World Cerebral Palsy Day

World Cerebral Palsy Day

October 6th is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a movement that celebrates individuals living with cerebral palsy in over 100 countries. Started in 2012, World Cerebral Palsy Day is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for children and adults living with cerebral...
FHC – National Day for Truth and Reconcilation

FHC – National Day for Truth and Reconcilation

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Federated Health Charities acknowledges the harmful legacy of Canada’s residential schools. We honour the survivors and those who did not make it home, and we acknowledge the ongoing impacts of residential schools on...
September is Arthritis Awareness Month

September is Arthritis Awareness Month

September is Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a serious and growing problem in Canada. Without action, the number of Canadians living with arthritis is expected to increase by 50% from six million today to nine million by 2040. According to Arthritis Society...
Mood and Food

Mood and Food

Anyone who has ever cared for children can tell you a hungry child is a cranky child. While this is just as true for adults, the same person who would never think to send a child to school on an empty stomach probably doesn’t think twice about calling their morning...
The Little Campaign That Did

The Little Campaign That Did

The Ontario Science Centre team’s goal for the 2023 Federated Health Charities campaign was to raise $9,000. Instead, they raised over $11,400 — more than 2.5 times the amount raised in 2022! This is the story of the little campaign that did. The Ontario Science...