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Brianna Murphy

Brianna’s Story

Thirteen-year-old Brianna Murphy doesn’t allow diabetes to run her life. Brianna has Type 1 Diabetes and visits the Diabetic Clinic at Northside General Hospital regularly. Her condition doesn’t stop her from playing basketball and soccer or from competing in dance competitions. Brianna is able to enjoy sleepovers thanks to an insulin pump that she received three years ago. Since she had her pump she can spend more time with her friends and she doesn’t have to carry needles with her- it has really changed her life for the better. Read more →

9-year-old Connor Viva

Connor’s Story

Nine-year-old Connor Viva is from Florence, Nova Scotia and attends grade four at Florence Elementary School. He wants to be a referee or a school bus driver when he grows up. Connor has been a patient at the Orthoptic Clinic at Northside General Hospital since he was just 7 months old. He explains his illness as a Pirate Patch. He wears his patch to treat amblyopia - which is secondary to his strabismus (misalignment of the eyes). Read more →

Earl Boutilier

Earl’s Story

Earl Boutilier was diagnosed with CMT-Charcot Marie Tooth Disease 51 years ago and is also diabetic. Also known as Charcot–Marie–Tooth neuropathy, CMT is a genetically inherited disorder of the peripheral nervous system characterized by progressive loss of muscle tissue and touch sensation across various parts of the body. Currently incurable, this disease is one of the most common inherited neurological disorders. Read more →

Foundation News & Events

  • Rafflebox 50/50 Fundraiser
    Rafflebox 50/50 Fundraiser
    The Hospital Foundations in Cape Breton are thrilled to announce beginning of our weekly online 50/50 jackpot, supporting all Hospital Foundations in Cape Breton!! Every day, Hospital Foundations in Cape Breton raise funds to support our nine hospitals. Each one of the Foundations are important to their local hospital, by purchasing medical equipment to enhance services already being provided or to expand a service to meet the needs of the community. The Foundations exists to support and to connect the hospitals to the community. As a common goal, all Foundations strive to improve healthcare and enrich the lives of patients...
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  • 6th Annual Boxing Day Run
    6th Annual Boxing Day Run
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  • 20th Annual Lights For Health
    20th Annual Lights For Health
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Dr. MacIntosh

Dr. MacIntosh’s Story

“I don’t give because I can, I give because I care”. Dr. MacIntosh gives of his time, and provides gifts to the Northside/Harbourview Hospital Foundation because these hospitals care for his patients, his friends and his family. His favourite part of his job is visiting patients at the hospital and looking out at the water. He attributes the great care his patients receive while in hospital to the incredible staff who provide care for his patients. Read more →

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Working with residents, businesses and groups in the community to raise funds for the Northside Gene

Congratulations Justin!

Congratulations Justin!🎉We have a WINNER🎉

🎫 Justin Campbell from Dartmouth has won $1,387.50 with ticket # 2644

💟 We cannot thank you all enough for Caring With Us. Your donation stays here, and that makes a difference!!! Congratulations Justin!

🎟Tickets for next Wednesdays draw available at www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nhhf
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Congratulations!👏

Congrats on a nice win! 👏👌🏼🎉

🚨As of 12:50pm our Jackpot is over $2,000.00!!
Dont miss out, Get your tickets before 2:45 pm!!
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🚨As of 12:50pm our Jackpot is over $2,000.00!!
Don't miss out, Get your tickets before 2:45 pm!!
👉 www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nhhf
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Northside / Harbourview Hospital Foundation

PO Box 399
North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Canada B2A 3M4
Tel: (902) 794-5402 Fax: (902) 794-5425