Media Coverage
Smile Cookie funds have an impact at Elliot Lake hospital
Alana Everson, CTV News | Thursday, Nov 28, 2024
In Elliot Lake on Wednesday, St. Joseph’s General Hospital was joined by Tim Hortons and the children’s charity Smilezones to celebrate a transformation of three rooms at the hospital into child-friendly spaces.
Most of the funding for the transformation came from the sale of Smile Cookies. The goal is to make visiting the hospital less daunting for kids.
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Cambridge families facing challenging times now have new places to smile
Barbara Latkowski, Cambridge Today | Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024
When something is beautiful, it can really make a difference for children and families during challenging times.
On Monday, Starling Community Services in Cambridge celebrated the grand opening of two new Smilezones in the Child and Parent Place (CAPP) program, designed to support children and families with joyful, comforting, and interactive spaces.
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Three new Smilezones at the hospital
ElliotLakeToday Staff, ElliotLakeToday | Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024
St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) is excited to announce the grand opening of three newly created Smilezones in the hospital’s emergency department, medical surgical pediatric room, and continuing care unit family lounge. These spaces foster a positive atmosphere that can ease fears, boost morale, and enhance the healing experience, helping children and their families feel supported during difficult times.
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Smilezone brings 10 new comforting children’s care spaces to Hamilton
News Staff, CHCH | Thursday, Oct 3, 2024
A charity that brings joy to the lives of children undergoing medical treatment has expanded operations in Hamilton.
Smilezone Foundation takes stress-inducing spaces, like hospital waiting rooms and patient care rooms, and transforms them into relaxing, fun, and comfortable spaces for kids of any ability or diagnosis.
With the support of the Tiger-Cats, Forge FC, and Toronto Rock, Hamilton opened the doors to 10 new Smilezone rooms on Wednesday.
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Lansdowne undergoes Smilezone transformation
Brian Thompson, The Expositor | Wednesday, Sept 25, 2024
Lansdowne Children’s Centre has undergone a Smilezone visual transformation aimed at making children and their families feel more comfortable when coming to the treatment centre on Mt. Pleasant Street in Brantford. The lobby is now adorned with imagery that reflects nature, history, and the historical Indigenous legacy of the local lands. The reception desk is adorned with the word Hello in many different languages, indicative of the increasingly diverse community of Brantford-Brant that is reflected in the Centre’s clients and staff.
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Ron and Cari MacLean fund upgrades at Red Deer children’s rehabilitation centre
Ashley Lavallee-Koenig, RDN | Thursday, Aug 22 2024
Red Deer Children Rehabilitation Services, located in the 49 Street Community Health Centre, has received a Smilezone facelift, transforming a traditional medical setting into a bright and friendly space for healing.
The new features were revealed and celebrated on Aug. 21 at the facility, with staff, donors, Smilezone representatives, and users of the space in attendance. The upgrades were completed in June. Read More
Smilezone transforms rehab spaces in Red Deer for young patients
Emily Rogers, CentralAlbertaOnline.com | Wednesday, Aug 21 2024
Young Central Alberta patients now have a reason to smile when they come for treatment with Children’s Rehabilitation Services.
The first Smilezone in Central Alberta was unveiled today (Aug. 21), in the 49th Street Community Health Centre. Donated by the Smilezone Foundation, with support from Ron and Cari MacLean, the Smilezone includes colourful murals, sensory development equipment, and kid-friendly technology. Read More