Siblings Canada

This webcast is a replay for an extraordinary event held in Toronto on June 17,2024. 

Siblings Canada and the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, in partnership with CAMH Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre and Greystone Books hosted the Canadian launch of the U.K. bestselling memoir, brother. do. you. love. me. by Manni and Reuben Coe. The story explores the experiences of the two brothers, one with Down syndrome, and their extraordinary journey of resilience and repair during the pandemic. 

The evening was hosted by CBC’s Ali Hassan, and included an unforgettable conversation with Manni and Reuben about mental health, caregiving, and the bonds between siblings followed by a Q & A.

0:00 - Land Acknowledgement

2:25 - Introductions (Yona Lunsky and Helen Ries)

8:50 - Introductions (Ali Hassan)

11:23 - Introductions (Manni Coe and Reuben Coe)

13:25 - Q&A with Reuben Coe

18:30 - Discussion on Identity, Life in Spain, Brotherhood

26:26 - Reuben's Breakdown

35:58 - Reuben's Recovery

38:46 - Caring for the Caregiver

43:20 - Reuben's Artwork and Manni's Writing

47:38 - Then vs. Now

58:16 - Kindness of Others

1:03:23 - Audience Q&A

1:23:13 - Thank Yous and Conclusions