Newsletter Spring 2013

Our sincerest thanks to the following President’s Circle members
who generously contributed $1,000 or more in 2012.
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Muriel & Doug Ackhurst
Kathy Amess
Scott Andersen
Joy Atherton
Launce Bagg
Shiv & Ranju Bansal
John Barford
Sylvia Barnard
Jeff Barnes & Marcia Zuker
Karen & Bill Barnett
Michael A. Bathgate
Rob Beacock
David & Linda Beamish
Paul & Kaye Beeston
Robert & Marlene Berkovitz
Milton & Mary Black
C. Blair
Dr. Christine Blais
Caleb Bonney
Catherine & Rudolph Bratty
Cora Brodie
Don Brodie
William Bryant
John Cameron
Rob Camick
James Carson
Michael Chao
Stewart R. Chislett
Anthony Cipolla
Gay Claitman
J. Brian Colburn
Michael Cooper
Elizabeth Crawford
Mark & Mary Cullen
Roger DeGuire
Parminder Dhami
Tim Dickens
Bruce D. Dodds
Dianne H. Domelle
Mr. Henry Ens
Agnes Faraci
Jim Fisher
James Flanigan
Terence Fletcher
Marvin Freiburger
Janice Fukakusa
Bob Gaylor
Josie & Roy Gies
Mitchell Goldhar
Mrs. C. Warren Goldring
John & Kelly Goldsmith
Moyra Graham
Dominic Gualtier
Greg Haddad
Joseph Hamer
Doris Hansen
Niel Hansen
James Harper
Grace Harshman
Dale Hawerchuk
Duncan & Lesley Hawthorne
Glynis Henry
Barbara & Bill Howe
Frank & Wendy Huang
Heather A.T. & James L. Hunter
Robert M. Jackson
Cindy Jamik
Ken Johnston
Allan & Elaine Krochmalnek
April Lee
Gisele Legault
David Lever
Rick Levinson
Gordon Lightfoot
Carol Lloyd
Elizabeth Loach
Carol-Ann MacDonald
Joe Maione
Joseph Mancinelli
Vera & Russell Mark
Daniel Mark
Melanie Marsland
The McAuley Family
Bob McCaig
Michael McCain
Peter McCawley
Pascal McCloskey
Nancy & John McFadyen
Doug McGregor
Colin & Judy McIntosh
Rorie McIntosh
Ross McIntosh
Gordon Morrison
Wayne & Donna Moss
Sandra Nymark
Sean O’Neill
Mary Anne Palangio & John Filipetto
Khorshed Patel
Yvette Payette
Brian & Linda Pearson
John Pendrith
Nancy Pollock
Viateur Poulin
Marni & Rick Przybylski
Steve Raby
Michael Rice
Bernie Roth
Pamela Ruebusch
Joe Schlesinger
Michael Schultz
Joanne & Norman Scott
Peter Senst
Tina Shier
Sally Short
Tom & Angela Skinner
Greg Smith
Brian Spencer
Kyle Spencer
Wayne St. John
Gord Stevenson
Carole Tanenbaum
Dr. Paul Truelove
Puisand Lai
Janet Varner
Michael Vels
Margaret Wallace
Doug Ward
John & Josie Watson
Janice Weightman
J. Roy Weir
Dr. Eva Welisch & Stefan Welisch
Shirley & Gordon Whan
Linda White
Meredith Wiens & Dan Hartley
Philip & Joanne Wilson
Carl Wilson
Betty Wong
Shlomo Ziv
SUNDAY
MARCH 10, 2013
Peterborough, Sunday, March 3
Kingston, Sunday, March 10
Sudbury, Sunday, March 24
Sault Ste. Marie, Sunday, March 24
Windsor, Sunday, April 6
‘Mazy has to go’!”
said Misu, Mazy’s mom. This past summer, the adventurous 7-year-old
attended Easter Seals Camp Merrywood for the first time.
Now in grade 2, Mazy is in a regular
classroom in the morning and attends a
special education class during the afternoon.
