Scott Bachly (He,Him)Founder
CEO, Bachly Construction
With over 35 years of experience in the Canadian... Read More
Values
- Accessibility
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Diversity
- Inclusion
Our Mission
Smilezone Foundation’s mission is to make tough days a little brighter for kids receiving treatment in hospitals and health care facilities. We do this by creating fun and engaging “Smilezones” that harness the uplifting power of a smile for the kids and their families.
Our Vision
Smilezone Foundation’s vision is to improve the lives of children receiving medical treatment at health care facilities across Canada.
We believe that every child deserves to smile, no matter what circumstances they face. Over a single weekend, our team transforms an existing waiting room, treatment room or patient care room into a Smilezone! A Smilezone provides a bright, comforting, and engaging space for children and their families while spending time in a hospital or medical facility. Our Smilezones are custom designed with features such as fresh paint, murals, furniture, cabinetry and storage, sensory items, interactive technology such as iPads/Televisions/Projectors/Video Games, and much more! We work closely with the health care centre’s frontline staff to come up with a unique design that is guaranteed to bring a smile to kids’ faces!
Our Story
The idea of Smilezone started when Adam Graves and Scott Bachly were approached to make a financial contribution to the construction of a local hospital. The request made Adam and Scott realize they wanted to make a difference, not only in their community, but in communities across the country. As fathers themselves, Adam and Scott wanted to do something that would help children facing health challenges as they have witnessed the obstacles facing families with sick children. They wanted to give kids a place to experience a break from the day-to-day battles they face; a place, quite simply, that would put a smile on a child’s face.This determination led to the creation of the Smilezone Foundation in 2012!
Adam Graves (He,Him)Founder
Hockey & Business Operations, New York Rangers Hockey Club
Adam is a... Read More
Brian Richardson (He,Him)Chair
Brian Richardson has over twenty-five years of marketing experience in... Read More
Patrick Morris (He,Him)Board Member
Senior Partner, Newport Sports Management
Pat Morris is a senior partner with... Read More
