In August of 2019, Easter Seals Ontario was lucky enough to partner with the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association and was assigned to partake in bingo sessions at Dolphin Gaming Centre. A dedicated group of staff volunteers attended bingo sessions in the evening and represented Easter Seals Ontario. Here we were able to speak to many players about Easter Seals … [Read more...]
The Brad May Celebrity Hockey Classic
Thursday, December 3, 2020 – A Virtual Draft Party Event This year you can join our virtual draft party, qualify for an in-person celebrity experience with alumni in summer 2021. Teams don’t have to be hockey-based this year, we welcome non-playing corporate teams, NHL fans, and Easter Seals supporters! Team rosters can be as big as you like; the bigger the team, the … [Read more...]
The Grey Bruce Celebrity Hockey Classic
Thursday, November 26, 2020 – A Virtual Draft Party Event This year you can join our virtual draft party, qualify for an in-person celebrity experience with alumni in summer 2021. Teams don’t have to be hockey-based this year, we welcome non-playing corporate teams, NHL fans, and Easter Seals supporters! Team rosters can be as big as you like; the bigger the team, the … [Read more...]
October 2020 – A Message from Kevin Collins, President & CEO
There is a lot going on in and around the world right now, and on so many levels it feels like we are moving backwards. However, in the spirit of staying positive and giving thanks, I want to let you know how Easter Seals has been able to take some small steps forward thanks to the support of our donors, sponsors and community partners. Over the past couple of months, the … [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...]