The Polar Bear Fund

Welcome to the Polar Bear Fund 🐻‍❄️

Our family created the Polar Bear Fund to give back to the NICU at SickKids, a place that will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Lincoln spent the first 10 days of his life in the NICU at SickKids. During a time filled with fear and uncertainty, the incredible team at SickKids gave us something we weren’t sure we would have — a future filled with birthdays to celebrate.

The Polar Bear Fund also honours the memory of Lincoln’s beloved Grandpa, Mike Devine. 

All four of Lincoln’s grandparents and his Aunts and Uncles were a constant presence during those early days in the NICU, rarely leaving his side. “You Are Never Alone,” Mike always said, a sentiment that continues to guide us and remains at the heart of this fund.

Through the Polar Bear Fund, we hope to one day see a NICU environment that is not only centred around the care of its tiniest patients, but also embraces the families who love them. A place where parents can safely remain by their babies’ sides during those precious, uncertain first minutes, hours, and days of life.

We will forever be indebted to the extraordinary staff at SickKids, not only for the care they provided during Lincoln’s first 10 days of life, but for the continued care and support they have continued to show our family. 

And to all of you who have been part of Lincoln’s story, thank you.

Whether you remember exactly where you were when Lincoln was born, stood beside us during those uncertain early days, or became part of our lives somewhere along the way, we are endlessly grateful for the love and support you have shown our family.

To those who have chosen to support the Polar Bear Fund, whether in honour of Lincoln, through your own celebrations, or simply out of the kindness of your hearts, please know how deeply we appreciate your generosity.

Thank you for joining us in celebrating TEN YEARS of Lincoln.