Annual Report - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario

HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:28 AM
Page fci
B E N I S ALIVE
B E CA U S E YO U P UT
YO U R H EA RT I NTO IT
AN N UAL R E P O RT 200 6
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:28 AM
Page fcii
P UT TI N G O U R H EA RTS I NTO YO U R S
M ES SAG E F R O M TH E C EO
There is something energizing in the air this year.
Perhaps it is because, in Ontario, we now enjoy
smoke-free public places. Certainly more people than
ever are talking about the need to create healthier
communities. We know that Canadians are demanding
– and getting – healthier food options in supermarkets
and restaurants.
These are social changes that we pushed for at
the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Yet our work is
just beginning.
Scientific research carried out by the Foundation
is telling us – loudly and clearly – that, if we are to
prevent the devastation of heart disease and stroke,
we must develop a public health agenda.
Whether this course is pursued through advocacy at
the government level, partnerships with public health
groups or alliances with specialists in other fields, it will
be backed up by the findings of our researchers.
They have told us that the difference between
being heart-healthy, or suffering from heart disease
and stroke, all too often comes down to how we live
and where we live.
That’s why the Foundation was the first to raise
the issue of transforming badly designed suburbs into
heart-friendly environments. That’s why the Foundation
sounded the alarm about obesity, which if left
unchecked, will create the youngest generation ever
to experience heart disease and stroke.
And that’s why we have been in the forefront of the
campaign against tobacco. To that end, I would like to
congratulate the provincial government for passing some
of the toughest anti-smoking legislation in the world.
Crucial to this public health victory was the testimony of our spokesperson, the late Heather Crowe.
A non-smoker, she made the first successful claim for
full workers’ compensation due to illness from secondhand smoke in her workplace. The Foundation and
the Government of Ontario will celebrate May 31 as
Heather Crowe Day.
Another advance in public health is under way as
the Foundation campaigns to make life-saving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) available in more
public places. When defibrillation is used along with
CPR outside of a hospital setting, survival rates can
go from five percent to over 50 percent. Our initial goal
is to have 1,000 AEDs placed in high-traffic areas.
A public health challenge of a different order is presented by the continuing and escalating rate of obesity.
To meet this challenge, the Foundation is implementing a Healthy Weights initiative, focusing on
bringing to Ontario schools the essential skills for getting
kids physically active, eating well and living smoke-free.
The prevention and treatment of stroke is an enduring concern. The Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for
Stroke Recovery will continue to be a beacon of hope for
the millions of Canadians facing the long path of rehabilitation and reintegration back into their communities.
Social change of the type we are currently experiencing is the best of all indications that, in the long run,
premature death and disability from heart disease and
stroke can be eliminated.
Yes, there is something in the air. So take a deep
breath, feel the energy and see what happens when
you put your heart into it.
Rocco Rossi
Chief Executive Officer
CONTENTS
Putting Our Hearts into Yours • A Year of Results 2 • Investing in Life 6 • Time for Action – Time for Change 8
Home Is Where the Heart Is 10 • Putting Their Hearts into Everything They Do 12 • Giving from the Heart 13
Building Potential through Partners 14 • Financial Information 16 • About the Annual Report 17
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:28 AM
Page 1
M ES SAG E F R O M TH E C HAI R
B E N ’ S S TO RY
Hi, my name is Ben.
When I was little my
legs would always hurt.
When I was five years
old my doctor found
a heart murmur. Then
I had my first heart
surgery but my legs
still hurt a lot. So I had
to have open heart
surgery. I was in the
hospital for five more
days. I didn’t have pain
in my legs anymore
and I could play and
do sports. Now I am
nine years old and love
to play hockey, lacrosse
and go snowboarding.
In April we reached an important milestone: the adoption of a five-year strategic
plan developed through the extraordinary efforts of our people.
Our plan represents the best of where we’ve been and where we need to go.
In fund raising, we’re maintaining or growing those community programs that
have been our strengths – the Heart Month canvassing campaign and Jump Rope
for Heart to name just two – while also moving into new fund raising arenas that will
take us to the next level of growth.
Of course, where those dollars go is the most important part of the story. They
go towards world-class research, social change initiatives and education programs to
protect the health of Ontarians. For example, they support the Heart and Stroke
Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery – a cutting-edge centre of excellence
designed to lessen the burden of stroke. And they support important communitybased initiatives, like our new Community Advocacy Fund. Ontarians wishing to join
our effort to ensure kids in schools are physically active can receive funding for local
advocacy initiatives and be our partners in helping to make it happen.
Ultimately, our five-year plan is about being focused, having an impact and telling
our story better. Its success comes down to people – volunteers, staff, donors,
researchers and our external partners in healthcare, government and business.
Everyone has an important role to play in moving closer to our dream of improved
quality of life for heart disease and stroke survivors and healthier communities in
which to live.
It’s a dream well worth striving for.
Frank Anderson
Chair of the Board of Directors
B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
Because of your help,
I am well enough to
have an active life.
Thanks.
Pioneering research in
heart surgery. This is
what happens when you
put your heart into it.
Olga Cwiek, Heather Arthur, Ph.D., Ross Feldman, M.D., Guy Beaudin, Ph.D., Ned Wootton, Mike LeClair (Vice Chair of
the Board), David Garland, C.A., Frank Anderson. F.C.A. (Chair of the Board), Paul Hines, C.A., Allan Reynolds, Anthony
Graham, M.D. (Honorary Director), Margaret Rand, Ph.D., Irfhan Rawji, Marlys Koschinsky, Ph.D., Shafiq Ebrahim, M.B.A.
