2014 Report to the Community

2014 Report to the Community
In 2007,
something special
began to grow
in Calgary
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Mission:
Wellspring Calgary
is a warm and welcoming
community that provides
a comprehensive range
of support, resources
and programs
so anyone
living with
cancer and the
people who care
about them
can improve the quality
of their lives.
Vision:
No one has to face cancer alone.
Our Board 2013-2014
President: David Harvie
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Brookfield
Residential (Retired)
Officers:
Past President: John F. Bargman
Independent Consultant
Dr. Kevin Hanrahan
Emergency Physician, Associate Medical Director, EMS-AHS
Treasurer: Tim Whyte
Investor, Royal Griffin Ventures Inc.
Thomas Lui, CA
Corporate Controller, Brookfield Residential
Secretary: Purdy Mackenzie
Executive Assistant to the Dean, School of Hospitality & Tourism,
SAIT
Deborah Turnbull
Partner, Tricon Solutions Inc.
Executive Director: Patti Morris
Bill (William) G. Gilliland
Partner, Dentons Canada LLP
Wellspring Calgary
is a sanctuary of
safety, acceptance
and well-being.”
Your support in 2014
empowered Wellspring Calgary to:
• Reach more individuals living with cancer through
a pilot of programs in south Calgary, expand rural
outreach, and grow our capacity to serve more people.
• Respond more fully to the diversity of our members’
needs, including launching an exclusive stream of
programs for young adults with cancer, creating a
men’s group, and expanding the Money Matters
program to include a variety of clinics where
professionals share their knowledge pro-bono and in a
personally customized way.
• Create a long-term strategic plan for growth.
Maurice Walch
Financial Advisor, Canaccord Wealth Management
Susan A. Woodward, CA
Partner, MNP LLP
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President’s Message
Wellspring Calgary was born of a dream. Our three co-founders, Barbara CunningsVersaevel, Rita Egizii and John Stephure, dreamed of a place where anyone living with
cancer, and those who loved them, could freely access vital, evidence-informed programs
and resources; where they could find others who understood, and could support them
on their journey. With your tremendous help, and the great support of so many others,
Wellspring Calgary launched and has flourished, becoming an important resource for our
family members, friends, and neighbours impacted by cancer.
Since our beginning in 2007, Wellspring Calgary has witnessed exponential growth in our
membership numbers and participation. We have been blessed to create and strengthen
partnerships that have had a profound and positive impact on those we serve. Most
significantly, we have heard time and time again from those we have the privilege of
serving, that Wellspring Calgary has had a tremendous impact in their lives … helping
them to pick up the pieces following a cancer diagnosis and to feel empowered and
hopeful as they navigate their way.
As you will see and read,
the impact of your support
is profound and will continue
to be important.
“Wellspring Calgary
enabled me to move on
from being a cancer patient
to someone experiencing great joy
and appreciation
for my current well-being.”
2014 was a pivotal year for
Wellspring Calgary. Thanks
to the significant support of
Cedarglen Homes, the Alberta
Cancer Foundation, and
thanks to all of you, Wellspring
Calgary was able to reach out to more through a pilot program in Auburn Bay, expansion
of programs at Carma House, increased rural outreach, the creation of a new, exclusive
stream of programs for young adults, and much more. Our Board of Directors focused
our attention on growth, beginning to create a long-term strategic plan, mapping our way
forward. We were motivated to consider this plan knowing the impact of our work together,
and knowing the significant need that still exists for southern Albertans unable to access
our current programs. We look forward to sharing this plan with you in the coming year.
Please let me extend my gratitude to you for the truly vital role you play. Thanks to you, no
one has to face cancer alone. Thanks to you, people can navigate the challenging journey
of cancer feeling empowered with information, resources, and the support of others who
“get” it. Please take a moment to read and come to know what you have made possible,
and we invite you to consider joining us as we move forward in our efforts to serve more.
With sincere thanks,
David Harvie
President, Wellspring Calgary Board of Directors
Special thanks to
Skogen Photography
for many of the photos
displayed in this report
and for capturing
Wellspring Calgary’s
history and events.
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Events 2014
Events are an important source of revenue
that support the programs and resources
offered without charge to Wellspring
To all our event supporters and organizers, thank you for another great
year and for the amazing support of Wellspring Calgary and our members!
Together in 2014 through all events, you raised $332,743.
With the participation of
elementary and postsecondary students, along
with corporate Calgary and
a host of individuals, nearly
1,200 people wore toupees
and raised over $70,000 for
our members’ programs.
Calgary members. They provide funds and
build awareness about Wellspring’s resources
and support in the community. We thank the
generosity of our sponsors who invested in our
events so our members can freely partake in the
programs they choose.
Wellspring Calgary is sincerely grateful to those people, groups and
organizations that chose to support us through their own fundraising events.
Events hosted by others for our benefit relieve a portion of the administrative burden Wellspring Calgary would otherwise
bear. Thank you for your bold initiatives, generous hearts and kind spirits! We are successful because of you! Many have
found great and imaginative ways to support us; here are a few we’d like to highlight from 2014.
Tour du Cancervive
Since Wellspring’s inception, Cancervive has raised more than $2 million toward cancer
supportive care for our members. Beginning with a personal bike riding challenge to Austin,
Texas in 2007, and continuing on to 2014 when Wellspring enthusiasts rode the Alberta
Highways, Cancervive has been an incredible journey. Read more about the impact of this year’s
event on page 10.
World Health Golf
For five years World Health (Edgemont Club) has supported Wellspring Calgary through its annual
golf tournament and other supportive events, raising over $75,000 in total. In 2014 a cheque of over
$22,000 was presented at this year’s triWELLathon event. Learn more about World Health and the
impact of its giving in our story on page 11.
Days after the September
snowstorm, Wellspring Calgary
was ablaze with passion and
fitness as 102 participants
challenged themselves to a
marathon of programs, including
Yoga, Zumba and Expressive Arts,
all in support of people living with
cancer. Together they raised over
$23,000 for Wellspring Calgary
programs!
Carson’s Ride
Marking his seventh year of celebrating his birthday bicycle ride in support of Wellspring Calgary,
Carson and friends raised nearly $12,000 for Wellspring programs! In total, Carson and his family
have raised and donated over $60,000 to Wellspring Calgary - a shining example of our youth
torching a trail of goodness in the world.
I always carry a Wellspring
brochure with me everywhere I go.
All of you who invest in and support our events
are making a huge difference in the lives of people living with cancer!
Wellspring has been a blessing in my life
and I want to make sure that anyone else
who needs Wellspring Calgary learns of it.”
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“I’ve taken many Wellspring classes that have led to
amazing self-discovery… I am profoundly changed.”
In 2014, thanks to the extraordinary generosity and creativity
of Cedarglen Homes, and with support from its trades,
suppliers and Brookfield Residential, new doors to
In 2013, the Alberta Cancer
Foundation and Wellspring Calgary
began discussing ways to bring
cancer supportive care to more people
throughout rural Alberta.
resources literally opened up in south Calgary for people living
with cancer.
On February 13, a beautiful showhome in Auburn Bay became
“Wellspring Calgary South,” the temporary site of scheduled
programs three days a week through May. During off-program
times, it remained a showhome for prospective buyers.
And to make this gift even more
remarkable, the home was auctioned
off in June with Cedarglen Homes
donating full proceeds of $525,000
as a multi-year gift to Wellspring
Calgary.
