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`The little charity that could' has a heartfelt purpose continued from p.20 Carolyn said each year, she continues to be overwhelmed by the support and generosity she has received from the community. She said one of her son's friends from school gave them four courtside Toronto Raptors tickets. "That's basically $1,000 a ticket and they've donated them for our silent auction and I'm just dumbfounded because I'm the little charity that could," she said. "I'm just trying to honour my son and support this hospital, and this family heard my story and wanted to donate them and I'm just so humbled and overwhelmed by that." Carolyn added the money helps support a hospital that has not only meant so much to them personally, but to so many other families across Ontario. "That hospital represents hope to me because I walked through those halls many times with Luke on my shoulders and I would look at these children and I didn't see sick children necessarily, but I saw hope," she said. "These children may be hooked up to IVs and machines, but they always have smiles for the nurses and doctors. Unfortunately, for us, Luke didn't survive, but so many kids do because of care they receive there, so it's important to me that the hospital gets the support it deserves to help other children." About one in every 100 children is born with a heart defect in Canada, added Carolyn, 21 | Thursday, February 4, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com I'm just dumbfounded. I'm just trying to honour my son and support this (SickKids) hospital, and this family heard my story and wanted to donate them (four $1,000 Raptors tickets) and I'm just so humbled and overwhelmed by that. Bleeker, in a press release. "Thanks to the support of groups like Luke's Legacy, we are able to continue to provide the necessary equipment, furnishings and training within the Cardiac Critical Care Unit at SickKids." Carolyn says her family continues to miss Luke, but is happy they can honour him every year through Luke's Legacy. Even Jackson, who never met his older brother, has grown up with Luke a part of his life -- he has a photo of Luke in his room. "Tonight, Jackson and I talked about Luke and how he watches over him from heaven," said Carolyn. For more, visit www.lukeslegacy.ca. Luke's mom, founder of Luke's Legacy Carolyn Holmes and it could be a mild case or as "terrifying and as tragic as Luke's." She said the funds raised to date have gone towards purchasing iPads for cardiac critical care nurses to use at shift changes, which helps with the transfer of knowledge for each patient; support for standardized clinical assessment and management plans that help optimize care for patients; and training for nurses through conferences and sharing of knowledge. "None of these areas are currently supported by government funding, so we rely on philanthropy to provide these types of needs for families and for the dedicated staff who treat kids with the most complex conditions," stated SickKids Foundation's Constanze 2376 Parkhaven Blvd, Oakville 2376 Parkhaven Blvd, Oakville · 905-257-5880 905-257-5880 maximekitchens.ca maximekitchens.ca Open HOuse Feb 6th 9am - 12Pm RegisteR FoR ouR 2016-17 school YeaR PLATINUM 2 & 3 YR OLD, JK/SK PROGRAMS AVAILABLE Nottinghill Co-operative Preschool is one of Oakville's longest running cooperative preschools. Nottinghill provides a warm and friendly community atmosphere. We have low student-teacher ratios, experienced ECEs and an environment that encourages children to learn through play. Nottinghill offers programs for children 2-5 years old, including a daily half-day JK and SK program as an alternative to full-day kindergarten. Other features include: · Two spacious classrooms · Healthy nut-free snacks · Outdoor play · Extra-curricular activities including sports and music programs · Toilet training is NOT required 1469 Nottinghill Gate 905-827-1442 | nottinghillpreschool.com