Impact Stories
The Mackie Family: Friends of Grandview Kids Foundation
About Mackie Transportation Mackie Transportation, incorporated in 1928, has been a long-lasting and cherished friend of Grandview Kids Foundation. As a family-owned business, the Mackie Family has passed down a philanthropic legacy through generations, which has resulted in the care and support of children and youth throughout the Durham Region for many years. The Mackie Family - From left to right: Cindy, Dean, Ross, Shawn and Sara It all began with a humble family farm, where cattle grazed, and tomatoes...
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Sam’s Story
Sam Keane is a former Grandview Kid’s client and current Grandview Kid’s employee working on the Family Engagement Team as a Peer Navigator. He has Spastic Triplegia Cerebral Palsy and during his time as a client accessed many of Grandview Kids’ clinical services. Physiotherapy and occupational therapy enabled him to achieve independent walking as an adult, no longer requiring the use of a wheelchair or walker. Sam also participated in many of Grandview Kids’ social programs that provided him the...
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Owen’s Story – Believe Campaign
14-year-old Owen lives with his mom, dad and big sister, Mia. He likes reading bedtime stories, going for drives in the car, watching wrestling with his dad, and dancing, baking and snuggling on the couch with his mom. Like a typical little brother, he also loves to torment his sister. However, Owen is the furthest thing from being typical. He is extremely flexible (physically) and has an amazing memory for things he cares about, like the lyrics to a song...
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Clarissa’s Story – 2023 Holiday Campaign
Watch Clarissa's Story Here The holiday season, marked by a time of rest, wonder and joy, can sometimes look different in your neighbours' homes. For families with children and youth with physical, communication and developmental needs, it can be a time when daily challenges seem harder to manage because of the winter cold and shorter days. Bring warmth to the homes of children and youth and their families in our community to help live life at their full potential. Clarissa...
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Mikyla’s Story – Grandview Kids Week Day 5
Mikyla is 6 years old and full of energy! She has a strong personality and the sweetest smile. She loves going to the park, watching movies and singing karaoke with her family. Mikyla lives with her mom, dad, and older sister. Mikyla requires 24/7 support and was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a rare chromosome disorder called Trisomy 2 Mosaicism and is non-verbal. Mikyla has accessed Physiotherapy, Occupational and Recreational Therapy and Social Work services through Grandview Kids. Together with...
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Lachlan’s Story – Grandview Kids Week Day 5
3-year-old Lachlan is a rambunctious kid! He loves to play with cars, trains and is obsessed with flags. He loves to watch Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig. He also likes to play with cause & effect toys. He lives with his mom, dad and older brother and sister. Lachlan and his family like to go for walks, drives, gardening and going to Canada’s Wonderland. Lachlan was diagnosed with Hypotonia, Global Developmental Delay, Underdeveloped Corpus Callosum and Autism Spectrum Disorder. He...
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From Fear to Gratitude – Joshua’s Story
Today, Grandview Kids Foundation wants to share with you an inspiring and heartwarming story about Joshua & Jenny, and their journey with Grandview Kids. From Fear to Gratitude Joshua is a sweet, friendly 5-year-old boy who loves to say hello and make people smile with his genuine kindness. Greeting people, however, did not come easy to him and took a lot of hard work to learn. He was unable to speak or express himself, get dressed without difficulty, eat a...
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Surviving and Thriving
Ethan is three years old and thriving in life despite being born four months early requiring him to fight to survive. He developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a life-threatening gastrointestinal condition that required surgery at ten days old. He needed antibiotics, an ostomy bag and a second surgery five months later. After living in three different hospitals for the first seven months of his life, his parents were thrilled to take him home but did not know what to expect as...
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A decade of hard work
Fourteen-year-old Lauren had difficulties reaching her milestones from a very early age. As a baby, she was very quiet, didn’t roll over or sit up. By the time she was two, she still wasn’t walking or making any sounds. Concerned, her mom, Karen, got a referral to Grandview Kids through her family doctor. Lauren was diagnosed with Global Development Delay and began therapy with the team at Grandview Kids. Lauren is excited to start high school this Fall. Then when...
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Update on Grandview Kid, Rudra
For many years, Grandview Kids has followed the progress of one incredible Grandview Kid, Rudra. Today, Rudra is eight-years-old and loves video games, gardening, learning about the solar system, and playing with his new kitten. He is ready to throw down a dance challenge. A diagnosis of arthrogryposis, which limits the range of motion and function of his legs, means that Rudra has been in physiotherapy at Grandview Kids since he was very young. As Rudra has grown, he has...
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