Thank you for donating to Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre. We kindly ask you to read through the following guidelines. These guidelines have been developed in accordance with NLHS’ infection control, safety, and privacy policies. We are unable to accept items that do not adhere to these guidelines. Items which are donated but do not meet these In-Kind Donation Guidelines will be provided to community agencies or disposed of as appropriate.

Janeway In-kind Donation Guidelines

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Janeway Donation In-Kind Application Form Fillable 2026

Janeway Foundation Board of Directors 2026-2027:
Frank Ryan, Chair
Karen Skinner, Vice Chair
Samu Chitsike, Treasurer
Victoria Gatehouse, Secretary
Erin Delaney
Susan Escott
Ben Girvan
Natika Hearn
Dennis Hogan
Colin Krulicki
Dr. David Price
Tyler Pursey
Frank Ryan
Mike Wesolowski
Rebecca Dutton, Ex-officio Member
Ron Johnson, Ex-officio Member
David Thornhill, Ex-officio Member
Marilyn Pardy, Ex-officio, Honorary Life Member
Thank you to our dedicated board members for their unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Your leadership and compassion make a lasting impact.

Welcome to the new Janeway Foundation board members:
Erin Delaney, Susan Escott, Natika Hearn, Dr. David Price and Tyler Pursey

Thank you to retiring members, Gill Whelan and Chris King, for their incredible contributions over the years.

Heading into the 2026-27 year, the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation is proud to announce Frank Ryan as Chair, Board of Directors.

Frank is a Partner at Ryco Financial and has volunteered on the Janeway Foundation Board and Investment Committee.
Most importantly, Frank is a Janeway dad of three. Welcome, Frank. We’re excited to have you at the helm this year.

Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Thanksgiving Weekend

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Bowring Park, 305 Waterford Bridge Road, St. John’s, NL

Shuttles & Parking: Free shuttle service to Bowring Park will begin at 8am.

Register to Join The Race

RBC Race for the Kids is back in St. John’s, NL for year two! Held over the Thanksgiving long weekend, this family-friendly event unites our community for fitness, fun, and fundraising in support of the Janeway.

Register or donate online:  Jamarama.ca or https://janeway.akaraisin.com/ui/Jamarama!

Support children and youth at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre by fundraising, donating and wearing your PJs all-day long on Friday, October 23rd, 2026.

Participating in Jamarama saves lives. Donations buy specialized equipment used at the Janeway so kids can get the care they need, they make life-saving research possible, and they provide continuing education to our amazing healthcare heroes to ensure they are up-to-date on the most recent advancements in care. Thank you!

August 10, 2026, St. John’s, NL – Today Canada Cycles for Kids gave $75,000 to the Janeway Foundation to purchase two new CritiCool Systems for the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). These systems provide precise, automated temperature control, dramatically improving survival rates and long-term outcomes for newborns who suffer oxygen deprivation at birth. In attendance for the special cheque presentation were, Rob Fetherstonhaugh, Co-Founder of Canada Cycles for Kids, Barry Fowler, volunteer, Carla Dyke, Division Manager, NICU & Respiratory Therapy at the Janeway, Karlee MacDonald Janeway Champion, and her mother Jennifer, Rebecca Dutton, President and CEO of the Janeway Foundation, and Gill Whelan, Board Chair of the Janeway Foundation.

“Every minute counts when a newborn suffers oxygen deprivation at birth. Without immediate treatment, this can lead to lifelong disabilities or worse. The most effective, evidence-based treatment is therapeutic hypothermia, cooling the baby’s body to protect the brain and prevent further injury. This is where these systems come in.

More than one in ten babies born in Newfoundland and Labrador will spend time in our NICU. Investing in state-of-the-art equipment ensures that every child receives the safest, most advanced care possible, giving them the best chance for a healthy future. These technologies are not just nice-to-have, they are lifesaving tools that help our incredible team provide world-class care right here at home. Thank you to Canada Cycles for Kids for making this possible.”

Rebecca Dutton, President and CEO, Janeway Foundation

“My Co-Founder, Marc Balevi and I had a dream to cycle across Canada. So we decided to cycle for children’s charities across Canada. We have raised over $ 4,500,000 over the past twenty-five years and each dollar raised has gone to the children’s charities we have supported.

