I wish people learned both sides of a story before they commented. The rooms in question were funded by donors. Each donor for the rooms in questions were asked by the hospital if they (the donors) agreed if the rooms could be used for non-patient use. The donors wholeheartedly agreed. Throughout the process, the donors have been kept informed and the donors have supported the hospital’s decision.

I understand why some families may be upset but I really do hope that the parents had spoken to the hospital first to get their side before speaking out. The IWK is an absolutley amazing place and it does so much good and saves so many lives and its unfortunate that an incident like this will scar its name and reputation.

Think of the thousands of donors who give to the hospital each day wanting to help kids who have nowhere else to go in the Maritimes and something like this may cause them to not donate, leading less funding for the hospital which in turn will only hurt the thousands of children and women who rely on the IWK.