After school, Mazy spends time feeding the
chickens, pigs and goats with her dad, Greg,
on their family farm.
Initially, Mazy’s parents were nervous about
sending their daughter to overnight camp
for the first time. However, the experience of
being independent was the most rewarding
With a donation of $15, $20 or $50 each month, your
contribution will ensure that Easter Seals Ontario can provide
consistent, year-round funding and not have to place kids on a
waitlist for necessary equipment. Kids with physical disabilities
outgrow their equipment throughout the year and Easter Seals
strives to provide support on a continual basis.
Please check your local listings for times and channels.
Tel: 416.421.8377
Toll-free: 1.800.668.6252
Fax: 416.696.1035
info@easterseals.org
specialists and was eventually diagnosed with
a rare genetic disorder called P10, PAVSD, a
complicated heart condition, and CP.
part of camp for the whole family. “She is very
dependent on us in her daily life, so being
away from us overnight was really important
for her,” says Misu.
Mazy is looking forward to going back to
camp next summer, where she will continue
developing her sense of adventure, try new
activities and gain independence.
“For a child with CP who is non-verbal, there
are added nerves in sending your kid off to
camp. But, it was amazing and she clearly had
a great time. I hope to send her every year!”
Monthly Giving: Multiply Your Positive Impact
The annual Easter Seals Telethon celebrates our success stories throughout the year,
showcases Easter Seals kids and their families and provides us with the opportunity to
thank our supporters for their generosity. Funds raised help kids with physical disabilities
in Ontario achieve a greater level of independence and accomplishment all-year-round.
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“When I heard about
camp, I thought,
The early part of Mazy’s life was filled with
numerous doctors’ appointments, treatments
and procedures. While being delivered, Mazy
was breached and struggled to breathe.
She was monitored closely by a team of
on CBC
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Easter Seals Ontario
Provincial Office
One Concorde Gate, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M3C 3N6
VOLUME 8, SPRING 2013
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) at the
age of 2, Mazy uses a manual wheelchair and
relies on a communication aid, particularly
when she is at school. Despite the fact
that she can’t speak, “Mazy understands
everything and is really glued to your words,
so we are able to have full conversations with
her,” explains Misu.
Province-wide
How to
contact us
EASTER SEALS NEWS
easterseals.org
When you become a monthly donor, your gift starts working
right away, and allows us to help families when they turn to us at
any time of the year. You will also help us reduce administrative
costs, so more of your donation can go directly to enhancing the
lives of kids living with physical disabilities.
You can make a difference year-round. Become a Monthly Donor.
Visit easterseals.org to register.
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A PASSION FOR SPORT
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients Don Ferguson,
Kevin Frankish and Heather Hunter with 2012 Easter Seals
Provincial Ambassadors Natalie McDonald and Brandon
McAuley at the 25th Easter Seals Gala Ball.
Lara Wong, 2010 Easter Seals Provincial Ambassador, received the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant
Governor of Ontario, at a celebration in June.
(Photo: Lara with the Honourable David C. Onley, and her parents, Peter and Lola Wong)
VOLUNTEER CORNER
Jason Crone,
two-time Paralympic medallist
Photo courtesy of Sun Times, Owen Sound/James Masters
In the span of less than 10
years, Jason Crone has gone
from a local Owen Sound
hockey star to a two-time
Paralympic medallist. At the
age of 15, Jason suffered
a spinal cord injury after
being hit from behind on
the ice. Within days, he was
diagnosed as a quadriplegic
and spent nearly 6 months
in hospital. While in recovery,
Jason began asking his
parents about going home,
knowing that his split-level,
childhood home would not
be able to accommodate his
new disability. It was then
that the family turned to
Easter Seals for help, who
EASTER SEALS ONTARIO 2013 EVENTS
Paper Eggs
March 1 - March 31
Province-wide
Toronto’s Tribute
Dinner
Thursday, May 23
Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Rogers Conn Smythe Toronto
Sports Celebrities
Dinner & Auction
Thursday, March 7
Metro Toronto
Convention Centre
Provincial Easter
Seals Telethon
on CBC
THE LIN FAMILY
JIM CRONIN
MARY TAGGART
PAUL TANN
“We truly believe in the importance
of volunteering our time with Easter
Seals because of all the important
work that they do. We especially enjoy
sharing our time as a family when we
work together as a team because we
feel that through these valuable
experiences, our kids can learn
the importance of contributing their
effort and giving back to their
community.”
