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. […]
Easter Seals Stories
Scholarship Puts Student on the Path to Pursue His Passion
My name is Logan Pickells. I just graduated from North Park Secondary School in June. I am twenty years old and I have both Autism and cerebral palsy. I understand what it is like to live with disabilities. I also know what it means to have the support of your community and a wonderful organization […]
Century 21 Spotlight – C21 Heritage Group
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]