Using the funds, in part, to develop a plan
to address more permanent growth in other
parts of the city over time, Wellspring is fulfilling
its vision that no one has to face cancer alone.
This unprecedented donation, combined with support
from the Alberta Cancer Foundation, has made it possible for
Wellspring to reach out and deliver a select offering of programs
in south Calgary and to fortify cancer supportive care in rural
Alberta.
“This was a very personal decision for us,” says Cedarglen
Homes President Howard Tse, explaining how cancer touched
close to home when one of the company’s key tradespeople was
diagnosed with cancer, and who received invaluable support from
Wellspring Calgary. “We know how important the organization
is, and also that cancer is indiscriminate,” Tse notes. “Everyone
knows someone who has been impacted by it — so this really
struck a chord for us.”
Members benefited
from
program hours
delivered through the
Auburn Bay home
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Barb Schultz, a Wellspring Calgary member who
resides in the far south end of Calgary, echoes
this sentiment. “I was enjoying retirement
and travel with my husband in 2012
when an abnormal mammogram
and subsequent biopsy led to a
diagnosis of breast cancer on
Valentine’s Day.”
As Barb browsed through a
Wellspring Calgary brochure at
the Tom Baker Cancer Centre,
she saw programs such as Tai Chi
and Expressive Arts that were on her
‘someday’ list of things to do, and there she
says she began her journey to wellness.
“I found a warm, welcoming atmosphere of joy,
friendship, and laughter at Wellspring,” says
Barb, adding, “I’ve taken many Wellspring classes
that have led to amazing self-discovery… I am
profoundly changed.”
Barb is especially grateful to have been able to
access classes such as Brain Fog, iRest Yoga
Nidra and Creative Journaling at the various
south Wellspring Calgary locations offered by
homebuilders Cedarglen, Cardel and Albi. “I was
able to conserve energy during difficult treatments
and save hours of travel time,” she says.
“Wellspring has helped heal my mind, body and
spirit. I have made new friendships with deep
connections, shared laughter and gained valuable
insights.”
Thanks to their generous funding in
2014, Wellspring has been able
to maximize capacity at
Carma House, expand
programs, develop new
programs to respond
to member demand,
pilot programs in
south Calgary, identify
critical elements that
will be necessary
components of growth,
seek the feedback of key
stakeholders to inform longrange plans, and much more.
At this juncture, better prepared for
growth and with a stronger sense of
strategic direction to guide next steps,
Wellspring looks forward to how the
Alberta Cancer Foundation will continue
to play a vital role with us in supporting
our community more fully.
Members benefited
from
program hours
offered in the south
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For Lillian Bouclin, mother of three young adults and a social worker
employed in the non-profit sector, “Wellspring Calgary has been a Godsend.”
When news that she had breast cancer took her down a new a path,
she first spent time proving to herself and her kids that she was
okay, and then she chose to fortify her journey with Wellspring
Calgary programs.
“It’s incredible to think that in my 60s I’m learning things
like mindfulness, meditation and even just how to really
breathe,” says Lillian underscoring her favourite Wellspring
yoga class, where the facilitator has impressed upon her
the importance of honouring your body.
On the ski trip to Lake Louise, Lillian took to heart the
philosophy that people are more than their cancer when the
facilitator encouraged participants to talk with each other about
three or four non-cancer things they had in common. “It was great
that we could just get out there and be skiers!”
In the Mindful Mountain Hiking program, she says she finds
nature soothing and she marvels at the patience of the facilitators and the warmth and camaraderie of the hiking group. “I
call it ‘no-jock’ mountain hiking and ‘no-jock’ yoga, because at
Wellspring there is absolutely no competition, no judgement, no comparison of abilities; people just accept you
exactly as you are, where you are.”
Perhaps the greatest homage Lillian pays to Wellspring is
when she pauses and sums it up as her refuge. “I don’t have
family in Calgary, my daughters are all scattered throughout Canada
and the United States. But Wellspring Calgary is my sanctuary – it gives
me constant unwavering support.”
At Wellspring people just accept you
exactly as you are,
where you are.”
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Cancervive was the brainchild of cancer survivor and one of the
early Wellspring Calgary board members, Brian McGregor, who
wanted to support those living with a cancer diagnosis. In 2005 he
led a group of cyclists from Calgary to Austin, Texas. Since then,
Cancervive has grown and been rerouted to various destinations,
and now includes cancer survivors, warriors, riders, challenge riders,
volunteers, sponsors, supporters, and you, people who together have
raised over $2 million in support of Wellspring programs for anyone living
with cancer and their loved ones.
Since 2009, World Health (Edgemont club) has been supporting Wellspring
Calgary through its annual golf tournament. It has evolved this connection by
becoming involved in our events and directing its annual fundraising throughout the
year to Wellspring. As Wellspring gratefully accepts the support of this generous
organization, we are mindful of the compatibility of our missions: World Health aims
to enrich people’s lives by inspiring health and fitness, while Wellspring’s mission is to
improve the quality of life for those living with cancer. Wellspring is fortunate
to have such a great community partner supporting us so faithfully year
after year.
In 2014, this group rode from Edmonton to Calgary through rural Alberta. This four-day,
400 kilometer trip raised nearly $120,000 thanks to the dedicated riders and volunteers
who made their journey a benefit to those facing their own cancer challenges.
Moira Lemke was at the finish line of this year’s ride to welcome the
group, including her 24-year-old son Rory who had signed up to do the
ride in tribute to his mom.
“I was so touched that he did that for me,” said the mother of three,
who was still undergoing treatment for breast cancer at the time of
the Cancervive ride. “It wasn’t easy but he did it. Wearing bright green
runners and riding a borrowed bike, he made it and I was proud!”
After her cancer diagnosis early in 2014, Moira found that many roads
led her to Wellspring Calgary. “I’ve been a career consultant at the
Haskayne School of Business for many years and my friend and
co-worker Rita Egizii is one of the three co-founders of Wellspring
Calgary,” says Moira, adding that both the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and
the Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation also provided referrals to
Wellspring.
I wish there
was a Wellspring
for everyone,
cancer or no
cancer! It has
such a positive
influence on
your life.”
Moira participated in a variety of Wellspring programs and experienced
deep personal fulfillment and astonishing revelations in the yoga and art
classes. In yoga she learned to celebrate her body rather than curse it
for being weary and unwell. In watercolour she found deeper meaning
in being guided to just let the paint form its own picture. “To me that
speaks of life. Let it unfold, don’t try to control everything,” she said.
But most of all, at Wellspring she just felt at home.
“You get to go there and feel normal. It doesn’t matter if you have hair
or you don’t have hair, or whether you can execute a yoga pose or you’re
just giving it your best shot. If you just need to put your head down and
stop that’s okay. There’s no judgement. You’re accepted.”
Moira shares her realization that cancer doesn’t define you and says
you can live your best possible life with cancer and beyond. “I wish
there was a Wellspring for everyone, cancer or no cancer! It has such a
positive influence on your life.”
Thomas is one such
member who enjoys
participating in programs with a focus on fitness and health.
In 2014, World Health participated in Wellspring’s two signature
events. At triWELLathon, instructors from World Health ran
fitness sessions for our members. For our annual Toupee for
a Day event, World Health staff enthusiastically donned the
colourful Toupees to show their support and raise funds and
awareness for people living with cancer. World Health is one of
our outstanding community partners bringing health and wellness
to the community and our members.
