Philip Aziz Centre / Emily's House

Philip Aziz Centre / Emily's House PAC is a non-profit community hospice program. Emily's House is Toronto’s first children's residentia

PAC staff and volunteers are skilled and compassionate in the provision of hospice care for adults and children and are committed to respecting confidentiality, beliefs, choices, faith and culture. To ensure good standards of practice PAC has achieved Level 2 Accreditation, (currently the highest level offered by the Hospice Palliative Care Ontario). The courage and vision of the clients we have had the privilege of journeying with over the past 16 years through our community hospice programs at Philip Aziz Centre, has led us to establishing Emily’s House, the first Pediatric Hospice in Toronto (GTA) and 6th in Canada. If you would like to donate to the Philip Aziz Centre please click on the following link: http://www.philipazizcentre.ca/how-you-can-help/

04/09/2026

Interested in presenting at the 6th Annual Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium?

Speaker abstract submissions for the 2026 Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium are now open until May 15th, 2026!!

The Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium are seeking submissions on a wide range of topics and perspectives to support our diverse audience. We especially encourage submissions that go beyond introductory content, including presentations that reflect varied experience levels, advanced practices, and innovative approaches to supporting children, teens, and families who are grieving.

Don’t miss your opportunity to share your research, education and community-based programs, and best practices with a national audience of healthcare professionals, educators, system leaders, and advocates working in the children’s grief and bereavement care sector.

Designed to provide practical, evidence-informed education for children grief and bereavement professionals across Canada, the 2026 Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium will be delivered virtually. This format reduces barriers related to geography, travel, and cost while supporting interactive learning through presentations, facilitated discussion, and practical applications that participants can integrate into their work. Each session will be 1.5 hours in length with time for a built in Q&A if desired.

Submit Your Abstract Today! https://forms.gle/1Nb7KtB4SwCwGwbe7
Submissions close May 15, 2026.

Thank you to our 2026 Leadership Partners
Lighthouse for Grieving Children and Families
Lumara Grief & Bereavement Care Society Canuck Place Children's Hospice Philip Aziz Centre / Emily's House Palliative Manitoba
Seasons Centre for Grieving Children

Hockey for Grace - Save the Date: June 6, 2026They have a date, a rink, and a venue.June 6. Magna Centre Newmarket. Mark...
04/07/2026

Hockey for Grace - Save the Date: June 6, 2026

They have a date, a rink, and a venue.

June 6. Magna Centre Newmarket. Market Brewing Co.

Grace’s parents, Amy and Chris Manning, are planning another Hockey for Grace, and reflect on the last ten years….

“I don’t know how we got to 10. Honestly, when we arrived home without Grace, I didn’t know how we would make it through the day. It wasn’t easy. The world seemed so dark and unfair. But we made it. At first, it was minute by minute which turned to hour, then day. The weight always there but as time went on it became something we could carry. People often say, “I can’t imagine” or “You’re so strong”. We can’t imagine either, even now some days it just hits me, we had a baby and she died. Some days it seems like a dream and others it is very present. Some days we feel strong; forging this world, creating a legacy, finding joy in the ways she says “hello.” And then other days, our world falls apart and I beg for just one more minute. I wish I could be back in those 8 days she was here, even knowing how it all ends. That’s the thing about grief, about loving someone with your whole heart. They're with you forever. The grief, the memories, the smiles, the tears, the memories, the hurt, the love.”

More to follow….

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National Caregiver Day, April 7, 2026Excerpt from Government of Canada Highlights:“Caregivers across the country provide...
04/07/2026

National Caregiver Day, April 7, 2026
Excerpt from Government of Canada Highlights:

“Caregivers across the country provide essential support to Canadians every day. Their contributions are the heart of families and communities and play an indispensable role in Canada’s health and social systems. Today, we recognize and celebrate the over 10 million paid and unpaid caregivers across the country whose compassion and commitment make a profound difference in the lives of others.

Caregivers and the caregiving sector face a range of challenges. For one in four Canadians, caregiving is a responsibility to family, a friend or a neighbour. For others, it is a dignified field of work that is the foundation of a modern society. Caregiving requires significant emotional resilience, specialized knowledge and daily commitment. Understanding and responding to the needs of caregivers is essential to empowering both givers and receivers of care.…

For more information on balancing work, caregiving, tax credits for caregivers, and mental health resources, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/seniors.html.

Caregivers, your hard work does not go unnoticed. Today and every day, we thank you for the extraordinary care and support you provide.

On National Caregiver Day, thank the incredible caregivers in your life.”

Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-highlights-national-caregiver-day.html

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04/07/2026

Caring for a loved one with a serious illness is demanding, and grief can often begin long before a loss occurs. Whether it’s grieving a change in plans or a loss of independence, it is important to remember these feelings are a normal response.

Health Canada’s new resources explain how palliative care can support caregivers' emotional, spiritual, and practical needs at any stage. Download the guide here: https://loom.ly/3Aye2Ks

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04/06/2026

Signs of spring, outside our office.

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Happy International Children's Book Day! At Emily’s House children’s hospice, you’ll find us reading together every day....
04/02/2026

Happy International Children's Book Day!

At Emily’s House children’s hospice, you’ll find us reading together every day. It’s one of our favourite ways to connect, learn, and spark a little imagination.

