Easter Seals Stories

  Imagine sending your child to a summer camp that would completely transform their life. That’s exactly what happened to 11-year-old George when he attended Easter Seals Ontario’s Camp Woodeden last summer. As a child with a physical disability, George had never experienced a fully accessible summer camp before. George’s mom, Erin, had signed him […]

  Freedom, independence, friends – these are a few beautiful words that are repeatedly heard as past Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador, Sebastien Parent, recounts his experience at Easter Seals camp. This past summer, Sebastien attended Easter Seals Camp Woodeden for the very first time, an experience that he describes as “So much fun. One of […]

  “It was the best experience we have ever had. Everything is so customized and tailored to the boys’ needs. Not only my boys, but all kids with physical disabilities,” shared Ali after his first visit to Easter Seals family camp. After two years of waiting, Ali and his wife were finally able to bring […]

  Bravery and determination are two words you would use to describe nine-year-old Brooke. Her story is sure to warm your heart. The first 37 nights of Brooke’s life were spent in the hospital. She was born at 30 weeks and five days – nearly ten weeks premature. After this incredibly difficult start, Brooke was […]

Upon meeting Alex, you wouldn’t know that when this lively and cheerful 10-year-old boy was born, he was given just weeks to live. Alex’s story began 10 years ago on a snowy evening on December 24th. Stacey was at work when she received a call from her husband, Gord, that changed their lives forever. “We […]

Very little has been “usual” in Glenn Niemi’s life.  Including his journey to becoming a Regional Easter Seals Ambassador (or “Timmy”) in 1968. Glenn grew up in Northwestern Ontario. He lived with his family, which included his mother, father, and younger brother Mark, in Port Arthur (now part of Thunder Bay). Shortly after he was […]