“I was a relatively healthy 22-year-old university student, when a series of doctors’ appointments
revealed that I had a rare type of leukemia,” says Thomas. “The diagnosis forced me to take a year off
school and focus on the things that are most important to me: my health and family.”
While receiving treatment, Thomas relied heavily on his family for support but struggled to find
other young adults who could relate to the challenges and suffering he was experiencing.
Eventually he discovered a support group for young adult (YA) survivors, and through that he
made the connections that led him to Wellspring Calgary.
“Since joining the Wellspring family, I have participated in cooking classes, fitness and yoga
programs, outdoor adventures like skiing and hiking, and a variety of social events,” says
Thomas. “Each of these programs has had a positive impact, motivating me to change
my life for the better via diet, exercise, and recreational activities.”
As he highlights the joys of hiking and skiing, the calming effects of yoga, and
the rejuvenation of exercise, Thomas notes his enjoyment of Wellspring Calgary
programs that are specifically designed just for young adults who have been
diagnosed with cancer. “I find it easiest to relate to people my own age and these
programs have helped me to connect with a great group of young adults who have
undergone life experiences similar to my own,” he says.
Overall, Thomas says Wellspring Calgary has done wonders for his physical and psychological
health. “And for all of this, I am extremely grateful!”
Each of these programs has had a positive impact,
motivating me to change my life for the better via
diet, exercise, and recreational activities.”
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Margot Fenton / Marna & Carl Fenton / Fergus & Bix Resturant & Beer Market / Joyce Ferguson / Martin & Mary Ellen Ferguson / Ashleigh Fernandes / Earl & Melissa Fernandes / Susan Ferner / Clare Fewster / Sheryl & Brad Field / Don Finley / Patricia Finnegan / Anthony Fiorini / Marcello & Livia Fiorini / Josh Fischbuch / Vanessa & Eric Fischbuch / Brian & Tammy Fischer / Siren Fisekci / Gaylene Fisher / Lynne Fisher / Duncan & Linda Fitzpatrick / Don Fix / Mary Flack / Sherry Flack / Tammy Flanders / Brian Fleming / Nadine Flottat / Wanda Currie FMK Investments Inc. / Neil Foley / Kim Foore / Brydon Foote / Aaliyah & Janine Forbes / Harry Ford / Kerry Forgeron / Lionel & Joyce
Forman / Michele Forsgren / Beverly & David Forsyth / George Forsyth / Mayda Forsyth / Linda Forzley / Karen Foster / Sheila & Edward Foster / Karen Fournier / William Fowlis / Cathie Fox / Brian Frank / Allan & Diane Frankiw / B Fraser / Jacqueline Fraser / Virginia Fraser / Charlotte Fredericks / Freestraint Design Inc / Cheryl Fricker / Bobbi Fridfinnson / Christine Friedenreich / Friends Cappucino Bar Kennedy / Chris Friesen / Elle Friesen / Heather & Shane Friesen / Jack Friesen / Lauren Friesen / Sharon Friesen / Jean Froese / Gwendolyn & Ross Fujino / Carol & David Fulowski / Edith Furber / Delmar Gaab / Bev Gaetz / Fraser Galipeau / Darren Gallagher / Galleon Books & Antiques
/ Gallery 8 Enterprises LTD / Dave Galley / Irina Garcia / Paul Garcia / Rebecca Garland / Nathan Garries / Sharla Garries / Linda Garshman / Rod Gatenby / Penney Gaul & Martin Armitage / Wendy Gazzard / Lisa Gee / Iris Gel / Valerie Gendall / Shirley Germaniuk / Claude Ghazar / Claudio Ghersinich / Kim Giang-Ho / Andre Giasson / Tony Giasson / Lynne Gibson / Dan Gilbert / Barry Gilchrist / Gurpreet Gill / Kim & Zachary Gillette / Bill & Lavina Gilliland / Jennifer Gillis / Michelle Gillis / Gilliss Casing Services / Stuart Gilmour / Wendy Gilmour / Dave & Karen Girard / Becca Glackin / Bob Glasgow / James Glasgow / Donald Glass / Margo Glover / Neil Godsman / Adriaan Goedbloed /
Rebekah & Reuben Goedbloed / Jen Goeres / Kristen Goertz / Siobhan Goguen / Fred & Phyllis Goldsmith / Amy Golumbia / Eva Golusuova / Ileana Gonzalez / Cheryl Goodwin / Darlene Gording / Heather Gore-Hickman / Amie Gorluik / Susan Gormley / Chris Gorrie / Jeff & Lana Gottfredsen / Kalman Goudkuil / Kora-Lynne Gould / Craig Graham / Neil Graham / Suzanne Graham / Nancy Grange-Praderas / Pat & Sandi Grassick / Lori & Doug Grauer / Ralph Gray / Roxanne Gray / Stpehanie Gray / Alyssa Green / Nancy Green / Miranda Green-Barteet / Barbara Greene / Justina Greene / Gloria Greenstein / Marcia Greenwood / Helene Gregoire / John Griffith / John Grogan / Mike & Heidi
Grogan / Elizabeth Grosenick / Gina Grosenick / Laura Grosenick / Donna & Gordon Grover / Lorraine Grover / Brian Grubbe / Phil Grubbe / Lily Gubaydullina (Sokolov) / Joy Guest / Nicolette Guillou / Marlene Gukert / Geraldine Gunderson / Helen Gurnsey / Gwenn Guthrie / Doreen Gyorkos / H Schroter Prof Corporation / Bernita Haacke / Gregor & Vreny Haas / Kiera Haase / Jessica Hachey / Linda & Rick Hack / Heather Haddow / Margret Hagon / Elizabeth Haigh / Shabbir Hakim / Heather Hale / Judith Halicki / Alex Hall / David Hall / Maureen Hall / Nancy Hall / Kevin Haller / Anitra Halliday / Bruce & Lynda Halliday / Elizabeth Hamel / Danelle Hames / Lynda Hampton / Sean Hann / Fran
Hanrahan / Kevin & Diana Hanrahan / Brenda Hanson / Mike Hanson / Beverly Hardstaff / David Hareares / Marilyn & Mark Hargreaves / Andrew Harker / Chris Harker / Jim Harker / Marion Harkness / Barb Harlow / Diane Harris / Mary Harris / Gillian Harrison / Ken & Sandie Harrison / Bill Hart / Catherine Hartford / Irene Harty / Kip Harvey / Allison Harvie / Joanne & David Harvie / Dick & Lois Haskayne Fund at The Calgary Foundation / John Haslett / Anthony Hatfield / Hatrick Enterprises Inc. / Colin Haugan / Carol Hauser / Catherine Hauser / Sherry Hauser / Solveig Hay / Cheryl Hayes / Catherine Hays / Mary Hays / Len & Lori Healy / Deb Heap / Greg Heath / Shane Heavener / Wes
