The Alyssa Rae Johnson Fund
Alyssa Rae was the first child of Bruce and Mary Johnson, who describe her as a beautiful baby with a sweet, soulful gaze. Diagnosed with omphalocele and in spite of many moments filled with hope for a longer life, Alyssa passed away after 20 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at SickKids. To see Alyssa’s story and photos please click here.
To honour Alyssa, the Johnsons set up a special fund in 2013 where 100% of your donation benefits sick and injured children. The Alyssa Rae Johnson Fund supports high-priority needs at SickKids in the crucial areas of medical research, education, and patient care.
To help raise funds, Bruce and his daughter Holly completed three motorcycle journeys (called Motorcycle For Miracles) between 2013-2018. These journeys took them to Costa Rica, across Canada from coast to coast, and to the "Ends of the Earth" from the shoreline of the Arctic Ocean in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories to the southern tip of the Americas (Ushuaia, Argentina). Then in 2022, Bruce did a solo ride up through Labrador. For information about past and future Motorcycle for Miracles fundraising rides, please visit www.MotorcycleforMiracles.com
The Johnsons continue to set the bar higher and will never stop advocating for children’s health. To join them in support of SickKids Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network, consider a gift today.
Thank You to Our Donors
Every gift makes a difference. Thank you.
Sarah Manney
The Arrigo Family
Our condolences on the news of Bruce’s passing.
Deborah van de Water
I'm so sorry to hear of Bruce's untimely passing. In lieu of flowers, I am making this donation to honour his life and legacy..
Armin & Annemarie Grigaitis
We are very sad at the passing of Bruce Johnson. He was an amazing man and his legacy will live on for years to come. We pass our love on to his family and friends at this time.
Ralph Luppe
Debbie & Bill Evans, Margaret Donaldson
Sending our condolences to Mary, Holly and Jossy and the Johnson family.
Debbie Conrad
Michelle Rutter
I am proud to be a Miracle RE/MAX Agent and to donate to this wonderful cause. Bruce was the kindest, most selfless individuals I have ever met and he inspired all of us to give as often as we could.
Bryan & Sue Stephenson
There are no words for the loss of Bruce. A truly exemplary human being — gone too soon. Sending love and sincere sympathy to the Johnson family.
Jill Nielsen
In honor of Alyssa’s father, Bruce who lived an amazing life full of purpose.
I love you all