My name is Rhys. I go to school, I play with toys, I help clean and do chores, and when I grow up I am going to be a princess. I will wear a dress, sparkley shoes, long gloves, a crown... AND A CAPE!

Princesses have a lot of power, and we can do a lot of good. I am starting now! I'm daring to wear a cape and fundraising for Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, to shape the future of disability healthcare and creating meaningful employment opportunities for kids and youth with disabilities.healthcare for kids.

And when I reach my goal, I'll wear my cape during Capes for Kids week!

WHY?

This is a question I ask my mom about everything... Why do you have to go to work? Why are you in a meeting? She works in Employment Pathways program, and tells me every day how the right supports can open doors: building confidence, independence, and meaningful community engagement for young people with disabilities.

The Holland Bloorview Foundation makes her work possible by funding essential programs, research, and resources — including Employment Pathways — that help youth develop work skills, explore their interests, and prepare for their future.

 Your donation helps expand access to:

Innovative employment and life-skills programs that offer hands‑on experiences, community connection, and meaningful engagement Groundbreaking research that advances inclusion in education, employment, and beyond Tools, coaching, and workshops that help youth discover their strengths and build pathways to meaningful work

 You can dare to show up for kids too.
Your support fuels opportunities, confidence, and brighter futures.

To learn more about our programs, tools, and impact, visit: https://hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/youth-employment-parthways-programs

Thank you, royal subjects, for supporting our mission to connect youth with disabilities to meaningful employment!