Heck / Adam Hedinger / Donna Hefter / Pete & Julie Heggenstaller / Jason Heilman / Ritchie & Deena Helm / Ashley Hengan / Justin Henke / Kimberly Hennebury / Blair Hennes / Peter & Deanne Henry / Janice Herbst / Walter Hermann / Darlene Hernandez / Irene Herremans / Tanya Herrmann / Colleen Heschl-Ball / Amanda Hess / Colleen & Pratt Hetherington / Tim Hetu / Kerrie Hewitt / Courtenay Hick / Cheryl Hicks / Jackie Hickson / Gail Hiebert / Julia Hikita / Laurie Hildebrand / Daniel Hill / Nancy Hill / Julie Hiner / Tracy Hirsch / Wendy & Owen Hnatiuk / Vera Hnenny / Grant Hoe / Kari Hoellwarth / Bruce Hoffman / Lance Hogarth / Lorna Holbrook / Crystal Holdershaw / Treva Holgate
/ Barb Holler / Nikki Hollingsworth / Agnes Hollins / Carol Hollywood / Roberta Holmes / Kellie & Kimberley Holstein / Erin Holt / Hong Kong Chinese Immigrant Association of Calgary / Jack Hooper / Michael Hooper / Lindsay Hope-Ross / Geoff Hopfner / Barbara Hordern / Sandra Hordos / Chris Horkoff / Ellen Joyce & Edward Horne / Harold & Lois Hornford / Terry Hornstein / Hotchkiss Family Foundation / Jeff Hotchkiss / Karen & Darryl Hougen / Carol House / Carey Houston / Curtis Howden / Debbie & Cary Howden / Bret Howe / Mary-Jane Hradory / Patricia Hrynkiw / Elaine Huba / Sylvia Huber / Robin Hubert / Lisa Huck / Beth Huckerby / Alison Hughes / Chad Hughes / Lisa Hughes
/ Donna Mae Humber / Brittany Humphry / Brandon Hunt / Chandra Hunt / Dug Hunt / Hunter Family Foundation / Linda Hunter / Huntington Hills Mens & Mixed Curling Club / Mika Husband / James Hutching / Adrianne Huxtable / Thomas Hyatt / Nancy Hyde / Ingrid Hyland / Maureen Hyland / Andrew Hyslop / Diane Iacob / Andree Iffrig / Lillian Illescas / Anjali & Keith Inman / InPlay Oil Corp. / Jean Irving / Robert Irving / Lindsay Irwin / Esther Issler / Claudia Istvanffy / Sharon & Steve Ivanics / Julie Jacak / James Jackson / Bayla Jacobs / Marion Jaffray / Ellen James & Don Rutherford / Mary Jane James / Melany James / Elizabeth Jameson / Laurie Jamieson / Scott Janis / Pam
Janzen / Bert & Larry Jarrett / Corey & Darlene Jasinski / Gordon & Marilee Jasper / J.B. Railton & Associates Ltd / David & Marion Jeans / September Jeans / Glenna Jefferies / John Jenkins / Paula Jenkins / Sheila Jenkins / Marcie Jensen / Megan Jensen / Rhonda Jewett / Nimet Jiwa / Johanne Johanson / Michael Johe / Sarah John / Shauna Johns / Bev Johnson / Beverly Johnson / Brian Johnson / Calvin Johnson / Daphne Johnson / David Johnson / Glenda Johnson / Marc Johnson / Neil Johnson / Phil & Cindy Johnson / Reyn & Brenda Johnson / Rita Johnson / Shirley Johnson / Kevin Johnston / Francesca Johnstone / Afaf Jomaa / Darrell Jones / Tyrell Jones / Donna Jopling
/ Mark Jordan / William Jordanov / Peggy Jorgensen / Suzanne Journault-Hemstock & John Hemstock / Perry Joynt / Andrew Judson / Mike Kaban / Joanna Kalantzis / Richard Kalinar / Urie Kam / Arthur Kaminski / Gemma Shuk Fun Kan / Murry Kanewischer / JP Kansky / Cham P. Kao / Noor Kara / Maria Kari / Vikram Karnik / Teresa Karpovich / Rex Kary / Lorraine Kaser / Dave Kean / Steph Keay / Dianne & Wayne Keedwell / Frank Kelly / Jim Kelly / Kate & Bryan Kelly / Beverly Kemsley / Patricia Kenna / Edward Kennedy / Gail Kennedy / Lorna Kennedy / Rosemary Kennedy / Mike Keohane / Morganne Keplar / Cameron Kernahan / Ainslay Kerr / Corinne Kerr / Ron Kerslake /
Renee Keys / Diana Keyte / Surinder & Faye Khanna / Beatrix Khoo / Karen Kilgannon / Lonnie Kimmel / Kelly Kindred / Lawrence & Helen King / Patricia & Gary Kingsep / Kingswood Interiors / Shaw Kinjo / Robert Kinniburgh / Kinsmen Club of Calgary / Janet Kirkpatrick / Arkom Kittibunlu / Frances Klatt / Ken & Amy Klatt / Louise Klatzel-Murdy / Kay Klay / Rob & Sarah Klein / Laverne Kleine / Martin Klinger / Tom Knapik / Pat Knoll / Les Knox / Illa Knudsen / Kevin Koe / Donna Lee Kohle / Winni Kohls / Deanna Kolodinsky / John Kong / Wendy Koo / Clarence & Gabrielle Kort / Alyssa Korte / Brent Koskimaki / Dennis Kostiuk / Kaylee Kostynuik / Chad Kozak / Darlene Kozub & John
Clarkson / Richard Krentz / Maria Krohmer / Bonnie Kucey & Ken Spinner / Tim Kuechler / Carl Kukec / Donna Kukulski / Shane Kups / Nathan Kupsch / Katherine & Peter Kurceba / Tara Kurkowsky / Denny Kwan / Gail Kwan / Martin Kwan / Anderson Kwong / Cody Kwong / Alex Kyle / Janice Kyllo / Dave & Linda LaBarre / Gordon Lackenbauer & Jesse Trapp / Melissa Lackey / Kate Ladret / Isabelle Lafleur / Pierre LaForge / Rene Lafreniere / Alexis Lagden / Rick Laird / Jan Lalonde / Matthew Lalonde / Gene Lam / Oswald Lam / Christina L’Amarca / Caroline Lamb / Craig Lamb / Kealy Lambert / Blaire Lancaster / Peter & Eleanor Landry / Jill Lang / Karen & Darrell Lang / Mary Lang
/ Marilyn & Mike Langdon / Brittney LaPietra / Noel Larocque / Lorna Larsen / Catherine Larson / Jory Latta / Irene Lau / Leon Lau / Jim Laverick / Tara Law / Cora-Anne Lawrence / Stephanie Lawrence / Malcolm Lawrey / Erica Lawson / Hilda Lawson / Marguerite & Allen Laycock / Benjamin Layton / Rob Leach / Ian Learmonth / Dale & Marilyne Leckie / Nicole Lecours / Brian Lee / Jenny Lee / Kay Lee / Michelle Lee / Kim Lee-Knight / Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited / Karyn Leidal / Sheila Leigh / Jim & Linda Leitch / Patricia & Robert Leitch / Rosina Lemon / Susan Leniczek / Larry Lenske / Sheila Leonard / Donna Leong / Rick & Donna Leong / John Lerette & Heather Douglas /
Jerusha Letal / Irene & Vincent Leung / Maurice Levert / Tamara Levine / Carol Levitt / Edward & Helga Lewis / Rick Lewis / Kandy Liang / Jessica Liboiron / Life Dreams Inc. / Light Kings / Light Charitable Fund at Strategic Charitable Giving Fdn / Daphne Liguori / Linda Lillies / Michael Lim / Siok Lim & Ivan Nicholas / Rick Lindberg / Lore Lindemann / Berrice Lindsay / Jennifer Liphuysen / Cory GCL Litzenberger / Connie Lo / Daniel Lo / Maureen Lobo / Jayson Lobozzo / Martha Loch / Carla Loder / Butch Loewen / Mariia & Dmitry Loffe / Brittany & Jennifer Logan / Elizabeth Logan / Holliston & Caitlin Logan / Douglas Long / Lisabeth Long / Marianne Loose / Linda Lorenzoni / Pat
