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Emily’s House Summer Camp brought some rollicking fun this week, with our children and youth participating in an amazing race, building an Eiffel tower, going on exploratory adventures, and making snacks from around the world! Special thanks to our Recreation Team and all the volunteers who helped out! #emilyshouse; #summercamp2023;…

It was a Time to Celebrate: Philip Aziz Centre/Emily’s House 30/10 Anniversary Gala – 30 years of in-home hospice, and 10 years of in-patient paediatric hospice care. The Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care and Emily’s House origin stories were brought to life – reminding us all of a heartfelt…

Ethan Holds His Own Pencil Seven-year-old Ethan likes to do art and wanted to build a house. Despite some mobility limitations, he likes to hold things in his own hand, and participate with his own agency, as much as possible. He will say: “I want the roof to be like…

Since opening our doors in 2013, Emily’s House children’s hospice has supported an average of 350-400 admissions per year prior to and post COVID.  Emily’s House has welcomed thousands of patient admissions and visitors – children, child siblings and families. Currently in our tenth year of operation, as Toronto’s first…

A note from a client’s adult son “Kristen [a Music Therapist at the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care] brought a special joy to my Mom. Kristen took the time to get to know my mom by talking with her and other family members. She learned the songs that were…

A story from the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care’s Early Days Written by Debra Czegledi My first encounter with PAC (Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care) was in 1995, and I was deeply moved and impressed with the compassionate, non-judgmental and unconditional caring, help and support they provided to…

Our annual Emily’s House Garden Memorial was held in the green space below the patient bedrooms.  Everyone who participated – those grieving, those supported by hospice, and those supporting hospice – were all reminded that Emily’s House is a source of deep joy, healing and resilience for these families and…

Congratulations Lydia S. – Our 2023 June Callwood Winner – from Emily’s House/PAC! The June Callwood Award was established in 1994 by the Hospice Association of Ontario, now Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, to acknowledge and thank outstanding hospice volunteers throughout Ontario. The award was named in honour of the late…

The story of Philip Aziz Centre (PAC) began in a small inner city church community whose pastor (Bill Mugford) reached out to support a many dying of AIDS.  This act of kindness and compassion amidst the AIDS pandemic led to Philip bequeathing his estate with the expectation that they would…

Our first fully in-person Hike for Hospice event since COVID was a warm reunion indeed!  So great to see so many client families, volunteers, staff and families / significant others, friends, and well-costumed dogs in Riverdale Park! We announced $37,610.25 raised in total for Hospice Toronto and Emily’s House /…

Last weekend, our annual Emily’s House Garden Memorial was held in the green space below the patient bedrooms.  Everyone who participated – those grieving, those supported by hospice, and those supporting hospice – were all reminded that Emily’s House is a source of deep joy, healing and resilience for these…

May 19th, 2023, is PSW Day Today marks Personal Support Worker Day in Ontario. A day we remember, celebrate and recognize the many dedicated Personal Support Workers who dedicate their time, energy and compassion to children and families in every care setting every day. You are essential service providers,…