Missing from the picture: Barry Cracower
Honorary Patron: The Honourable James K. Bartleman, O. Ont. Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Foundation Secretary: Pauline Wijeyesekera
H E A R T A N D S T R O K E F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O • A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 • 1
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:28 AM
Page 2
A Y E A R O F R E S U LT S
The Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario is dedicated to
improving the health and quality
of life for heart and stroke
patients and all Ontarians. To
realize our mission, we fund the
best world-class research in heart
disease and stroke in Canada.
We are tireless advocates for
public policy that will help build
healthy communities. And we
provide information that will
help Canadians of all ages
protect their health – today and
for the long term. In the past
12 months, we have made
significant advances in the fight
against heart disease and stroke.
We are proud to share our
results with you.
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:28 AM
Page 3
R E - S TA R T I N G A H E A R T , R E - S TA R T I N G A L I F E
In Canada, 35,000 to 45,000 people die of sudden cardiac arrest each year. The
odds of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are approximately five percent.
With each passing minute, the probability of survival declines by seven to 10
percent. In Ontario alone, approximately 7,000 cardiac arrests occur annually in
out-of-hospital settings. Defibrillation when used with CPR can improve cardiac
arrest survival rates from five to over 50 percent if delivered in the first few
minutes. The Heart&Stroke Start a Heart, Save a Life campaign will help improve
the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrests in Ontario by providing the funding
necessary to put more Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Ontario
communities, and providing the training required to use them. That’s why we also
encouraged the Ontario Government’s initiative to place 250 AEDs in government
buildings across the province that are commonly accessed by the public.
Defibrillation can improve
cardiac arrest survival rates
from five to 50 percent
or more if delivered in the
first few minutes.
Chase McEachern
REMEMBERING A HERO
The Chase McEachern Tribute Fund was established by
Chase’s family, to remember the young boy with a heart
rhythm disorder who launched a nationwide campaign
to bring AEDs to hockey arenas across Canada. Sadly,
Chase didn’t live to see his dream become a reality –
he collapsed during gym class and died six days later
in hospital. Chase McEachern was 11 years old.
TA K I N G A I M A G A I N S T H I G H B L O O D P R E S S U R E
We continue to take aim against high blood pressure, the #1 risk factor for stroke
and a major risk factor for heart attack, in our five-year High Blood Pressure Strategy. The strategy focuses on enhancements to high blood pressure management
by primary care providers like physicians, nurses and pharmacists, hypertensive
patient self-management, research into emerging areas in high blood pressure, a
survey of current prevalence of high blood pressure in the province and a robust
outcomes evaluation strategy.
H E A R T A N D S T R O K E F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O • A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 • 3
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:28 AM
Page 4
The Ontario Stroke
System ensures Ontarians
have access to the best
stroke care possible.
Dr. David Gladstone (Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario Clinician Scientist) and Dr. Sandra Black
with a patient
Dr. Demetrios Sahlas (Director of the Stroke Prevention Clinic) and Dr. Sandra Black (Co-Director of the Heart
and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery), Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario
S T R O K E S Y S T E M F O R O N TA R I O
In the fall of 2005, the Ontario government completed its plan of putting together
an integrated stroke care system consisting of nine regional stroke centres, 18 district
stroke centres and 24 stroke prevention clinics. This system will help to ensure patients
throughout the province receive rapid diagnosis and treatment, as well as improved
follow-up care within the community. Expanding access to stroke care in Ontario builds
on a stroke system that is saving lives, reducing wait times for treatment and improving
the health and quality of life of stroke patients. Thanks to an exciting partnership with
healthcare providers, the Ontario government and the Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario, this province is now an international leader in stroke care.
4 • L E A R N M O R E AT W W W. H E A R TA N D S T R O K E . C A
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 5
In the months following
the launch of our stroke
awareness campaign, visits
to the Regional Stroke
Centres increased by
25 percent.
10 0 , 0 0 0 S T R O K E S O F A PA D D L E
Rocco Rossi knows first-hand the devastating effects a
stroke can have on a family. That’s why the Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Ontario’s CEO embarked on his solo 480 km
kayak journey from Toronto to Ottawa, which raised
$150,000 to benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Centre for Stroke Recovery (HSFCSR). The Centre is a
unique partnership among three of the foremost stroke
research institutions in Ontario: the Rotman Research
Institute at Baycrest, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the Ottawa Health Research Institute. The goal
of the Centre is to develop new strategies to repair the
brain after stroke. In June 2006, at the launch of the
kayak journey, the Ontario government’s Ministry of
Research and Innovation announced an investment of
$5 million in the Centre for Stroke Recovery. This is the
largest contribution the Foundation has ever received
for the only Centre in the world bringing together
individuals involved in basic research, clinical research
and patient care toward the common goal of reducing
disability in stroke patients.
A VI S I O N S HAR E D BY ALL
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, in partnership with the Cardiac Care
Network, has launched a Provincial Cardiovascular visioning process. The goal of this
process is to create an overarching vision for the continuum of cardiovascular health in
Ontario. The initiative brought together representatives from government, hospitals,
acute care, rehabilitation, public health, prevention and promotion, palliative care and
the private sector. All agreed on a vision that focuses on health and ensures that
everyone involved in cardiovascular care in Ontario is able to deliver the services and
support needed by patients and their families.