Lothrop / Dana Lougheed / Rob Lougheed / Barbara Louie-Suntjens / Ian Lovatt / Sharrie Love / Margot Loveseth / Ai Nee Low / Rebecca Lowan / Andrea Lowe / Murray & Tracy Lowe / Virgil Lowe / Bryce Lowes / Peter & Jennifer Lubey / Keith Luft / Thomas Lui / Michele Luit / Nathan Luit / Joseph Lukacs / Peggy Lukye / Audrey Lundy / Albert Luong / Teresa Luu / Linda Ly / Cyndi Lyle / James Ross Lynch / Sonya Lynde / Lynx Mechanical (1989) Ltd / Marilyn & Lloyd Lyons / Kira Lyttik / Jonathon Lytton / Brett Macaulay / John MacDonald / Martha Macdonnell & Mike Newson / Courtney MacDougall / Kelly Macdougall / Kathie MacDuff / Jon MacFarlane / Peter MacFarlane / Andrew
MacGregor / Donna MacInnis / Dan MacKay / Linda MacKay / Mark Mackay / June Mackeith / Joan MacKenzie / Judy Mackenzie / Mackenzie Lake School / Purdy Mackenzie / Russ Mackenzie / Sue MacKenzie / James Mackie / Cameron Mackinnin / Anthony Graeme MacKinnon / Jane MacKinnon / Andrew & Dorothy Mackintosh / Heather MacLean / Susan MacLean / Jean MacLean Dunbar / Bonnie MacLeod / Valerie MacLeod / Nikki MacPherson / Tanya MacPherson / Lasha MacQuarrie / Connie MacRae-Bosch / Sylvia Madder / Suzanne Magdiak / Val Magill / Diane Mah / Jeff & Aurore Mah / Marian Mah / Jason Mahon / James Mahoney / Arlie Mahood / Myra & JP Maillot /
Christine Mak / Dona Makar / Jillian Maki / Leanne Makinson / Emil Makowsky / Theresa Makowsky / Harvey Malachowski / Alexander Malcolm / Alma Malcolm / Catherine Malcolm / Clare Malcolm / William Malcolm / Dave Mallard / Kathleen Malo / Lori Maloney / Barbara Maluta / Harold Malzer / Thomas Man / Hayde Mancilla / Becky Manning / Rose Marasco / Doug Marchuk / Kyle Marcotte / Brody Mark / Jo Mark / Jacqueline Markel / Marquis Alliance Energy Group / Brian Marriott / Laurie Marsh / Rick Marshall / Don Martell / Elaine Martell / Audrey & Tom Martin / Lynsey Martin / Shirley Martin / Roberto Martinez / Dawn Masich / Scott Masich / Marina Mason / Donald Masson /
Clara Mata / Murray Mateyk / Rod Matheson / Liya Mathew / Matrix Solutions Inc / Gavin Matthews / Kathy Matthews / Kieran Matthews / Irit Matzov / Simon Mauger / Axel Maus / Chantal May / Christopher May / Mike Mayder / Huguette Mayer / Barry Mazurkewich / Darci McArter / Kathleen McArthur / Kate McBrearty / Barbara & Gordon McBroom / Greg McBroom & Tim Schultz / Euleen McCann / Tom McCann / William McClary / Amy McClelland / Claudia McClelland / Jim McCleod / Douglas McClintock / Cathy & Brian McCloskey / Shelley McColl / Meaghan McCollum / Gale McCombie / Kathleen McCombie / Chuck McCreath / Jacqui McCreath / Sarah McCulloch / Georgianna
McDavid / Jean McDavid / Jill McDavid / Cecelia McDonald / Michael McDonald / Norman Mcdonald / Sheldon McDonough / Gerry McEvoy / Alison McEwan / William Mcfetridge / Dan McGill / Matt McGill / Alan McGrath / Alison & Austin McGrath / Nora Mcgregor / Melissa Mcguigan / Brian McGurk / Diane McIlwain / Bob McInnis / Greg McIntosh / Gretchen & Allan McKay / Brian Mckenzie / Johanna McKenzie / Nicole McKenzie / Bernie McKenzie-Brown / Gerald Mckeown / Mary McKeown / Greg McKernan / Darcy McKibbin / John McKindsey / Chris McKinnon / Courtenay Mckinnon / Darin Mckinstry / Elizabeth McKinstry / Dennis McKnight / Dannielle Mclane / Ian McLaren / Brenda McLarnon / Grant McLarnon / Genevieve McLean / Lorraine McLean / McLean & Partners Wealth Management Ltd / Andrea McLellan / Mark McLenahan / Robert McLeod / Betty McManus / Leanna McMillan / Robyn McMorris / El McMullan / Lynn McMurtry / Shaun McNamara / Randal McNeill / Cam & Cori McNicol / Jane McNicol / Suzanne McPhedran / Maureen Mcquarrie / Susan McWilliams / Don Meades / Sandra Meagher / Jim Meehan / Randall Mein / Carol Meleshko / Ian & Sue Mellor / Peter Melnechuk / Ann Meloche / Gordon Melville / Pat & Bruce Melville / Roslyn Mendelson / Cameron Menzies / Joanne Mercier / Morgan & Matt Meredith / Colin & Deeann Merritt /
Dorothy Mersereau & David Johnson / Mike Merstorf / Margaret Messier / Robert & Lynn Metcalf / Rick Metcalfe / Sue Methuen / Metra Equipment Inc. / Lanny Meyer / Rachel Meyer / John Michell / Ann Mickenberg / Viola Midegs / Jessie Mielke / Georgina Mikalauskas / Liz MIler / Trista Miles / Aren Miller / Colin Miller / Craig Miller / Janet Miller / Lucy Miller / Margaret Miller / Scott Miller / Stephanie Miller / Nancy Miller-Stone / Marilyn Millions / Ken Mills / Lawrence Mills / Dean & Susan Milner / Laurie Milton / Ol Wal Wah Mah Ming / Elizabeth & Philip Mitchell / Marla Mitchell / Robert Mitchell / Gottfried & Trudy Mitteregger / Phil Mittertreiner / Kyle Mitton / Leon Miura / Mary
Mjolsness / Karen Moffat / Gloria Moffatt / Peggy Sue Moffatt / Gariann Mogck / Lorraine Mohr / Soudi Mohtadi / Ruby Molina / Troy Moller / Mary Monkman / Bruce & Karen Monnery / Charmaine Monteiro / Mark Montemurro / Brian Montgomery / Gene Moody / David Moore / Connie Moreau / Sirikit Moreau / Elizabeth Morey / Alison Morin / Justin Morin / Theresa Morin / Keith Morissette / Richard Morissette / Jan Morris / Janet Morris / Lois Morris / Patti Morris & Kevin Kaminski / Wayne & Dale Morris / Bill Morrish & Laurie Morrish / Doug & Colleen Morrison / J F Morrison / Kelly Morrison / Jason Morse / Arlene Morton / Marie Moser / Elaine Moses / Rick Moses / Greg Mould / Ian
