new cast. “The team always goes above and beyond,” Bernice says. terminology, Jennifer recalls. They weren’t afraid to laugh at funny “They are exceptional.” things when appropriate, adding a sense of humour to a stressful Bernice and Howard, who are retired farmers, remain busy in their environment and easing the extreme pressure on patients and their golden years. They love to travel and camp with their fifth wheel trailer loved ones. “The donations to the Stollery are imperative to that work and have been active volunteers for and to the care being provided,” the community of Mystery Lake. she says. “We are forever grateful “Everybody needs to help support They are dedicated parents of three to have access to such a facility.” that hospital in some way, whatever grown children – Trent, Trevor and Bernice recommends other Jennifer – and, as grandparents, families consider donating in a they can adequately afford. It is a provide the cheering squad when similar fashion, whether they’ve great place which is near and dear to the young ones are involved in directly used the Stollery or not. communities around Alberta.” extracurricular activities like ball, “Definitely give to the Stollery,” hockey and dance (all the grandshe says. “Everybody needs to children live within 20 minutes of grandmother and grandfather). help support that hospital in some way, whatever they can “We are a very close family,” Bernice says. adequately afford. It is a great place which is near and dear to Their daughter Jennifer, whose family also contributes to the Foun- communities around Alberta.” dation, is proud of her parents’ philanthropy and hopes to instill this attitude in her own children one day. “I think it’s wonderful that they Fund the Foundation: If you’re interested contribute an amount that has such value and meaning to them,” she in contributing to the Stollery Children’s Hospital says, “and to a cause that has meant so much to us as a family.” Foundation, visit stollerykids.com or contact When Leah was sick, staff at the hospital talked to Jennifer and Katherine Captain at 780-431-4605 to donate. her family “like real people” instead of using complicated medical
STRONG LEGACY: Bernice and Howard Harrison donate $10 per month to the Foundation for each of their six grandchildren.
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