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Happiness Hikers join the Lansdowne Cruisers at Brantford Rotary Classic Run
Photo courtesy of Vincent Ball, Brantford Expositor The 41st annual Brantford Rotary Classic Run on June 1 at W. Ross MacDonald School...
Jun 61 min read


‘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


Celebrating Brantford’s most successful Smile Cookie campaign to date, Lansdowne Children’s Centre
Lansdowne Children’s Centre and Brant Food For Thought each received $79,415.54, which in turn will support over 16,000 babies, kids and teens in the community.
May 213 min read


Last Call Early Bird Pricing! $30 per person, Rider+Passenger at Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids
The annual police-escorted group motorcycle tour is Brantford's LOUDEST fundraiser, supporting Lansdowne Children's Centre
May 152 min read


Helen Ross shines bright on Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development
Donor’s legacy gift is game-changing for children and youth supported by centre for child development, special needs
May 143 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


Volunteers can sign-up online for Charity Motorcycle Ride, Brantford
The 41st running of the Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids has over 100 available shifts for volunteers to get involved, including registration, traffic control and refreshments.
Apr 172 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


Celebrating the life-changing work of Lansdowne during World Autism Awareness Day
Brandon and Chelsea Partridge shared a bit about their experiences as the parents of children with Autism, supported by Lansdowne Children's Centre..
Apr 152 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


EKO Scholarship Program, applications due April 30
If you’ll be studying at a college, university, Indigenous institute or career training program in the fall of 2025, EKO wants to support
Apr 31 min read


Challenger Baseball in Brantford, an adaptive baseball program
Challenger adaptive baseball program is in Brantford, running Wednesday evenings June 4 through July 30 at Lansdowne Public School on Presto
Apr 31 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


City of Brantford to raise the Autism Ontario flag, APRIL 2 World Autism Day
Community partners will gather on Wednesday, April 2 to celebrate the spectrum and World Autism Day in the telephone city, at Harmony Square
Mar 261 min read
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