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Emily’s House’s family advisory Council member, Amy Manning (mom to baby Grace), participated in a recent panel discussion on the lived experiences of three families whose children received hospice palliative care. Amy shared: “The first time I went to Emily’s House was the first time I felt like a mom….

  Dear Elves. Thank you for thinking of our children and families as Christmas and the holiday gift-giving season approaches! Emilys House and the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care have been celebrating our families all year long. Without letting any secrets out of the bag (i.e., Santa’s sack), we…

  Earlier this year, the Emily’s House team introduced a new series of Peer Family Events with the inaugural event named, “HELLO, SUMMER!” Well, it was time to say: “Hello” to fall!  The EMILY’S HOUSE FALL FAMILY FAIR provided opportunities for families to connect with peer families: children with complex…

(Photo: Justin from Scarborough Toyota and Jenn K from Philip Aziz Centre/Emily’s House). Thank you to the team at Scarborough Toyota who are the faces and hearts of investing in community. Thank you Justin, Caroline, Liam, all the Team at Scarborough Toyota, and especially to Mr. Patrick J.

    A mom recently remembered turning a corner in her grief journey a few years back: “I was standing in front of the second-floor window of Emily’s House with (my daughter) Natalie. A place we liked to come because it was quiet, and Natalie could feel the sun on…

Emily’s House / Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care E-Newsletter: May June July 2022 Testimonial from a new volunteer on her first shift with Emily’s House children: “It was absolutely lovely! The house is beautiful, and the children were such a blast to hang out with! I spent the…

Thank you for your interest in helping.  You can make miracles out of minutes for children and adults with life-limiting illness, and entire families in need of compassionate hospice supports. Please donate today. When you give the gift of hospice, your donation might translate into: Give the gift of…

JOIN TEAM EMILY’S HOUSE / PAC!!! Toronto Hike for Hospice Partners – April 2 – May 1, 2022 $25 to register.  Additional fundraising is encouraged. Have a  for hospice! Everyone eventually will be touched by hospice care – in their community, family, and in their own home.  We invite you…

“Often, the busy and sterile environment of the hospital does not foster the peaceful surroundings desired for pediatric palliative children, and achieving optimal end-of-life care at home can sometimes prove challenging for some, or for others it may not be desirable. Emily’s House offers a tranquil atmosphere and security for…

Vicky is a front-line volunteer and knows what it is like to outlive her client. Vicky has a huge heart for hospice, which was all the motivation she needed to become the top fundraiser at the Toronto Hike for Hospice event. She launched a very personal, hand-written letter campaign that…

When two-month old baby Stephanie was released from hospital, she was not ready to go home. Her inoperable heart condition meant complex medical care needs, and demands her first-time parents were not prepared for. Her dad works two jobs and long hours. Without Emily’s House, her mom would be home…