We Love Joy Foundation

09/01/2026

This is at the very heart of what we do! ❤️

08/27/2026

Today felt like a beautiful step forward.

We spent time with Ayla at Holland Bloorview’s Brain–Computer Interface Clinic, and I was truly in awe.

The extraordinary team there is helping children who may not be able to communicate through speech or movement find another way to express themselves—to make choices, connect with their families and show the world everything that is inside them.

This work is not simply advancing technology.

It is giving children a voice.

For families like ours, that means more than words can express. We are deeply grateful that Holland Bloorview welcomed Ayla and our family into this incredible world of possibility.

While we were there, we were also invited to share AskAyla.org with families at Holland Bloorview’s World Cerebral Palsy Day Open House.

That invitation means so much to us.

Ask Ayla was created from our family’s lived experience so that other families navigating cerebral palsy, disability, therapies and an overwhelming system do not have to feel so alone.

There is something powerful happening when innovation, lived experience and compassion come together:

Children find new ways to communicate.
Families find support.
And isolation begins to turn into community.

Today reminded me that meaningful change often begins with one open door—and Holland Bloorview opened an important one for Ayla, Ask Ayla and the families we hope to reach.

A truly wonderful step forward.

Thank you to the remarkable team at Holland Bloorview for changing lives and helping children show the world just how much they have to say.

AskAyla.org

08/20/2026

Last week, our We Love Joy Foundation family was shattered by the sudden and tragic loss of Adam Nagy, the beloved son of our co-founder, Jayne.

Adam was a devoted husband, a proud father of four beautiful daughters, a cherished son, brother, nephew and friend. He worked hard, loved deeply and built a life centred around his family. His absence has left a space that words could never adequately describe.

His death is a painful reminder that life can change in a single moment.

We often believe there will be more time, another visit, another conversation, another chance to say “I love you.” But tomorrow is never promised. The moments that may seem ordinary today can become the memories we hold most dearly.

So hold your loved ones a little closer. Put down the phone. Forgive more quickly. Speak the words in your heart. Take the photograph. Make the call. Be present. Choose kindness. Choose compassion. Choose love, again and again.

At We Love Joy Foundation, we have always believed that what we carry in our hearts becomes what we build for others. Today, we carry Adam in ours.

May his life remind us not to wait to truly live, and never to miss an opportunity to let the people we love know just how much they mean to us.

Adam, you were deeply loved. You will be forever missed, and your memory will continue to shine through everyone whose life you touched.

In honour of Adam, please take a moment today to tell someone you love them. ❤️

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08/18/2026

Parents may be healthcare’s most underused source of knowledge.

When you are raising a child with complex disabilities, you become far more than a parent.

You learn about seizures, feeding, sleep, medications, therapies, equipment, funding and inaccessible systems. You learn which questions to ask, and often, which questions you should have asked months earlier.

Families accumulate thousands of hours of hard-earned knowledge. Yet when healthcare services, research and public policy are designed, lived experience is still too often treated as a personal story rather than a valuable form of expertise.

What if that changed?

What if parents were included at the beginning, not invited to comment after the important decisions had already been made?

This thinking inspired Ask Ayla, created through the We Love Joy Foundation with the extraordinary support of Gambit, whose team helped us transform our family’s lived experience into a compassionate and accessible platform for others.

We are working to make trusted resources and lived experience easier for families to find when they are frightened, overwhelmed and unsure where to turn next.

Our emerging research collaboration with McGill University, and conversations with organizations such as CanChild and Holland Bloorview are helping us explore how lived experience can become a meaningful part of better family support.

Technology may help organize and share this knowledge, but it should never replace human care. It should help families reach understanding, resources and support sooner.

Parents are not simply recipients of healthcare.

They are observers, navigators, problem-solvers, advocates, and essential partners in designing better systems.

If families were genuinely included from the beginning, how different would disability care look?

08/08/2026

Our two little super hero’s Jax and Theo! Working hard to bring Camp Moonlight to life!

07/31/2026

Some people come into your life at exactly the right moment, and they quietly change the course of your future.

Waypoint has created something truly extraordinary at Whispering Springs. Their vision, creativity, and ability to bring people together have made this place so much more than a retreat—it has become a space where ideas grow, relationships flourish, and purpose finds its way.

It was here, alongside the incredible Ellyn, that the seeds of Ask Ayla were planted. What began as conversations filled with hope and possibility has grown into a platform that is now supporting families around the world navigating complex medical journeys. None of that would have happened without the environment Waypoint helped create.

Looking back, it feels like the universe knew exactly what it was doing when it brought us together.

To the Waypoint team, thank you for believing in connection, in collaboration, and in creating spaces where meaningful things can happen. To Ellyn, thank you for seeing what Ask Ayla could become before it even existed. And to Ryan and Pat from Gambit Co for seeing past Ayla’s disability and seeing the eyes of an angel.