This year we cycled Vancouver Island and purchased urgently needed medical equipment for Vancouver Island Hospitals.  We have also purchased medical equipment for Rankin Inlet in Nunavut. So from Sea to Sea and finally Sea, we are here today in St. John’s, NL. 

The Janeway Foundation team, led by Rebecca Dutton as President and CEO and Gill Whelan as Board Chair, are just outstanding in their care for the community.  We hope that the CritiCool systems that we will purchase, with their guidance, will help families across Newfoundland and Labrador for many years to come.”

Rob Fetherstonhaugh, Co-Founder, Canada Cycles for Kids

“We are incredibly grateful to Canada Cycles for Kids for their outstanding $75,000 contribution to the Janeway Foundation. Every rider, donor, sponsor and volunteer played a part in making this gift possible, and the impact will be felt by children and families throughout our province for years to come.

As someone who wholeheartedly believes in the power of community and the importance of moving our bodies to support both physical and mental well-being, it’s especially meaningful to see people come together through cycling to create such a positive impact. Canada Cycles for Kids demonstrates what can happen when people unite around a shared purpose. On behalf of the Janeway Foundation, thank you for showing the community that children’s health is a priority.”

Gill Whelan, Board Chair, Janeway Foundation

About the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation

The Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation is a registered charitable organization created to raise funds to meet the financial needs of the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre for capital projects, medical equipment and research and programs directly related to the health and welfare of NL children, while promoting awareness of these needs.

Canada Cycles for Kids

Canada Cycles for Kids was founded in 2002 by Marc Balevi and Robert Fetherstonhaugh, and is devoted to helping children across Canada. Capitalizing on their passion for bicycling, Canada Cycles for Kids organizes fund raising bicycle tours. https://www.canadacyclesforkids.com/

Thank you for donating to the 2026 Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon!

We’re excited to announce that the grand total for the 2026 Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon is $2,806,662.86!

This year’s fundraising will support critical equipment across several of the Janeway’s most essential programs, including the Emergency Room, which serves as the pediatric trauma centre for the province; Perioperative and Surgical Care, where every child receives care when they need an operation; and Diagnostic Imaging, where advanced technology helps provide the answers families are waiting foe.

Every donation makes a real difference for children today and strengthens the future health of our province.

You can still donate online janewayfoundation.nf.ca or text JANEWAY to 45678 to donate $20.

Thank you to these talented musicians who will show their support for all our kids on this year’s Telethon. These entertainers are from different parts of the province and represent different genres.

St. Pat’s Dancers:

Join us June 6th and 7th on NTV or stream online at janewayfoundation.nf.ca!

Call the Janeway Foundation office if you have any questions: 709-777-4640

We are proud to introduce our 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion, Karlee MacDonald💗
At just 23 days old, Karlee was rushed to the Janeway, where tests revealed two serious heart defects that were putting dangerous strain on her tiny heart. She needed life saving open heart surgery before she was one month old. Watch Karlee’s story.

After weeks of recovery and years of follow up care at the Janeway, Karlee is now nine years old and thriving. She loves competitive dance and continues regular cardiology checkups using advanced echocardiogram technology made possible through donor support to closely monitor her heart as she grows.

What are we fundraising for?
This year’s fundraising will support critical equipment across several of the Janeway’s most essential programs, including the emergency room, which serves as the pediatric trauma centre for the province; perioperative and surgical services, where every child receives care when they need an operation; and diagnostic imaging, where advanced technology helps provide the answers families are waiting foe. Every donation makes a real difference for children today and strengthens the future health of our province.

How do we start fundraising?
For your community project, complete this registration form: https://janewayfoundation.nf.ca/how-to-fundraise/
If you’re a business, contact:
Carmella Butland
carm.butland@nlhealthservices.ca
709-777-4227
To learn more, follow the links on this page: https://janewayfoundation.nf.ca/how-to-fundraise/

Kickstart your fundraising today and make a difference, for all our kids!