H E A R T A N D S T R O K E F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O • A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 • 5
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 6
INVESTING IN LIFE
Canadians have looked to the Heart and Stroke Foundation for more than 50 years
to provide the research that will reduce their risk and improve the quality of their
lives. And we have met that challenge. The mortality rate from heart disease and
stroke has decreased by 70 percent in the past 50 years. In its 54-year history, the
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario has continued to increase its annual
research spending to nearly $40 million in 2006. The Foundation currently funds
nearly 450 hospital- and university-based investigative researchers and teams across
the province. And their work has never been so important – heart disease and
stroke remain the leading health threat to Canadians.
We fund world-class
research in heart disease
and stroke in Canada –
research that saves lives.
F I N D I N G T H E A N S W E R S T H AT S AV E L I V E S
Dr. Andrew Krahn (Cardiologist), London Health Sciences Centre,
London, Ontario
Genetic testing after
a cardiac arrest can
save the lives of family
members – young and old.
6 • L E A R N M O R E AT W W W. H E A R TA N D S T R O K E . C A
Dr. Andrew Krahn has been conducting Heart and Stroke
Foundation research on genetic causes of heart rhythm
problems for 10 years, and is recognized as a national
leader in this field.
Today, Dr. Krahn is looking for ways to detect and
treat inherited electrical abnormalities in the heart.
Patients born with these problems may experience
abnormal heart racing causing blackouts or sudden
death. In a pilot study, previously unexplained cardiac
arrests were explained in two-thirds of patients tested.
Family members of these patients were also genetically
tested, and nine of 55 were diagnosed with arrhythmias
and treated to prevent symptoms.
Thanks to Dr. Krahn’s work, we have unlocked one
more genetic mystery. Proper recognition and testing
will save the lives of individuals at risk.
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 7
A N E W W AY O F L O O K I N G AT S T R O K E
Heart and Stroke Foundation scientists are turning MRI
scanners into a new kind of microscope that can reveal
the condition of plaque in the arteries, how stable it is
and whether or not a patient is at high risk for stroke.
Dr. Brian Rutt, Barnett-Ivey Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario Chair at Robarts Research Institute in
London, Ontario, is one of the scientists developing
the next generation of MRIs. The new technology
allows doctors to zoom into the neck’s blood vessels
and form pictures of plaque and its composition. The
advantage of MRI is that it is non-invasive and can be
used repeatedly to monitor plaque.
MR images of plaque in arteries
Studies are under way to
turn MRI scanners into a
new kind of microscope
that will be able to detect
whether or not a patient
is at high risk for stroke.
U N D E R S TA N D I N G R E C O V E R Y
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario funded a study of stroke survivors that
brings new insight into the stages of recovery of hand muscle control after a stroke.
These insights will help determine different treatment strategies at different times
during the recovery process. By understanding which treatments are best suited
for the individual patient, therapists will be able to maximize a patient’s recovery
with ongoing therapy. Dr. Brenda Brouwer, a Rehabilitation Therapy professor at
Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, is the lead researcher of the study.
She explains that little is known about the process of physical recovery after stroke.
This is the most comprehensive study to date that looks at brain-to-muscle control
and detailed hand function in stroke patients.
Dr. Brouwer’s work in recovery of hand function
H E A R T A N D S T R O K E F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O • A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 • 7
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 8
TIME FOR ACTION – TIME FOR CHANGE
Heather Crowe, anti-smoking activist
“I hope to be the last person to die
from second-hand smoke. That’s
my dying wish. We need to do
whatever we can. I’m so glad the
Heart and Stroke Foundation was
able to make this happen.
No one should ever have to go
through what I went through.”
– Heather Crowe
1945–2006
8 • L E A R N M O R E AT W W W. H E A R TA N D S T R O K E . C A
On May 31, 2006, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act came
into effect. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Ontario was a leading advocate for the Smoke-Free
Ontario Act, which outlaws smoking in public places,
protecting workers from the ravages of second-hand
smoke. The Act also limits the display of tobacco
products in retail outlets. The Foundation, in
partnership with the Ministry of Health Promotion,
produced a highly effective television advertising
campaign featuring the late Heather Crowe to
advocate for a smoke-free Ontario. We also led the
charge in successfully convincing the government to
declare May 31 “Heather Crowe Day” in Ontario, to
recognize the contribution that Heather made to
ensure that all workers are protected from secondhand smoke.
Smoking rates are down! According to the
Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey’s (CTUMS)
latest results, collected between February and
December 2005, slightly fewer than five million
Canadians, representing 19 percent of the population
aged 15 years and older, were current smokers, down
from 20 percent in 2004. Fifteen percent reported
smoking daily. Approximately 22 percent of men were
current smokers, higher than the proportion of women
(16 percent).
Advocacy – through the Foundation directly and in
close collaboration with our partners in the Campaign
for Action on Tobacco – has helped create a smoke-free
environment in all workplaces and public spaces.
With our partners – the Minister of Health and Long
Term Care, the Honourable George Smitherman, and
the Minister of Health Promotion, the Honourable
Jim Watson – Ontario has passed some of the toughest
anti-smoking legislation in the world.
