weekends in October available. Let me know if you are interested.
Tanner camp at wabamun may be an option, not exactly clear on all required considerations. I have a contact there if you like.
Oh this is such sad news. Our son was chosen to go last year but we couldn’t do it and I was hoping he could this year!
I wonder if camp goldeye could accommodate the needs of camp Everest… they are very reasonable to deal with in my experience
Oh no! So many people will be negatively impacted by their decision.😔
I’m so sorry for the campers that were looking forward to it this year.
Oh no, I'm sending an email. Kylah was looking forward to her first camp. This is awful
I sent you a pm about a camp that has an opening
Oh no!!! This is terrible!
They cancelled the kids with cancer camp too. I can’t believe this.
Praying that all goes well with you
What was the reasoning behind this.. all “outside” camps?! That’s awful. I will definitely email!
All you guys have good time enjoy
So sad and frustrating for the NKF team. Sorry about the amount of sleep you are losing over this!
I wonder how Camp HeHoHa will look to amend any of their grant applications and audits from 2023/24, which surely they would have had to identify their user group usage and reliance therein. How do their annual supporters/donators stand with this? Their books must be a complete mess.
Everyone is probably feeling pretty bummed out for sure, but luckily we all know going through everything with the kids that we are families of warriors. We can figure this out! Let us know how we can help!
Incase you didn’t know, you are not alone ❤️💜💙💛💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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Wendy Beaudoin researches PTSD among parents and siblings of pediatric neurosurgery patients because she’s experienced it within her own family and as a nurse practitioner in her pediatric neurosurg...7 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you for all you do Wendy. Your hardwork, dedication, and love doesn’t go unnoticed. This is amazing research and the Stollery is very lucky to have you. Myself, Carley & my Mom are forever grateful for Camp Everest and all the support you have given us over the years. Thank you for sharing your story and continuing to be the amazing person you are 🤍
Love you to moon and back! We would have been lost without you Wendy when all 3 of our children were sick. You were there on our darkest days and our successes! This article hits way too close to home! Your a rock and inspiration!
If only Ayva was under 18. She battles with this daily. Well, we both do. It just heart-wrenching. Thank you for sharing your story and supporting such a fragile group. ❤️
This was touching. Wendy has always and will always be a rock for us. She was there when Noah went through his suffering and she made me feel less crazy for going through PTSD.
Our daughter’s Kirsten Kirsten Murri and Brooklin Murri definitely have some ptsd. They have been lucky to have had lots of help over the years since we lost Zachary. Thanks Wendy for creating a safe space for dialogue and acknowledging the affects it has on siblings. 💕
Wendy touched our family’s hearts when our 10 week old had neurosurgery at the stollery. I had no idea she was touched so personally by neurosurgery. ❤️ our daughter took part in this research.
This is such a great article🥰
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Sometimes you just need to dance it out before talking it out! Our study is for anyone from the ages of 8-18 that has a sibling who has gone through surgery at the Stollery Children's Hospital. This study is for siblings who may be experiencing anxiety, depression or PTSD symptoms related to their siblings medical conditions. For more information, please email us at siblingsurgerystudy@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Want to talk to someone about your experiences as a sibling with a surgical sister or brother? Are you experiencing any anxiety, depression and stress related to a siblings health. We would love to hear from you! Our study is for anyone from the ages of 8-18 that has a sibling who has gone through surgery at the Stollery Children's Hospital. For more information, please email us at siblingsurgerystudy@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Summer is finally here, and with it comes endless amounts of free time! And we can't think of a better way to spend 20 of those free minutes then by taking our quick Sibling's survey! If you are the sibling or know of one, that has a brother or sister that has gone through surgery at the Stollery Children's Hospital we would love to hear form you. Our study is made for any sibling in between the ages of 8-18 who may be dealing with anxiety, depression and stress related to their sick sibling. For more information please email us at siblingsurgerystudy@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Summer is finally here, and with it comes endless amounts of free time! And we can't think of a better way to spend 20 of those free minutes then by taking our quick Sibling's survey! If you are the sibling or know of one, that has a brother or sister that has gone through surgery at the Stollery Children's Hospital we would love to hear form you. Our study is made for any sibling in between the ages of 8-18 who may be dealing with anxiety, depression and stress related to their sick sibling. For more information please email us at siblingsurgerystudy@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less
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CAMP EVEREST UPDATE: Sorry for the lack of information about Camp Everest this year so far! Unexpectedly, Camp HeHoHa sent out an email cancelling all outside summer camps, effectively immediately, which includes Camp Everest. The reasoning made no sense, and the timing was terrible so we were trying to work with them to let the summer camps run this summer, but to no avail. We are currently working to see if we can find a camp that can meet our needs but of course everything is booked. We have a few feelers out and will update everyone as we get more information on possible other options for our campers.
If you would like to express your disappointment with Camp HeHoHa’s decision which so negatively impacts not only our kids but also the other medical camps please feel free to send an email to the executive director Greg Neilson at greg@camphehoha.com. I wouldn’t expect any responce as he has always been difficult to deal with but still always worth expressing the impact their decision has had on our campers. ... See MoreSee Less
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Here is the email we received. I am struggling with blaming the pandemic, that was years ago, and the fact it is “financially not feasible”. We do not use any of their staff to run our camps and have always offered to make our own food, which they have turned down. So basically they have 3 people cook and clean and then clean the rooms when we leave and we pay $25000+ for 3.5 days. Would you not want that money if you have financially struggling? I also would be very concerned as a donor that they were not able to figure their financial situation out until the summer. It’s concerning that it look them 4 years to figure out the impact of COVID and more concerning that their responce was to cut programs, with no notice, that bring in a huge amount or revenue. Hopefully their donors and granting agencies feel comfortable with that type of management because I sure wouldn’t but maybe that’s just me. I’m a huge fan of transparency which they don’t seem to value.
I am so sorry for all the hard work and planning that goes into this event to only have the rug pulled out from under you so suddenly. It is a huge blow to the community. But we really appreciate all the time and energy everyone has put in for some many years. Fingers crossed a diamond in the rough appears for next year. 💕 Sending love to everyone.
So disappointing to hear they have done this. I have a friend who works for camp Warwa. She said they have some weekends in October available. Let me know if you are interested.
Tanner camp at wabamun may be an option, not exactly clear on all required considerations. I have a contact there if you like.
Oh this is such sad news. Our son was chosen to go last year but we couldn’t do it and I was hoping he could this year!
I wonder if camp goldeye could accommodate the needs of camp Everest… they are very reasonable to deal with in my experience
Oh no! So many people will be negatively impacted by their decision.😔
I’m so sorry for the campers that were looking forward to it this year.
Oh no, I'm sending an email. Kylah was looking forward to her first camp. This is awful
I sent you a pm about a camp that has an opening
Oh no!!! This is terrible!
They cancelled the kids with cancer camp too. I can’t believe this.
Praying that all goes well with you
What was the reasoning behind this.. all “outside” camps?! That’s awful. I will definitely email!
All you guys have good time enjoy
So sad and frustrating for the NKF team. Sorry about the amount of sleep you are losing over this! I wonder how Camp HeHoHa will look to amend any of their grant applications and audits from 2023/24, which surely they would have had to identify their user group usage and reliance therein. How do their annual supporters/donators stand with this? Their books must be a complete mess. Everyone is probably feeling pretty bummed out for sure, but luckily we all know going through everything with the kids that we are families of warriors. We can figure this out! Let us know how we can help!
Heck yeah ill do it in dougies honor Amy M Lowery
www.sunsetpointcamp.ca/ - would this type of set up work? If yes can connect you to them
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