When is the Telethon? Learn more.
Join us June 6th and 7th on NTV or stream online at janewayfoundation.nf.ca!

Call the Janeway Foundation office if you have any questions: 709-777-4640

First Prize:
Roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketing WestJet destination and $500 CAD
Ticket Number 1467

Second Prize:
Two Nights’ Accommodations at Cliffs Edge Retreat
Ticket Number 4289

Third Prize:
$500 Fish Exchange Gift Certificate
Ticket Number 97

We will call the winners very soon!

Thank-you for supporting the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre and all our kids.

License No. 26-10089200LT

You can help shape the future of children’s health care across Newfoundland & Labrador.

About the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation

For more than 40 years the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation has rallied communities, businesses and families to advance the health and well-being of our province’s children. Through fundraising, advocacy and partnership, we invest in life-saving equipment, pediatric research, specialized programs and family supports that make a tangible difference every day.

What We’re Looking For

This year we hope to welcome one or more new volunteer Directors at our September 2026 Annual General Meeting. To keep our leadership strong, responsive and representative, we are seeking candidates who bring both professional expertise and lived experience, especially in one or more of the following areas:

Priority Expertise & Backgrounds

• Communications & PR / crisis management
• Legal (charities, governance, healthcare, etc.)
• Philanthropy, fundraising and/or community leadership
• Medical / clinical pediatrics
• Diversity, equity & inclusion practice
• Executive level leadership

Priority Locations

Most meetings are and can be held virtually via Zoom, meaning geography is not a limiting factor for Board Members. We are particularly interested in qualified candidates who are from the following areas:

• Rural Newfoundland
• Central Newfoundland
• Western Newfoundland
• Labrador

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion:

It is vital for our leadership to be representative of the community that the Janeway serves, therefore we encourage expressions of interest from individuals from equity-seeking groups, including Indigenous Peoples, Black and other racialized individuals, newcomers, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members, women, low-income residents, those with mental or physical health barriers, and parents/caregivers of Janeway patients.

Role & Expectations

Board members serve as mission ambassadors, strategic advisors and fundraising champions. Key commitments include:

• Time – four board meetings and one AGM, plus 4-8 committee meetings annually (for those who choose to join a committee).
• Generosity – help engage the community and/or your personal networks in an effort cultivate new potential donors.
• Governance – steward strategy, finances, risk and ethical fundraising practices.
• Advocacy – share your expertise, networks and voice to advance children’s health.
• Confidentiality and Accountability – uphold the Foundation’s by-laws and policies.

Directors are elected for a two-year term and receive an orientation and ongoing support. Directors are eligible for re-appointment up to two additional terms.

The Nomination Timeline

1. Call for Expressions of Interest Opens – Open now, concludes June 30^th, 2026
2. Contacting those selected for a meeting – July–August
3. Board review of recommended volunteers – August
4. Election at AGM – September (date TBA)

How to Show Interest (by June 30^th, 2026)

Email us a single document that includes the two points below. All submissions will be treated in confidence.

• Please save your document with a file name that includes your full name.
• Please use the subject line “Board Expression of Interest – [Your Name]”.

Email to rebecca.dutton@nlhealthservices.ca

1. Résumé, CV or brief biography
2. A brief Statement of Interest (max 500 words). This should include why you wish to serve on the Janeway Foundation Board and how your skills, experience and/or lived perspective will advance our mission.

*If you have previously expressed interest with a submission, please let us know if you are interested in continuing to be considered at this time.

We are honoured that so many spectacular community members wish to volunteer with the Janeway Foundation at all levels. Each year, considering volunteer turnover and strategic plan priorities, we find ourselves looking for different skillsets and attributes in our volunteers. So, if there isn’t a specific opportunity for you now, there may be in the future or with a committee. We will retain all expressions of interest and reach out where and when opportunities exist. All potential candidates for 2026 board positions will be contacted by September 2026.

Questions?

Contact Rebecca Dutton at rebecca.dutton@nlhealthservices.ca. Thank you for considering volunteering with the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors – together we can help every child in Newfoundland & Labrador grow up healthy and strong.

Janeway Board Recruitment Posting 2026