Five For Five - January 2024 - Important Updates from Five Counties!

Five for Five

January 2024

Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month!

Consultant Pediatrician Coming to Five Counties

Here’s good news when it comes to boosting pediatric care across the region.

In January 2024, Dr. Sean Godfrey is joining Five Counties Children’s Centre as a consulting pediatrician. He brings more than 25 years of experience in both the hospital and community settings. Dr. Godfrey will split his time supporting Five Counties kids and clients, while also seeing children with developmental conditions at his own pediatric practice he is setting up at Five Counties’ site in Peterborough.

"Dr. Godfrey is a well-respected and highly-regarded consultant pediatrician who will enhance the specialized care available to our youngest citizens," says Scott Pepin, CEO at Five Counties.

Dr. Godfrey is equally excited about the partnership being forged with Five Counties. “Five Counties has a wonderful reputation for what it does for families, and I look forward to contributing to that success,” Dr. Godfrey says.

Seating Clinic Helps to 'Prescribe' Inclusion

Another Seating and Mobility Clinic is underway, and there’s lots riding at every clinic visit – notably comfort and posture, but also inclusion and participation for young clients.

Last year, 77 kids and their families were supported at the Seating and Mobility Clinic that operates at Five Counties sites in Lindsay, Peterborough and Cobourg. The clinic – which requires a referral – is made up of therapists, a technician and other staff who support children and youth who have difficulties with movement and require equipment like specialized strollers and wheelchairs.

Some clients also have more complex medical needs or degenerative disabilities which require mobility support. Whatever the case, the therapy team’s goal is to help improve a child’s comfort, posture, and overall ability to perform daily activities.

Learn more about how the Seating Clinic helps local families

Funding Boost for Northumberland Backyard Project

New investments totaling nearly $400,000 from the provincial government and Ontario Trillium Foundation (OFT) are helping lay the groundwork to transform a field of dreams into reality.

In early December, local MPP David Piccini announced the new funding for the Northumberland Backyard Project. The project, being spearheaded by Five Counties and its partners, would see the backyard area at the Centre’s location (800 Division St.) in Cobourg turned into a safe, fully-accessible outdoor area that provides more space and options for treatment, recreation, cultural awareness and outdoor education programs.

The $255,100 in provincial funding will go towards revamping the parking lot to accommodate more families accessing services at the Centre. The OTF’s $141,000 capital grant will help build the accessible track and other play features that will benefit kids of all ages and abilities.

In 2024, Five Counties will work towards completing the backyard project in Cobourg.

Candlelights For Kids Coming in February

Save the date! Candlelights For Kids in support of Five Counties takes place on Feb. 10 in Lakefield at the Ontario Speed Skating Oval.

Come enjoy outdoor skating, hot chocolate, food and more! You will also have a chance to skate with a candle to light up the night.

Two skating sessions will be offered (5-6:30 pm and 7-8:30 pm). Tickets will be available soon, so watch for more details coming soon.

The funds raised will help support our Building Abilities for Life campaign to address the priority treatment needs of children in our communities

Click here to learn more about Candlelights For Kids

Colour-a-Pete Colouring Contest

Calling all artists! Join our Colour-a-Pete Colouring Contest for a chance to win four tickets to the Next Gen Game with the Peterborough Petes on Feb. 19 and a Crayola Prize Pack. To enter:

Draw a picture of your favourite Peterborough Pete, their jersey, their number, Petes logo or Five Counties logo.
Send your entry to Five Counties Children’s Centre (872 Dutton Road, Peterborough, ON, K9H 7G1) or email development@fivecounties.on.ca by February 6.
Include your name and phone number with your entry so Five Counties can contact you if you are the lucky winner.

Click here for more information.

For more information about our programs, services or fundraising please contact us

at 1-888-779-9916, ext. 300 or development@fivecounties.on.ca.

For Centre related updates, we encourage you to check Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, and our website for resources and information.

Five Counties values your ongoing support in ensuring our Centre can provide the best care possible for children and their families. We are making investments in equipment and resources to ensure we can provide the same professional, prompt and caring services we always have.

You can send us an email through info@fivecounties.on.ca or give us a call and we will connect you with someone who can answer your questions.

Peterborough City and County - 705-748-2337

Northumberland County - 905-377-0192

City of Kawartha Lakes - 705-324-9320

All Areas Toll-Free: 1-888-779-9916

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