Stories

Excerpted from an article by Lindsay Holtz and Tim Close, Damian’s Parents “Our son Damian would live for just seven days…. During our journey with Damian, we were terrified when we learned he might die and then again days later when we were told he would die.  If that wasn’t enough, as the hospital…

Millie spent much of her life inside hospitals, but this isn’t where her life ended on May 2. Instead, she spent her final time at EMILY’S HOUSE, a hospice for sick children, with family and friends. “She got to be rocked by mom and dad, surrounded by sunlight and family,”…

Luke* has an engaging, outgoing personality for a little guy; plus, an infectious smile, good cuddling skills, and a very close-knit family that does everything together.  After an MRI identified fluid on his brain, and “spots” on his spine, the doctors discovered Luke also had an incurable cancer.  When the…

Written by parents Ameer and Natasha He looked on the outside like he was almost normal. They reminded us he was only living because he was in Intensive Care. Although we knew it, it was hard to accept. Still is. We had to make a choice. Something I wish no…

Tanika was admitted to Emily’s House for transitional care while waiting for a double-lung organ transplant, and a miracle.  She is the remarkable young girl who inspired encouragement from organ transplant survivors around the globe, while inspiring others like her, all from her respite bed at Emily’s House children’s hospice.

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, dancing, and the…

Allan’s Waves of Love “Another scary seizure happened while Allan was spending quality time with his big brother, Christian, watching a movie, while I was working an overnight shift as a personal support worker (PSW). An ambulance was called. Allan’s blood pressure skyrocketed. He got very scared and didn’t want…

Fireworks over Emily’s House were a wish come true – and not just for the one young adult being celebrated. Every child staying with us crowded at the front window to witness the magical display. Sophia’s story is coming soon….

Owen is a super cool guy. He is active, and loves crafting. His mom describes him as: “a positive, loving, energetic soul.” Owen dresses up as an emergency vehicle for Halloween every year because he loves cars, and these costumes incorporate his wheelchair.  He is about to turn 16 years old, which is…

Arius Markus Kiran Seetahal was born on October 28th, 2019, at 8:44 pm weighing only 4lbs, 1 oz. At birth, he presented with a range of medical issues that were not specific to any disorder or condition. His first 86 days of life were spent receiving aggressive medical treatment in…