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Fundraising events and activities help fund our children’s therapy + life skills programs
Giant Steps’ 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
May 29, 2026
Giant Steps is excited to announce that we’re teeing up for kids with autism at our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday May 29, 2026 at Lebovic Golf Club in Aurora.
JOIN US for a day of golf, friendship and fun …..
Tournament proceeds will provide critical funding for our kids’ therapy and life skill programs this year.
*** Each golfer receives an additional round of golf at Lebovic Golf Club in 2026 including cart, beverages and buffet. Bookings dependent upon availability.
For all the details, to golf or sponsor a hole or contest, CLICK HERE.
Kids’ Martial Arts Tournament
Saturday June 6, 2026
An annual event held each spring, the KIDS’ JIU JITSU FESTIVAL, organized by Gracie Woodbridge & Bravado MMA Academy, is a large community event that benefits Giant Steps.
Proceeds from the tournament provide significant funding for our speech, occupational and behaviour therapy programs for kids with autism.
Giant Steps needs volunteers to assist at the tournament with various tasks such as ushering participants around the center and recording and/or inputting match details at the mats. You may be required to stand for much of the day.
If you can volunteer at the tournament, email jscottjackson@giantstepstoronto.ca
This Year’s Date: Saturday June 6, 2026
Place: Save Max Center, 1495 Sandalwood Pkwy E, Brampton
Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (approximately)
Lunch, drinks and snacks will be provided.
Benefiting Giant Steps and our community
Year-round
Giant Steps is fortunate to be one of 90+ local charities that benefit from charitable gaming at Bingo World Richmond Hill.
We’re grateful to our crew of volunteers who donate their time and enable us to receive significant funds for our kids’ therapy + life skills programs.
At Bingo World Richmond Hill, you can play Bingo the traditional way with paper cards or with their electronic digital machines. Loads of other electronic gaming and food and drink available! Get all the details at bingoworld.ca/richmondhill
Bingo World
350 Newkirk Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3G7
Giving Tuesday
December 2, 2025
Giving Tuesday was December 2, a day when Canadians make a difference for others by donating to their favourite charities.
We are grateful for our Giving Tuesday donors whose donations help ensure that kids with autism receive our life-changing programs. They know that kids with autism desperately need personalized therapy and life skills programs to learn to speak or communicate via technology, read, play and socialize with others, care for themselves and navigate the unique challenges of living with autism. Their contributions directly enable kids with autism to gain these new skills and abilities.
While Giving Tuesday is over, any day is a great day to make a difference for kids with autism here at Giant Steps. Make your donation today!

April 2, 2025 Kicked Off World Autism Month
April 2, 2025
A global effort to increase understanding & acceptance of people with autism
Recognized by the United Nations, World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 launched World Autism Month which promotes the human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people.
During World Autism Month, we are always especially grateful for our donors and friends who ensure that Giant Steps’ life-changing programs are here for children with autism.
It’s a month to be especially mindful of what we can do everyday to make a difference for others …. by celebrating diversity and practising respect, kindness and inclusion, especially for autistic persons and their families.
Thank you for your donations during World Autism Month; if you missed out, you can still make your donation now!

Ontario Trillium Foundation Recognition Event
January 16, 2025
With gratitude for the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s recent grants, we welcomed Markham Unionville MPP Billy Pang and Ontario Trillium Foundation Volunteer Richard Farmer to Giant Steps on January 16, 2025.
MPP Pang and Richard Farmer toured our centre to see and hear about the new resources and equipment that are making such a difference for our kids and staff.
A $48,200 Resilient Communities Fund grant has enabled us to purchase new occupational therapy and sensory equipment, laptops, software and apps, upgrades for our therapy assessment tools and our client management system. Staff and families are also benefiting from professional development and mental health and wellness workshops. A $28,500 Capital grant has funded additional OT and sensory equipment including a climbing tower, trampolines, a treadmill, exercise bike, portable swing and snowboard exerciser.
We are thankful for these Ontario Trillium Foundation grants thatare providing our kids with new opportunities for physical activity, sensory exploration and access to technology, our staff and families with much-needed mental health supports, and our therapists with the most current specialized tools and resources.