Mount / Christine Moutray / David Moutray / Garry Moyes / Anna Mravcak / Kelsey MscGregor / Muehlenfeld Family Foundation / Sandra Muhlenfeld & Randy Jarock / Brad Muir / Rasma Muiznieks / Eithne Mulhall / Diana Mulherin / Tom & Wendy Mullane / Multisportscanada / Jennifer Munn / Alistair Munro / Brenda Murphy / Kevin Murphy / Patrick & Chelanne Murphy / Susan Murphy / Karen Murray / Kimberly Murray / Leah Murray / Pam Murray / Pat Murray & Jenn Birchall / Elaine Myron / Muhammad Nabi / Roger & Sharon Nagle / Howard Nakamura / Fujiko & Gingo Nakema / Pretum Narang / Ashok Narayan / Carol Navickas / Don & Joan Neath / Kim Neilson / Tom Nelner / Roger
& Grace Nelson / Tammy Nelson / Walter Nemanishen & Carol Haley / Dennis Nerland / Dianne Ness / Paul Neufeld / Jack & Donna Newman / Maggie Newman / Patricia Newman / Brad Newton / Nexen Inc. / Tony Ngan / Laura Ngo / Susan Nguyen / Lee Nichol / Dorothy Nichols / Cathy Nickel / Diane (Adriana) Nieuwesteeg / Jerry Nieuwesteeg / Rob Nieuwesteeg / Robert & Donna Nimmo / Christopher Nixon / Agata Nobrega / Marlene Noll / Valerie Nontell / Sherry Norman / Brian Normoyle / Pia Novello / Samara Nowlin / Lisa Nowlin-Clayton / Lynn Nugent / Nulli - Identity Solution Architects / Roberto Nunez Pena / Connie Nuttall / NU-WAY Floor Fashions / Sian Oaten / Bernadette
O’Brien / Mary Catherine O’Brien / O’Brien Inspection Inc. / Thomas O’Brien / Dan O’Connell / Gerry O’Connor / Patrick O’Connor / Sean O’Connor / Stuart O’Connor / Thomas Terry O’Connor / Anne O’Donnell / Hanna Oh / Rob Ohlson / Gord Ohm / Carol Oiring / Kristi Oiring / Michael Okrusko / Jonathon Olenick / Christine Oliver / Greg O’Neill / Brian Ontko / Bruce Ontko / Crystal Ormond & Edward Vanwieren / Evelina Orteza / Catherine Osadetz / Julia Oshust / OSI Consulting Corp. / Sandy Ottewell-Watson & Kevin Watson / Dorothy Ouchi / Colin Outtrim / Barbara Oxland / Pacesetter Directional & Performance Drilling Ltd / Diane Pacey / Colin Paddington / Hayden & Rosie Paddock
/ Erin & Paul Page / Estate of Francoise Pakos / John Palazeti / Anthony Palichuk / Ed Palichuk / Tom Palichuk / Judy Palipowski / Bruce Palmer / Corinne Palmer / Miles Palmer / Chris & Peggy Pankhurst / Janna Pantella / Panther Drilling Corp / Paper Pastimes / Cathy Paquette / Jan Parent / Martha Parker / Shaun Parker / Vicki Parker / Bir Parmar / Shiram Parmar / Jennifer Parsons / Marie Parsons / Kevin Pasenau & Stephanie Thomas / Alex Passmore-Poirier / Donna & Jim Paterson / Maria Paterson / Thomas Patt / Reginald Pattemore / Janice Patterson / Robert Patzelt / Jodi Paulgaard / Ryan Paulgaard / Ana Pavic / Allie Peach / Judy Peacock / Stephen Peasley / Jennifer
Peddlesden / Dick Pedlar / Jonathan Pemberton / Mark Penaluna / Kristen Penhall / Penn West Petroleum Ltd / Lavern Perrault / Noel Perrin / Muzamil Pervez / Gerry & Cathy Pestun / Elsbeth Peterer / Barbara Peters / Jamie Petit / Shirley Petovello / Chanelle Petrie / Debra Phillips / Fred Phillips / Karen Phillips / Lillian Phillips / Robert Phillips / Susan Phillips / Tyler & Katie Phillips / Norris Philpotts / Phoenix Technology Services LP / Paulette Pieczko / Nick Pieszak / Catherine Pilon / Greg Pink / Gwen Pisak / Alexandra Pistore / Darryl Pitchko / Julie Pithers / Adrienne Pitson / Jill Pizzacalla / Plains Midstream Canada ULC / Shannon Pohl / Anne Pointen-Mullen / Larry Points / Bill Pollock
/ Joyce & Al Pollock / Margaret Pollock / Mary Ellen Pollock / Laurie Polson / Polycom Canada Ltd. / Gary & Gina Pon / Jane Poole & David Boone / Mitch Popilchak / Stacey Portincasa / Trevor Portsmouth / Dan & Laura Potrie / Nicole Potter / Louise Potvin / Brad & Katie Power / Susan Power / Tiffany Power / Reg Prahalad / Prairie Mills Bread Co. / Judy Presber / Rita Preston / Al, Ginny and Josie Price / Joel Price / Lisa Priest / William (Bill) Pringle / John Prins / Mike & Terris Prinz / Terry Prociuk / Shelly Anne Prosko / Proven Oilfield Services / Purplesaurus Kids Alley Ltd. / Deb & David Putnam / Joan Quade / Janet Querin / Patricia Quinn / Ahuva Rabinovitch / Rochelle Rabinovitz /
Kathy Race / Frank Rackow / Carla Radke / Daniela Raduner / Nasir Rahim / Deepak Ralli / Constanza Ramirez / Margaret & John Ramsay / Donna Rapp / Henry & Judy Rarog / Paul Rasero / Dan Rashovich / Jean Rasmussen / RBC Foundation / Rebryna / David Reddy / Chris Redgate / Red’s Diner LTD / Lisa Reed / Gordon & Christine Reese / John Reeves / Melanie Regehr / Jack & Barbara Reid / Dalyce Reid-Payne / Steven Reilly / Gail Reinhart / Cory & Graham Reiser / Marvin & Helen Reiser / Cindi Reopell & Don Watt / Tracey Retallack / John Rewcastle / Jayne Reynett / Bill Rice / Carol Rice / Catherine Rice / J. Michael Richardson / Marilyn & Ron Richea / Donna & Brian Riehl /
Brandy & Tom Rigel / Sherri Rinkel-Mackay / Hilary Risley / Ben Ritman / River Valley School Society / Lyne Rivest / Michelle Robbins / Trish Robbins / Stephen Roberge / Michael Robert / Brandi Roberts / Maureen Roberts / Carolyn Robertson / Patty Robertson / Brenda Robinson / Chad Robinson / Doug Robinson / Gretha & Graham Robinson / Pat Robusky / Mike Rochon / Shirley Rockley / Dave Rodgers / Cathryn Nicola Roe / Carol Rogers / John Rogers / June Rogers / Lynn Rogers / Julia & Yuliya Rogovik / Don Rohl / Teresa Roles / Martha & Gabriel Romeo / Annette Romuld / Patricia Roome / Donna Rooney / Jim & Jennifer Rooney / Blenda Rosas / C Ross / Marjorie Ross / Natashia
Rosteski / Carolyn Roth / Jaimie Roth / Sheldon & Karen Roth / Miranda Rouillard / Christine Roulston / Corinne Rowland / Steve Rowley / Veronica & Jared Rowson / Sheila Roy-Hankinson / Colleen Rush / Debra Rusk / Bret & Angela Russell / Brooke Russell / Fiona Russell / Ian Russell / Jen Russill / Gail Ruttan / J. Paul Ryan / Brian Sacks / Debbie Saidman / Harry & Laine Sakaguchi / Gladys Salazar-Alcala / Judy Salens / Peter Salituro / Friedemann Sallis / Stan Saloff / Marion Saltman / Peter Samer / Marianne Sampson / Nick Samuel / Liana Sanche / Ruby Sanchez / Janet Sandahl / Lisa Sande / Marielle Sanders / Roger & Dawn Sanson / Judith Santarriaga / Jeff Saponja / Judy
