Heart Hero Award

With a career spanning nearly three decades, Megan Crane has dedicated her life to pediatric nursing and community service. She began her nursing journey in 1995 with a brief role in Germany before moving to Singapore, where she worked for two years. In the fall of 1999, she returned to Canada and joined BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH), initially working on 3G, the Cardiac Unit, and later transitioning to 3M as hospital.

units merged. When the new hospital was built, she expanded her expertise beyond Cardiology to T7, the medical unit, where she continues to provide care—including for cardiac patients admitted for non-surgical reasons.

For the past three years, she has served as the Clinical Resource Nurse on T7, offering leadership and support to her colleagues.

Since 2005, Megan has been an integral part of the Children’s Heart Network. She first contributed to the Growing Up With Heart Disease conference planning committee before taking on the role of camp nurse and co-leader for the Hearts of Gold camp in 2008. In 2010, she began volunteering as the medical lead for the Triple Crown for Heart bike ride, a role she continues to fulfill.

Beyond her work at BCCH and with CHN, Megan has a deep passion for volunteering. From 2006 to 2017, she served as a ski patroller and has provided first aid at major international events, including the 2010 Paralympics and, most recently, the 2025 Invictus Games. An avid traveler, skier, cyclist, and kayaker, she embraces adventure both personally and professionally. In 2024, she achieved a significant milestone by completing her Master’s in Nursing with a focus on education and leadership, further strengthening her commitment to mentorship and patient care.

In recognition of her outstanding dedication to cardiology and the cardiac community, Megan is being honoured with this year’s Heart Hero Award. Her compassionate care, leadership, and unwavering support for heart families have made a lasting impact, and she continues to inspire those around her.