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 […]
Easter Seals Stories
Brenda’s Letter
Today, I’d like to share my son, Maclain’s, story with you. To tell you a little about my son, he is many things – he is kind, determined, a true fighter, he also has cerebral palsy. Maclain’s story began earlier than expected on August 2, 2007, when he was born 11 weeks premature as a […]
Hoor Ulain’s Story
Imagine having limited mobility and growing up believing and constantly being told you can’t take part in the same fun activities as your able-bodied friends. Now imagine you discover a magical place in the middle of nature where all those limits disappear, a paradise where you can kayak across a serene lake all by yourself, […]
Stephanie’s Story
Stephanie has congenital heart disease, seizure disorder, vision and hearing loss, a serious gastrointestinal condition, and global developmental delay. She also has a smile that can light up a room. Stephanie is eight years old with a lively spirit. She loves watching videos on YouTube, going out, and playing in the park. Because of her […]