Sara / Dean Satink / Grace Satre / Lyne & William Sattlegger / Todd Saunders / Susan Schalin / Lili Scharf / Patti Scharff / Gary Schenk / Leslie Scherger / Barbara Schleifer / Alison Schmal / John & Helen Schmal / Sophie Schmaltz / Christian & Vreni Schmid / John Schmidt / Ralph Schmidtke / Carla Schneider / John Schner / Schoolsoft Technologies Inc. / Bart & Wieneke Schouten / Wilf Schrage / Leslie & Marc Schroeder / lorraine Schultz / Monica Schultz / Teresa Schwarz / Connie Schwieder / Deborah Scott / Diana & William Scott / Don Scott / Linda Scott / Ray & June Scott / Fredrick Seabourne / Brenda Searle / Jesma Secord / Douglas Seefried / James Seigel / Wendy Sells /
Lilly Senn / Jody Sennett / Allan & Maureen Serafino / Nadine Serpico / John Setla / Valerie Setz / Darryn Severyn / Brenda Sevick / Kristal Sexsmith / Geoff Seymour / Jessie Seymour / Regina Shakirova / Shane Homes / James & Casey Sharp / Karen Shaule / Shaw Communications Inc / Diane Shearer / Jeri Sherban / Don & Debbie Sheridan / Viva Sheridan / Yvonne Shevas / Danny Shibley / Ronald Shier / Joan Shilling / Ronnie Shiu / Shoppers Drug Mart Life Foundation / Shane Shudra / Ziyad Shukri / Jennifer Shum / Dale Shwed / Heather & Bob Shypitka / Menno & Marjolein Sietzema / Brett Silbernagel / Silvercrest Insurance Group / Beverly Silverstone / Janis Simmons / Meredith
Simon / Joseph Simonetta / Barry Simpkins / Don Simpson / Gary Simpson / Kiley Simpson / Marlene & Loyd Sims / Patricia Sinclair / Gordon Singer / Sinopec Daylight / Perry Sirota / Marlaine Sitch / Tracy Sitzler / Viann Siu / Ruth Skiffington / John Skowronski / Victoria Slany / Diane Slater / Katie Slipp / Michelle Sloan / Russell Sloan / Leonard Slobogian / Chris Slubicki / Lori Small / Cheryl Smele / Alison Smith / Barbara & Brian Smith / Barbara Smith / Brian Smith / C. Alan Smith / David Smith / Dinah Smith / E. Dawn Smith / Glenda Smith / Harley Smith / Jeanne Smith / Kevin Smith / Loralee Smith / Paul Smith Smith / Tara Smolak / Andrey & Elizaveta Smolyaninov / Richard Smythe
/ Lisa Snee / Lindsey Snyder / Cathy Sobuliak / Sono Food Services Corporation (Edo Japan) / Preeti Sood / Francesca Sorace / Carol Sorenson / Source Media Group / Kim South / Dena Southas / Southern Alberta Myeloma Patient Society / John Sparks / Susan Sparling / Miranda Specht / Dennis Spinney & C. Harting / Jane Sponiar / Jocelyn Spurr / Heather Sroka / St. Stephen’s Anglican Church / Julia Stadnyk / Stampede City African Violet Society / John Stanfeild / Sue Stanford / Anna Starke / Jonah Starr / Della Stayner / David Steadman / Deanna Steblyk / Cara Steele / David & Elaine Steell / Donna Stefura / Ramona Stelescu / Grant Stephen / Patti Stephen / Tracy Stephen / David
& Christine Stephure / Rebecca Stern / Kelli Stevens / Greg Stevenson / John Steward / Michael Stiles / Michael Stock / Lynn & Sam Stokes / Mary Jane Stone / Sarah Stone / Stone & Co Insurance LTD / Mark Stonehocker / Sharlene Strachan / Barbara Straka / Peg Strankman / Strathcona Dental Works / Catherine Straus / Debra Streitberger / Robert Strelow / David Stringer / Allan Strom / Merv & Diane Strome / Kathryn Strycker / Nola & Tom Stuckert / Students’ Union University of Calgary / Lesley Sturrock / Anton Suberlak / Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada / Suncor Energy Inc. / Vyetta Sunerland / Stephanie Supino / Shanti Supinski / Richard Sushelnitsky / Catherine Swartz
/ Helen Swartz / Lynne Swenson / L. Deborah Sword / Kailie Sykes / Sylvia Kowalewski Professional Corporation / Symcor Inc / Jill Symonds / Anita Szabo / Rebeca Sztabzyb / Orlando Taborda / Anil Tahiliani / Drew Tajiri / Byron Takaoka / Rhonda Talbot & Michael Thompson / Mike Tallim / Irma Tamminen / Howard Tanner / Cuihui & Shouhong Tao / Katie Tarasiouk / Kent Tarrant / Poonam Tauh / Bob Taylor / Sally Taylor / Wayne Taylor / Judy Teare / Telus Community Affairs / Cheryl Terry / Doug Terry / Tetra Tech / Margaret Tew / Connie & Craig Thackeray / The Great West Life Assurance Company / Sandeep Thethy / Martin Thieme / Shari Thiessen / Tara Thoen / Bill Thomas / Norman
Thomas / Anna Thompson / Elizabeth Thompson / Karen & Ken Thompson / Karin Thompson / Nick Thompson / Patricia Thompson / Eileen & Robert Thorburn / Eileen Thorne / Kathy Thorne / Sharon & Jim Thorogood / Mary Thymaras / Angela Tiberl / Rick Tiede / Allan Tigley / Mike & Renae Tims / Susan To / Elise Todd / Vi Todd / Christa Todd-Savoia / Siew Nyuk Toh / Ed Tomalty / Anita Tonn / Ian Toon / Tornado Combustion Technologies / Totem Charitable Foundation / Mary Trainor / Kristie Tran / TransCanada PipeLines Limited / Triaxon Oil Corp / Tricon Solutions Inc. / Judy Trudeau & Richard Clayton / Becky Trussell / Helen & Richard Trussell / Chris Tse / Howard & Janine Tse / Carol
Tucker / Peter Tucker & Debbie Maclean / Rob & Gillian Tufts / Cynthia Tumbach / Pat Turcotte / Deborah & Rod Turnbull / Andrea Turner / Coral Ann Turner / Les Turner / Kim Tuttle / Blaine Twyne / Lilly Tyler / Carli Tyson / Karen Uens / Caroline Underhill / Audrey Undseth / Angela Unger / United Library Services / United Way of Calgary & Area / United Way of Toronto / Dennis Unknown / Bob & Marie Unsworth / Colby Urness / Anna Vaillancourt / Jennifer Valarie / Suzan Valenta / Tom Valenta / Sue Anne Valentine / Jeff & Georgia Vallis / Michael Vallis / Catharina van Asselt / Steve van Asselt / Janice Van Beers / Shirley Van Den Bosch / Caryn van der Merwe / Steve Van der Poel / Sandra
Van der Veen / Liz Van der Wee / Linda Van Dyke / Marion Van Horn / Cornelis Van Kan / Bernie Van Tighem / Cara Van Tighem / Gordon Van Tighem / Gregory Van Tighem / Kevin Van Tighem / Thomas Van Tighem / Pieter Van Vliet / Jeff Vanderhoop / Leena Vanhala / Sangeetha Varghese / Geza Vargyas / Dennis Vaughn / George & Karen Veres / Albert Verzyl / Dianne Verzyl / Karen Verzyl / Dale Vieweger / Kyla Vieweger / Theresa Voigt / Vandana Vora / Quyen Vuong / Stacey Wade / Susan Wade / Mark & Janette Wagener / Eleanor Wagner / Heidi Wagner / Lynda Wagstaff / Ed Wahl / Susan & Maurice Walch / Andy Walker / Blaine Walker / Carrie Walker / Lori Walker / Erin Wallace /