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 9
R E V E R S I N G A D E A D LY T R E N D
Childhood obesity in Canada is rising at an alarming rate. As a result, we are seeing
an increase in the number of children in our communities with “adult” health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. The Heart and
Stroke Foundation plays a critical role in helping kids get and stay healthy. Education and awareness play an important part in our strategy. In addition, we are funding
programs designed to encourage healthy habits that will give children a better
chance at living long, healthy lives.
Twenty-six percent of Canadian
children aged two to 17 years
are overweight or obese.
A C T I O N P L A N O N H E A LT H Y W E I G H T S
Obesity has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. To combat
the alarming rise in obesity, the Foundation created an action plan on healthy
weights. This includes the Heart&Stroke KidFit™ program, which encourages
schools to increase the level of physical activity for all students. This will be
achieved partly through a fund that offers grants to community and school groups
advocating for more physical activity in schools. Also part of the plan is a focus on
healthy nutrition and increasing physical activity in workplaces and communities,
helping all Ontarians engage in healthier habits and behaviours.
R O L L P L AY G E T S K I D S M O V I N G
With 40 scripts by renowned Canadian authors, 12 original songs by acclaimed
artists and the magical puppets of the award-winning Famous PEOPLE Players, the
new live-action preschool series Roll Play promises to get kids moving. Roll Play
encourages kids to get up and role play alongside the on-screen puppets and children in this imaginative exercise series. The series has been created for Treehouse TV
by Sinking Ship Entertainment with content supported by the Heart and Stroke
Foundation. Its goal is to encourage kids to get up and play along, with the hope
that they will understand that physical activity can be a fun part of everyday life. Parents can visit treehousetv.com/rollplay for more helpful resources.
H E A R T A N D S T R O K E F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O • A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 • 9
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 10
H O M E I S W H E R E TH E H EA RT I S
Every day, the Heart and Stroke Foundation touches the lives of Ontarians in so
many important ways. You can find us all across the province… in hospitals, clinics,
doctors’ offices, pharmacies, schools and community centres and right in your own
home. We are there, bringing life-saving knowledge to healthcare providers and
people just like you. We put our heart into the communities we serve.
H E A LT H I S J U S T A C L I C K A W AY
C P R I N YO U R C O M M U N I T Y
Heart&Stroke He@lthline is the Heart and Stroke
Foundation’s free monthly e-newsletter. It offers
readers tips and tools designed to help them adopt
heart-healthy habits, like “10 Ways to Improve Your
Heart Health,” “Stress-free Cooking and Shopping”
and “Five Easy Steps to a Walking Program.” In
January, our contest, Resolutions from the Heart,
received an unprecedented number of entries in the
newsletter’s three-year history. Several partner
initiatives in the newsletter were also hugely
successful, including the popular Becel Click to Give.
In the coming year, we are looking to provide even
more important information through our newest
e-newsletter, Heart&Stroke He@lthline for Parents.
To subscribe, go to www.heartandstroke.ca/subscribe.
You have the power to save a life – if you know how.
CPR training is something we can all do, and the
Foundation is dedicated to making CPR training
available throughout Ontario. We create the guidelines
on CPR and train healthcare professionals, and we can
teach you, too. For more information on CPR courses
happening in your area, call 1-888-HSF-INFO
(1-888-473-4636).
H E A LT H Y H E A R T S O N L I N E
Our Blood Pressure Action Plan is an interactive webbased program designed to motivate and support
people to take control of their high blood pressure and
reduce their risk of stroke and heart attack. Since its
launch in 2003, over 225,000 visitors have come to the
site to find out how to better manage their blood
pressure. Over 100,000 of these people have received
an individualized action plan, of which 49 percent
have gone on to participate in ongoing personalized
email support for healthy living.
10 • L E A R N M O R E AT W W W. H E A R TA N D S T R O K E . C A
W O R K I N G I N YO U R N E I G H B O U R H O O D
Every community has different needs and the
Foundation’s Community Mission Specialists are trained
to provide programs, learning opportunities and
information relevant to heart and stroke health in your
neighbourhood. They work with local networks and
professionals to make sure you and your community
have the best knowledge to protect you from heart
disease and stroke.
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 11
S A V I N G P A P A – TA M I A W E L L H A U S E R
Imagine one minute you are walking through the airport, and suddenly you are seeing stars and everything
goes dark. You collapse on the floor and everyone
thinks you are dead. That’s what happened to my
grandfather. I call him Papa. He is very special to me,
and that is why I’m telling you this story.
It was a week after Christmas. My Papa and Aunts
Ann and Wanda were taking my Aunt Anita and cousin
Jamie to the airport for a flight to Halifax. While Papa
was carrying the luggage, he had to stop for a break.
But soon after, he clutched his chest and fell to the
floor. Auntie Ann saw him collapse and started shouting for help.
Luckily, two police officers were working security at
the airport. When the officers saw Papa and Aunt Wanda
trying to revive him, they started performing CPR. They
brought my Papa back to life. It turned out he had had
a massive heart attack.
My Papa was immediately taken to emergency
where they diagnosed him with a bad heart valve. He
needed a new one. The night before his surgery, I went
to visit him. He was happy, but very scared. So was I.
But thank goodness, his surgery was a great success.
I am so glad that he is alive, and that he has done so
well on his long road to recovery. I have always known
how special my Papa is to me, but now I know how
important it is to cherish every day with him and with
those you love.
