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‘I like motorcycles, and I like Lansdowne’, youth ambassador to Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids
Matthew Cowling, who has been accessing programs and services at Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development for most of his life, will be serving as the centre’s ambassador for the 2025 Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, taking place June 28 in Brantford, ON.
May 304 min read


Finding wellness, camaraderie in dragon boat racing
Sarah Willson is a Resource Consultant in the Early Integration Program at Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford. She shared a bit of her story of discovering dragon boat racing after completing breast cancer treatment.
May 144 min read


Lansdowne volunteer Kaitlynn Sales presented with 2025 Brantford Youth Excellence Award
Kaitlynn Sales is an exemplary volunteer with Lansdowne Children’s Centre, recognized by the Brantford Youth Council and the City of Brantford as a recipient of a 2025 Brantford Youth Excellence Award...
May 133 min read


Hero Movie Nights added to Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising, No-Cost Family Fun Events from Lansdowne
A great way to spend time with your kids, being a Hero for Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development
May 133 min read


Lansdowne donates over 150lbs to Haldimand, Brantford food banks
Lansdowne Children's Centre's FAST Food drive generated over 150 pounds of donations shared with local food banks in Caledonia and Brantford
May 11 min read


Youth presenter has message go viral on social media, World Autism Awareness Day
It’s clear that Karrvin’s words resonated with the Lansdowne Children's Centre community and well beyond; within 24 hours of a video of him speaking being posted on Lansdowne’s social media
Apr 151 min read


Saying goodbye: Join Maddy's Partners team, everyone's invited
Madeline ‘Maddy’ Hallett came to Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Therapeutic Recreation program as a Mohawk College placement. Sadly, she passed away on Feb. 18, 2025, at the age of 20. in hopes of “honouring her spirit and generosity,” Maddy’s loved ones are inviting everyone to do what they can to help others as members of Maddy's Partners team.
Apr 153 min read


Commemorative photo book celebrates 50+ Years of Lansdowne, in print fundraiser and free online
A 76-page collection of photos and stories celebrating community members serving children and youth for over five-decades. Lansdowne Children's Centre, Brantford, Brant County, child development, special needs, cerebral palsy, Rotary Club of Brantford
Apr 143 min read


Brantford-area Smile Cookie campaign selects Lansdowne Children's Centre and Brant Food for Thought in 2025
16,000 reasons to buy a Smile Cookie at one of Brantford’s 19 participating Tim Hortons locations during the spring fundraising campaign
Apr 73 min read


Flag raised for World Autism Awareness Day in Brantford's Harmony Square
Lansdowne Children's Centre and friends gathered in Harmony Square, Brantford to recognize World Autism Day
Apr 21 min read


Remembering David Gowling, Community Leader and Board Member
We are deeply grieved by the March 30th passing of Lansdowne Children’s Centre Board Member and Treasurer, David Gowling...
Apr 22 min read


National Caregiver Day: 'We see you and celebrate you'
Whether a parent caring for a child, or a child caring for a parent, or any type of caregiver – you matter. Lansdowne Childrens Centre
Apr 21 min read


Jennifer Huxley, Lansdowne's Director of Client Services, retiring after 33 years
Celebrating the career of Jennifer Huxley, Occupational Therapist and Director of Client Services, with Lansdowne Children's Centre
Mar 203 min read


A family's journey with rare diagnosis, advocacy for a child
Logan MacDonald and husband Pat share their experience navigating their daughter Blake's rare Diagnosis, Gaucher disease
Feb 273 min read


Lansdowne team member shares story on World Cancer Day, "They told me it was a cyst... I was too young..."
Kate is a Lansdowne team member sharing her patient story in a powerful YouTube video. "They told me I was too young for cancer."
Feb 41 min read


Brantford student gets hands-on work experience through co-op placement at Lansdowne Children’s Centre
Ella Cowan, Grade 12, recently completed her co-operative education placement in Autism Services at Lansdowne Children's Centre.
Feb 33 min read


Book recommendations to celebrate Family Literacy Day, from Lansdowne Children's Centre staff
Lansdowne Children’s Centre staff have offered suggestions of titles you might want to check out for Family Literacy Day
Jan 276 min read


Having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card
Lansdowne Children’s Centre highlights Grand Erie libraries for Family Literacy Day
Jan 274 min read


Rotary Club Helps Kids Smile Bright at Lansdowne Children's Holiday Party in Brantford
Hundreds of families of infants, children and youth who access services and support for special needs at Lansdowne visited the holiday party
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Lansdowne’s Therapeutic Recreation Artists’ Gala celebrates creativity, Alan R. Cook Foundation
A celebration of drama, dance and visual arts, presented by Lansdowne Children's Centre and supported by Alan R. Cook Foundation
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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