A Legacy of Compassion: Honoring SickKids’ 150 Years of Changing Lives
A Special Look-Back: LPH at the Toronto SickKids 150th Birthday Celebration
It was an incredible experience for Love Peace Harmony to be part of SickKids 150th birthday party at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Canada. Thousands of children, families, and dedicated SickKids staff gathered for a day of fun, visiting various sponsors and booths, and the energy was simply electric!
We had an incredibly fun and deeply rewarding experience engaging with the vibrant SickKids community. Our Love Peace Harmony Booth was a monumental hit!
About SickKids: A Legacy of Hope and Healing
The Hospital for Sick Children — known lovingly as SickKids — is one of the world’s leading pediatric healthcare institutions. Founded in 1875, it has been at the forefront of improving children’s health through groundbreaking research, compassionate care, and global partnerships. Every day, SickKids serves some of the most vulnerable children and families, offering world-class care that spans from life-saving surgeries to complex mental-health treatment and chronic-disease support.
Its impact extends far beyond its walls: SickKids also trains future generations of healthcare professionals and leads international initiatives to strengthen pediatric care worldwide. In Canada, roughly one in three children faces a chronic health condition before age 18 — a statistic that highlights just how essential institutions like SickKids are to ensuring every child has the chance to live, grow, and thrive. For families facing the unimaginable, SickKids is a lifeline of expertise, compassion, and hope.
A Birthday Worth Celebrating: 150 Years of Changing Lives
The 150th birthday celebration on June 7th, at Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square was far more than a milestone — it was a heartfelt tribute to 150 years of courage, innovation, and community. The iconic downtown plaza was transformed into a festival of gratitude and joy, filled with music, laughter, and color. Families, children, hospital staff, and supporters gathered to honor generations of healthcare heroes and the countless young lives forever changed by the hospital’s care.
The atmosphere was electric — live performances, interactive booths, games, and heartfelt tributes created an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance. The event symbolized unity: people from all walks of life coming together to celebrate healing, resilience, and the power of community to create change. It was a reminder that while SickKids continues to push medical boundaries, it is the compassion and collective spirit of people that keep its mission alive.
Our LPH Booth at SickKids’ 150th: An Unforgettable Experience and Impact
Our team was truly touched by the event and all the careful planning that went into making the day so special. Every detail was flawlessly executed, creating an overwhelmingly positive and uplifting atmosphere.
Having our Love Peace Harmony booth at the SickKids birthday party was more than just a presence; it was a true privilege for us, witnessing countless families connect with us, visit our tent, and participate in our activities was incredibly moving. Our Love Peace Harmony Bear gift bags were an undeniable sensation and a heartfelt favorite for so many children. Seeing countless happy faces and knowing we contributed to such precious moments made our day, and truly reinforced the power of community support for SickKids. We were honored to be a part of such a significant celebration!
The ‘Love Peace Harmony Activation’ at our Booth
Visitors to our booth were invited to immerse themselves in our ‘Love Peace Harmony Activation’ — a joyful and interactive experience bringing together creativity, mindfulness, and community connection. Guests of all ages enjoyed the pure magic of the Love Peace Harmony water mat art experience. Children and families enthusiastically gathered around our tables, their eyes alight with curiosity and excitement.
With every stroke on the special mats, the shift in people’s moods were noticeable — adults and children alike were brought into a state of peaceful, quiet concentration, often lasting for 10 minutes or longer. It was as though they were discovering a deep inner dimension of peace within themselves, by coming into greater stillness through the calligraphy, like the stillness on the surface of water allows one to perceive its depths.
It was truly wonderful to see the joy of creative expression unfold, with laughter filling the air as families shared this dynamic and unique artistic experience together, creating beautiful, temporary masterpieces and lasting memories. Our banners of the Love Peace Harmony Calligraphies sparked curiosity and conversation about our transformative Love Peace Harmony Field™, while music filled the air as our signature namesake Love Peace Harmony Song played throughout the day, creating a warm, uplifting atmosphere.
Attendees received stickers, small giveaways, and a chance to win one of 150 special gift bags in honor of SickKids’ milestone year, all while having the opportunity to capture the memories by having their pictures taken with festive props and headbands to mark the celebration. Altogether, our booth offered a space of joy, creativity, and harmony—spreading smiles and positive energy throughout this unforgettable day.
Our Photo Album - The Day’s Memories
Memories of the day can be found in our full photo album here. A big thank you goes out to John Fuzz, our event photographer, for his amazing work.
Our Enduring Support for SickKids
The Love Peace Harmony Foundation is deeply committed to supporting the vital mission of SickKids, and our participation in their 150th Birthday Celebration was a testament to this ongoing dedication. We believe wholeheartedly in the incredible work SickKids does to improve the health and well-being of children and families, not only in Toronto but across the globe. Our presence at the event was a joyful expression of our commitment to contributing to their efforts, raising awareness for their invaluable services, and joining the community in celebrating their remarkable impact. We are always honored to stand alongside SickKids in their tireless fight for children's health, offering our energy, resources, and the spirit of love, peace, and harmony to their inspiring cause.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
This monumental success would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication and incredible support of our volunteers and everyone who came out to support us. Your enthusiasm, tireless efforts, and compassionate engagement with every visitor made our booth a beacon of joy and harmony. We extend our deepest gratitude to every single person who contributed their time and energy – your collective spirit truly brought the Love Peace Harmony message to life!
A very special Thank you to our Volunteers and team who came out to support us: Lynda Chaplin, Allan Chuck, Hui-Ling Lin, Pauline Chan
Author: Francesca Bartella is a visionary force committed to transforming the vision of Love, Peace, Harmony into tangible community action. As the Manager of Volunteer Services for LPH, she orchestrates the global mission, bridging dedication with results. An inspiring voice and celebrated author, Francesca is the force behind The Wonder of Women Publications, a gifted children's book writer, and an inspirational women’s blogger who uses every word—from powerful prose to playful stories—to ignite self-worth and joy in women and children world wide.
