Stories of Impact

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I dare to believe in myself more each day

My name is Zen. From making new friends and finding joy in the little things, to building my confidence step by step, I enjoy life my way. I feel

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How commercialization brings research to children and families

At Holland Bloorview, research doesn’t stop at discovery. A new idea in a lab is just the beginning. The real goal is turning that idea into something practical a

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Bill’s Daring Legacy

Years ago, I brought my young grandson to Holland Bloorview for swim lessons. While I was sitting in that lobby, watching all the kids and their families, something in

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Dare to be inclusive

The best care is about more than medicine. It’s about understanding what families carry. For families who experience bias and discrimination, non-health factors like income, race, geography, and education

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Dare to challenge what you think you know

When it comes to Canada’s critical shortage of developmental pediatricians, Dr. Golda Milo-Manson doesn’t hold back: “We’re getting very close to a crisis.” There are 850,000 children and youth

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Dare to show up

When most kids pick up a video game, it’s all about fun. For Dr. Elaine Biddiss, a senior scientist at Holland Bloorview, it’s also about possibility. Behind every controller,

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Dare to speak up

I dare you to speak up for what is right. Like any 11-year-old, I enjoy playing soccer and Roblox with my friends. But some days include standing up for

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Dare to stop looking away

I learned to walk and dance almost at the same time. Dance was my first language, my way of filling the air with rhythm and story. Being born with

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Dare to think differently about disability

At the heart of Dr. Tom Chau’s work is one simple idea: every child has something to say. That’s why he’s daring to open up a world of communication,

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Dare to pay attention

I dare you to pay attention. Pay attention to everyone. Including kids like me. I know first-hand what’s possible when we dare to dream big for ourselves and others.

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Leading the way to more meaningful care: Monica’s story

Monica Halsey didn’t plan on becoming an advocate for kids with disabilities and their families—but after noticing the challenges many families face while navigating the healthcare system, she decided
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Redefining care through disability inclusion and health equity

Our Family Support Specialists connect families with resources on funding, recreation, respite care, housing, food, newcomer supports and more based on their needs.

Media Stories

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Holland Bloorview Launches $100 million Fundraising Campaign for Childhood Disability

Holland Bloorview’s $100 million Together We Dare campaign is the largest fundraiser in the hospital’s history, and the largest fundraising campaign for pediatric disability in Canadian history.

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