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The Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation raises sustainable funds and awareness for the priorities and needs of Markham Stouffville Hospital(MSH). MSH is a community hospital based in Markham that was built to serve a population of 110,000, but is now serving over 330,000 people annually. MSH proudly opened its expanded building in March 2013 immediately followed by phase two of its expansion campaign – extensive renovations to its original building. This renewal, scheduled for completion in August 2014, will complete MSH’s transformation into a unique, state-ofthe-art health and wellness campus.

The Alzheimer Society of Calgary is an independent, local non-profit organization serving Calgary and surrounding areas. For thousands of local families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, this is where community, insight and empowerment begin. We work to ensure that people impacted by dementia have access to high quality education, care and support throughout their journey of impact.

Seva Canada's mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness in the developing world.

Alzheimer Society Peel is a non-profit, charitable organization. We promote public and professional awareness of Alzheimer disease and related dementias and provide services and programs to individuals, families and the community. Alzheimer Society Peel offers counselling, support groups, day programs, wandering person registry (Safely HomeTM), resource centres, education and much more. Our programs and services are available throughout Peel Region through our offices in Brampton, Meadowvale and Port Credit. You do not need a diagnosis or a referral to access our services.

Look Good Feel Better At the heart of Look Good Feel Better is the free, two-hour hands-on workshop offered at 120 cancer care facilities and hospitals across the country. The workshop brings together women with cancer in a safe and supportive environment where they benefit from shared experiences and learn how to look and feel more like themselves again. Visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca for more information. Facing Cancer Together The Facing Cancer Together program offers a cancer support network and provides information, resources and tools to help women – and those who care about them – manage the social and emotional effects of cancer. The first initiative of the Facing Cancer Together program is an online community for women. At facingcancer.ca, people affected by cancer can find a cancer support network and camaraderie with others on the same journey.

We operate throughout Northumberland County from six local offices.Our staff and over 1000 volunteers provide a variety of important support services to seniors and adults with disabilities, allowing them to remain independent within their own homes and communities. Our core programs offered include:Meals On Wheels, Transportation, Caregiver Support, Community Diner's, Friendly Visiting, Telephone Security Checks and Home Help/Home Maintenance.Clients can access our services directly or be referred through family, friends or other community agencies. Fees may apply to some of our programs to cover expenses. All hospice services are free. Services include,one to one palliative support, one to one grief support,facilitated support groups, caregiver support, respite, anticipatory grief support, telephone support,information and referral,access to library resources, child and teen support,community education, memorial services,and wellness programs.

For the last 24 years we have been known as Hospice of Peel. We felt it was time to freshen our message and help people to better understand our role and contribution in the community. So, on June 22, 2009 we announced our new name Heart House Hospice our new logo and our new look and feel. The idea of a Hospice began in 1985 when Ms. Laurie Bennett, a palliative care professional at a local hospital, realized the need for a community service to help her clients be at home at the end of their lives. She organized it on her dining room table that year with one client volunteer training program and 18 terminally ill clients who were served in their home. Today we serve over 1000 clients annually and thousands of family and loved ones throughout Mississauga and Brampton. People of all ages and over 13 ethnic cultures use our services. Since the beginning we have cared for over 8,300 terminally ill clients. And the need continues to grow.

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, North America’s first free standing children’s hospice, is a recognized global leader in specialized pediatric palliative care. Canuck Place offers a comprehensive continuum of care to over 350 children and teens with life-threatening illnesses and their families throughout British Columbia. The program is unique in that it offers world-class health care within a home-like environment. With comfortable surroundings, personalized programs, caring professional staff and dedicated volunteers, it is a place for children and families to come in their time of need. Services include 24/7 physician and nursing support, end-of-life care, pain and symptom management, respite care, school, music and play therapy, recreation opportunities and counseling. Thank you for your support of Canuck Place.

Help our world-class health care professionals pioneer research and deliver "super-specialized" care for the most serious and complex diseases and illnesses adults may ever face. Help fund brand new life-saving technology and groundbreaking research for cures and treatments for people in B.C.

The Alzheimer Society of PEI offers specialized programs and services to support you. - Public Education: Presentations & Workshops - Counselling - First Link - is a program designed to assist individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, their family and caregivers. Partnering with physicians, health professionals and community we will create a support system for individuals at the point of diagnosis and we will link Islanders to a community of education and services. - Caregiver Support Groups - Operated in 5 areas of the province and facilitated by family caregivers, these groups provide an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's disease & other dementias, discuss difficult issues and share strategies for coping. - Resource Centre - Volunteers - Help us to help others! Volunteers make a world of difference to our organization. To become a volunteer or a donor of the Alzheimer Society of PEI contact us today! www.alzheimer.ca/pei

Ian Anderson House, Ontario's first in-resident cancer hospice offers, without charge, quality end-of-life palliative care in a home-like setting to individuals diagnosed with terminal cancer and a limited life expectancy.

Colorectal cancer is currently the second leading cause of cancer death overall for men and women in Canada. Approximately 22 500 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year and sadly 9 100 will die of the disease. Despite these shocking numbers, the disease is still not well known or well understood. Current scientific literature indicates that up to 90% or more of colorectal cancer can be successfully treated or prevented through early detection and removal of pre-cancerous polyps and through diet and regular exercise.