Our Stories
Sep 17 2024
For the Oller family, Marga’s porch lift isn’t just an assistive device, it’s a lifeline.
Raising a child with a disability comes with unique challenges, but for the Oller family, support from Easter Seals Alberta has made all the difference. Discover how a porch lift transformed their lives and brought them newfound independence, safety, and joy.
…Mar 19 2024
For a child, true connection creates confidence.
In the world we live in, connections are crucial for building confidence, especially for children. Finding kids her own age to connect with were crucial for Maddy, a resilient twelve-year-old girl with a radiant smile. With your support, Maddy found a safe place and had the opportunity to grow at Easter Seals Camp Horizon, where she can build connections each and every summer.
…Sep 07 2023
A New Porch Lift Helps Hunter Start his School Day with Confidence and Independence
Hunter is bursting with creativity. He loves singing, telling jokes, reading, and sharing stories during circle time at school. Like most seven-year-olds, Hunter is working hard to get ready to begin Grade Two. But for Hunter, twelve very steep steps stood in his way of getting to school safely.
…Oct 12 2019
Thankful for the Gift of Mobility.
“Dear Easter Seals,
Thank you for meeting such a great need for our family. 20 years ago we contacted Easter Seals and you graciously provided us with a chair lift for our daughter Nicole who cannot walk without assistance and is unable to climb stairs.
Sep 09 2019
Judy-Anne’s life is filled with numbers, the number of steps she takes in a day.
The first thing Judy-Anne does when she wakes up each morning is chart and resets her pedometer and iWatch to faithfully count her steps.
…Feb 02 2019
LEAP into Leadership
Thank you to the Hettie & Robert McLean Charitable Trust for your generous donation of $8,344 in support of our leadership camp, LEAP.
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