I can hardly say how very thankful I am that those
police officers were there. It’s great that the Heart and
Stroke Foundation is training people on how to do CPR
and help others in an emergency. We should all know
how to do CPR – every single person in Canada –
because you never know when you might use it to save
someone’s life. And that someone could be very precious to someone else, just like my Papa is to me.
Help us continue this vital work by giving online
at www.heartandstroke.ca or by giving locally
when we come to you for support.
GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU PUT YOUR
HEART INTO IT.
H E A R T A N D S T R O K E F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O • A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 • 11
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 12
P UT TI N G TH E I R H EA RTS I NTO
E V E RY TH I N G TH EY D O
B O B L U B A AWA R D F O R
E M P L OY E E E X C E L L E N C E
Recognizing a staff member who furthers the mission
by making an exceptional contribution that has meaningful impact on revenue growth, quality, innovation
or people.
Sandra Zumpetta
M A RT Y R OT H S T E I N AWA R D F O R I N N OVAT I O N
Recognizing volunteers or staff (individual or team)
who develop and/or implement an innovative idea that
shows long-term potential for success as it increases
the Foundation’s profile in the community and furthers
the Foundation mission.
Public Relations/Public Affairs Team – Elissa Freeman,
Sharon Edwards, Richard Sutherland, Cindy Lithwick,
Young Um
TO N Y G R A H A M AWA R D F O R E XC E L L E N C E
I N B OA R D S E R V I C E
Honouring outstanding achievement and performance
by a member of the Foundation Board of Directors.
Ned Wootton
D O U G S H E P PA R D C H A P T E R A W A R D
Presented to the Chapter that achieves the highest
percent increase in revenue over the previous year.
Campbellford/Seymour Chapter
H E A RT O F G O L D AWA R D
A corporation that demonstrates loyalty, commitment
and service to the Heart and Stroke Foundation through
exceptional contributions that include significant material
and/or financial resource support to the Foundation.
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life
L U C A . VA N N E S T E A W A R D F O R
V O L U N T E E R A N D S TA F F T E A M S
The Luc A. Vanneste Award for Volunteer and Staff Teams
is awarded to an area office team that demonstrates
exemplary achievement in the areas of revenue growth,
cost control, teamwork, volunteer development and
Foundation presence.
Kitchener/Waterloo and Cambridge Area Volunteer
and Staff Team (Provincial)
Barrie Area Volunteer and Staff Team (Regional)
H E A R T & S T R O K E C O R P O R AT E A W A R D
H E A RT & S T R O K E AWA R D O F
VO LU NTE E R EXC E LLE N C E
Presented to volunteers with at least five years of
service, who demonstrate vision and strategic ability,
add value through leadership excellence, deliver on
commitments and contribute high quality results, are
proud advocates of the Foundation’s mission, and
work to heighten the Foundation’s profile through
the delivery of mission-related activities.
Carol Harvey, Volunteer Development Chair –
Lennox & Addington Chapter
Robyn Houle, Health Promotion Chair –
Leeds Grenville Chapter
12 • L E A R N M O R E AT W W W. H E A R TA N D S T R O K E . C A
Recognizing corporations that significantly promote
the mission of the Foundation, increase awareness of
the Foundation in the community and generate thirdparty revenue.
Auto Control Medical Inc.
GoodLife Fitness Clubs
IBM Employees’ Charitable Fund
The Medgar Lighting Group Inc. (Halton)
Woody’s Outhouse (Windsor)
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 13
G I V I N G F R O M TH E H EA RT
This past year, our leadership donors showed us what it means to put their hearts into
it. Through their generosity, they have demonstrated confidence in the Foundation’s
ability to deliver urgently needed programs and support across the province. Their
contributions will make a significant impact in helping to advance the mission of the
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. A special thanks to our donors who have
shown philanthropic leadership by giving more than $1,000 this year.*
Frank Anderson
Hazel Anderson
Heather M Arthur, PhD
Kathryn Balls
Jennifer Ivey Bannock
Evelyn Barker
Karen and Bill Barnett
Francine and Bob Barrett
Rhoda Boland
Helen Bozinovski and Ian Giffen
Michael Bregman
Yetta Bregman
R Denys Calvin
John and Nancy Cameron
Lorimer and Louise Clarke
Michael and Naomi Cohen
Tony Comper
William “Chip” Comstock
Suzanne Ivey Cook
Mary Beth Currie
Kasia Czarski and Fred Glady
Terry and Elsie Danylevich
Dr. A V Dejardine
Estate of Vera Dryland
Bill Estey and Pam Rosenthal
Audrey D Fawcett
Lyell Farquharson
Margaret and Jim Fleck
Terry Fletcher
Gwynneth Ford
Wayne and Isabel Fox
Jeffrey Friedman
Tony Gaffney (Accenture Inc)
David Galloway and Jan Venus
Hal Gillis
John Glenn
Warren and Barbara Goldring
Dr. Julian Greenwood
Elizabeth D Hamilton
Charles Hantho
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hellyer
Roy and Joan Hintsa
Richard and Donna Ivey
Richard M Ivey
Rosamond Ivey
Duncan Jackman
David W Johnston
The Kay Family Foundation
Theresa Keilhauer
Katarina Lederer
Jon Love
Brian Luborsky
Walker Lynch
Ian MacLeod and Jane Sheppard
Delmar MacKinnon
Catherine MacMaster
Alice and Murray Maitland Foundation
Christopher McCulloch
I A McEwan, QC
F A McGrandel
John L McGugan
Daniel McPhee
The Moffat Family Foundation
c/o The Winnipeg Fdn.
