ellen

Our heartfelt congratulations go to MOUNT PLEASANT GROUP as they celebrate their 200th anniversary this year! We are so grateful to MOUNT PLEASANT GROUP, a Hike for Hospice sponsor and community partner of Emily’s House children’s hospice since 2014, with total donations exceeding $88,000. This ongoing, vital support helps provide…

The first day of day camp featured a warm welcome from the captain, crew, skipper and all the first mates (recreation staff, clinical team, and volunteers)! There was karaoke, seafaring crafts, a swarm of inflatable sea creatures, crafts, stories, and inclusive lively entertainment on every deck of the ship. Let’s…

Saturday, after a rollicking reading of There Were Monkeys in my Kitchen and Oh, the Places You will Go!, the children huddle in a circle to talk about the best time of their day. On Sunday, they enjoyed some cozy, bean-bag time. #recreation; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #palliativecare; #hospicecare; #hospice; #philipazizcentre;…

Is that the Love Boat? Children will cruise into March Break at Emily’s House. Children’s recreation and music therapy programming “promises something for everyone” …. Thanks in advance to all our seafaring volunteers!   #marchbreakcamp; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #palliativecare; #hospicecare; #hospice; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

Featured at Fly Me to the Moon fundraising event this Saturday! Celebrity TV Personality, Chef Corbin Tomaszeski, is generously donating elegant, bite-sized dishes and nibblies for the enjoyment of event guests. Chef Corbin is a Canadian restaurant consultant and celebrity chef, known for appearances on the Food Network shows…

As one volunteer shared: “I am truly grateful to be a part of Philip Aziz/Emily’s House. I never imagined how much these experiences would mean to me. It’s hard to describe what sort of impact being a volunteer here has been on me, but I firmly believe that my life is…

It is with hearts full of love and deep wonder that we remember the birth of our Emily 33 years ago today!  Little did we know how the years would unfold, a journey from being a thriving and energetic young girl to suddenly being diagnosed at the age of 10…

Matthew was a big fan of Frank Sinatra. When he lived at Emily’s House children’s hospice during his final days, he was always requesting Frank Sinatra music. Many dance parties were held, and everyone would wear a fedora to add to the fun. His family has continued to be active…

Community hospice care brings compassion right into homes, and provides respite for caregivers. Volunteers are needed to support isolated adults in our community. The volunteer experience is very rewarding for both client and volunteer.  Check out some of the testimonial impacts from the archives. Please help reduce the waitlist.  …

Don’t wait another minute to buy your tickets for the fundraiser, Fly Me to the Moon, with proceeds to Emily’s House Children’s Hospice. Tickets purchased on or before midnight, March 1st are eligible to win this stunning Swarovski Tennis Necklace donated by Evangelos Fine Jewellery of Stouffville, valued at $425. …

Learn from a real estate agent, mortgage broker, and real estate lawyer while supporting Emily’s House Children’s Hospice. For event info:  Click Here…

The Emily’s House Anonymous Client Survey 2025 yielded informative, practical and encouraging feedback from Emily’s House families about the care their child received at our children’s hospice, and how well their family felt supported. Here are a few representative excerpts from parent caregivers of our children and youth with complex…