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We are Canadians who want to reduce suicide and its impact in Canada. We represent experts and volunteers, school and community suicide prevention initiatives, mental health workers, researchers, crisis centres and families who have been impacted by suicide. We are survivors of loss. Among us, we have lost children, parents, family members, neighbours, friends, patients and clients. So have most of you. We want to end the silence. We want to ease the suffering, to heal our communities and our neighbours, as we have healed ourselves. We want to prevent others from experiencing such pain and such loss.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the work of our volunteers and staff, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way in the fight against cancers. The Canadian Cancer Society funds research on all types of cancer, offers comprehensive and credible information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment, and provides support for people living with cancer, family members and friends.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Help us spread our message of diabetes management and prevention. The Canadian Diabetes Association works in communities across the country to promote the health of Canadians and eliminate diabetes through our strong nationwide network of volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers, partners and supporters. In the struggle against this global epidemic, our expertise is recognized around the world.

Five things you may not know about CFTC 1. We deliver results through local partners. We fund, monitor and evaluate local NGOs and community-based organizations through a small in-country and Canadian staff. We are committed to building our partners’ capacity so that we can serve children and families as effectively as possible. 2. We are independent and proudly Canadian. We are not affiliated with any other charity or international charitable network. 3. We are secular. We serve children, families and communities regardless of religion within an inclusive, non-faith-based model of development. 4. We are on a journey to organizational transformation. By building on our core strengths, we’re moving from traditional charity to innovative ‘change agent’ to achieve measurable, sustainable, long-term impact. 5. We take pride in our personal, collaborative approach. In every aspect of our work, we are committed to transparency, accountability and accessibility.

CANFAR's Vision: 1) To be a leader in Canada in the fight against HIV/AIDS. 2) To raise an appropriate amount of money to make a significant contribution to the level and quality of HIV/AIDS research efforts on a global scale. To increase the awareness of CANFAR and of the fight against HIV/AIDS in Canada. 3) To take a leadership role in strategically collaborating with HIV/AIDS agencies to work towards our common goal of eradicating HIV/AIDS. 4) To be "best in class" within the charitable sector amongst our peers. 5) To collaborate until we help end AIDS.

Crohn's and Colitis Canada is a national not-for-profit voluntary medical research Foundation. Its mission is to find the cure for inflammatory bowel disease. To achieve its mission, the Foundation is committed to raising increasing funds for medical research. To date, Crohn's and Colitis Canada has invested more than $76 million in major medical research projects. For more information please visit www.crohnsandcolitis.ca or phone 1-800-387-1479.

Baby's Breath is dedicated to preventing sudden and unexpected infant deaths and stillbirths by advocating for and supporting research,disseminating information, and providing bereavement support to families.

Herzog Hospital is the third largest hospital in Jerusalem. It is Israel's foremost centre in geriatrics, respiratory illness, mental health and psychotrauma care. Since it was established in 1894, Herzog Hospital has been well known for its exceptional treatment of geriatric and psychiatric patients, as well as for the cutting-edge research it produces. While the existing facility includes 330 beds, it has not been sufficient to meet the growing needs of those who desperately require care. In light of this, the new Samson Medical Pavilion is being built, with construction proceeding at a rapid pace. The new pavilion will add 270 much needed beds and provide six floors of clinical departments as well as an Underground Sheltered Hospital.

The Hearing Foundation of Canada is a national charitable organization established in 1979, led by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from the business and medical communities, many of whom have personal experience with hearing loss.

The Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS) was founded in 1953 by a group of dedicated hemophiliacs, family members and physicians. Through their tireless efforts, the CHS quickly developed from a small, Montreal-based support group to a national volunteer organization with chapters in each province. Today, the CHS is governed by a group of experienced and dedicated volunteers from across the country. They are actively involved in the development of national policies and programs to meet the needs of all persons with inherited bleeding disorders.

The Canadian Marfan Association (CMA) is a national, charitable organization dedicated to saving lives and improving the quality of life for patients and families affected by Marfan syndrome and Thoracic Aortic Disorders. For more than 25 years the Canadian Marfan Association has been dedicated to assisting Marfan and related disorder patients and their families. We accomplish our goals by: Educating patients, family members and health care professionals about Marfan syndrome and Thoracic Aortic Diseases Providing a network of support for patients and families Improving medical care by facilitating the development of Marfan and Aortic Clinics Fostering and supporting research through the CMA Research Grant Program The Canadian Marfan Association is a member of: International Federation of Marfan Syndrome Organizations (IFMSO, marfanworld.org) Thoracic Aortic Disease Coalition (TADcoalition.org) Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (raredisorders.ca)

CMHA Durham has a well-established history serving the Durham community since 1959. It is part of a national association founded in 1918. CMHA Durham has evolved immensely since the early beginnings in a small house with a staff of 2 and volunteers. Today as an Accredited Agency (2003, 2006, 2009)we own a building housed with a wide range of services that address the special needs of the community, such as: Community Access services Primary Care and Nursing services Housing and Case Management services Health Promotion and Public Relations Rehabilitation and Employment services Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) Community Treatment Order (CTO) services Corporate services CMHA Durham is governed by a Volunteer Board of Directors with an interest in mental health issues. The board is comprised of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.