Like most children and teenagers, Robert’s back-to-school has looked a little out of the ordinary this fall. The start of grade nine usually brings with it a new school, new faces, and new experiences. But this year, all of these things are happening online instead of in-person. Luckily for the 14-year-old, this is not an overly unfamiliar experience! For seven weeks this … [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...]
Support Gives Children AND Families with Quality of Life
For most of us, the arrival of the warm sunny weather after a long, cool spring in lock-down was a welcome change. However, for Easter Seals mom, Melissa, getting outside to enjoy the summer became an added source of anxiety. Melissa’s twelve-year-old son, Sean’John, has cerebral palsy quadriplegia and is non-verbal and completely dependent on others for his care. As a … [Read more...]
Support Makes Life at Home Safe for Resilient Boy
“He’s always happy and he’s always smiling … He’s absolutely a little sweetheart.” Suzanne’s face lights up as she describes her son, Jules, who will be just old enough to begin junior kindergarten in the fall. Although this is a standard milestone for a kid his age, there’s something special about this playful preschooler. Jules was born with SEPT 11, a genetic … [Read more...]
Equipment is Essential for Kids’ Freedom
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. Stella was sleepier than other babies and had a difficult time moving. She was 14 months before she could even sit up on her own. Without a formal diagnosis, though, Stephanie … [Read more...]