March 1: International Wheelchair Day – Justine’s Story
Justine’s Story Written by Ambassador Advisor and Grandview Kids parent, Abby V. Justine is a dedicated, second-year honour roll student at Durham College studying social service work. If she is…
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Celebrating Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month!
During the month of March, we celebrate National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month to recognize and support the many individuals who live with Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP is a permanent physical…
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Kiara’s Story: National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Written by Ambassador Advisor and Grandview Kids parent, Abby V. March is national epilepsy awareness month in Canada, and Grandview Kids hopes to encourage people to acknowledge and understand the…
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Rare Disease Day – Owen is Unique
Written by IDEA committee member and Grandview Kids parent, Abby V. Rare Disease Day is an international event held on February 28 to raise awareness about the impact of rare…
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Ryan’s ARFID Story – Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Ryan’s ARFID Story Written by IDEA committee member and Grandview Kids parent, Abby V. Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) occurs from February 1 to 7 annually across Canada. This week…
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Jamilah’s Story: Feeding Tube Awareness Week- February 2-8
Feeding Tube Awareness Week, observed from February 2 to 8 this year, aims to increase the understanding of feeding tubes and their critical role in supporting the health and well-being…
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Henley’s Story: Feeding Tube Awareness Week- February 2-8
Feeding Tube Awareness Week, observed from February 2 to 8 this year, aims to increase the understanding of feeding tubes and their critical role in supporting the health and well-being…
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World Diabetes Day – November 14
World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization as a response to the escalating threat posed by diabetes. While 1 in 10 adults have…
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World Prematurity Day – November 17
World Prematurity Day is a day to raise awareness of premature births and an opportunity to work with partners around the world to prevent it. The average pregnancy lasts 37…
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October 6: World Cerebral Palsy Day
World Cerebral Palsy Day, which occurs annually on October 6, reminds us that this disorder impacts over 17 million people. Many people wear green to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy (CP)…
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