“My emotional motivation
in hosting the annual Sault
Ste. Marie Easter Seals
Telethon is the smiles on
the faces of disabled children
and their families who
benefit from this wonderful
event. Their positive spirit
in the face of daily or even
hourly hardships never fails
to inspire and humble
me.”
“Hosting the Ottawa Easter
Seals Dancing with the Stars
event for the past two years
has been a thrill for me. To be
a part of a fundraising process
that brings dignity to others
with an event that respectfully
benefits the organization is
one that I am proud to be
associated with.”
“When I first started working with
the Windsor Easter Seals Telethon
as a live director, it really was just
an exciting challenge, but
that changed fairly quickly as I got
to know the selfless and talented
group of volunteers that keep
Easter Seals running and met the
kids and families that Easter Seals
helps. It’s been a privilege to see
the kids year after year and hear
about the little triumphs
in their lives.”
Whether managing a registration table, hosting an event or volunteering in our office, volunteers
are the bread and butter of our organization. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US SUCCEED!
To learn more or become involved as a volunteer, please email us at info@easterseals.org.
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Easter Seals
10K Run,
5K Run & Walk
Sunday, May 26
Newmarket Riverwalk
Commons
Easter Seals
Regatta
was there to provide financial
assistance for an elevator, so
that Jason could access the
whole house. “I just wanted
to go home, to have that
comfort and familiarity of the
house I grew up in with my
siblings. Easter Seals’ support
was huge for me and my
family following my accident,”
explains Jason.
After finishing high school,
Jason focused his energy and
passion towards a new sport:
wheelchair rugby, earning
himself a position on the
Canadian Paralympic team in
2006. After winning a bronze
medal in Beijing in 2008, he
continued to train full-time
and went on to win silver at
the 2012 London Paralympics.
Now, Jason is back in Owen
Sound and the proud owner
of a new house and puppy,
Dozer.
Jason is currently spending
time speaking to students
in the community about
his journey. Recently, a
grade 4 class learning about
adjectives unanimously
described him as “hardworking.” It is this quality that
has taken him to impressive
heights of success throughout
the world.
Congratulations and good
luck in Rio in 2016, Jason!
ERIC LINDROS CELEBRITY
HOCKEY CLASSIC
Summer
Province-wide
Drop Zone
Fall
Province-wide
Easter Seals
Gala Ball
Fall
Toronto
Sunday, March 10
For over 10 years, Rogers has
been a major sponsor of the
Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities
Dinner & Auction, Canada’s
most successful and prestigious
sports fundraiser. The media
giant supports the production
and execution of the entire
evening and more. Rogers also
generously airs coverage of the
Dinner several times throughout
the year on Rogers TV.
As title sponsor of the event,
Rogers is integral to the success
of the Conn Smythe Dinner.
Their long-standing support
of Easter Seals also carries
through several other events
and projects across Ontario.
THANK YOU, ROGERS!
This year’s Dinner takes place on
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
To purchase tickets, visit connsmythedinner.org.
Last October, Eric Lindros and
other former NHL stars hit the
ice with registered participants
for the first Celebrity Hockey
Classic in Whitby.
The two-day event offered
participants the opportunity
to choose and get to know
an NHLer during a draft
party, followed by an all-day
tournament with the celebrities.
The tournament concluded
with an all-star game that pitted
the hockey legends against the
top individual fundraisers.
This year, the event will take
place in 4 communities across
the province with Eric and more
NHL stars.
Check out
lindroshockeyclassic.com
for more information.
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