The Herbie Fund Today

The Herbie Fund provides financial support so that children from around the world can receive surgical treatment at The Hospital for Sick Children. To date, over 600 children from approximately 100 countries have received specialized medical and surgical assistance that would not otherwise be available to them.

The Herbie Fund is a volunteer based group that has been fundraising for more than 30 years at The Hospital for Sick Children, steadfast in their belief that no child should be denied medical care based on race, religion, geography, or financial status. They believe that the future of our world lies in the health and well being of our children, and that there is no higher generosity and compassion than to care for a child.

The Herbie Fund is intended to carry out acute (one-time) treatment only, such as Cardiac, Plastic and Neurosurgery. Children requiring long-term care for medical conditions such as cancer, transplants and rehabilitation are not eligible to receive Herbie Fund assistance.

Right now, the Herbie Fund can only help about 30 children every year. The number of children assisted depends entirely on the amount of money donated. Your support is needed, as there are always more applications than the Fund can accommodate.

How to Help a Child in Need

If you know of any child who requires medical attention outside Canada and may benefit from Herbie Fund's assistance, please direct your application inquiries to:

The Hospital for Sick Children
International Patient Program
C/O Cindy Fiore
7261 – 555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8

Phone
416.813.7234

Fax
416.813.8667

Email
cindy.fiore@sickkids.ca