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Emily’s House and Philip Aziz Centre doors are still open, while practicing our social responsibility and ensuring compliance with ongoing Ministry and provincial guidelines.   We’ve had to make some hard decisions on downscaling programming supports, which are at the heart of holistic hospice care.  Our…

Upcoming Fun Fundraising Events Mark your calendar and come out and support Emily’s House and the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care at upcoming fundraising events. We especially welcome assistance in terms of recruiting participants, getting the word out, and raising funds for…

“The Jeffrey Dawson Lifeline to Palliative Care Program” was created to honour an esteemed supporter, champion and advocate of Emily’s House, Jeffrey Dawson.  Leadership donor support made in Jeff’s name has made it possible for Emily’s House to install a new Nurse Call Communications System, plus cover an additional $45,000…

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,…

Steve Paikin, recently visited Emily’s House for TVO’S THE AGENDA WITH STEVE PAIKIN, and conducted a follow-up, in-studio panel on Emily’s House and paediatric palliative care.  Steve Paikin said himself that it was one of the most “meaningful” interviews that he has done on the show. The panel features:…

Candlelight Memorial 2019 Invitation final…

Special thanks to Emily’s House volunteer, Ruth Muirhead, and ST JOSEPH MEDIA, for the donation of the “Chairman's Award” – free advertising space in TORONTO LIFE magazine.  The ad is in the November issue of TORONTO LIFE magazine that is available at newsstands now.  We appreciate this opportunity to…

It is with a heavy heart that I write you. Emily Yeskoo died early September 24, 2019, peacefully at home in her mother’s embrace.  Emily was a young woman of determination, strength and faith. She communicated more with her silence than many do through words. Personally, she…

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Thank you for your support of Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care / Emily’s House this last year.  Please check out our 2018-2019 Annual Report, which covers accomplishments, events, financials, highlights and impacts from our volunteer and client services programs.  Click to download 2018-2019 Report.

“Think about it, there must be higher love, down in the heart of hidden in the stars above.” Emily’s House Garden Memorial, June 9, 2019 — Thank you to everyone who joined in the celebration of Life this past Sunday, honouring the lives and memories of Emily’s…

(TORONTO – June 19, 2019) — The MDRT Foundation has awarded a USD 5,000 grant to Emily’s House, Toronto’s first paediatric residential hospice, and only the sixth of seven in Canada, caring for the special needs of children living with a life-limiting illness.  Through its…