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Rotary Club of Brantford annual Children's Party at Lansdowne Children's Centre, 2025
It was a Block Party bonanza at Lansdowne Children’s Centre as the agency’s annual children's holiday party, presented with Rotary Club of Brantford, connected kids of all ages with interactive brick-based activities celebrating the worlds of Lego and Minecraft.
Dec 193 min read


Brantford city councillors give $2M boost to Lansdowne Children's Centre's new home
As reported by local journalist Vincent Ball in the Brantford Expositor, the contribution will be made over the course of five years to support the construction of the agency’s new centre...
Dec 111 min read


Brantford Police Service launches Project: Bright Future to support Lansdowne Children’s Centre
Brantford Police Service (BPS) has introduced Project: Bright Future, a community-focused initiative that turns routine police interactions into opportunities to give back.
Dec 102 min read


1 in 10 children need help finding their voice | Speech Services at Lansdowne
A parent's success story finding support for their child's development with Lansdowne Children's Centre, speech services
Dec 23 min read


A PATH TO POSSIBILITY: Joining families in exploring a child's potential
It’s little things in young lives that often create the biggest moments. For Julie Neal, finding the right equipment to empower her daughter Tenley to join in a family dance party was a big moment.
Dec 23 min read


Lansdowne Stars Shine at 2025 Therapeutic Recreation Artists’ Gala
It was a night to celebrate the creativity, hard work and dedication of the members of Lansdowne’s Therapeutic Recreation program as the annual Artists’ Gala returned to the Branlyn Community Centre on Nov. 21.
Nov 302 min read


Magic of Giving Holiday Market returning Nov. 15
The second annual Magic of Giving Holiday Market to benefit Lansdowne Children’s Centre is just around the corner. Julie Neal was promoting the Magic of Giving Holiday Market at the 2025 Lansdowne Heroes Walk and Roll event on Oct. 4. Event founder Julie Neal is excited for what will be on offer at the Nov. 15 event. “We do have some repeat vendors coming back, and we have lots of new vendors,” she said. Last year, there were just under 50 local business owners and artisans s
Oct 312 min read


Lansdowne celebrates Halls of Halloween 2025
More than a party, Halls of Halloween was also very much part of the therapy and support children receive through Lansdowne Children's Centre.
Oct 312 min read


Lynda Henriksen Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new Director of Development and Community Relations
Lynda Henriksen is Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new Director of Development and Community Relations. Her journey into fundraising began when she was nine years old. Inspired by radio personality Casey Kasem, who encouraged kids to help other kids by raising funds for muscular dystrophy, Lynda sent away for a fundraising kit designed for children to host their own events. “We held a carnival event in our backyard, complete with pony rides,” she recalled. Her early experiences
Oct 92 min read


Heroes Walk and Roll: ‘It’s about connection, compassion, and community’
Tamie Aubin has been at Lansdowne Children’s Centre for over 15 years. She started her career with the child development centre in...
Sep 262 min read


Devlin’s Country Bistro Sponsors Refreshments for Heroes Walk and Roll
Devlin’s Country Bistro and Catering is proud to support the 7th Annual Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Children’s Centre by sponsoring light refreshments for volunteers and fundraisers at this year’s event.
Sep 262 min read


Haldimand-Norfolk band 'The Shrubberies' to perform at Heroes Walk and Roll
Taking to the stage at Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Heroes Walk and Roll, in Brantford's Brant Park on Oct. 4, they’ll fit right in, as many guests will also be dressed up, as whatever ‘hero’ means to them.
Sep 263 min read


Flag raising a reminder that ‘Every Child Matters’
A small crowd gathered in Harmony Square in Brantford the morning of September 23, a week ahead of National Day for Truth and...
Sep 252 min read


Gates Canada Powers Play at Lansdowne’s Heroes Walk and Roll
Gates Canada is proudly returning as a key sponsor of the Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Children’s Centre, bringing their values of innovation, inclusion, and community support to life in Brant Park on October 4.
Sep 221 min read


Image Gallery Previews Super-Experience, Heroes Walk and Roll for Lansdowne Kids
Event organizers have posted a gallery previewing many super-experiences coming to Brant Park, Saturday October 4, for the Heroes Walk and Roll fundraising event in support of Lansdowne Children's Centre. brantford ontario fundraising event
Sep 201 min read


Volunteers needed Oct. 4, be a Hero with kids, for kids, with Lansdowne
Calling on community members to be heroes for kids at the Heroes Walk & Roll, happening Saturday, October 4 in Brant Park. This inspiring event celebrates families of children who have physical, communication and/or developmental challenges, raising funds for support programs and services provided by Lansdowne Children’s Centre.
Sep 162 min read


Mobile Cancer Screening Coach coming to Lansdowne Children’s Centre Brantford site
The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program’s Mobile Cancer Screening Coach is coming to Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s Brantford site on Tuesday, September 16.
Sep 91 min read


"Team Isla" shares their Lansdowne journey, 2025 Heroes Walk and Roll amabassadors
Brantford's Isla Clarke is this year's Lansdowne Children's Centre ambassador to the Heroes Walk and Roll in Brant Park, October 4
Sep 95 min read


Unveiling of site for new Lansdowne Children’s Centre celebrated
The mood was celebratory as the location for Lansdowne Children’s Centre’s new purpose-built children’s treatment centre was unveiled on Aug. 8. Dignitaries, board members, clients and their families, staff, longtime supporters, and other well-wishers gathered at 168 Colborne Street, the site adjacent to the current location at 39 Mount Pleasant Street, to celebrate the announcement. Brantford-Brant MPP Dr. Will Bouma Brantford-Brant MPP Dr. Will Bouma noted that Lansdowne i
Aug 103 min read


Open house, public information meeting for new Lansdowne centre at 168 Colborne St. West
Members of the community are invited to preview drawings and plans for the proposed new Lansdowne Children's Centre for child development at 168 Colborne St West, City of Brantford.
Aug 82 min read
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