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Hello there, my name is Dog! I am so excited and thankful that I am going on an adventure with my friends. My friends are so important to me and I want to make sure everyone is included. I really enjoy being there for my friends, especially when they need it! I am a very faithful & loyal friend. What kind of friend are you?
Hi, my name is Polar Bear. I am very excited about going on this adventure in the forest. I have never gone on such an adventure before so it is all new to me, which makes me nervous too. I am excited to see new things but whenever I start thinking about hiking in the forest, my stomach starts hurting. Have you ever felt two emotions at the same time like me, excited and nervous? Or have you ever had a stomach pain when you weren’t even sick? What do you do when you have mixed emotions?
Beaver here and I like to work hard and keep busy. Sometimes I get frustrated and even angry when I am interrupted from my work. I get worried when I have so much work to do. I would like to go on this adventure with my friends but I am angry because I have to finish building my home. Do you ever feel angry? What do you do when you feel angry?
Moose is the name and having fun is my game! I have been invited to go on an adventure with my friends but I am quite nervous, a bit scared and fearful about leaving my family. Sometimes I feel frozen and I can’t walk or talk. I don’t know why this is happening! Have you ever felt that way before? My friends tell me that talking might help! What helps you when you are feeling scared?
Surfing is what I would love to try! What do you like to do? My name is Squirrel. I am going on an adventure with my friends and I am filled with joy! I like to see new things, try new things, and tell jokes! But my most favorite thing to do is to find different kinds of chestnuts! What makes you feel happy?
Whee! Watch out Jason Bruder is coming through! I am 8 years old and I was born in Kingston, Ontario. My pronouns are he/him. I have two sisters and two brothers. My Dad is in the military and is away a lot. We all help my Mom especially while she is at work too! I do the vacuuming! Oh almost forgot to mention I love dinosaurs and reading books about dinosaurs. I love when we go to the Royal Ontario Museum; you know the museum in downtown Toronto!? There are so many cool dinos there. Which is your favourite dinosaur?
Hi! My name is Vanessa Montgomery, my pronouns are she/her and I just moved here from Halifax, Nova Scotia. We moved to Toronto because of my Mum’s work! I love music and playing an instrument. I am learning to love Toronto and I am enjoying all of the many different music concerts! But I will miss the Lunenburg Folk Festival each summer. When we moved to Toronto, we had to find new doctors because I am a person living with cerebral palsy. We also had to find a new stable where I can ride my horse! I loooovvvve horses! I horse back ride every week to help my muscles get stronger in my legs! I would love to hear what you like to do! Have a super great day!
My name is Lise Garneau and I am an only child. My pronouns are she/her. I am 9 years old and I was born in Trois Rivieres, Quebec. My parents are divorced. I take turns living with my Mom and Dad. I am used to getting what I want. Unfortunately, it does not always work that way with my friends. They tell me I can be a bully sometimes. I am learning how to share and take turns. It is important to remember that to make a friend; I have to be a good friend. I enjoy working on computers, chatting with friends, speaking in French, playing chess and hip hop dancing too! What do you like to do?
Hi, my name is Tara Mazumdar and I am 9 years old. My pronouns are she/her. I was born in North East India but I have lived in Toronto most of my life. I live with my mom, my dad, my grandparents and my younger sister, Jessie. Friends are the best! I really love hanging out with my friends or being part of a club at school that anyone can join! I am a member of the yearbook committee. I play the piano, clarinet, and I dream of becoming a famous pianist so that I can travel all over the world. I believe that we can be whatever we want to be when we grow up, just as long as we try our best, respect others and appreciate everyone for who they are! What kind of music do you like?
Hello! My name is Bonnie Charbonneau and I am 8 years old. My pronouns are she/her! I used to live in Northern Ontario near the French River! My family moved to Toronto just a little while ago. I visit my friends in the French River a lot because it is sooo much fun! I love to fish and go on camping trips in the summer. I also love to act, sing and dance! Oh! Did I tell you that I am a person who is living with spina bifida? It’s no big deal! I use braces and crutches to help me get around and a wheelchair if my class is going on long school trips! At school, there are auditions for a musical! I am so excited! I really want to play the lead, but I am quite nervous. My friend James says he will help me with my audition, he is the greatest! Do you like to sing too? Let me know & maybe I will see you at the theatre!!
Hi! My name is Lily Park and I was born in Korea but now I live in Toronto. My pronouns are she/her and I am a sports nut! I love hockey, basketball, synchronized swimming, volleyball, and touch football- you name it, I love it! I‘m 7 years old and I live with my parents. I look nothing like them because I was adopted! I have amazing friends at school and at Epilepsy Toronto too! Have you seen me on ‘Live with Lily’? Maybe you could come and be on one of my episodes? Oh and I almost forgot, I am a person living with epilepsy. I write in my journal about my seizures and tell my doctor, so he can help me keep on track! Well, I gotta go; my parents are taking me to a Toronto Maple Leafs game! Go Leafs Go! Let me know what sports you like to play?
