In March 2026, we installed Smilezones at the St Joseph’s in Hamilton, ON! The Smilezones includes: fresh paint, colourful murals, sensory and interactive gaming elements and more!
Thank you to our generous donors, The Toronto Rock, for making this project possible.
“We are incredibly proud to partner once again with Toronto Rock and St. Joe’s to create spaces that bring comfort, positivity and moments of joy to children and families during what can often be stressful and emotional healthcare experiences,” said Scott Bachly, Co-Founder, Smilezone Foundation. “Toronto Rock has been a long-time supporter of Smilezone Foundation, and their continued commitment has helped us transform spaces that not only support young patients, but also their parents, caregivers and the dedicated healthcare teams who care for them every day. These new Smilezones at St. Joe’s are designed to help children feel more at ease, spark imagination and create a more welcoming environment from the moment families walk through the doors.”
“Our healthcare workers in the pediatric clinic are dedicated to providing care for patients and their families driven by unstoppable compassion. These updates reflect the calm, caring atmosphere clinicians provide,” said Brooke Cowell, executive vice president, clinical services and chief nursing executive at St. Joe’s. “Providing compassionate care is holistic; it involves healthcare workers who care deeply about their patients, evidence-based treatment and a calming space where families feel cared for and respected. We’re very grateful to Toronto Rock and Smilezone for this transformation to our space, the second in three years after select King Campus treatment and waiting rooms received a colourful update in 2023.”
