Stories
Read stories from our clients, parents, volunteers and staff on how we're creating a world of possibility for kids with disability.
Read stories from our clients, parents, volunteers and staff on how we're creating a world of possibility for kids with disability.
As a client of Holland Bloorview, Tayah learned how to communicate her needs, gained skills in physiotherapy and made lasting friendships. Today, this confident nine-year-old is ready to take on everything grade four has to offer.
Musical Transformation – Fei's storyLast fall, Fei took a deep breath and stepped on stage. A little anxious and tentative, he made his...
ECHOage Parties - Give Back While Celebrating a BirthdaySiblings unselfish in birthday celebrationsFor one family, birthday cake always t...
Holland Bloorview gives hockey player another shotDominic Cozzolino scored on his very first shot in sledge hockey – how's that for a s...
Have you ever wanted to give up on something?There was a time I wanted to give up on living. And I hadn't even turned 18. I wanted to thr...
From pointing to saying please – Carson's storyWhen Carson arrived at Holland Bloorview, you could say the most important part of his b...
Teen bounces back from brain injury to give backThere was Andrew running down the hall bouncing a basketball. With legs pumping and arms ...
From almost paralyzed to Paralympic hopeful – one former client's storyAndrew Genge's life is very much on a steep downward slope. Tha...
No tears for this child with cerebral palsyWhen Jolane was looking for a part-time nanny for her daughter, she was shocked by one cand...
Abigail gives her mom the best Christmas gift ever. Can you imagine decorating a tiny Christmas tree next to your hospital bed?
After their son Aaron suffered a stroke at 14, Wes and Lisa Roitman were committed to his full recovery. While Aaron’s stroke was a traumatic life-changing event for the entire family, Wes and Lisa
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