Bella Brave

Watching him carry this on for his sister, sending his love with each toy, knowing why the kiddo getting bloodwork might need it… breaks & mends my heart at the same time. 💔❤️‍🩹

Bella’s Basket is something Bella started years ago for our local hospital lab here in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. We fill it with toys & little gifts for kiddos who have to come in for bloodwork & pokes, the hard appointments Bella knew all too well.

Thank you will never feel big enough for everyone who has donated toys, sent gifts, supported Bella Brave merch, or helped us refill Bella’s Basket over the years. Every purchase from BellaBrave merch goes directly back into filling this basket for local kiddos. 💞

One of my biggest hopes is that someday we can expand Bella’s Basket into more hospitals & help even more children facing scary appointments.

And to the kiddos picking a toy from Bella’s Basket, we hope you feel some comfort, some love, and even a little sprinkle of brave.

McHappy Day is on Wednesday, May 6 ❤️

All day, a portion of proceeds from every McDonald’s order helps support families with critically sick and injured children staying at Ronald McDonald House across Canada.

is working to double the number of families they support by 2030 and increasing access to meals and mental health support.

Your participation on McHappy Day helps more families across Canada stay together when it matters most.

There are many ways to get involved!
Like ordering your favourite menu item
in restaurant, through the Drive-Thru, or on the McDonald’s app on May 6th.

Let’s do good together on McHappy Day.❤️💛❤️

*ad

Don’t know if I’m elated or gassy,
But I’m somewhere in that zone! 😉

Real talk…
I am so incredibly thankful to Horizon School Division for inviting me to speak to your youth and support their mental health.

I came to support theirs… and they supported mine. ❤️‍🩹

Thank you for the love, every hug, every smile, and for the way you embraced my Bella and her brave story.

How blessed am I to hear her name echoed in a room like that. 🤍

You were right here,
and now the world moves on
My heart was whole
and now half is gone

It hurts and heals
walking the spaces where you were
Where your smile was
and is everyone’s cure

I’ll keep coming back
Holding these memories tight
Always and forever
Sharing your legacy & light

I was so honoured to be invited to the Legislative Building and to see my daughter Bella recognized for the impact she’s had through her advocacy & philanthropy… not only for our province & country but worldwide. To see my daughter’s legacy recognized at this level has left me speechless, it means the world.

I’m so deeply grateful to Darcy for using his voice to honour Bella and carry her legacy even further. Thank you to everyone involved for taking the time to recognize my daughter Bella Thomson, for saying her name, and for continuing to share her light.

And guess what? There’s more!
I’ll be back at the Legislative Building next week for more that’s been happening behind the scenes. I’ve been collaborating with a team from our Saskatchewan government on an organ and tissue donation video to help amplify this message and encourage others to register. Stay tuned 🤍

Ever heard of the Caring Cookie? 🍪❤️

They might look like a simple treat… but every cookie has a pretty powerful purpose.

Every time you buy a Caring Cookie at McDonald’s, a portion of the proceeds helps support families with sick and injured children staying at Ronald McDonald House across the country. Ronald McDonald House programs surround families with compassionate care and essential support so they can stay close to their child during medical care.

Today I brought some Caring Cookies to the students and staff at Maverick School in Swift Current and had them help me guess the names of the three new flavours. Let’s just say… the guesses (and my cookie puns) got pretty creative. 😄

The new Caring Cookie flavours are:
🍫 Chewy Chocolate Chunk
🌈 Rainbow Sprinkle
🔥 Toasted S’mores

A small cookie… with a big impact.

If you’re heading through the drive-thru or ordering your next meal, consider adding a Caring Cookie (or a six-pack!) to your McDonald’s order. It’s a simple way to help support families who rely on Ronald McDonald House across Canada while their child receives medical care.

Which Caring Cookie is your first pick?