CHILD Posters database: helping others

Blossom, 8 years old, Whistler, BC

Statement: I love CHILD because it feels so good to know that I could be saving a lot of lives 🙂 and that feeling is the best feeling in the world!

Maya, 9 years old, Winnipeg, MB

Statement: My poster is about how happy I am for all the work the Child Study does to help children to be healthier.

Makena, 8 years old, Vancouver, BC

Statement: CHILD study is about scientific discoveries, and how our visits help find out things about allergies, and that helps kids all around the world, not just us.

Connor, 9 years old, Edmonton, AB

Statement: My poster is about kids helping kids helping science. The child study is a good place.

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Etta, 9 years old, Winnipeg, MB

Statement: This poster shows what the CHILD Study means to me. My little brother has asthma and it makes me happy that I can help people learn about asthma so that they can help him. I was nervous for the blood test but it was over quickly.

Isadora, 8 years old, Toronto, ON

Statement: My poster is about the CHILD study. I wrote the words on the poster to say how I feel about the study. I think the study is doing a great job.

Antonio, 11 years old, Toronto, ON

Statement: My poster is about what being part of the CHILD Study means to me. How a few hours of my time can help CHILD Study to predict, prevent and treat children’s illnesses. 3 Hours of my time is nothing compared to a lifetime for another child who is suffering from allergies or asthma.

The symbols on my poster:

• Silhouette of a pregnant mother – because the CHILD Study starts in the womb of the mother just like my Mama who volunteered us to join the CHILD Study when I was still in her tummy.
• Shield inside the heart – to defend and protect the child (circle with triangle means Unity; upside-down mushroom means Growth)
• Heart (map of Earth) – with love, everything is possible and we can conquer all

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Henry [sibling to Ella], 6 years old, Bolton, ON

Statement: My sister helps many people with asthma in the child study.

Lola, 10 years old, Vancouver, BC

Statement: When my Mom asked if I wanted to continue in the study I said “Yes, if it helps kids!”

Vanessa, 9 years old, Mississauga, ON

Statement: My poster is about all the fun things I got to do at Sick Kids Hospital for the Child Study. From my mom completing surveys to me doing breathing tests. Thank you to all the kids who are participating!

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Calvin, 9 years old, Winnipeg, MB

Statement: We are all heroes by helping other children fight against diseases.

Finn, 10 years old, West Vancouver, BC

Manal, 9 years old, Winnipeg, MB

Statement: This poster shows that doctors and nurses at Child study do their best to help children be healthy. One time they even gave us cake. It was delicious. I love the cards I get on my birthday from CHILD STUDY.

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Ben, 8 years old, Vancouver, BC

Statement: My poster is about how the Child Study is helping kids in the future and hopefully there will be no more inhalers. See that guy he is throwing away his inhaler, it’s like my mom’s. I hope Child Study helps make kids lungs healthy and strong. I hope in the future there will be more fresh air.

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Ella, 8 years old, Bolton, ON

Statement: The CHILD study means that kids like me get to help people who have asthma. I am proud to be in this study because it’s an amazing study to be in! I wish that I could help people more.

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Michael, 10 years old, Woodbridge, ON

Statement: In my picture I’m describing my feelings towards this great study I’m lucky to be in. I imagine a big book representing Child study and lots of children around who are the volunteers. The nurse is an essential to my picture and me holding the book open with the help of my mom who is part of this as well. We together all fill in the pages of science.

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Milla, 9 years old, Coldstream, BC

Statement: The World’s Helpers: My art work show what CHILD study means to me and how it has helped people discover information about allergies and asthma that can help everyone.

Dylan, 10 years old, St. Albert, AB

Statement: Small hands can make a big difference: When I was asked by my mom if I wanted to be part of the Covid-19 study with the Child Study program I was excited about the chance to help. My mom is a nurse at the hospital where they care for Covid 19 patients and I sometimes get scared that my mom will catch Covid too. I felt helpless at times and this study gave me the chance to help fight Covid-19. I drew this picture of a mine and my mom’s hands clasped together with a power charge behind it to show how together we are stronger in the fight against Covid-19. Small hands can make the difference!!

Mae, 12 years old, Vancouver, BC

Statement: Together: It’s about working together. About how many children throughout Canada have worked with the child and/or Covid study to learn as much as we can and help children throughout Canada. The hands represent working together and the maple leaf represents Canada. Also, this artwork is a digital drawing!

Alex, 11 years old, Redwater, AB

Statement: My part in Science: I am really grateful I get to apart of something bigger than I am. My grandma is a scientist at the UofA and she tells me all the time how important it is to be a volunteer for science. This is my way to make a difference for other kids. The Child study and the Covid Add on study are really great ways for scientists to figure out what is going on with kids and how kids immune systems are reacting to the new virus. I have been in the study since I was a new born baby. I am now 11 years old.