Casie’s Fundraiser for Sickkids Hospital

How Quickly Everything Changed

Saturday 2nd May A catastrophic motor vehicle accident left my mom’s car completely unrecognizable, twisted metal, shattered glass, and a haunting reminder of how quickly everything can change. Yet somehow, she walked away, shaken but alive, and that’s the part of the story that matters most. ♥️ Share

If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t walk, crawl—but whatever you do, keep moving forward.

Thursday 30th Apr When this picture was taken I was at my lowest. Lost, tired, and unsure of who I was becoming. I never smiled for the camera, inside I was fighting battles no one could see. Looking back now, I’m proud I didn’t stay there. That moment didn’t define me. It became the turning point that pushed me to grow, heal, and find my way again. ♥️ #sickkidsfoundation Share

Grandpa Visiting me at SickKids Hospital

Wednesday 29th Apr My Grandpa visiting me in the hospital meant more to me than I can put into words. Even with all the noise, the machines, and everything going on, the moment he walked in, things felt calmer. He didn’t try to fix anything or say anything complicated—he just sat with me, held my hand, and reminded me that I wasn’t alone. Share

Car Crash

Sunday 26th Apr Share

Time had moved forward…

Sunday 26th Apr Following a Catastrophic motor vehicle accident in May, 2005 I was air lifted to SickKids hospital where emergency brain surgery was performed to save my life. It was when I woke from a 2 week coma that I realized just how much had changed—time had moved forward without me, my body felt unfamiliar, and the life I once knew was no longer waiting in the same way. In that moment, I understood that recovery wouldn’t just be about healing physically, but about rebuilding, relearning, and finding a new sense of normal. Share

Surviving the storm

Saturday 25th Apr

Hi, my name is Casandra Parker, and I live in Sarnia, Ontario.

In 2005, SickKids saved my life after a catastrophic car accident. I suffered a depressed skull fracture and a collapsed lung, and spent two weeks in a coma. When I finally woke, it felt as though I was emerging from a nightmare into an unfamiliar life.

I remained in the hospital for three months, undergoing intensive physiotherapy and speech therapy as I relearned how to walk and speak. That experience profoundly shaped who I am today and continues to inspire me to give back whenever I can.

In the past, I organized a fundraiser that raised $1,700 for SickKids, which I had the privilege of delivering in person.

I am now planning a larger, community-wide fundraiser for July 2027, with the goal of engaging the entire city of Sarnia and raising even greater support for SickKids. I am deeply committed to making this event as impactful as possible and bringing people together for a cause that means so much to me.

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