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Written by parents Ameer and Natasha He looked on the outside like he was almost normal. They reminded us he was only living because he was in Intensive Care. Although we knew it, it was hard to accept. Still is. We had to make a choice. Something I wish no…

Tanika was admitted to Emily’s House for transitional care while waiting for a double-lung organ transplant, and a miracle.  She is the remarkable young girl who inspired encouragement from organ transplant survivors around the globe, while inspiring others like her, all from her respite bed at Emily’s House children’s hospice.

Around the young age when most children are entering elementary school for the first time, Zack* entered Emily’s House children’s hospice…. Zack was “the one” in the family who could make everyone happy.  He did household chores with his grandma. He loved his big family, being outdoors, dancing, and the…

Allan’s Waves of Love “Another scary seizure happened while Allan was spending quality time with his big brother, Christian, watching a movie, while I was working an overnight shift as a personal support worker (PSW). An ambulance was called. Allan’s blood pressure skyrocketed. He got very scared and didn’t want…

Fireworks over Emily’s House were a wish come true – and not just for the one young adult being celebrated. Every child staying with us crowded at the front window to witness the magical display. Sophia’s story is coming soon….

Owen is a super cool guy. He is active, and loves crafting. His mom describes him as: “a positive, loving, energetic soul.” Owen dresses up as an emergency vehicle for Halloween every year because he loves cars, and these costumes incorporate his wheelchair.  He is about to turn 16 years old, which is…

Arius Markus Kiran Seetahal was born on October 28th, 2019, at 8:44 pm weighing only 4lbs, 1 oz. At birth, he presented with a range of medical issues that were not specific to any disorder or condition. His first 86 days of life were spent receiving aggressive medical treatment in…

Emily’s House / Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care E-Newsletter: November December 2021 EH@Home     As of November 1st, Emily’s House @ Home (EH@Home) is building on our current EH residence programs by continuing to provide family-centred compassionate care to children (and their families) living with the challenges…

This past year saw a significant change in the way recreational and therapeutic programming was delivered at Emily’s House. With help from a dedicated and flexible team of volunteers, we were able to adapt and respond quickly to the changing public health situation and deliver ongoing, meaningful programing to our…

Emily’s House / Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care E-Newsletter: September October 2021 Let there be music! And in-person, sing-along gathering good times!      As COVID restrictions are becoming more flexible, one bright light is that in-person, sing-along music circles are being reintroduced…

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) Honours Emily’s House / Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care (PAC) with Three Awards in 2021 Rauni Salminen, CEO, Emily’s House / Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care (PAC) Awarded the Dorothy Ley Award of Excellence in Hospice Palliative Care 2021 …

Emily’s House / Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care E-Newsletter: March – May 2021   Owen and the Tile Mosaic From home in March, children and families participated in an Emily’s House tile mosaic community art project.  The series of 30-minute Zoom sessions enabled participants to mosaic together,…