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Following Bethany's diagnosis in August 1995 of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), Lindey & Dave McIntyre recognized that her only hope was research! A Board of Directors was established and the Foundation was incorporated in the Province of Ontario as a Non-Profit Public Foundation - 1171240 on July 26th, 1996 and became a Registered Canadian Charity on January 1st, 1998, 88737-4833-RR0001. They opened "Bethanys Hope Leukodystrophy Research Laboratory" on November 5th, 1999 in London, Ontario. This research facility is under the direction of Dr. Tony Rupar of the University of Western Ontario. Over the last sixteen years they have combined their talent and energy to execute two additional major lotteries, fourteen Charity Gala events, a multitude of charity golf tournaments and eight “Rock the Park” Classic Rock Festivals. They are well on the way to reach another milestone… $4 million Research dollars for this non-stop search for the ultimate goal... the cure !

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Esther House challenges and empowers women to live a sober, stable and productive life in the community. Esther House is a non-profit, community-based facility that provides shelter and support to women in second-stage recovery from addiction. It is a safe house that provides the infrastructure necessary for women to heal and gain the confidence and self-esteem to continue their journey of life in recovery. Esther House is a 6 bed home that the women can stay at for up to 1 year as they acquire the skills they need for successful recovery.

Canterbury Foundation has operated senior-assisted/supportive living in Edmonton for 40 years, and is incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta. It offers security and high-quality care in a residential setting, where seniors can be close to family and community. It provides quality, supportive services out of three facilities: Canterbury Court (assisted living) opened in 1974, with Canterbury Manor (independent living)(1991) and Canterbury Lane (a secure dementia unit)(1997). Canterbury Foundation is a non-profit registered charity and does not receive financial support from government, other than qualifying for municipal tax exemptions. Canterbury provides a supportive living environment with a full spectrum of services and care. Comprehensive living-assistance is provided to seniors that include meals, laundry, housekeeping, 24-hour security, an on-site medical clinic, 24-hr RN coverage, group health and wellness activities as well as home care and private care as needed.

The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance/ Alliance Canadienne del'Epilepssie, is a Canada-wide network of organizations dedicated to the promotion of independence and quality of life for people with epilepsy and their families. We achieve this through the provision of support services, information, education and public awareness.

AA Child’s Voice Foundation™ is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating and managing programs that tangibly support and enhance, the physical and emotional well being of financially disadvantaged children in Canada who are facing an illness or disability. Since the doors opened in 1995, the foundation has worked to improve the lives of children across the country through its signature programs, Angel Hair for Kids and Kids Life-Line. These unique programs provide children with necessary products and services not otherwise provided by health care plans, levels of government or other organizations.

The CTV Good Neighbour Fund is a registered non-profit charitable organization that has operated quietly and efficiently in Edmonton and North Central Alberta since 1993. The volunteer Board of Directors gathers monthly to review applications for assistance. There are few criteria except that the applicant must have exhausted all other avenues of funding through existing sources and they must show that they have some level of financial stability. Most applications come to the Good Neighbour Fund from social workers familiar with the system, who understand the limitations of existing funding sources, and who recognize that help from the CTV Good Neighbour Fund would move this individual or family forward and lead to their future success as strong, contributing members of our community.

Lupus is a very complex disease that can be difficult to diagnose and can affect people in many different ways. It is an autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of body organs when the immune system, which normally protects the body, turns against itself and attacks it. Lupus can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, heart and kidneys. It can affect men, women and children. There is no known cause and no known cure. People with lupus often have no visible signs of the disease, making it difficult for others to understand how someone who looks so good can be so sick. The BC Lupus Society is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those living with lupus in British Columbia.

Public Foundation

A volunteer organization committed to helping people in the New Denver, BC region die in a supportive, loving environment of their choosing. We also provide information and support to care givers and grief support for families after a death.

The North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation raises funds to ensure that North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) can continue to expand services, develop new programs, and bring leading-edge medical technology and treatment to the people of North Bay and district communities. Through generous support from donors, the Foundation helps guarantee that the best health care will always be within reach for the entire community.

The Friends have supported St. Joseph's Residence in numerous ways over the years, including provision of: A much-needed End of Life Care program that provides support not only to the dying resident, but to their loved ones as well, A Spiritual Care Coordinator trained to recognize the needs of each resident and devise a plan to meet these needs, A regular and diverse schedule of religious services. The Friends have provided funding for several projects and purchases to assist the Residence to fulfill their mission of providing compassionate care, including: Pressure-relieving mattresses that help a dying resident to remain comfortable, Hearing devices that enable residents who are especially hard of hearing engage more fully in spiritual and recreational programs, Transportation for Recreational outings, Improvements to the landscaping of the Residence’s grounds. A Walk Assist Lift that enables very frail residents to safely walk again.