Toronto, ON (May 14, 2025) – PCL Construction is honored to take on the role of presenting sponsor for The Hospital for Sick Children’s (SickKids) 150^th birthday, marking a century and a half of exceptional care at SickKids.

“PCL’s connection to SickKids runs deep and we are proud to take on the presenting role for SickKids 150^th birthday,” says Monique Buckberger, vice president and district manager of PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto). “From constructing the new Patient Support Centre to leading the charge for SickKids GetLoud, PCL is committed to helping build a brighter future for SickKids.”

As the presenting sponsor, PCL is the proud host of two out of 150 balloon sculptures SickKids has commissioned as part of a public art initiative to commemorate their 150th Birthday. Standing at just over five feet five inches tall, each sculpture celebrates a significant milestone that has made SickKids the hospital it is today, from medical discoveries to strategic partnerships.

The first sculpture is displayed at PCL’s Greater Toronto Area office located in Oakville’s Winston Business Park area. Toronto is the largest market PCL works in and is home to many of PCL’s national clients and innovative projects. The sculpture at PCL Toronto’s office highlights a SickKids first: the world’s first blood type incompatible heart transplant performed in 1996. This surgery enabled infants to receive lifesaving heart transplants from donors with incompatible blood types.

The second sculpture is located at SickKids’ Patient Support Centre, a 22-story training, education and administration tower constructed by PCL and opened in 2023. Lauded as the first critical step in SickKids’ campus redevelopment journey and designed with connectivity and community in mind, the Patient Support Centre is home to the SickKids Learning Institute, which supports more than 1,000 world-class trainees, students and learners annually. The building also includes a state-of-the-art Simulation Centre for hands-on teaching in a bright, modern workspace for clinicians, professionals, management and support staff.

Be on the lookout for SickKids 150^th Birthday Balloon Sculptures in Toronto, across Canada, and beyond.  

Join the Fight For Every Birthday

To raise awareness for the cause and honor 150 years of impact, innovation and excellence, SickKids Foundation is hosting an epic birthday celebration at Nathan Philips Square on June 7, 2025. This family-friendly event will gather SickKids’ patients, the donor community, sponsors and the public together to enjoy food, activities and live performances.

“Embracing PCL’s employee ownership culture and our purpose of building a better future together, we are dedicated to supporting this cause that is near and dear to the hearts of our employees and their loved ones,” says Buckberger. “We are looking forward to rallying with our family and friends and putting our shared responsibility to foster healthy communities to work. I hope to see you all join the fight at Nathan Philips Square where together, we will help transform children’s lives, one birthday at a time.”

For more information, visit https://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/pages/bm/150?appeal=26OTA-150-DG-003

About PCL Construction

PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operates throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Australia. As one of the largest contracting organizations in North America, PCL completes more than $11 billion CAD in work annually, building projects that shape communities. The company’s 100% employee ownership model fuels a culture of commitment for clients in the buildings, civil infrastructure, heavy industrial and solar markets. With a strategic presence in more than 30 major centers, PCL’s leadership teams consistently drive innovation and set new benchmarks for excellence, bringing unparalleled skill to every project. Watch us build at PCL.com.