Vanessa Morgan
Ken Norris
Sandra Nymark
Harry N Oakes
Helen Orsino
Lee and Murray Peters
Tina Petridis
Beverley Jane Pinchin
Preston Family
John and Gisele Rapley
Irfhan Rawji
Ralph F D Richardson
Derek and Margo Ridout
Lloyd and Nancy Robertson
Edith Roberts
Mary and Michael Rolland
Iain and Cristina Ronald
Elaine Roper
Rocco and Rhonnie Rossi
Charles and Caty Sallie
Thomas and Joanne Singer
Paul and Cathy Singleton
Dr. Duncan J Stewart
Dr. Matthew Suh
* This list reflects our most generous individual donors of 2006. Every effort has been made to achieve accuracy
and to respect each donor’s preference regarding anonymity. To make enquiries or corrections, please contact
Janet Grant in the Major Gifts office at 416-489-7111 ext. 397 or [email protected].
Laura Syron
William and Gail Szego
Gail and Violet Thomas
Bob and Charlotte Traher
Joseph Trigiani
Virginia Tsui
Ronald Verbrugge
The Benjamin Walker Foundation
Michael Wayling
The Harvey and Barbara Wolfe
Family Foundation
Greg and Linda Wolfond
Pedie and Mel Wolfond
John W Young
JOHN GLENN –
“A C A R I N G I N V E S T M E N T ”
John Glenn knows a good
investment. He worked in the
insurance business for many
years, and has also made savvy
investments of his own. This year,
John made a stock gift to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation –
another wise investment.
“ Heart disease and stroke have
been in my family as far back
as I know,” says John, who lives
in Toronto with wife Gerda.
“ Hopefully, this helps lots of
other people – and it might
even help us, too.”
Above: John and Gerda Glenn
H E A R T A N D S T R O K E F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O • A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 • 13
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 14
B U I L D I N G P OT E N T I A L T H R O U G H PA RT N E R S
The Heart and Stroke Foundation celebrates these leaders of change. Their generosity
supports cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health through research, education
and advocacy. Without them, much of the work we do would simply not be possible.
So on behalf of all Canadians, we thank you.
C O R P O R AT E S U P P O R T E R S
$ 10 , 0 0 0 – $ 4 9 , 9 9 9
3M Canada ECHO
AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
Auto Control Medical Inc.
Bell Employee Giving Program
BMO Fountain of Hope
Canadian Egg Marketing Agency
Cash Money Group Inc.
Chatelaine
Clarica
ConAgra Foods Inc. (Egg Beaters)
Danone (Cardivia)
Giant Tiger
GoodLife Fitness Clubs
IBM Employees’ Charitable Fund
Industrial Alliance
London Life Employee SHARE Fund
Mackenzie Financial Charitable
Foundation
Maple Leaf Consumer Foods
Masons District 3
Medipac International Inc.
Meridian Credit Union
Nexinnovations
Ontario Produce Marketing
Association
OPG Employees’ & Pensioners’
Charity Trust
Petro-Canada
Rogers Communications Inc.
sanofi aventis
Scotiabank
smart Canada
Sun-Rype Products Ltd.
Swarovski Canada Ltd.
TD Bank Financial Group
Winners Merchants International
$50,000–$99,999
Bayer Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd./Ltée
Boston Pizza International Inc.
Desjardins Financial Security
General Mills Canada
Corporation (Cheerios)
Pfizer Canada Inc.
Sears Employee Charitable Fund
$ 10 0 , 0 0 0 +
F O RTI N O S
Fortinos has been a strong supporter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation since 1983 and has
helped raise over $2 million since our partnership began. On a yearly basis, Fortinos appeals to its
employees, vendors and members of the community to raise funds via a variety of events including
its annual Heart Fund Dinner Dance. Fortinos, Your Supermarket with Heart! is a caring and giving
company committed to making a significant contribution towards reducing the devastating effects
of heart disease and stroke in its communities.
G R E AT- W E S T L I F E , L O N D O N L I F E A N D C A N A D A L I F E
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease will be significantly improved as a result
of a Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life supported research partnership between the Heart
and Stroke Foundation and Robarts Research Institute (London, ON). This funding will support four
research projects at Robarts in addition to funding scientists and infrastructure, such as equipment and
improved facilities, enabling ground-breaking research programs. The volunteer spirit and leadership of
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life have long been, and continue to be, key factors in the
Heart and Stroke Foundation’s and Robarts’ success.
P O LO F O R H EART
Since its inception in 1979, Polo for Heart has raised over $3 million dollars for life-saving research,
and last year raised over $200,000 for the Heart&Stroke Chase McEachern Tribute Fund to place
life-saving AEDs in more public places in Ontario communities.
14 • L E A R N M O R E AT W W W. H E A R TA N D S T R O K E . C A
HSFO AR 06 v16_post_press.qxd
11/17/06
1:06 PM
Page 15
$ 10 0 , 0 0 0 + (cont.)
U N I L EV E R C A N A DA ( B E C E L )
For nearly 20 years Becel has been an outstanding corporate partner of the Heart and
Stroke Foundation. Over the years, Becel’s involvement has included supporting numerous
Foundation events, public education pieces, innovative fund raising initiatives and awareness
campaigns. In June 2006, Becel celebrated its 10th year as the Title Sponsor of the Becel
Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart, Canada’s largest and most successful charity cycling event.
