Impact Stories
A Message from Kurt
We sat down with Grandview kid, Kurt *before our buildings closed* to talk about what it means to have hydrocephalus, how Grandview has helped him and his inspiring message to other Grandview kids . . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TWf0QGgcLI&feature=youtu.be
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Grandview is Helping Brooklyn Follow Her Dream
Help more Grandview kids like Brooklyn to live life to their full potential. Make a donation today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjl2KsUhyCE
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Rowen has transformed into a social butterfly
Rowen first came to Grandview before he was two because of speech and language concerns. By the time he was in Junior Kindergarten, he was having a difficult time communicating with the other kids in his class because they couldn’t understand what he was trying to say. When his mom tried to get him to go play with others, he would beg her to stay with him because according to him, his “voice didn’t work”. Rowen received speech language therapy...
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Grandview is Helping Rowen Follow his Dream
https://youtu.be/3IdECYQsBCc Help more Grandview kids like Rowen to live life to their full potential. Make a donation today.
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Living Her Best Life
Holly’s mom Kristen brought her to Grandview Children's Centre when she was 18 months old. Holly wasn’t saying any words and Kristen was concerned. Holly received speech therapy at Grandview, and soon enough, the words came. After being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Holly also received occupational therapy that helped her practice the activities of daily living, which helped her prepare for her dream of becoming a firefighter when she grows up. You may have seen the video with Holly...
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A Good Deed for Grandview Kids!
https://youtu.be/cdeBuFuX3cA Grandview kid, Faith, has always enjoyed watching sports and plays whatever she is able to (including baseball and basketball!). She's also been involved with the Whitby Wolves Peewee A hockey team as a cheerleader, which has given her a huge sense of belonging and accomplishment. Her team recently did a VERY GOOD deed for Grandview Kids. They raised $1,013 and some incredible awareness for Grandview, by hosting a "Friends and Family" skate as part of the Chevrolet Good Deeds...
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