News & Updates

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…

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 takes place every year on the second Thursday of October. Help Shape the Future…

September’s Funday Monday Quiz brought some extra smiles. This month’s quiz winner received two Toronto Argonauts tickets. SEPTEMBER’S QUIZ QUESTION was: Toronto is known as “The 6ix.” Who popularized this nickname? A) Drake B) Wayne Gretzky C) Margaret Atwood D) Mayor John Tory Thank you to the JEAN-JACQUES REAL ESTATE…

Fall planters being installed by our gardening volunteers. And here’s Mark fixing the gate the other day. Thanks to everyone who helps keep things running and beautiful at our hospice facilities! #fallplanters; #makingitwork; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #palliativecare; #hospiceontario; #volunteer…

#truth&reconciliation; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliative; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #palliativecare; #hospice; #hospicecare; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…

For this family, hospitality and sharing beautiful food is clearly a love language. A client’s dad enjoyed hosting a generous barbeque to thank his daughter’s extended palliative care team.  The Emily’s House care team and her entire medical team from Sick Kids Hospital PACT gathered for the celebration.  What an…

Our dear Emily is in our hearts today on the sixth-year anniversary of her journey to heaven. This is our first and original Emily after whom Emily’s House is named. The bright light of her life shone around the world as her mother Lindsey journalled online about her story and…