"Your generosity has provided our Niamh with a much-needed portable ramp. Niamh is 3 years old and has West Syndrome, which means she has the great trifecta of global developmental delay, infantile spasms, and seizures. This syndrome has severely slowed her development, and she is currently confined to a wheelchair, which can be quite the challenge to move around. With the … [Read more...]
Malcolm Smith, a Driven and Caring Volunteer
Malcom has been with the Easter Seals as part of the Sault Ste. Marie Telethon for over 20 years, helping kids with physical disabilities. He has truly helped so many families in need with the most amount of drive and care that you could ever want in a volunteer. Usually raising $2,000-$4,000 a year, Malcolm was able to surpass that during a difficult time this year, and raise … [Read more...]
Virtual Camp Helped Jonathan Learn How to Socialize
We reached out to a few parents of Camp E-aster Seals campers to find out what they thought of our virtual camp program. Here is what Jonathan’s dad, Peter, had to say: Jonathan hasn’t had a lot of contact with peers in the past year—and he doesn't have many close peers, let alone friends—so the ability to chat with people other than us is so important. He probably was a … [Read more...]
Virtual Camp: See the Smiles and Share the Laughter!
A year ago, we had to make that tremendously hard decision to suspend our overnight summer camp program. I couldn’t have imagined how that devastating news would set in motion the creation of an entirely new and innovative program that brings such joy to Easter Seal kids. Much like the polio epidemics in Ontario during the 30s and 40s were influential in the establishment of … [Read more...]
Virtual Camp Provided the Social Connection William has been Missing
We reached out to a few parents of Camp E-aster Seals campers to find out what they thought of our virtual camp program. Here is what William's dad, Phil, had to say: "William looks so forward to connecting with his peers on virtual camp. He loves to interact with the councillors and other campers... it means a lot to him to be part of this community and even more during … [Read more...]
An Easter Seals Family Who Continues to Give Back
When I received Kalea’s diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy I looked it up on the internet and saw a child in a wheelchair. My world stopped. Kalea’s Mum, Michelle, had known for a long time there was a concern and was researching surgeries and procedures and specialty therapies. She devoted herself to finding the best help possible and at 3 years old, Kalea had Selective Dorsal … [Read more...]