Easter Seals Stories

  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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]