May • 2022
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STAND BY ME.
YEARS
1922−2022
THANK YOU TO OUR CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS Susan Agranove
Corteva Agriscience/ VanderBurgt Brothers
Airshow London The Arcangelo Rea Family Foundation
The Covey Family Barbara Del Net
Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation
In Honour of Joseph DiCecco
Burnett Okanski Dale Financial Group - CIBC Wood Gundy
Fantham Family Foundation
Cadillac Fairview Margaret M. Carroll In Honour of Socrates Antonio Pereira Catsamoundis Children’s Health Foundation Board of Directors Compass Minerals
In Memory of Gerald A. Garvie Rodney and Caroline Hancock Hardie Family Foundation Dr. Steven Harrison, Mrs. Kanwal Chandi-Harrison and Family
Ironstone Building Company Ivari J. P. Bickell Foundation
Selectpath Benefits & Financial Inc. In Honour of Harry Shapiro
Gary and Mary Margaret Koreen
Tom Sheidow and Lori Dietrich Sheidow
London Knights
The Stedelbauer Family
In Memory of Keith Moffatt
In Honour of Petra Stockford
The O’Neill Team - CIBC Wood Gundy
In Honour of Jim Tait
In Honour of Ollie Pale, Therapeutic Clown
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Pfister Philanthropic Foundation
UNIFOR LOCAL 1520 Retired Workers
In Memory of Ted Hunter
The Pickthall Family Memorial Trust Fund
Westminster College Foundation
iA Financial Group
In Memory of Lyla Rainford
Jack and Jean Wettlaufer and Family
Children’s Health Foundation serves more than 60,000 children annually in Western Ontario, ensuring kids and their families receive the best possible care and the most possible hope when faced with a life-threatening or life-limiting diagnosis. The generosity of our Stand By Me Circle of Champions makes it possible for our health care partners to focus on the only thing that matters: our kids. From state-ofthe-art equipment and personalized therapies to family comfort programming and staff training, your generosity makes leading-edge care a reality, even in times of crisis. Thank you for standing by our kids.
An Emotional Story, a Powerful Voice In Grade 11, Rabiah struggled deeply with her Every year, Canada’s Walk of mental health. Her dark Fame, a national not-for-profit mental state, combined with a organization that works to shine lack of mental health support, a light on extraordinary achievers led Rabiah to attempt suicide. and their journeys, reaches out to Her recovery, however, opened Canadians to nominate a deserving up a pathway that changed her young person for the Community life forever. Hero Program. Presented by Maple Now, as a survivor of suicide, Leaf Sports & Entertainment Rabiah is committed to (MLSE) and Scotiabank, this lending her voice to champion program recognizes an inspiring awareness and education about Canadian under 30 who positively mental health inequities, impacts their communities and suicide prevention, and beyond. In 2021, the fourth annual disability justice, not just in her year of the Community Hero community but throughout the Program, the winner was B.C. nation. From acting as a voice native Rabiah Dhaliwal, founder of for her country in the House of the Voices for Hope foundation. Commons to sharing her story with people on the other side of the world, Rabiah is achieving At just 22 years old, Rabiah things that her “14-year-old self Dhaliwal has already impacted never thought were possible.” countless lives for the better— and she’s only just getting started. As a neurodivergent youth of colour struggling with The activist, humanitarian, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and pageant queen has long Rabiah has faced more than been an advocate for mental health resources and education, her fair share of challenges and adversities. Through it all, she a mission that has taken her has championed positivity, across Canada and her voice always looking for a way to use across the globe. RAYE MOCIOIU
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her voice to raise awareness, call for education, and build connections with others who may also be suffering. In 2019, Rabiah was selected to kick off and be the face of World Cup winner and professional soccer player Mesut Ozil’s
#YourStoryOurVoice campaign, where she shared her story with millions across the globe. “Being a part of the #YourStoryOurVoice campaign gave me the wonderful opportunity to shine a light on the importance of mental health and my own lived experiences at an international level,” says Rabiah. “I was grateful to simply be able to share my experiences, and my only hope was that the campaign reach even one person who may be struggling and make them feel a little less alone.” Her humble expectations were greatly exceeded—after the campaign was launched, she was flooded with messages of support and encouragement as the campaign reached 80 million people across the globe. “It was overwhelming in the best sense of the word! Learning the hundreds of stories of young people who said my voice and advocacy efforts gave them the courage to speak on their own experiences was truly an honour. It gave me the strength and motivation to continue my work
and serves as a daily reminder of why I champion mental health awareness and education.” Learning the power of sharing her story led Rabiah to create her foundation, Voices for Hope, focused on challenging mental health stigma through an intersectional lens, giving BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals a platform to share their experiences. Through the foundation, Rabiah is working to establish Canada’s firstever “sensory hub” program, giving students a safe space to decompress when they need it— something Rabiah wished she’d had when going through mental health difficulties in school. “Right now, my team and I are engaging with diverse stakeholders to launch our first pilot program at a local school or youth centre,” Rabiah notes. “The sensory hub will be a therapeutic space with sensory technology, stim toys, special lighting, calming visuals, and sounds where students can go when they’re feeling overwhelmed.” ADVERTORIAL
Grandview Kids’ Historic Leap Forward in Paediatric Excellence We all have powerful stories to tell, and Grandview Kids is no exception. Our journey began in 1953 when a group of parents in the Durham Region came together to create more support and services for their children. We are an independently operated, notfor-profit organization that helps children and youth to live life at their full potential. Moreover, we are the only Children’s Treatment Centre in Durham Region, providing specialized programs, outpatient clinical treatment and support to thousands of children and youth with physical, communication and developmental needs and their families. Over the years, the demand for Grandview’s services have grown from 400 kids annually in the ‘80s to the current demand exceeding 19,000 children and youth. To answer that need in our community, the Grandview Kids Foundation has embarked on a monumental journey with our Believe Campaign to raise $20 million that will make the dreams of a new Grandview facility a reality. Funds raised will complement support from Federal, Provincial and Regional partners. Donors like you have helped
Campaign can choose to support in one of three ways: 1. Help BUILD THE NEW GRANDVIEW 2. SUPPORT FUTURE PROGRAMS & SERVICES in the new Grandview 3. Help to CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE that will benefit Grandview kids for years to come
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to raise an impressive $17 million through the Believe Campaign, but we need to raise an additional $3 million to help build and support the new Grandview. And we could really use your help! This next chapter in our story is historical. The new Grandview Kids headquarters will support the seamless and coordinated provision of family-centred care. Our new location will be a spacious, multi-story facility located in Ajax on five acres of beautiful land that has been generously donated
by the Town of Ajax. This fully accessible building—named the Jerry Coughlan Building after Jerry’s generous donation—will allow us to expand and enhance our existing services and introduce new ones. The vision for the new Grandview Kids is to support the seamless and coordinated provision of family-centred care for children and youth with physical, communication and developmental needs and their families. It will be an open, welcoming, and inclusive community-based paediatric
facility, supporting an integrated mix of specialized rehabilitation, medical and clinical services, and education and research activities. Act today and be part of our story. You have the power to help ensure that Grandview Kids is always prepared with the staff, technology and innovation that will help children and youth live life at their full potential. Be part of Grandview’s historic leap forward in paediatric excellence by joining our Believe Campaign today. Donors to the Believe
Be part of our story today to help empower more children and youth for tomorrow at grandviewkidsfoundation.ca/ believecampaign/ or scan the QR code below. If you’d like to connect and get more involved, we’d love to hear from you! You can email us at believe@ grandviewkids.ca and connect with us on socials.
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