My family came from Portugal before I was even born! I am 9 years old and I was born in Toronto. I live with my mother, my father and my grandmother. My grandmother keeps our customs alive at home. Hahah! I almost forgot to let you know my name, it is Fatima Santos! My pronouns are she /her. I love all sports but soccer is my favourite, especially because I get to play with my friend Lily!! We play every Sunday in a league near my house. Hey, would you like to come and play too? See you on the field!
Hello there my name is Andrew Langlois! I am 7 and 3/4 years old. My pronouns are he/him. I have a long Canadian history as I was born and raised in Toronto. I am a person who is living with hydrocephalus. I can do anything anyone else can do, I just might do it in a different way. I recently had my shunt changed because I grew taller. No big deal though. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, when I play sledge hockey or any other sports I wear a helmet to protect my head. Hey, you should wear one too! See you at the rink! Do you like to play hockey?
Hello there, my name is Rachel Berkley. I am 8 years old and a person who is living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My pronouns are she/her. I was born in Toronto, Ontario and I have always lived here. I have 3 older sisters, I am the youngest. I share a bedroom with my next oldest sister Hannah. I think recycling and looking after the planet is really important. I am in charge of recycling in our house and at school! I help my mom, dad and sisters remember which bin the garbage goes in! I also like playing the piano and playing outside. I practice the piano every day, it makes me feel happy and more relaxed. Do you have an instrument that you like to play? Do you do your part to recycle? Let me know!
Hi there! My name is Mara Meikle and I am 11 years old. My pronouns are she/her and I love the wintertime. I was born in Toronto! I love to go to movies, eat popcorn and have fun with my friends! I also love to ski! One day I want to compete in the Paralympic games! I exercise regularly with my ski coach to build my leg and arm muscles. I am a person living with spina bifida. I use a wheelchair to get around. I also have a walker & braces and crutches if I need them! For skiing, I race using my Track Three equipment! We are going on a ski trip with our grade 6 class- I am excited because I am going to teach my friend John how to ski! He has never skied before! See you on the slopes! What winter sports do you like to do?
Yo! My name is Jack Cooper and I am 10 ½ years old. My pronouns are he/him. I was born in Winnipeg. My Mom, my three brothers and I moved here last year when my Dad died. I love reading comic books and playing basketball but most of all I love baseball. In 2 ½ years I’ll have my Bar Mitzvah, hey maybe you can come! I have epilepsy which means sometimes I might have a seizure! Seizures can be scary to watch but if I have friends around to take care of me, they aren’t so bad. I also have to make sure that I get my rest, take medication and eat healthy foods! But, I guess everyone should do that! Do you like baseball?
Hello there! The name is Simon. Simon Lau. I am the King of Jokes. I love to make my friends laugh. My pronouns are he/him and I am 9 years old. My family came from China but I was born here in Toronto! I live with my two Dads and two brothers. My two older brothers, are always getting awesome grades in school. They work very hard and study all the time. I could learn a lot from them! My favourite subject is gym. I love to play road hockey and I LOVE video games. I am always in the mood to hear great jokes. Please send me some of your favourites!
Oh, hello there. My name is Marcus Taylor. I am 11 years old and I was born in Jamaica. My pronouns are he/him. I have tons of friends that I like to spend time with. I love to collect hockey cards and I know almost every player in the NHL. My favourite player of all time is Wayne Gretzky. My parents are divorced. I live with my Mom and sister and sometimes travel with my dad when he goes away for business. We are a very close family. My sister is in university and is studying to become a Dentist, Yuck! Who is your favourite hockey player?
My name is Raoul Garcia and I am 11 years old. My pronouns are he/him. I was born in Miami but my relatives came from Cuba. When I was just a little baby I was adopted by my two dads and brought to Canada. My parents and I love Toronto because there is so much to do! I love all kinds of sports but my favourite sport is basketball! Pretty soon I am getting braces for my teeth and I’m a little worried about that! My friend Moe has them and he tells me it will be fine! I wonder if I can chew bubble gum with braces? Will it hurt? Have you ever had to have braces on?
Hey, my name is Mohammed Dagli but all my friends call me Moe, so you can call me Moe too! My pronouns are he/him and I am 11 years old. We moved here from Turkey five years ago. My mom is a doctor and my dad is a dentist- he didn’t put my braces on but he does make sure I brush my teeth regularly! I am a person living with cerebral palsy and I use a wheelchair to get around- I am not suppose to do pop a wheelies… but sometimes I do – don’t tell my mom! Sometimes when I talk some of the kids at school don’t understand what I am saying cuz the muscles in my mouth don’t always work that well. I see a speech therapist to help me! I love reading. I also love basketball, downhill skiing and playing sledge hockey. Wanna come watch one of my games? See you soon!
