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Experiencing the Maid of the Mist in Koolway Adaptive Wear
Last week, “Adventures Across Canada” was the theme for Emily’s House Day Camp. One famous destination was Niagara Falls, where Emily’s House children experienced the Maid of the Mist, the sightseeing boat tour of Niagara Falls where everyone traditionally gets soaked by the spray of water from the powerful waterfall.
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IMPACT (Infant Maternal Perinatal Advanced Care Team)
IMPACT continues to provide compassionate, multidisciplinary care to families who receive a life-threatening diagnosis for their baby during pregnancy, walking alongside them through decision-making, loss, and long-term grief. From April 2025 to January 2026, IMPACT received 60 new referrals, reflecting both the ongoing need for specialized perinatal palliative and bereavement…
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Who are you hiking for? Bring a photo for the Memory Tree 💖
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/ #memorytree; #hikeforhospice; #cabbagetown; #riverdaleparkwest; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #padiatricpalliativecare; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #hospiceontario; #palliativecare; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…
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Paediatric Palliative Care Workshop
Join us for: To Register: Click Here Workshops will be held at: Philip Aziz Centre 558 Gerrard St E Toronto, Ontario M4M 1X8 Canada Directions: From the corner of Broadview and Gerrard, head east, past the library and you will arrive at our office on…
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Emily’s House Explores – Windreach Farms and Applefun Puppetry
#EmilysHouseExplores; #WindreachFarms; #ApplefunPuppetry; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliative; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #palliativecare; #hospice; #hospicecare; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…
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Elevation Outreach – Love Week 2026
A belated “thank you” to the team from Elevation Church who delivered lunch and love, as part of their Love Week initiative. This generous gesture is their way of showing support and appreciation for agencies that serve others in the community, and of reminding people that they are seen and…
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Weekend Vibes
#WeekendVibes; #summerholidays; #recreation; #medicalrespite; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliative; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #palliativecare; #hospice; #HospiceCare; #hospiceontario; #volunteering; #volunteertoronto…
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More bouncing, more bubbles, more family fun!
Join us in Riverdale Park West for a 3K hike, barbecue, live DJ, kids party, and fun for everyone to support hospice care! Hike for Hospice – Sunday, Sept 27, 2026, 9:30 am – Preregister online: https://paceh.ca/2026-hike-for-hospice/ #HikeForHospice; #cabbagetown; #RiverdaleParkWest; #emilyshouse;…
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Spiritual Care
By Sandy Broad, Spiritual Care Practitioner for Emily’s House/Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care There will never be an end to those adapting and struggling as they face the end of their life. Each situation and person is unique and unfolds as an open heart and curiosity comes alongside them.
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Time Travel Summer Camp – Pioneers
Day Two of Time Travel Summer Camp at Emily’s House adventured to the pioneer era, of churning butter, “milking cows,” playing a taffy toss game, making bonnets and a chicken zipline. #pioneering; #timetravel; #summerholidays; #recreation; #medicalrespite; #summercamp; #emilyshouse; #childrenshospice; #pediatricpalliative; #philipazizcentre; #communityhospice; #palliativecare; #hospice; #hospicecare; #hospiceontario;…
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Making bread and butter like pioneers
Emily’s House kids time traveled (via summer camp) today to the era of pioneers – cooking bread and churning butter with the recreation team, volunteers, and our new Child Life Specialist, Morgan. Each mini bread loaf is unique, like the children who visit for recreation programming. #pioneercrafts; #timetravel; #summerholidays; #recreation;…
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Fly Me to the Moon Fundraising Event Committee – Thank You for Visiting!
We were so grateful to receive a visit from the Fly Me to the Moon Fundraising Event Committee this morning. Marlene wrote: “Thank you so much for our great visit today. You’re a great hostess! Everyone was thankful to be invited and enjoyed meeting Rauni and seeing you again. Nikki…