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In September 2019, the ‘Sensory Movement Gym’ sponsored by Stantec opened its doors. With this added space, Pacekids is now able to offer invaluable therapeutic approach to the children we serve. The addition of this room allows more children to enhance their motor skills, develop additional strength, and work towards their goals in a fun and engaging way! Many of the children Pacekids serves greatly benefit from movement in the gym to support with their regulation and to aide with their participation within the classroom routine. Simply put, not only does this strengthen children physically, it helps with focus in the

We are pleased to announce our Board Chair, Mr.Hugh Erickson received the Grant Thornton CEO Community Service Award this year! This award recognizes significant contributions to the community. Hugh Erickson is a Chartered Accountant and currently a senior manager with Grant Thornton LLP. In winning this award, the recipients also received $2,500 to give to a charity of their choice. Hugh graciously chose Pacekids Programs. Pacekids is so grateful to be able to work with incredible organizations like the Grant Thornton Foundation. As a charitable organization, Pacekids relies heavily on the generosity of caring individuals, corporate partners, and foundations to ensure

Grade 9 students Deepali, Jordan, Andrijana and Clarice from the Samuel W. Shaw School were thrilled when their hard work and passion in their Youth Philanthropy Initiative presentation ended up winning a $5,000 grant for Pacekids Programs, their charity of choice. The Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) allows students the opportunity to research and discover local charities, while promoting community awareness. After visiting the charity, the students create presentations in hopes of winning $5,000 for their charity. Clarice contacted Pacekids Programs as this was an organization that strikes home for her. Clarice has a cousin with Autism, and she shared her