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On the weekend, Bruno (volunteer) from our Family Advisory Council and Danielle from our Recreation team staffed an information table at Emily’s House programming/referral partner Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Eligible families are invited to register for fun and interactive children’s recreation programming at Emily’s House children’s hospice, including day…

The annual Emily’s House Family Holiday Party is always a terrific success. Like last year, we had two parties in one day, to allow our team and volunteers to spend more time and activities with each child and family. The fun included face painting, seasonal crafts, decorating gingerbread houses, shared…

In the cold January, we all want to be transported back to summer gardening… The Child Life Garden Club was an inclusive, sensory-rich initiative that successfully connected children of all abilities with the world of gardening. Designed to engage sight, touch, sound, and smell, the program ensured every child – regardless of…

This is a beautiful blessing and a podcast recommendation from our Spiritual Care Practitioner that you might enjoy….   A Blessing for Those who Keep Watch over the Sick Sometimes love isn’t enough. It can’t save them. Save us. Save the life we had together. We are finite. And so…

Here are the photos! Emily’s House children attended the Leafs game, and got to meet John Tavares. Clearly, everyone had too much fun. Big thanks to John, Aryne, and the John Tavares Foundation! (For more of the backstory, Click Here.)   #torontomapleleafs; #JohnTavaresFoundation; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #PalliativeCare;…

On Saturday three of our Emily’s House children (accompanied by staff) attended the Leafs game with thanks to a generous donation from the John Tavares Foundation. They spent the evening enjoying box seats, good food, and our boys in blue got the W! After the game John came up and…

Thank you to the Withrow Childcare Centre for fundraising for Emily’s House children’s hospice at their winter fair. They had the children make items to sell at the event in the weeks leading up to a fun gathering. Rave review: “It was very cute.” #appreciation; #withrowchildcare; #recreation; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliativecare;…

At Emily’s House, children have been preparing for snow with some snowball tossing practice! #snowballs; #recreation; #playtime; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice #pediatricpalliativecare; #palliativecare; #hospicecare; #hospice #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot…

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Givelos Give Back exists to bring people together through gratitude, community, and generosity. Founded by sisters Melissa and Ilianna, we believe in turning moments of joy into opportunities to give back. Through fun and meaningful events, from workouts and trivia nights to simple nights out, we aim to inspire our…

On a grey January day, we can get our “sunshine” from child art. Have paper plates and coffee filters every brought you more joy than this? 🙂 #childart; #recreation; #theraputicplay; #emilyshouse; #ChildrensHospice; #pediatricpalliativecare; #palliativecare; #hospicecare; #hospice; #philipazizcentre; #palliativecare;…

This special evening of music will raise vital funds to help provide respite, palliative and end-of-life care for children with complex medical needs, while also offering comfort and support to their families. Buy your tickets today: and be a part of this special evening.   Live link Donate to…