News & Updates

Thank you to everyone who came out for Hike for Hospice on Sunday. It was a beautiful day, packed with family activities, bouncy castles, soft serve ice cream, and connecting with our friends and families from across hospice communities: Emily’s House children’s hospice, Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care, Hospice…

Here’s a preview of this year’s t-shirts … AND a preview of the sunshine we have booked for Sunday! Special thanks to t-shirt sponsor @Artik Toronto. You always make us look good. Hike for Hospice – Sunday, Sept 27, 2026, 9:30 am – Preregister online: https://paceh.ca/2026-hike-for-hospice/…

(Republished with permission and knowing the outpouring of love from our social media community will encourage Lindsey’s heart). Emily, Emily… Emily Elizabeth Anne. In this photo here, you were in our house in Shanghai. Some people will recognize that familiar Foreign Service furniture. But Emily, seven years ago tonight was…

Are you counting your steps? You can get 3,900 to 4,200 steps in, AND contribute to building a more compassionate community, by Hiking for Hospice. Join us for a 3K walk, a family-friendly BBQ, a groovy live DJ, bouncy castle, kids party and more! We encourage folks to take it…

On World Alzheimer’s Day, we honour every Canadian living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Dementia can affect memory, communication, judgment and the ability to carry out everyday activities. Its effects extend beyond the person diagnosed. For families and caregivers, this can mean years of physical and emotional…

This month, we remember the special children we had the joy and privilege of caring for at Emily’s House, who brought so much light into the world around them. A memory of Jack and the words of his sister, Piper: “When I think about Jack, cancer is never the first…

Someone you know is craving cupcakes right now! Why not organize a small bake sale with your co-workers, neighbours, baseball team, book club, golf buddies, or your fight club. Yummy calories can help increase energy … while raising awareness and funds for your Toronto Hike for Hospice Care. Register…

Have you ever Hiked for Hospice with Emily’s House children’s hospice and the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care? Which of the photos in the opening stretch montage here is NOT from our super-fun and famous opening stretches over the years? There is no prize, but bragging rights! Everyone “wins”…

Last year, our partner hospices provided: Hospice volunteer and direct staff support to 2,000 individuals in the GTA Caregiver relief, respite, support and resources, including 65,000 volunteer hours Counseling and compassionate care to individuals and groups coping with illness, caregiving or bereavement   For more info or to register online…

Riverdale Park West. 3K hike, barbecue, live DJ, kids party, and fun for everyone! Hike for Hospice – Sunday, Sept 27, 2026, 9:30 am – Preregister online: https://paceh.ca/2026-hike-for-hospice/ #hikeforhospice; #cabbagetown; #riverdaleparkwest; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #padiatricpalliativecare; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #palliativecare; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

#swingset; #smile; #recreation; #medicalrespite; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #palliativecare; #hospice; #hospicecare; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

#emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #palliativecare; #HospiceCare; #hospice; #philipazizcentre; #palliativecare; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…