The cool weather is moving in, but don’t put away your bright colours yet! We’ve got a fun indoor activity that requires your brilliant blues, radiant reds, glistening greens and everything in between. This fall, Easter Seals Ontario is running a brand new contest for Easter Seals kids. We know the talent and creativity among the children and youth we serve is immense, and … [Read more...]
October 2020 – A Message from Kevin Collins, President & CEO
There is a lot going on in and around the world right now, and on so many levels it feels like we are moving backwards. However, in the spirit of staying positive and giving thanks, I want to let you know how Easter Seals has been able to take some small steps forward thanks to the support of our donors, sponsors and community partners. Over the past couple of months, the … [Read more...]
Shawn Grey – Reliable, hard-working and dedicated to helping Easter Seals kids
Shawn Grey is reliable, hard-working, kind, and always eager to help out in any way he can. He has been volunteering with Easter Seals Ontario since 2014, and we don't know what we would do without him! He is a loyal volunteer who has dedicated countless hours of time to support Easter Seals initiatives - he would go to the moon and back for our Easter Seals kids and their … [Read more...]
Century 21 Spotlight – C21 United Realty Inc.
The Carl Oake Rotary Swimathon started on a bit of a lark, in 1987. They wondered, would it be possible to take Carl’s morning routine of swimming laps at the local Y, and turn it into a fundraising event? 33 years later, and still going strong, the answer is yes. Carl and the committee, with the strong support of the Peterborough Rotary Club, C21 United Realty Inc., and … [Read more...]
Hawerchuk Strong – Support Dale’s Legacy
Easter Seals Ontario has received the support of many individuals throughout its history. One of those supporters is Hockey Hall of Famer, Dale Hawerchuk. Dale was an inspiring leader, teacher and builder all of his life, and his commitment to doing things for others was unparalleled. He believed it was his responsibility, and that of his family, to do whatever he could to give … [Read more...]
September 2020 – A Message from Kevin Collins, President & CEO
Over the past several weeks, Easter Seals has experienced some good news as well as some disappointment. On the one hand, we have been heartened by the show of support by so many local community foundations and United Way organizations, who recognized the need Easter Seals children and families are facing and have generously approved funding through the Government of Canada's … [Read more...]