News & Updates

Last year in our Philip Aziz Centre/Emily’s House Annual Report article from our Medical Director, Dr. Adam Rapoport, we mentioned that Emily’s House was participating in this special project to develop a new Hub and Spoke model of care: The Compassionate Care Act working group was an Ontario Pediatric Model…

Last week was Spiritual Health Awareness Week. In our work we consistently see the value in supporting individuals and families with the complexities in death and dying. This short paragraph from another Spiritual Care Practitioner beautifully describes the spiritual component. I wanted to share it with you. “We are entrusted with…

Thank you to the staff and volunteer team who attended the Symposium in October.   #michaelgarron; #emilyshouse; #ChildrensHospice; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #palliativecare; #hospiceontario; #hospicecare; #volunteers; #volunteertoronto  …

So great to see so many client families, volunteers, staff and families / significant others, friends, and well-costumed dogs in Riverdale Park in September! We announced $78,000+ raised in total for Emily’s House, Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care, Hospice Toronto, and Toronto Grace Health Centre’s Palliative Care! And, it was a big, group…

Thank you to Kindred Foundation for Kindred Cares Grant support towards three years of the initial roll-out of Emily’s House at Home. The foundation program manager shared: “It is evident that Emily’s House is continuously improving to be able to best support children and their families. Emily’s House Explores with…

Thank you for your support of Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care / Emily’s House this last year.  Please check out our Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report, which covers accomplishments, events, financials, highlights and impacts from our volunteer and client services programs, plus our fundraising champions and donors.   To…

Scarborough Toyota sent a team to our Emily’s House children’s hospice this morning to present a cheque in support of our “incredible work” — making hospice care programming accessible in our GTA community. They also brought a Toyota truck full of pumpkins and Halloween fun. Clearly, some thought and creativity…

“One of my most practical lessons from palliative care is that children often respond as much to their environment as to medication. Distraction – blowing bubbles, music or tablets can shift attention. Comfort positioning – allowing parent to hold the child transforms restraint into reassurance. Preparation – explaining the procedure in age-appropriate…

Here’s a throwback to the early “pilgrims” of paediatric palliative care at Emily’s House children’s hospice – photos from the archives of Thanksgiving 2014. Matthew’s family, in the foreground, are currently working on a tribute fundraising concert that’s going to involve the sounds of Matthew’s favourite: Frank Sinatra. Fly Me…

Save the Date for the Philip Aziz Centre / Emily’s House Annual Candlelight Memorial Service.   #memorial; #emilyshouse; #ChildrensHospice; #paediatrics; #philipazizcentre; #palliativecare; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

Funds Needed for Bereavement Bears for Grieving Families Grieving the loss of a baby is one of the most devastating experiences a family can endure. Many parents express an aching emptiness in their arms after loss. Cuddle for Keeps aims to help fill that physical void in a meaningful way…

The second Friday in October, is a day for raising international awareness of the need for children’s palliative care and the work of Children’s Palliative Care (CPC) services worldwide. This year we ask you, “What hat will you wear to close the gap?” as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary year…