Roger Neilson House

09/06/2023

🎶Music always brings joy and a fun experience to Roger Neilson House! Our volunteer musician, Mike, returned to put on an amazing show for the kids! 🙌

09/06/2023

We have an exciting new opportunity for a bilingual Grief Services Coordinator. If you have a Bachelor of Social Work or related health-care degree, and you want to make an impact in the lives of families, apply today! Join our innovative and compassionate team, take advantage of our growth opportunities, and access our comprehensive benefits like the HOOPP pension plan. Don’t miss out and apply by Sept. 25: https://rogerneilsonhouse.ca/health-professionals/employment-opportunities/

09/03/2023

Happy long weekend! Hope you're having as much fun as the kids did during our bubble show. 🙌

09/01/2023

Happy back to school to all the young learners we care for at Roger Neilson House! We hope this school year brings new learning experiences and fun! 📚

08/31/2023

Thank you to the Arbor Memorial Foundation for your generous donation. This gift will go towards purchasing a mesh bed, helping provide comfort and care to children at Roger Neilson House.

08/30/2023

While it's back to school time, we're still thinking about all the fun we had this summer at Roger Neilson House!

Spending time outdoors and playing with friends are just some of the wonderful memories we have from summer camp.

Thank you to our rec therapists, nurses, PSWs, volunteers and donors who made all this possible.

08/29/2023

We had another amazing time at the Ottawa Art Gallery! The experience of new things and being with friends at our summer camp was truly incredible 🎨 🎶😃. A huge thank you to the Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa for welcoming us back for the third visit this summer.

08/25/2023

👩‍🍳It was the Great Zucchini Bake Off at Roger Neilson House today! The kids and our team made some delicious treats for everyone to enjoy.

08/24/2023

🥋It was another wonderful session with the Heroes Circle team that brought out a lot of smiles during our summer camp. The kids enjoyed learning the therapeutic martial arts techniques, especially when they got to practice their new moves.

Thank you to Kids Kicking Cancer Canada for another fun experience at Roger Neilson House!

08/23/2023

🦋The Butterfly Run Ottawa is happening Oct. 1, and there are many ways to get involved to help raise awareness and funds for Roger Neilson House's perinatal program.

Consider volunteering at the event in support of those who have experienced ​pregnancy or infant loss, pregnancy after loss, and infertility in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Details below ⬇️

08/22/2023

At Roger Neilson House, you'll find many reminders of our namesake. From Roger Neilson's Order of Canada pin to his bobblehead, we continue to honour his generosity and compassion toward helping others throughout our building and work.

08/20/2023

Thanks to our friend Spider Gwen, our kids were able to experience the joys of flying a kite! We are so grateful that these special moments at our summer camp are made possible thanks to the generous people in our community like Fairytale Princess Parties Ottawa.

08/19/2023

This World Humanitarian Day, we want to celebrate Dr. Megan Doherty's work with kids around the world and here at Roger Neilson House. From Bangladesh to Canada, her work to improve access to the palliative care children need and deserve is inspiring!

If Dr. Megan Doherty had met Taslim at CHEO in Ottawa, the little girl’s outcome would have been different. But the Ottawa palliative care doctor met ...

08/17/2023

🚒Thank you to the firefighters with Ottawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'Ottawa for visiting the kids at Roger Neilson House last week! We loved seeing the truck and taking photos with you.

08/16/2023

Our garden is growing thanks to the kids and staff who have nurtured our vegetables and herbs this summer! 🌱🥕🥗

08/15/2023

🌞 Here's a sneak peek of all the smiles from our last week of summer camp. Stay tuned for more on all the fun activities the kids got up to!

08/11/2023

A special thank you to Kyle Turris, former Ottawa Senators player, for visiting the kids at Roger Neilson House.

He signed cards and helped us bake — making the afternoon memorable and bringing smiles to the kids' faces.

08/10/2023

🦖It's always a roaring good time at Roger Neilson House! Here's a throwback to our dinosaur-themed treasure hunt that was part of our summer camp fun.

08/09/2023

On Wednesdays, the smell of freshly baked cookies and other sweet treats fills the kitchen at Roger Neilson House. Thanks to our volunteers, Roger Neilson House feels like a home away from home for our guests and families.

08/07/2023

Happy Civic Holiday! We hope you get the chance to have fun and enjoy some time with those you care for. 🧡

08/05/2023

Last week, we had a special goodbye for Dr. Kyle St. Louis at Roger Neilson House. He completed the residency program in pediatric palliative care, the first of its kind in Canada.

He made an incredible impact on the lives of the children, youth, and families at Roger Neilson House, and we are so grateful for his dedication and compassion. Dr. Kyle will be greatly missed and we wish him all the best!