Becel has worked in true concert with the Heart and Stroke Foundation to achieve our
mutual goals of educating and improving the heart health of all Canadians.
Left: The Unilever Corporate Team was one
of 128 teams who supported our 19th annual
Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart this past
June. Unilever has participated in the event
since 1997 and this year raised an impressive
$30,000. Thanks to all the participants, volunteers and sponsors in events held in Toronto,
Calgary and Edmonton, who really put their
hearts into this event, helping us surpass our
goal and raise over $2.15 million for critical
life-saving research.
M E D IA S U P P O RTE R S
Guelph Mercury
AG E N CY S U P P O RTE R S
Alliance Atlantis
Communications Inc.
Hamilton Spectator
The Amazing Persona
Maclean’s
Brampton Guardian
MetroNews
CanWest Global
Communications Corp.:
canada.com
Global TV (Ontario)
National Post
NOW Magazine
The Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario would like to recognize
the following creative and
communications agencies who
delivered such an extraordinary
degree of support from pro bono
strategic and creative work, to
leveraging media for optimal
added value. Thank you for
helping us reach our wide, varied
and valued audience of
Canadians everywhere – who
share our vision for healthier,
longer lives. We could not
possibly do it without you.
Chatelaine
The Chronicle Journal
CHUM Radio:
1380 CKLC
98.3 FLY FM
103.7 BOB FM
Corus Entertainment:
CKWS Television
Oldies 960
96.3 JOE FM
Magic 106.1
1460 CJOY
Dougall Media
Eucan
Kitchener-Waterloo Record
Pedal Magazine
Rogers Television
Standard Radio Stations:
97.3 EZ Rock
CFRB 1010
Mix 99.9
105.7 EZ Rock
NEWSTALK 610 CKTB
97.7 HTZ-FM
Q97.5
BX93
AM1290
AM1410
Toro Magazine
Ogilvy One
Mindshare
Publicis Canada
Zenith Optimedia
Cundari SFP
York Region Newspaper Group
Viacom
Zoom Media
H E A R T A N D S T R O K E F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O • A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 • 15
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 16
F I N A N C I A L I N F O R M AT I O N
STATE M E NT O F F I NAN C IAL P O S ITI O N
STATE M E NT O F R EVE N U E AN D EX P E N D ITU R ES
As at August 31
(in $ thousands)
For the years ended August 31
(in $ thousands)
2006
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Inventory
$
20,963
1,853
1,575
1,030
2005
$
38,903
1,918
1,232
650
25,421
42,703
93,588
313
2,200
72,961
297
210
121,522
116,171
Investments
Endowment funds
Property and equipment
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Research grants and awards payable
7,522
36,444
7,430
32,600
43,966
40,030
1,849
102
4,069
2,596
–
–
966
3,245
52,582
44,241
63,589
4,687
313
351
45,089
26,334
297
210
68,940
71,930
121,522
116,171
Leasehold inducements
Rent allowance
Deferred contributions
Research grants and awards payable
Net Assets
Internally restricted
Unrestricted
Restricted for endowment purposes
Invested in property and equipment
2005
26,377
9,819
8,916
6,300
2,525
27,233
10,335
8,855
6,169
1,684
Less: Direct program costs
53,937
8,831
54,276
8,843
Net fund raising before lotteries
Net proceeds of lotteries
45,106
15,360
45,433
18,282
Net fund raising revenue
60,466
63,715
Other Income
Interest, dividends, realized gains (losses)
on investments and other income
Increase in market value of investments
11,678
588
4,099
12,809
72,732
80,623
13,491
2,571
13,076
2,394
16,062
15,470
56,670
65,153
39,845
34,669
19,815
20,056
59,660
54,725
( 2,990)
10,428
Operating expenditures
Fund raising
Administration
Net revenue before mission
expenditures
Mission expenditures
Research
Health promotion and community
programs
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over
expenditures for the year
FISCAL 2006 EXPENDITURES
Admin/
Fund raising
(Admin 3%)
21%
53%
Health promotion and
community programs
2006
Revenue
Fund raising revenue
Community-based programs
Bequests and major gifts
Direct marketing
In honour gifts
Corporate sponsorship and other
•
Continuing investment in mission spending, rising 17% from
$50.9 million in 2004, to $59.7 million in 2006
•
These increases resulted in an excess of expenditures over
revenue of $2.9 million. Further increases are anticipated as
initiatives are implemented from the Foundation’s Strategic
Plan. The Plan endorses significant additional investment in
research as well as our Healthy Weights initiative
•
The Foundation has sufficient cash balances and investments
to fund this increased mission spending
Research
26%
16 • L E A R N M O R E AT W W W. H E A R TA N D S T R O K E . C A
HSFO AR 06 v15.qxd
11/16/06
11:29 AM
Page 17
A B O UT TH E A N N UA L R E P O RT
revenue. Fund raising costs include operating and salary costs
H O W I S I T P R E PA R E D ?
The Annual Report’s financial information is extracted and summarized from the Foundation’s Audited Financial Statements. These
Audited Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and are
audited by the firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The auditors
review this Annual Report for consistency with the Audited Financial Statements. They also review the Foundation’s annual
Registered Charity Information Return form T3010 that is filed
with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is available annually
on the CRA website. A complete set of financial statements is
available upon request from the Foundation Finance Department
(416-489-7111 ext. 477). Business number 10747-2839-RR0001.
