I Have Resolve Foundation

1 hour ago

What an incredibly special weekend.

John and I came home from Halifax with very full hearts.

There is something about being surrounded by the Duchenne community that is difficult to put into words. Seeing so many families together, reconnecting with people we have known over the years and meeting families for the first time brought back so many emotions and reminded us just how deeply this community will always be a part of our lives.

Duchenne has shaped our family in ways that will never leave us. And while there are parts of this journey that are incredibly difficult, there is also something so powerful about the connections created between families who simply understand.

This weekend brought so much of that back to us.

A heartfelt thank you to Defeat Duchenne Canada for inviting the I Have Resolve Foundation to be part of such a meaningful weekend. We loved spending time with the teens in the Teen Lounge, being there as an exhibitor, taking part in the wellness conversation and sharing a little more about the work we are doing through our I Have Resolve Foundation.

But what meant the most to us was simply being with the families.

The conversations. The hugs. The laughter. Hearing stories and sharing memories. Watching the kids and young adults spending time together. And being surrounded by people who understand the Duchenne journey in a way that few others can.

It reminded us again that while so much of the Duchenne journey focuses on treatments, appointments and what comes next, connection matters too. Friendship matters. Community matters. Creating opportunities to simply be together matters.

Jason will always be at the heart of why this community means so much to us and why our work is so deeply personal.

Thank you, Defeat Duchenne Canada, for welcoming us so warmly and for creating a weekend where families could learn, laugh, connect and simply be together.

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I Have Resolve Foundation

2 days ago

The Teen Lounge is ready!

We are so proud to partner with Defeat Duchenne Canada for the Teen Lounge at their 10th Family Forum in Halifax!

Creating a space where teens can hang out, game, connect and just enjoy being together is exactly what inclusion is all about.

We’re grateful to Defeat Duchenne Canada for inviting I Have Resolve Foundation to be part of this special weekend and for recognizing the importance of creating a space just for teens.

Let the gaming begin!

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I Have Resolve Foundation

2 days ago

The Teen Lounge is ready!

We are so proud to partner with Defeat Duchenne Canada for the Teen Lounge at their 10th Family Forum in Halifax!

Creating a space where teens can hang out, game, connect and just enjoy being together is exactly what inclusion is all about.

We’re grateful to Defeat Duchenne Canada for inviting the I Have Resolve Foundation to be part of this special weekend and for recognizing the importance of creating a space just for teens.

Let the gaming begin!

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I Have Resolve Foundation is with Gregory Coman.

4 days ago

So pleased with our new banner. Thank you to Alithis Apparel and Carter Johnson for your hard work. Additional thanks to Greg Coman Photography for the wonderful photos. ... See MoreSee Less

I Have Resolve Foundation

2 weeks ago

Who’s up for a night of BINGO?!

We’re excited to be at the Optimist Club Halton Hills on Thursday, September 24th for Bingo in support of the I Have Resolve Foundation!

Address: Optimist Hall: 13439 Highway 7 (RR 3), Limehouse

Come out, have some fun, bring a friend and help us fill the room with our I Have Resolve community! Bingo starts at 7pm, doors are open at 6:30pm.

Planning to join us? Send us a message and let us know — we truly appreciate your support.

A HUGE thank you to the Optimist Club of Halton Hills for once again supporting the I Have Resolve Foundation and helping us continue to build a more inclusive community.

We hope to see you there!

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I Have Resolve Foundation

3 weeks ago

A bit of a full-circle moment today.

Today I delivered Classroom of Resolve items to a school that I attended many years ago. While I was there, the principal took me over to their graduating class wall — and there I was.

For those trying to spot me — bottom row, blue dress, second from the right.

It was one of those unexpected moments that makes you think about where life takes you, the experiences that shape you, and how they can eventually connect to the work you are doing today.

It has also been a busy and meaningful week for the I Have Resolve Foundation. We delivered resources to three schools, and I now have meetings arranged with four more schools that are next on our Classroom of Resolve list.

At the same time, our Community of Resolve work has me visiting retirement and community settings, creating opportunities for connection, participation and belonging.

There is something especially meaningful about seeing our work reach across generations — from students in classrooms to older adults in our communities. Different ages, different needs, but all connected to our mission of advancing inclusion, reducing social isolation, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Standing in that school today and seeing a much younger version of myself on the wall made this week feel just a little more special.

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I Have Resolve Foundation

3 weeks ago

I’m honoured to be joining the 10th Defeat Duchenne Canada Family Forum in Halifax this October as a speaker.

This is an especially meaningful opportunity for me. Duchenne has shaped so much of my life, our family’s story, and ultimately the work we do today through the I Have Resolve Foundation.

Jason’s words — “Whatever happens, Mom, I have resolve” — continue to guide everything we do. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share some of our journey, what we learned along the way, and how Jason’s legacy continues to inspire our work to create greater understanding, inclusion and connection.

I’m looking forward to being in Halifax, reconnecting with the Duchenne community, meeting families from across Canada, and being part of some very important conversations.

Thank you Defeat Duchenne Canada for the opportunity to be part of this year’s Family Forum.

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I Have Resolve Foundation

4 weeks ago

We were proud and privileged to recently support McKenzie-Smith Bennett School through our Classroom of Resolve program.

When delivering their resources, we had the opportunity to tour the school and see firsthand the tremendous level of support they provide to students with diverse needs right here in Halton Hills.

From spaces designed for sensory regulation and movement to adaptive equipment, communication supports and individualized learning environments, it was inspiring to see how thoughtfully different needs are recognized and supported.

Classroom of Resolve is about working alongside educators to help remove barriers and give students the tools they need to participate, learn and feel that they belong.

We are incredibly grateful to TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for their generous support of the I Have Resolve Foundation. Partnerships like this help us continue bringing Classroom of Resolve to more schools and creating more inclusive learning environments in communities across Ontario.

Thank you to the incredible team at McKenzie-Smith Bennett School for welcoming us and, most importantly, for the work you do every day to ensure students are supported, included and given opportunities to thrive.

Inclusion lives here.

Together, We Have Resolve.

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