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Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation is preparing for a leadership transition as current Executive Director, Jane Kidd-Hantscher, has provided her intention to retire in June 2026. Her planned retirement next year is the culmination of a nearly thirty-five-year career in our province’s private, public and non-profit sectors.
When Declan Desjarlais struggled to hold a VR controller due to limited hand function, he turned to the Rehabilitation Centre for Children for support. Working together, his occupational therapist and a clinical engineering technologist designed a custom attachment that secures the controller to his wrist. The simple yet innovative solution not only improved comfort and accessibility but also gave Declan more freedom, independence and confidence while gaming.
For many students, school is more than academics. It’s a place to build independence, develop life skills and connect with peers. Behind the scenes, school Occupational Therapists (OT) play a crucial role in making this possible for students who live with disabilities. Lea Trudeau has been working as an OT in Manitoba school districts for five years. Her focus – making school communities and classroom life accessible and inclusive.
Parents of children living with disabilities often face challenges finding suitable recreational activities that support their child’s needs. For eleven-year-old Kio Andres, who has been receiving support from the Rehabilitation Centre for Children since 2018 following his cerebral palsy diagnosis, discovering a passion for the sport of boccia has brought joy, connection and a sense of belonging to both him and his family.
Eleven-year-old Hayden Cecchini and his family are going the extra mile to give back to CRF at the Cruisin’ to Change Lives event raising funds through a neighbourhood cookie sale and a home-based nail salon to help purchase adapted equipment for another child.
We’re thrilled to introduce you to seven-year-old Claire, an energetic and determined young girl who radiates joy and resilience. Her life was forever altered in 2021 when diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis, secondary to West Nile virus. This rare neurological...
Evan, a warm and spirited 17-year-old living with spina bifida, has found strength and healing through the unwavering support of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. Throughout his life, it has been a place where his body and spirit have been nurtured with care. Your generous gifts have helped make it a true haven of comfort, hope and stability for him.
Claire’s joyful spirit and determination shine through every challenge. Since her 2021 diagnosis with Acute Flaccid Myelitis caused by West Nile virus, she’s received ongoing support from the Rehabilitation Centre for Children, where she continues to build strength, resilience and hope. All thanks to your contributions as a generous donor.
The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign is making a meaningful difference in the lives of families across Manitoba. Thanks to generous corporate and individual donors, including proceeds from this initiative, youth and their family members recently gathered for an evening of delicious food and connection at the LIFE Program’s Supper Club.
The Winnipeg Ice U18 AAA hockey team raised the bar on their fundraising during the 2024 Michael Gerl CanPlay Hockey Classic. The sports team raised $4,000 to support the purchase of a specialized bike for a student in the Pembina Trails School Division.