Farheen’s Legacy: A Mother’s journey through grief
When I think about Farheen, I don’t want the first thing people hear to be that she is my daughter who died. Before she became part of my grief, she…
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Violet’s voice is valuable!
When Lilly’s pregnancy suddenly took a turn at 29 weeks, everything changed in a matter of days. After months of severe pregnancy sickness, a routine appointment at Markham Stouffville Hospital…
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“I am Clara”
Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Before Tanya tells you about diagnoses, therapies or milestones, she tells you about her daughter. She tells you about a nine-year-old who cannot help but…
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Mitchell’s journey with Hydrocephalus
Celebrating World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day Mitchell is an Ability Acceptance Presenter and Archivist at Grandview Kids. He draws on his lived experience, love of history and passion for…
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Celebrating Camp at Grandview Kids
Testimonials from Grandview Kids Camp families Brielle: “For the past three summers, this camp has been such a special place for Brielle. She has made wonderful friends, enjoyed so many…
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Living beyond expectations: Haylee’s journey with SMA Type 1
As Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month shines a light on the realities of living with SMA, Haylee’s story stands as a powerful reminder of what love, advocacy and community support can achieve. …
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“Grandview will always have my heart”: Brad’s story
Grandview Kids has been part of Brad’s story from the very beginning Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at just six months old, Brad was referred to Grandview Kids, where he received physiotherapy, occupational therapy and rehabilitation support after two major…
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Becoming her own advocate: Zoey’s story
Celebrating Stroke Awareness Month! Zoey’s story began with two silent strokes before she was even born. These strokes in utero would lead to a diagnosis of right-sided hemiplegia cerebral palsy at 18-months-old. While…
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The life that never was: grieving the fatherhood I thought I’d have
Raising a child with autism and learning to let go of the life I imagined Written by Grandview Kids parent, Paul Sahota There’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, even if I didn’t quite…
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Ahaana’s magic ears: Speech and Hearing Month
At five years old, Ahaana’s deep joy and desire for connection are easily observed by everyone around her. Her playful but intelligent conversation demonstrates how she is goofy, creative, endlessly…
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