The Aarit Hok Pediatric Fund (AHPF) is a legacy fund under the Brooks & District Health Foundation specified for pediatrics at the Brooks Health Centre. It prioritizes the needs of the emergency department and also assists all aspects of the hospital in regards to pediatric needs and care. This fund was created by Aarit’s parents & sibilings in memory of their sweet angel, Aarit Christian Hok. 

Aarit passed away suddenly and tragically on August 4th,2022 after contracting a very rare and aggressive strain of E-Coli. The staff on duty at the hospital were experienced and knowledgeable and did everything they could to try and save Aarit. However, flaws and absent tools & equipment in the emergency department were apparent. 

After discussing this with doctor’s the statement was made, “Unfortunately it’s so rare (that situations like this occur) it’s not where the government money gets allocated.” Aarit’s parents decided that this needed to change and is why the legacy fund was created.

The AHPF purchases specialized pediatric equipment and universal equipment with special pediatric capabilities. 

The fund to date has purchased infusion pumps (2), blood pressure monitors, oxygen monitor, ventilator attachments, portable ultrasound machine, specialized intubation equipment, Gotalk communication devices, pediatric belts,clips & bands for insulin pumps, a pediatric positioning x-ray chair, infant CPR training device and bassinets for the maternity ward. Continuing discussions are being had with the doctors and nurses to continue to purchase equipment and provide education that will benefit pediatric care. 

This fund is continuing on Aarits memory. Changing lives and futures in the process.