Where my donations go

Your daring support funds vital research, programs, and services that will increase access to pediatric disability care across Canada.

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Build health care system capacity

We’re training the next generation of health care providers, like developmental pediatricians, to become outstanding clinicians, advocates, innovators and teachers in childhood disability who will fill urgent gaps in care and reduce wait times.

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Increase access to orthotics and prosthetics

Traditionally, fabricating orthotics and prosthetics can be time consuming, expensive and inaccessible for many families. With digital technology like 3D scanning and printing, our technicians and researchers are saving time and money, and increasing access to care for families who live at a distance.

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Move innovations into clinical care

It can take 17 years for research to translate into changed care practice. The Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) is poised to bring innovations to clinic and bedside faster. Technologies such as robotics for gait training and mobility, video gaming for therapy, social play and education and wearables for anxiety management will move into clinic faster to help more kids lead healthier lives.

A young boy who uses a wheelchair smiling with an adult wearing a blue face mask. They're using drums.

Develop new models of care

Philanthropic investments will allow us to understand our client data and find out who is falling through the cracks. We’ll use the information to explore, pilot, evaluate and implement new models of care, in consultation with families, to improve access and reduce wait times.

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Let kids paint, play and perform

The Spiral Garden helps kids’ imaginations bloom. This popular outdoor art, garden and summer camp program lets kids explore self-expression and creativity as they transform into artists, sculptors, gardeners, puppeteers, storytellers and theatre performers.

A teen in a grey t-shirt who uses a wheelchair with an adult in a bland and white blouse. She has her arm around him.

Help young adults become independent

The Independence Program (TIP) gives young adults with disabilities the chance to live away from home for three weeks. TIP workshops help them develop living skills like how to buy groceries, how to prepare meals, how to manage money, and how to safely take public transit.

How far your donations go

  • $25 buys new playroom toys, giving kids a chance to play and laugh.
  • $50 provides music therapy instruments so kids can develop new skills, express themselves… and rock out!
  • $100 supports weekend camps which allow kids to play and make new friends and gives parents down time. 
  • $250 gives youth independence by teaching them life skills, including cooking and navigating public transit.
  • $1,000 provides financial aid for families with kids with disabilities, including funds for special equipment, transportation and medications.