WH O I S R ES P O N S I B LE F O R OVE R S E E I N G
F I NAN C IAL MANAG E M E NT?
The Foundation’s Board of Directors is comprised of community
volunteers with extensive financial, business and health expertise.
The Audit Committee is accountable to the Board of Directors to
assist them in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the external financial reporting process, the system of internal control,
the audit process and the processes for identifying, evaluating
and managing the Foundation’s principal risks impacting financial
reporting. The Finance and Investment Committee is accountable to the Board for providing oversight regarding the financial
well-being of the Foundation.
W H Y I S LOT T E RY R EV E N U E D I F F E R E N T
F R O M C H A R I TA B L E R E V E N U E ?
related to fund raising, but not attributable to a specific fund raising
program. Administration costs include all other costs that are not
related to fund raising or direct program costs.
W H AT A R E D E F E R R E D C O N T R I B U T I O N S
A N D I N T E R N A L LY R E S T R I C T E D A S S E T S ?
Generally, revenues of the Foundation are not restricted by
external parties or donors to specific types of expenditures.
However, certain revenue sources, including government-sponsored
projects, the Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke
Recovery and specific corporate and philanthropic donations,
require the Foundation to spend funds on designated or mutually agreed upon expenditures. As many activities span multiple
fiscal periods, deferred contributions can arise when the revenue
designated for these restricted expenditures exceeds the expenditures or commitments at the end of the fiscal period. As a result,
the Foundation does not recognize such excess as revenue but
reflects the excess as deferred contributions until such time as
the Foundation expends or finishes the commitments to the designated activity.
Furthermore, in order to ensure sufficient resources are
available to fund multi-year research awards and other priorities
established within the Foundation’s strategic plan, the Board of
Directors “internally restricts” or reserves a portion of the Foundation’s net assets. Accordingly, all internally restricted amounts
are not available for any other purposes without approval of the
Board of Directors.
W H Y D O E S T H E F O U N D AT I O N R E P O R T
The Canada Revenue Agency does not allow a tax deduction for
the purchase of lottery tickets. Accordingly, the Foundation does
not issue tax receipts for lottery tickets. Over the past 10 years,
the Lottery has enabled the Foundation to generate over $124
million in net revenue to support research initiatives and community
health programs. In the Audited Financial Statements and in this
Report, Lottery revenues are reported as net proceeds, consistent
with the presentation by other charitable organizations.
H O W A R E N O N - M I S S I O N - R E L AT E D
COSTS PRESENTED?
The Foundation presents non-mission costs in three expense
categories in its Statement of Revenue and Expenditures: direct
program costs, fund raising costs and administration. Direct
program costs are expenses directly attributable to generating
fund raising revenue. In the Audited Financial Statements and in
this Report, these costs are deducted from gross fund raising
T H E I N C R E A S E I N M A R K E T VA L U E O F
INVESTMENTS?
As of fiscal 2006, new accounting recommendations require all
organizations to report investments at market value with a
resulting unrealized gain or loss from the change in market
value. As recommended, the Foundation proactively chose to
adopt these principles in advance of these requirements. The
market value of the investment portfolio is subject to ongoing
market fluctuations and inherent market risks. The Foundation’s
investment portfolio is managed by an independent third-party
investment manager and is subject to investment criteria and
benchmarks approved by the Board of Directors, with oversight
provided by an Investment Subcommittee.
H E A R T A N D S T R O K E F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O • A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 6 • 17
HSFO AR 06 v16_post_press.qxd
11/17/06
1:06 PM
Page bcii
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WHERE WE ARE
Rocco Rossi
Barrie
Belleville
Brampton
Brantford
Brockville
Burlington
Chatham
Cornwall
Etobicoke
Guelph
Hamilton
Kingston
Kitchener-Waterloo
London
Newmarket
North Bay
VICE PRESIDENTS
Nickey Alexiou – Human Resources
Kasia Czarski – Marketing
Laura Syron – Research, Advocacy & Health Promotion
Bill Thomas – Chief Financial Officer, Finance, Systems
& Business Solutions
H EART AN D STROKE
F O U N D AT I O N O F O N TA R I O (Provincial Office)
2300 Yonge Street, Ste 1300
P.O. Box 2414
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
T E L 416-489-7111
F A X 416-489-6885
E M A I L [email protected]
W E B S I T E www.heartandstroke.ca
Business number 10747-2839-RR0001
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario prides itself on making every dollar
achieve real results that change lives. Whether you participate in or sponsor an
event, give at the door during Heart Month, honour a loved one through a memorial donation, or support our work as a valued volunteer, your money and personal
commitment fuel the very best in world-class research. Only with your help can we
continue to deliver breakthrough medical advancements, effect social change, and
educate individuals, families and health professionals with the most current health
information and knowledge that protects and saves lives.
T H I S I S W H AT H A P P E N S W H E N YO U P U T YO U R H E A R T I N T O I T.
M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T
The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based organization, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke through the
advancement of research and its application, the promotion of
healthy living, and advocacy.
North York
Ottawa
Owen Sound
Peterborough
Richmond Hill
Sarnia
Sault Ste. Marie
St. Catharines
Stratford
Sudbury
Thunder Bay
Timmins
Toronto
Whitby
Windsor