Hi! My name is John Plater! I am 11 years old. My pronouns are he/him. I am living with haemophilia. I have Severe Factor 8 Haemophilia, which means I am severely AWESOME! My favourite sport is swimming and someday I’m going to beat the Olympic record. My friend Rusty and I hang out all the time. One day I’m going to be a lawyer too so I can be the swimming lawyer ha! Do you want to be a lawyer one day?
Hello there! My name is Bo Lim and I am 11 years old and a person living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My pronouns are he/him. I live in Toronto, Ontario. My family is originally from Southeast Asia, Singapore. I have one brother, a mom, dad and a cactus plant! I really enjoy solving math problems and cooking too. I like to eat spicy foods and anything that has chicken in it! I also love listening to music especially the singer, Rihanna. It helps me to focus on my math problems. I try and exercise almost every day because my mother says it is good for me, so I run with my dad. Someday I hope to hike in the Adirondacks and go to Mt Tremblant, Quebec. I am saving money so I can go! Do you like Math? Is there a place that you would like to see? Let me know!
Hi everyone! My name is Brenda Abenaki and I am 10 years old. My pronouns are she/her. I just moved to Toronto from New Brunswick. It is a little strange getting used to such a big city. I like it here and I am super excited to be here, it’s just that everything and everyone is so new, I have soooo much to learn! My family’s background is First Nation’s, we are a part of the Tobique Band First Nation family. We have lot of traditions that make us special, I am sure you do too. I miss living close to my grandfather and grandmother, but I will see them soon. My older sister, my younger brother and I love playing outside and learning new things. My favourite hobby is baking. I make the best, most delicious brownies! What is your favourite recipe!
Hi! My name is James Kreptner, I am 6 years old and my pronouns are he/him. I am a person living with haemophilia which means that I can do anything that I want to do- I would just do it in a different way. I have a mom, a dad, three sisters and two brothers! We have to buy and cook a lot of food because there are a lot of us! We are all hungry…all the time! We go camping, canoeing, fishing and swimming together as a family. We love being outdoors and having adventures! I also love swimming and really huge slides. Have you been on a big slide before? Let me know which one is your favourite! See you on the slide!
My name is Sarah Thomas, I am 9 years old and my pronouns are she/her! I was born in South Africa, Johannesburg. My family came here when I was very little; I guess that is why I don’t have an accent. I don’t remember much, except it was very hot in the summer! I live with my two moms here in Toronto. They love me very much and I love them! I visit my dad every other week! I love pretty things, camping out and adventures! I want to be an oceanographer when I grow up! One of my good friends Vanessa, loves to ride horses. I am so lucky cause I get to go with her to learn about horses too! It is so much fun! What animals do you like?
Hi! My name is Ruby Robertson! I am 12 years old and my pronouns are she/her. My parents moved here to Canada when I was born. My grandmother moved at the same time, we get to see her a lot, especially during the holidays. I really love cats! And, great news, I just got a kitten for my birthday! Her name is Petal. I named her after a flower because flowers are pretty and I love the colour pink. Lately I have been feeling really worried about things. I am involved in lots of activities, but I always feel I should be doing something more. I like to do art and playing baseball. I keep trying to do my very best and I am lucky to have good friends. What is your favourite pet?
Hi! My name is Tyler Smith. I am 12 years old and my pronouns are he/him. I just moved to Toronto from Niagara Falls. My Dad, older brother and sister moved here after my Mom died. It is hard to start off in a new city and I really miss my Mom. I guess I am lucky because I like to play sports and be on teams, it helps to meet people and have fun. I like to play soccer and baseball. It is fun to play but I am happiest when I am winning. I also like to skateboard and play video games. Video games are fun online because I can play with some of my friends back in Niagara Falls, we can even talk when we are playing. Skateboarding makes me feel free and I like learning new tricks. What sports do you like to play?
Nice to meet you, my name is Mahrokh Bulut. My pronouns are she/her. I am 12 years old and live in Toronto. My parents are from Turkey. I work super hard at school, being a good friend and playing my favourite sport, soccer! Recently I broke my leg, which really changed things for me. My family; my mom, dad and brother, had to help me with many things and my good friends at school did too. I couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help! I have seen many different people to help me with my mental and physical health. l see my physiotherapist for my leg and I see my mental health coach to help me with my feelings. I learned that talking can help me when I am feeling sad or frustrated. One day I hope to become a doctor so I can help others like they have all helped me. How are you feeling today?
Hey! MJ Steele here, my pronouns are they/them. I’m 11 turning 12 next month! My mom & dad are from British Columbia. When we moved to Toronto, my sister and I got a dog. Her name is Sadie and I love her sooooo much! Do you have a pet that you love? Sadie goes with me everywhere! She loves to be with me when I am fixing things in our garage! Sadie is my best friend, next to Ruby, Tyler and Mahrokh! I feel that we should all try and live the best life that we can! Let’s do it… TOGETHER! What pronouns do you use?
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