We will be forever grateful. Here’s to the incredible things that happen when the right people meet at the right place, with the shared goal of making the world a little brighter for others. ❤️

07/30/2026

There are moments that restore your faith in humanity… and today was one of them. ❤️

Meet Jax’s and Theo, two young brothers with the biggest hearts.

They made a decision that most adults would find difficult. They chose to sell their treasured hockey cards so they could help Ayla and other children living with complex disabilities.

Think about that for a moment.

They looked at something they loved and asked themselves, “How can this help someone else?”

That is compassion in its purest form.

Because of boys like Jax’s and Theo, families caring for children with profound disabilities will feel a little less alone. Their gift will help create moments of joy, connection, respite, and hope through Camp Moonlight and the work of the We Love Joy Foundation.

Money can always be replaced. But a heart that learns the joy of giving at such a young age is priceless.

I truly believe this is just the beginning of their legacy. Children who experience the happiness that comes from helping others grow into adults who lead with kindness, generosity, and courage. Our world needs more of that.

Jax’s and Theo, thank you for showing us that you don’t have to be big to make a big difference. You have inspired our family, and I know you will inspire everyone who reads your story.

The greatest treasures were never those hockey cards.

The greatest treasures are the two boys who were willing to give them away. ❤️

Please help us celebrate these amazing young men. The world needs more hearts like theirs.

07/18/2026

💛 One little girl changed our lives forever… and now she’s helping change the lives of countless others. 💛

When our granddaughter Ayla was born with a severe brain injury, our family entered a world we never knew existed.

A world filled with love, but also isolation.

We quickly discovered that families raising children with disabilities often feel invisible. They search for answers. They long for connection. They wonder if anyone truly understands what they’re living through.

We promised ourselves that if we could find hope, we would spend the rest of our lives sharing it.

That promise became the We Love Joy Foundation.

It became Camp Moonlight, where families can leave behind appointments, therapies and hospital visits for a 2 night stay at Whispering Springs and simply be together with people who understand. No explanations. No judgment. Just acceptance, laughter, friendships and belonging.

It became Ask Ayla, ensuring no family has to face their journey alone.

We’ve watched something extraordinary happen.

Parents who arrived carrying the weight of the world left with hope.
Children who are too often excluded found a place where they were celebrated.
Lifelong friendships were formed around campfires, shared meals and heartfelt conversations.

That is the power of inclusion.

It doesn’t just create memories.
It changes lives.

Today, we’re asking for your help.

Our fundraiser isn’t simply about raising dollars. It’s about creating more moments where families feel seen, more opportunities for children to belong, and more moments that remind parents they are never alone.

Your support helps build a world where every child is valued, every family is welcomed, and every person knows they matter.

Because inclusion isn’t a luxury.
It’s something every family deserves.

Ayla may never know just how many lives she’s already touched, but because of her, a movement of hope is growing.

Thank you for believing in our mission. Thank you for helping us create a world where every family belongs.

Because when we share joy, we don’t just change lives… we change generations. 💛
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September 18th, 2026 at Whispering Springs.
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06/25/2026

There is something incredibly powerful about hope.

Every day, we hear from families raising children with disabilities who are navigating appointments, therapies, uncertainty, and countless challenges. But we also witness something extraordinary: resilience, courage, unconditional love, and a community that refuses to give up.

That is why the We Love Joy Foundation exists.

We believe no family should have to walk this journey alone. Through Ask Ayla, we’re connecting families with lived experience, trusted information, and compassionate support. Through Camp Moonlight, we’re creating opportunities for families to rest, reconnect, and make joyful memories together. Through research partnerships and advocacy, we’re working toward a future where every family has access to better support and every child is seen for their limitless potential.

Small acts of kindness create ripples that can change lives.

Whether you share our story, encourage another family, volunteer, donate, or simply choose compassion, you’re helping build a world where every child belongs and every caregiver feels supported.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Together, we’re proving that hope grows stronger when it’s shared. 💙

06/16/2026

✨ AYLA’S JOURNEY ✨

This video tells the story of a little girl who changed our lives forever.

Ayla’s journey has been filled with unimaginable challenges, heartbreak, resilience, determination, and moments of pure joy. Through it all, she has taught us what courage truly looks like and inspired us to create something bigger than ourselves.

Because of Ayla, the We Love Joy Foundation was born.
Because of Ayla, Ask Ayla now supports families around the world.
Because of Ayla, we continue to believe that hope can shine even in the darkest moments.

This isn’t just Ayla’s story. It’s the story of every family navigating disability, every caregiver searching for answers, and every person who chooses love over fear.

We hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch, share, and help us spread Ayla’s message of hope, inclusion, and possibility.

Ayla may not use words to speak, but her life is speaking to the world. 💜

This is Ayla. She’s our first born, the love of our lives, and the bravest little fighter we know. Ayla was born with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, but she hasn’t let it ruin her life. Through rigorous therapies and exercises at home and with specialists, Ayla has made great strides in he...