Hello!

Im Zion, a Capes for Kids superhero. Each year I proudly wear my cape and inspire meaningful conversations about accessibility, inclusion, and creating a stigma-free world where everyone belongs. 

When Zion was two he got acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) following a case of bronchitis. When he first arrived at Holland Bloorview his muscles and reflexes were weak and he wasn’t sure how this would affect his life… but Zion was on a mission.

“The hospital gave him the tools to try and walk and eat again. They allowed him to navigate this on his own while guiding him,” shared his mom Marlaina. “They showed him alternative ways to do what he loves. Holland Bloorview gave Zion the confidence to be the best version of him in every change he goes through.”

“They helped me with everything and they give me a lot of support when I need it,” he says with a smile, "it's time for me to give back"

We’re unleashing our inner superheroes and fundraising for Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital! When we reach our goal, we’ll wear our cape during Capes for Kids week (March 1-8, 2024).

We’re doing this to help kids and youth with disabilities and complex medical needs access care that focuses on their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

You can be a hero too by donating! Together, we will:

• Help kids with disabilities move, explore, play and heal through therapy, programs and services.
• Support transformative research that enhances care, develops assistive technologies and evaluates barriers that restrict the inclusion of children with disabilities.
• Create an accessible, inclusive, equitable and stigma-free world for kids and youth with disabilities.

Thank you for joining forces with us!