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BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Victoria Hospital Foundation hosts its 10th anniversary Miracle Garden Party at Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers' Market in Winnipeg, Man., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Pictured: April Derksen, 36, (right) and her husband Zachary Derksen, 35, of Derksen Plumbing & Heating, purchased 10 companion pets. These realistic and interactive pets are designed to bring comfort, connection and companionship to patients living with demntia as part of fund-a-need. April is pictured holding Kit and Zachary is pictured holding Blake.