Ivy's Journey: Champion Child with Juvenile Dermatomyositis


Author: The Daily News Now! March 15, 2026 Duration: 1:49
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Ivy's Journey: Champion Child with Juvenile Dermatomyositis

Ivy Brodner, a resilient five-year-old from Regina, has been named the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation Champion Child for 2026. Diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis at age four, she endured a year of fevers, severe pain, and muscle weakness. After multiple hospital stays, tests, and treatments, including chemotherapy, Ivy now manages her condition with regular checkups and Beads of Courage. As Champion Child, she represents sick kids across Saskatchewan and looks forward to sharing her story.

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