How a Toronto hospital is proving heroes do wear capes
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For many kids, a hospital may be a daunting place?but for 13-year-old Rithwik, it?s far from that. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) Rithwik has lived his life with weak bones?making him more susceptible to fractures and injuries. ?I always try to control my sneezes, because even when I sneeze there’s a risk that I can break my bones,? he says. ?When it first started, I was scared of it because I didn’t want to go through the pain.?
But thanks to the programs and services at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Rithwik has been able to get the care he needs for his diagnosis. In between all the physiotherapy and occupational therapy appointments, Rithwik has also been able to spend some time enjoying recreational activities like swimming and cooking clubs through programs the hospital offers. ?Holland Bloorview is such a fun place! But, more importantly, I feel like I have more opportunities by coming here,? he says. ?I can get stronger thanks to the hospital.?Â
And it?s a sentiment Greg Contaxis shares. Born with cerebral palsy that affects all his limbs and requires the use of a power wheelchair, Contaxis was once a client at Holland Bloorview?and he still has fond memories of what the hospital taught him.Â
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy appointments, as well as life skills sessions, showed him he could live on his own after he turned 18. In return, Contaxis has now given the past 20 years of his life to volunteering at...
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