Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion celebrates strength and connection
Families gathered for a heartwarming reunion that brought together children who once depended on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital and the dedicated teams who supported them.
Held at the Nutrien Wonderhub, the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion 2025 offered families the chance to reconnect with caregivers, share experiences, and show how much their children—ranging from energetic toddlers to school-aged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit graduates—have grown. Parents reunited with the staff who walked with them through some of their most challenging days.
“The NICU reunion events give families and staff a chance to reconnect and celebrate," said Dr. Anna Donovan, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit physician at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.
"A special bond is formed when you help a new baby and their family through a difficult time. Through these events, we build community between families who had a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It also re-energizes our staff to see the amazing little people they helped after they have gone home. We hope to continue to celebrate together for years to come!”
For families, the event highlights milestones once hoped for; for staff, it is a powerful reminder of the impact of their care. The reunion celebrates resilience and strengthens a community built on compassion and shared experience.
From left: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit graduate, Keaton Andre, with his family. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staff members: Back row (from left): Candace Luciak, Shannon Willard, Rafaella Sakai Guerra, Dawn Erker, Ashley Skafel, Brooke Sterling, Chelsea Eason, and Molly McGillis. Front row: Connie Wormsbecker, Sarah Kotyk, Cara Galambos, Morgan Therres, Mikayla Nystuen, Jennifer Parson, Diane Denny, and Kristi Trevors.
