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This August, thanks to the support of the City of Calgary and United Way, we empowered families through our laptop program—unlocking a brighter future filled with possibilities. A first step toward digital literacy, this initiative made a positive impact by helping our families connect with their loved ones and their community through technology.

Buds in Bloom City of Calgary/United Way Laptop Program
Buds in Bloom City of Calgary/United Way Laptop Program

Buds in Bloom Night of Change Invitation

The Night of Change celebration took place on February 20th, 2025—an unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting neurodiverse children and their families. We embraced this moment to share three moving stories from youth and their families, showcasing the powerful impact of their experiences

This special event offered a unique opportunity to bring hope to neurodiverse children and their families by funding resources tailored to their unique needs. 100% of the proceeds went to making lives better for neurodiverse children & their families.

This Night of Change featured three touching stories from youth and their families.

Featured Stories Collage

We were honoured by the presence of our special keynote speaker, Frances Abanes.

Frances Abanes self portrait

Frances is fueled by a passion for shaping a brighter future for our children. As both a medical professional and a devoted mom to a wonderful autistic boy, Frances brings a unique blend of expertise and personal insight into her role at Buds in Bloom. Frances fosters stronger community bonds and uplifts the well-being of families navigating life’s unpredictable journey.

To learn about Frances’ parent story, watch Frances’ Story.

Frances Family Portrait
Frances Family Portrait
Frances Family Portrait
Frances Family Portrait
Frances Family Portrait

Let’s raise our glasses to the community!

100% of the proceeds go to Connecting neurodiverse children and their families’ to the Community

Thank you to our in-kind event sponsors

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