News & Updates
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Cavelti Family Foundation
Thank you to the Cavelti Family Foundation at Toronto Foundation for a donation of $3,500 toward Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care (PAC) hospice programs and supports. We are so appreciative of local leadership funders who invest in the Toronto community, and especially to the children, adults and families who…
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National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day – October 10, 2024
National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day raises awareness about the importance of children’s hospice palliative care and how it improves the quality of living and dying for children with serious illnesses and their families. The campaign is co-hosted by Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) and the Canadian Network of…
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Save the Date for the 2024 Candlelight Memorial
Join families, staff, and volunteers as we honour clients and loved ones. Our annual Candlelight Memorial will be on December 1st at 2pm at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre. Invitations will follow.
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PAC Volunteer broke through barriers by engaging with art: a communications board
From the moment Amy walked through our door, she brought with her a calming energy and enthusiasm. I wasn’t sure what to expect from a hospice volunteer, but Amy set that worry aside. On the very first day, Claude and I immediately felt at ease. She took the time to…
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Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital…
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Today we remember Emily Yeskoo
“Today we remember Emily Yeskoo, who like so many children we care for, left us all too soon. Emily’s story is intertwined with the creation of Emily’s House. Her courage, joy, faith, persistence and love often gave me strength and encouragement to stay on course, regardless of all the obstacles,…
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When families come back to Emily’s House
Being a part of a child’s journey, even through the hardest moments, is something that profoundly impacts us. It’s an honour to maintain strong, lasting relationships with families, even after their loss. We cherish every visit when families come back to Emily’s House — reminiscing about their child, sharing laughter,…
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2024 Grief and Bereavement Group
Grief and Bereavement flyer for fall 2024…
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Remembering Jana, who was truly a light in this world. She adored her family and friends, always finding joy in every moment. Even near the end, when her mom encouraged her to rest, she said, *“I don’t want to rest, Mom. I want to live.”* And that’s exactly what she…
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Emily’s House Adventure to The Well and the Stacked Market
I spy with my little eye another exciting community outing with Emily’s House youth! Our children’s hospice “away team” (a recreation coordinator, nurses/PSWs and volunteers) took Emily’s House clients for an adventure to The Well and the Stacked Market in downtown Toronto yesterday. So much to see, hear, do and…
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Emily’s House Children’s Hospice … where children “go for the gold” in Recreational and Play!
The Emily’s House summer camp adventures continued in August with some Olympic-themed fun. The kids enjoyed crafts, word searches, group activities, and each one had their special moment at the medal podium. Clearly, this camp series was a gold medal winner! Thank you to the volunteers and hospice care team…
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Financial Assistance – Patient and Caregiver Benefits
CANADIAN VIRTUAL HOSPICE provides resources and recommendations for financial assistance for patients and caregivers managing a palliative care journey, including: Patient Benefits Disability Benefits Social Assistance Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits Employer Insurance Plans Living Benefits Tax Credits Caregiver Benefits Survivor Benefits For more information and resources, visit: https://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home/Topics/Topics/Financial+Assistance.aspx …