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LLLC is a national organization with approximately 500 accredited, trained, volunteer Leaders who operate over 200 groups where mothers meet to gather information and resources pertinent to achieving a satisfying breastfeeding relationship. In addition, we offer information on a wide range of topics related to breastfeeding so that parents can make informed choices which best suit the unique needs of their families. We operate a 1-800 referral line and provide information and telephone support to approximately 50,000 nursing mothers per year. LLLC is the host of educational seminars for health care professionals in several locations across Canada every year where professionals can access current, evidence-based breastfeeding information and learn from internationally recognized, breastfeeding experts.

La Maison des Tournesols offers, in a day centre, activities adapted to elderlies in lost of autonomy and to those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, this way giving a break to their family or their caregiver.

Shelter for battered women or women in difficulty.

The Alzheimer Society Sarnia-Lambton offers education, caregiver respite, support services & resource materials to people with Alzheimer's disease or releated dementias, family members, caregivers and service providers. Currently, there are over 2,500 people in Lambton County with dementia. This number is expected to triple in the next 25 years.

The Langley Hospice Society is committed to providing emotional, practical and spiritual support for people who are living with a terminal illness, their family and friends throughout the last stage of illness, at the time of death and bereavement.

The Regroupement pour la Trisomie 21 (RT21) is an non-profit organization that represents hundreds of families in Montreal and the province of Quebec affected by Down Syndrome. For over 25 years, the organization has committed to offering direct services of support and personal accompaniment, as well as creating activities that encourage our members to reach their full potential. We accompany parents from the moment they receive a diagnosis, offering information and support. Our early intervention programme (physiotherapy, occupational therapy) is offered to children aged 0-2 that are on waiting lists for public services. Countless activities are organised for our families, such as the Christmas party, the outing to the sugar shack and many others. Finally, the RT21 also organizes fundraising events that build awareness, such as the THREE, 2, 1, GO! Race in August, which gather a great number of our partners from different backgrounds.

As the provincial office of the LDAA, our programs ans services are directed toward province wide concerns. We provide support and coordination to our chapters and informaiton and advice to individuals in the province. A primary role is to ensure public awareness of learning disabilities. The programs and services of the LDAA fall into 6 categories; public awareness and education, advocacy, chapter development, resource development, scholarships, and collaboration and coordination with other related groups. Direct community service and programming is provided by our chapters.

Seniors Outreach Services offers many services to seniors in our community. Services include Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Lifeline Personal Response, Social Diners, Social Activities, Adult Day Service, Library Book Delivery, Foot Care, Friendly Visiting, "55 Alive" Driver Refresher Course, Income Tax & Form Assistance. For a complete listing visit www.lasos.ca

Special Olympics Québec (SOQ) offers sports programs in every region of the province that give individuals living with an intellectual disability opportunities to compete at the local, regional, provincial, national and even international level.

In response to aging CT technology and an increasing need for medical scans, the Foundation is raising $2.5 Million for a new CT Scanner in 2014. Thank you for your generous support!

To enhance public healthcare in our community by generating and receiving donations.

The disease with a thousand faces - Lupus is a disease that strikes by chance. It can deal out many symptoms that are frightening. It can cause blood disorders, affect the joints, the heart, the skin, the kidneys... the list is long and frightening. This disease can affect any man, woman or child. There is no cure.