Standing in a hospital, Sonya and Scott waited for the MRI results of their three-month-old baby, Dylan. “We did not have any concerns at Dylan’s birth,” said Sonya. But a few weeks later, when Dylan had difficulties feeding, his doctor found a more threatening worry. “His doctor measured his head circumference and noticed a sudden […]
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Growing Up Prosthetic
Jericho Rodriguez has never known life without his artificial limbs. Following an eight-hour double amputation surgery on both his legs when he was just 14 months old, Jericho fitted for his first prosthesis. “The first time he stood up, he cried, and I cried too,” said Jericho’s mother, Joy, describing the very moment, a month […]
Easter Seals Ontario 2018 Annual Report
Easter Seals Annual Report 2018
Strength, Determination, and Inspiration — This is an Easter Seals Child
In October 2015, strong, determined, 13-year-old Kalea Davies set a goal to complete the Upper Canada Easter Seals Run, Walk & Roll without a wheelchair or her walker and guess what? With a lot of perseverance and hard work, she did it! After undergoing a life-changing surgery that helped to loosen her stiff muscles, Kalea […]
Why Choosing Camp Gave Chloe Courage
It was six years ago when Carol received the news. Her daughter, Chloe was diagnosed with a spinal cord injury. She was two. “Everybody talks about how critical those beginning years are, but we were just brushed aside because she was healthy,” said Carol. But even as a first-time mother, Carol knew in her gut, […]
Easter Seals Camp — A Silver Lining
Kids with physical disabilities and their families face many frustrations but for one family Easter Seals camp is a silver lining. At 14 years old Thomas is at the age where he wants to assert his independence but having cerebral palsy and limited mobility makes accomplishing this incredibly difficult and frustrating. Thomas’ disability also impairs […]