Together, we can bring essential neonatal equipment to VJH
Giraffes are essential neonatal equipment – a state-of-the-art incubator that mimics the womb and helps premature babies grow stronger.
Give our tiniest patients a fighting chance, right here in our community
A few weeks ago, a pregnant mom rushed to VJH, nowhere near full term, and in active labour.
When her tiny baby was born, she was terrified. His lungs weren’t fully developed and he didn’t yet have the ability to feed. His thin, almost-translucent skin made it hard for him to stay warm.
Without missing a beat, the medical team whisked him across the room to a waiting Giraffe, a state-of-the-art incubator that mimics the womb and helps premature babies grow stronger.
Giraffes are basically a neonatal trauma bay on wheels
For our tiniest, most critically ill patients, the Giraffe delivers immediate warmth to stabilize body temperature and provides all essential infant‑sized resuscitation tools.
It also acts as an isolation bay to protect against infection and manages light and noise exposure, both of which disrupt growth and development in preemies.
And that tiny baby boy? He was stabilized quickly in a Giraffe – the microenvironment allowed him to conserve every ounce of energy for developing and growing.
Help us bring a new Giraffe to VJH
Giraffes are essential for keeping sick and preterm babies closer to home.
Yet, our Women’s and Children’s department only has one.
With your support, we can purchase a second of these state-of-the-art incubators and ensure our medical teams have the essential equipment they need to care for our tiniest patients.
Giving $50, $100, $500 or whatever you can give will help bring a new Giraffe to VJH. And thanks to the incredible generosity of our friends at Grizzly Curb & Concrete, every dollar donated up to $20,000 will be matched!