08/03/2023

Thank you to the musicians from Ottawa Chamberfest who brought their beautiful music to our kids. We had a wonderful time listening to them play their instruments. 🎹🎶🎻

08/02/2023

It's tough to discuss, but pregnancy and infant loss affects 1 in 4, and infertility affects 1 in 6 Canadian families. The Butterfly Run Ottawa believes the path of being a bereaved parent should not be walked alone. You're invited to join the 7th annual event, October 1, 2023, at W.C. Levesque Park to support the work of the CHEO palliative care team and perinatal hospice and bereavement support at Roger Neilson House. Register for the in-person or virtual run before July 31 for just $25 per person or $40 per family. For details, to register or donate, please visit www.butterflyrunottawa.ca/. 🦋
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Il est difficile d'en parler, mais la perte d'une grossesse ou d'un nourrisson touche 1 personne sur 4, et l'infertilité touche 1 famille canadienne sur 6. La Butterfly Run Ottawa croit que le chemin d'un parent endeuillé ne devrait pas être parcouru seul. Vous êtes invités à vous joindre à la 7e édition de l'événement annuel, le 1er octobre 2023, au parc W.C. Levesque, afin d'appuyer le travail de l'équipe des soins palliatifs du CHEO, du centre de soins palliatifs périnatals et du soutien aux personnes en deuil à La maison Roger Neilson. Inscrivez-vous à la course en personne ou virtuelle avant le 31 juillet pour seulement 25 $ par personne ou 40 $ par famille. Pour plus de détails, pour s'inscrire ou pour faire un don, veuillez consulter le site www.butterflyrunottawa.ca/. 🦋

08/01/2023

It was another great visit to the Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa where the kids got to enjoy the sights, sounds and feel of the exhibits. 🎨🖼

07/31/2023

Last month, our very own Megan Wright gave a talk at the Southcentral Ontario Pediatric Hospice Palliative Care Symposium. By sharing the impact and stories of Roger Neilson House, we can help advance the vital care needed so that children and their families can have a life of comfort, dignity, and joy – no matter how short.

07/30/2023

It's International Friendship Day, and we want to celebrate all the special friendship bonds our kids get to make at Roger Neilson House. Here are two good friends that enjoy spending time together.

07/26/2023

📣We’re hiring a Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator.

Join our multi-disciplinary team enriching the quality of lives of children and families. This unique position also supports professional development, wellness, and learning opportunities. Apply today to be a part of a collaborative and compassionate team.⬇️

https://ow.ly/Ppxt50PjBCp

07/25/2023

It's always fun to get a visit from our furry friends! 🐶🐰🐔🐹
Seeing the kids' curiosity and watching them experience something new and love these cuddly animals was amazing!

07/24/2023

It takes courage and resilience to care for others, but self-care is just as important! This Self-Care Day, remember that self-care is a lifelong habit and culture that is essential for your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Let's make self-care a priority and show ourselves some love today! 💗

07/20/2023

Last week we celebrated our cherished colleague and friend Nancy Graham, who is retiring after more than 15 years with us. Since Roger Neilson House opened, her contributions and talents have shaped our work, leaving a lasting impact on children, families and staff. Join us in wishing her all the best in retirement and a heartfelt thank you! 🤗

07/19/2023

It's been such a wonderful start to week two of summer camp at Roger Neilson House. We can't get enough of these smiles! 😄

07/18/2023

📣Want to support an amazing local family fundraising for Roger Neilson House in honour of their daughter Cara?

Check out the Cara's Kegger online auction with lots of great prizes up for bid. Bidding ends in 4️⃣ days:

We raise awareness and funds for Roger Neilson House to support their mission to meet the unique palliative care needs of newborns, children, youth, and their families. The Roger Neilson House provided our family with overwhelming support before, during, and after Cara's short life with us. We share...

07/17/2023

Let’s take a moment to appreciate this beautiful ceramic house, handcrafted by our very own Dr. Erin Kwolek, a symbol of remembrance and healing. Here we place a memorial light to honour a child’s life – a light that shines bright in our hearts and throughout Roger Neilson House.

Thank you for sharing your many talents with us, Dr. Erin!

07/16/2023

Happy Sunday, everyone! 🌞 Today, we'd like to give a special thank you to the Heroes Circle, whose senseis visited us during our first week of camp. They provide therapeutic martial arts classes that help kids learn new skills and find inner strength.

Kids Kicking Cancer Canada

07/14/2023

🦋With the Butterfly Run Ottawa coming up on Oct. 1, we wanted to share more about this amazing group supporting families and raising funds for Roger Neilson House's perinatal program.

Check out their interview from the CHEO telethon.

07/13/2023

We’d like to say a huge thank you to Spider Gwen for visiting us and creating some special memories! The kids had an absolute blast. Thank you for making this camp day so special!

The League Of Super Heroes Fairytale Princess Parties Ottawa

07/12/2023

We had a wonderful time exploring the Ottawa Art Gallery and enjoying creative activities with our kids! Thank you to everyone at the Ottawa Art Gallery - Galerie d'art d'Ottawa for making this visit memorable. 🎨 🖼️

07/10/2023

There are so many people to thank for helping to make our first week of summer camp such a success! Thank you to our recreational therapists, nurses, and volunteers for bringing so many smiles to our kids' faces.