COVID-19 Updates

We're still here and still smiling! With the developments of COVID-19 we have had to put a lot on hold here at Smilezone, but we are still here to keep you up to date. Annual Golf Tournament Update: As you know, due to COVID-19 our Annual Celebrity Golf tournament has been postponed. We now have a new date set for July 26th, 2021! Mark your calendars because we are confident this is going to be the best year yet! We want to thank you all for your continued support, and we cannot wait to see you all there. Mississauga Marathon Update: For those of you who had signed up to run in support of Smilezone Foundation at the Mississauga Marathon, we have received great news that the marathon has now been rescheduled for September 18th - 20th, 2020! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out.

Quarantine Contests! Smilezone At-Home Activities

Have you had a chance to check out our Instagram to follow along with our kid-friendly challenges and Wellness Wednesday tips?! If not, head on over and check it out! We have come up with some fun quarantine contests and activities for the whole family to participate in. Most recently, we had a contest where you were able to guess how many chocolates were in a mason jar for the chance to win a $15.00 Bulk Barn gift card. The lucky winner guessed the exact number: 163 chocolates! View the post here! Upcoming: See a Smile, Share a Smile Hockey Skills Showcase challenge Crafts Child-centred yoga many more! Some of our quarantine contents prizes include: AGO tickets Hockey puck signed by Stanley Cup winner Ryan O'Reilly $25 gift cards to Sunny Side Grill chocolate Bars 1Wave hand-made bracelets So much more!! A big thank you to our partners who have donated these fabulous prizes! Feeling anxious? Take a look at some of our tips on how to cope:

#WellnessWednesdays!

Have you been engaging with our #WellnessWednesdays? Every Wednesday we share wellness tips on Instagram. From sharing crafts, kid-centred yoga activities, cooking, reading, and more, we have a ton of tips and tricks to keep your body and mind healthy during this tough time!  Make sure to follow us on Instagram to never miss a #WellnessWednesday!

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National Nurses Week

As a charity who is constantly working closely with hospital staff and health care professionals, we wanted to once again show our appreciation for everyone working on the front-line to keep our communities safe; especially during this time. We are talking about you, NURSES! Happy National Nurses Week to all of you incredible nurses out there, we are so grateful!

Ask An Expert: Maggie Ryan

In light of National Nursing Week and everything that's currently going on with Covid-19, we decided to dedicate this months Ask An Expert to an ICU nurse who has been working on the front-line with Covid-19 patients.

How long have you been a nurse for? I have been a nurse for 36 years! Where do you currently work? I work at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga in the ICU. What is your favourite part about being a nurse? I love the people I work with and helping people, of course! Has covid-19 affected the level of precaution you take while at work? Yes, absolutely! We are now required to wear full PPE and be hypervigilant while caring for ALL patients. Not that we do not always take extreme measures, but the level of care and protection we must now take is even more heightened. What has it been like working in the front-line during this pandemic? Stressful! The unknown circumstances are definitely scary. You hear of other nurses working in the same hospital getting sick with Covid-19, which causes a lot of anxiety for everyone. During this time especially though, I'm so grateful for all the patients, families, co-workers, and the public who have shown SO much love for myself and other front-line workers. It's been incredible. Have you had a chance to visit or see the Smilezone at the other THP site? Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to visit yet, but I have heard so many great things about Smilezone Foundation and the work that you do. I'll tell you one thing - I sure wish I could see a Smilezone every time I go into work these days. Even just a pop of colour or the artwork would be so beneficial to everyone...patients and staff! Everyone could use a smile right now!

Thank you, Maggie & all the other heath care heroes who are risking their lives to keep us safe!

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