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Jean-Jacques Real Estate Team – Thank You for Your Generous $10,000 Contribution Thanks to the generosity and initiativ...
04/01/2026

Jean-Jacques Real Estate Team – Thank You for Your Generous $10,000 Contribution

Thanks to the generosity and initiative of the Jean-Jacques Real Estate Team, a total of $10,000 was raised in support of Emily’s House children’s hospice through their Fun Day Mondays campaign, First-Time Home Buyer Seminar, and a meaningful contribution to support a family in need.

We are grateful to everyone who participated and helped make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Adaptive Music Concert During March Break Camp at Emily’s HouseDuring March break, Emily’s House families enjoyed an inc...
03/30/2026

Adaptive Music Concert During March Break Camp at Emily’s House

During March break, Emily’s House families enjoyed an incredible in-house performance by Majoko, in collaboration with Xenia concerts, an organization that presents family-friendly, accessible, musical events that embrace neurodiversity and disability. It was a wonderful morning filled with joy, inclusion, and connection.

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Fly Me to The Moon Fundraiser for Emily’s House Children’s Hospice: Photo AlbumEvery once in a great while, all the star...
03/24/2026

Fly Me to The Moon Fundraiser for Emily’s House Children’s Hospice: Photo Album

Every once in a great while, all the stars align for a perfect evening, and March 7th was one of those moments.

In honour of their son, Matthew Geremia, Marlene and Bruno, together with dedicated volunteers, family, friends, and staff from the Philip Aziz Centre/ Emily’s House, hosted Fly Me to the Moon, a fundraising event in support of Emily’s House children’s hospice.

The evening was a heartfelt celebration of music and love, featuring a University of Toronto jazz trio under the twinkling lights of the Rat Pack Lounge, moving performances by Pulse music therapists, plus the George Lake BIG Band who had guests on their feet dancing.
Special shout out to the Music Therapy professionals who gave the audience a glimpse of the healing power of Music Therapy: Sarah Rose Black, the Princess Margaret Hospital; Kristen DiMarco, Emily’s House; Hannah Yu, SickKids Hospital; and, Andrew Ascenzo, Founder of the Canadian Chamber Orchestra and a Professor at UofT Faculty of Music.

Fly Me to the Moon was the inaugural event honouring Matthew Geremia. Through direct donations, a silent auction, and an energetic live auction led by Emily Clarkson, more than $33,000 and counting was raised. Guests raved about the generous catering, donated by celebrity Chef Corbin and the palpable sense of community throughout the night.

The evening was more than a fundraiser, it was a time to renew friendships and make new friends. Emcee, Tom Harrington, kept the program moving in the newly renovated Stained Glass Centre for the Performing Arts, Stouffville. Fly Me to the Moon was truly a night to remember – and the first of many that will continue to raise awareness and vital funds for the essential work of Emily’s House.

Special thanks to Roger Carlsen Photography.

View photo album from the event:
https://paceh.ca/fly-me-to-the-moon-fundraiser-for-emilys-house-childrens-hospice-photo-album/

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Mount Pleasant Group – Emily’s House Pancake Day Visit 2026!Our heartfelt congratulations go to MOUNT PLEASANT GROUP as ...
03/19/2026

Mount Pleasant Group – Emily’s House Pancake Day Visit 2026!

Our heartfelt congratulations go to MOUNT PLEASANT GROUP as they celebrate their 200th anniversary this year! We are so grateful to MOUNT PLEASANT GROUP, a Hike for Hospice sponsor and community partner of Emily’s House children’s hospice since 2014, with total donations exceeding $88,000. This ongoing, vital support helps provide paediatric palliative care for children, and wraparound psychosocial supports for their families.

It was wonderful to have John Monahan, President and CEO of Mount Pleasant Group (MPG), and employees from MPG’s Toronto Necropolis Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Centres, and representatives from their corporate head office join yesterday in the annual employee pancake breakfast, as we shared updates from Emily’s House and the early kickoff to Hike for Hospice fundraising.

For more, please see the MPG newsletter article, Coming Together in Support of Emily’s House:
https://www.mountpleasantgroup.com/news/coming-together-support-emilys-house

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Sailing Ship Emily’s House Children’s Hospice Set Sale for a March Break Cruise!The first day of day camp featured a war...
03/17/2026

Sailing Ship Emily’s House Children’s Hospice Set Sale for a March Break Cruise!

The first day of day camp featured a warm welcome from the captain, crew, skipper and all the first mates (recreation staff, clinical team, and volunteers)!

There was karaoke, seafaring crafts, a swarm of inflatable sea creatures, crafts, stories, and inclusive lively entertainment on every deck of the ship.

Let’s hope they don’t hit an unplanned-iceberg, and the holiday fun continues on the high seas as they “travel” from port to port for the rest of the week!

Happy March break to all!

Special, thanks to the crew, the fellow travelers, aloha greeters, and care team/volunteers who are making the voyage unforgettable!

Emily’s House March Break Camp Day one of the Cruise - Photo Album:
https://paceh.ca/sailing-ship-emilys-house-childrens-hospice-set-sale-for-a-march-break-cruise/

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Emily’s House RecreationSaturday, after a rollicking reading of There Were Monkeys in my Kitchen and Oh, the Places You ...
03/09/2026

Emily’s House Recreation

Saturday, after a rollicking reading of There Were Monkeys in my Kitchen and Oh, the Places You will Go!, the children huddle in a circle to talk about the best time of their day.

On Sunday, they enjoyed some cozy, bean-bag time.

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