Century 21 across Canada has been a long-time dedicated supporter of Easter Seals. In York Region, Century 21 Heritage Group has been an outstanding supporter of our fundraising events and initiatives since 1993. Through their support alone, we have been able to raise over $134,000 for Easter Seals kids. Always eager to help, staff at Century 21 Heritage Group go above and … [Read more...]
Barbara Gray – She came for two weeks and stayed for 32 years!
When Barbara Gray applied for a two-week summer nursing position at Easter Seals Blue Mountain Camp in 1988, she never imagined a 32 year career with the organization. “I didn’t actually get the job at Blue Mountain,” Barb shares. “Instead, I was hired for the full summer at [Easter Seals] Northwood Camp near Kirkland Lake. I have to admit, the first summer was difficult. It … [Read more...]
Larry Breslow – A Champion for Easter Seals Kids
For the past 37 years, Larry Breslow was a familiar face in the pledge centre at the Toronto Telethon. Assisting with the Angel Board, ensuring the panelists were seated and ready to go, Larry was always there to offer a helping hand. Larry began volunteering at the first Easter Seals Telethon in Toronto in 1983. In 1985, he took his place in the pledge centre with his good … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Forces Easter Seals Child to Live in a Bubble
We have all been adversely affected by COVID-19; but Easter Seals families have been affected in a much more severe way. Can you imagine hearing a doctor say: “Put your child in a bubble and leave her there!” This is what Madisen’s mother, Jodi, was told at the beginning of the current pandemic. Madisen, you may remember, was our Easter Seals Provincial Ambassador last year. … [Read more...]
Fall Newsletter 2020
Stephanie and Sam noticed early on that their daughter Stella wasn’t reaching her expected milestones. However, when the concerned parents sought medical advice, no one could tell them what was wrong. … [Read more...]
Three Cheers for Our Volunteers – Meet Brent Morning, Kettleby, Ontario
Brent Morning doesn’t want recognition, he just wants to help the kids, “always for the kids.” Easter Seals did a lot for him and he wants to give back. Over the years working with Easter Seals, he has met a lot of great people and learned a lot from his experiences. He was born with cerebral palsy and introduced to Easter Seals at a very young age, and has had quite a … [Read more...]