by Kelly McKibbin | Jul 9, 2019 | Hillary's journey
It’s been several weeks since our last official update, and so much has happened. Thank you for patiently waiting and understanding how difficult it has been. We’re actually not quite sure how we are functioning as a family, but we wake up each morning and...
by Kelly McKibbin | Jul 5, 2019 | Hillary's journey
Hillary received a welcome hemoglobin transfusion today to give her some energy for the weekend. It turned her cheeks a rosy pink which we have missed seeing. This is her in the parking lot at CHEO right after her transfusion, feeling great.During some fun in the...
by Kelly McKibbin | Jun 27, 2019 | Hillary's journey
#GetSwabbed in #Ottawa for @CanadasLifeline RELOADED. Please come back to St Francis Xavier High School on July 4 from 3-6 pm to join the global stem cell registry. There will be more staff and 1,200 kits available. #StartWithHillary and remember why. Well, Ottawa....
by Kelly McKibbin | Jun 26, 2019 | Hillary's journey
This morning, we met with the transplant team at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto via telemedicine. It has really sunk in, now. So many of you messaged birthday wishes to Hillary. So many have sent personal messages of hope. So many have asked for an update, and we have...
by Kelly McKibbin | Jun 25, 2019 | Hillary's journey
Wow Ottawa, you smashed it last night. You turned up in droves to join the global stem cell registry. After an unprecedented 630 registrants, we ran out of kits, and had to turn another 500 away. To the mom and her son from Montreal who was turned away, please...