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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/

11/13/2025

Client Impact Testimonial from a Grief & Bereavement Client:

"I just wanted to say thank you again for taking the time to speak with me today. Our conversation really inspired me, not only regarding the present, but also how I think about the future. I’m grateful for the insights you shared, and for the encouragement you gave.

I also want to thank you for always listening to the stories about me and my family. It means a lot to me that you’ve been there, patiently walking with me through different chapters.

Your suggestions during our conversations really stay with me. They help me see a new direction, and I’ve decided to start exploring... a path that feels both meaningful and aligned with my past experience."

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11/12/2025

The FaithWorks Synod/Anglican Diocese of Toronto conference gathering was an inspired occasion as always. We are so grateful for the interest and support from Anglican churches across the GTA and beyond -- for our community hospice programs, children’s hospice, and especially supports for People with HIV/AIDS or Who Are HIV/AIDS Impacted.

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11/12/2025

Emily’s House / PAC Christmas / Holiday Season Gift Drive in Memory of Ava 2025

If you are planning to do some holiday fundraising, here’s the plan … what’s needed, what’s wished for, the new gift registry, timelines, and no wrapping recommendations.

https://paceh.ca/2025-avas-christmas/

11/11/2025

Cavelti Family Foundation

Thank you to the Cavelti Family Foundation via the Toronto Foundation for a second donation to Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care (PAC) hospice programs and supports - of $5,100 toward. We are so appreciative of local leadership funders who invest in the Toronto community, and especially to the children, adults and families who receive care through PAC and our Emily’s House children’s hospice.

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11/11/2025

So many always in our hearts.

10/30/2025

Emily’s House Participated in the Development of a New Model of Paediatric Palliative Care

Last year in our Philip Aziz Centre/Emily’s House Annual Report article from our Medical Director, Dr. Adam Rapoport, we mentioned that Emily’s House was participating in this special project to develop a new Hub and Spoke model of care:

The Compassionate Care Act working group was an Ontario Pediatric Model of Care working group. The Compassionate Care Act called for a Framework for Palliative Care in Ontario. The Framework, in turn, required models of care to be developed to guide palliative care across the province. It was decided that three models would be developed for: (1) adults in the community, (2) adults in hospital, and (3) children in all settings. Kim Daffern, Manager of Clinical Programs, for Emily’s House was a member of the Pediatric Model of Care working group and Dr. Adam Rapoport, Medical Director, Emily's House and Paediatric Advanced Care Team, SickKids Hospital, was the Chair. Our model of care was just officially released on October 9th!

You can find it here: https://ontariohealth.ca/clinical/palliative/moc/pediatric.html

Congratulations to our Emily’s House representatives for contributing to innovations in palliative care in Ontario!

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10/30/2025

“While preparing for a potential loss of my child, the IMPACT team was there with guidance, comfort and an ear. At my lowest point, after losing my son, not only was someone there to comfort me as I heard the news, but they were an ever-present presence, providing a listening ear, and council.” - from an IMPACT parent

Help grieving families in the IMPACT perinatal program by donating funds toward a personalized Bereavement Bear:
https://paceh.ca/cuddle-for-keeps/

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10/28/2025

Spiritual Health Awareness

Last week was Spiritual Health Awareness Week. In our work we consistently see the value in supporting individuals and families with the complexities in death and dying. This short paragraph from another Spiritual Care Practitioner beautifully describes the spiritual component. I wanted to share it with you.

“We are entrusted with sacred stories, helping people gather the scattered fragments of their lives. It is not about doctrine or creed. It is about meaning. It is about standing beside someone as they ask “who am I?” It is about recognizing our shared humanity and helping each person uncover their unique thread of truth within.

Thank you for sharing in the vital work of palliative care!

Sandy, Spiritual Care Practitioner

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10/28/2025

Michael Garron Hospital’s 18th Annual Palliative Care Symposium

Thank you to the staff and volunteer team who attended the Symposium in October.

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10/24/2025

Hike for Hospice 2025 - Photo Album - Now Available Online!

https://paceh.ca/2025-hike-for-hospice-photo-album/

Can you find yourself in the montage of photos?

So great to see so many client families, volunteers, staff and families / significant others, friends, and well-costumed dogs in Riverdale Park in September! We announced $78,000+ raised in total for Emily’s House, Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care, Hospice Toronto, and Toronto Grace Health Centre’s Palliative Care! And, it was a big, group hug for hospice care!

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10/23/2025

CCGS 2025 Speaker Highlights

Join us as we welcome Shawn-Renee Hordyk, Mary Shem and Minnie Annanack-O'Connor for their session "Grief Support Practices In Indigenous Contexts."

Inuit and Cree families in Northern Quebec and urban centers, are subject to unusually high mortality rates. Consequently, a large number of young people are affected by these deaths. Community and family members seeking to support these youth are themselves often suffering due to historic or current losses and are unable to provide the care as they would like.

Drawing on stories, practice and research within Quebec’s Cree and Inuit communities, these ladies will share how culture, family and community collaborations, including those between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, are meaningful in addressing children’s bereavement in Indigenous contexts.

This year's Canadian Children's Grief Symposium is just 3 weeks away! Taking place virtually on November 12th & 13th with session recordings available until February 2026!

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

10/23/2025

Keisha’s Story and New Hope: Perinatal IMPACT and Legacy Work

Keisha and Alex were looking forward to having their first child, a baby girl. During the first trimester, however, a diagnosis of a genetic condition and a high-risk pregnancy changed the course of their plans and dreams. They were introduced to the Infant Maternal Perinatal Advanced Care Team (IMPACT) and learned – what was ahead for them, for their pregnancy, and the short life expectancy of their daughter….

To read full story:
https://paceh.ca/keishas-story/

Help families like Keisha’s by donating funds toward a personalized Cuddle for Keeps bereavement bear:
https://paceh.ca/cuddle-for-keeps/

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558 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON
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+14163639196

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https://paceh.ca/

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