Evie Wallace / Blake Walliser / Brad Walman / Heather Walsh / Jonathan Walsh / Martina Walsh / Melinda Walson / Manfred Walt / Barbara Wanhill / Larissa Wankel / Donna Waraksa / Guy Ward / Kathy Ward / Sheila Ward / Veronica Waring / Tim Warman / Lori Waslen / Brodie Wasserman / James Watkinson / Douglas Watmough / Amy Watson / Jeanne Watson / Susan Watson / Anne Waugh / Doug Wavrock & Diana Bliss / Rob Lueatherall / Angela Webb / Susan Webb / Pam Webber / Brenda Weber / Jerry Weber / Johanne Webster / Eraine Wegiel / Sharon Weir / John Weissenberger / Judy Weller / Robert Wensley / Kim Wentzell / Erin Werry / Heather Wesenberg / Western Painting
& Decorating LTD / Westjet WARRiors / Westside Audiology Inc. / Jubran Whalan / Dawn Wheeler / Justine Wheeler / Sherrie Wheeler / Evonne Whelan / Ian Whelan / Lloyd Whelan / Claire White / Diane & Robert White / Faye White / Iris White / Marlo White / Ross White / Brian Whitehead / Laurie Whitelegg / Adine Whitfield / Cathy Whitney / Darlene Whitney / Lynn Whittingham / Tim Whyte / Cathy Whytehead / Sarah Wiafe / Annette Wichmann / Myranda Wicks / Heather Wiebe / Jack Wiebe / Hartwick & Betty Wiehler / Ben Wierstra / Grant & Claudia Wierzba / Duane Wikant / Joyce Wilde / Scott Wildeman / Marilyn Will / William Aberhart School / Barbara Williams / Brian Williams /
Heather Williams / Marsha Williams / Masayo Williams / Ryan Williams / Steve Williams / Tiann Williams / Tim Williams / Fred Williamson / Mary Williston / David Willms / Annette Willoughby / Alexandra Wilson / Cathy Wilson / Karen Wilson / Nicole Wilson / Pat & Owen Wilson / Peter Wilson / Ruth Wilson / Scott Wilson / Judy Wiltse / Kenna Windle / Denise Wingrave / Inge Winkler / Richard Wise / Leigh Wishart / James Wolcott / Rick Wolcott / Linda & Terry Wollin / Stan Wolny / Bessie Wong / Curtis Wong / Elizabeth Wong / Grace Yin Ha Wong / Kar Koir Wong / Jim Wood / Margaret Woodman / Christin Woods / Susan Woods / Chris & Susan Woodward / Karen Woolner / Shannon
Woolner / World Health Club Inc / Dee Wozniak / Nancy & Paul Wright / Terry Wright / Daniel Wudwud / Jing Xu / Dominic Yague / Kevin Yakiwchuk / Troy Yancie / George & Madeleine Yarranton / Tara Yates / Brian Yaworski / Goretti Yaworski / Felicia Yee / Kathleen Yorston / Kevin Yorston / Joanne Young / Robert & Sharon Young / Sandy Young / Ivy Younge / Youth Brigade Snow & Skate Ltd. / Rick & Joanne Yuke / Ng Wa Yung / Jane Zaklan / Lawrence Zalasky / Donna Zamiski / Tom & Sue Zavesiczky / Audra Zawanda / Jen Ziegler / Kyle Zielinski / Jennifer Zimmer / Tracey Zipp / Dalyce Zuk / Joan Zwingli / Maria Zyuzina /
Thank you donors!
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Did you know?
An astounding 163 volunteers
collectively provided 9,163 hours
of support to
Wellspring Calgary in 2014
Wellspring Calgary thanks each and every one
of these talented people who, individually and together,
enriched our workforce and enhanced our ability
to make a positive impact in the lives of all those
we have the privilege of serving.
Anonymous Foundation
Foundations provide vital support to non-profit
organizations in our community. Both private family
foundations and public corporate foundations make our
communities better, ensuring support for those who need
services. For the past several years, including 2014, one
particular foundation (which chooses to remain anonymous)
has generously supported our Caregiving and Self-Care
program pillars.
Some partnerships are just meant to be.
When Nu-Way Floor Fashions (whose many
products include carpets) became Wellspring
Calgary’s toupee sponsor for the first Toupee
for a Day event in 2012, the connection was
obvious. And a slightly-cheeky slogan was
born… “the best rugs in town.”
“Wellspring Calgary is an
organization we really believe
in,” says Fred Gifford,
President and CEO of the
family-run company and
presenting sponsor of
Toupee for a Day. “You don’t
have to be a big company
to make a big difference in
people’s lives; you just have to
care,” he said, underscoring the fact
that every $100 raised gives one Wellspring
Calgary member a month of free programs. “An
event like Toupee for a Day can help hundreds of
people.”
Having lost his own wife to cancer, Gifford
understands the toll the disease can take
on families. “You may not think your
sponsorship has an impact, but when
someone living with cancer comes up to
you and says ‘thank you’, the reward is
immeasurable.”
You don’t have to be a big
company to make a big
difference in people’s lives;
you just have to care.”
For Lori Healy, the Toupee event resonates.
“Lots of people say the hair is silly or wearing
it is embarrassing, but I tell them to me it
represents all the different colours of cancer
and wearing it gives me an opportunity to speak
about it and bring awareness to Wellspring
programs,” she explains.
Diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2007, Lori overcame
great odds when she recovered from surgery and lived well
beyond the three year life expectancy doctors gave her. Although she
has endured major paralysis to her left side, she has managed to
continue to enjoy a relatively full and active life.
In 2008 she became a Wellspring Calgary member and she and
her husband Len, who had quit his job to care for her, began taking
classes. “We took Tai Chi together and found it very beneficial,” she
said.
Lori went on to try various other Wellspring classes and events and
today she continues to participate in Healthy Steps™, Tai Chi and
Moves in Rhythm, on a weekly basis. “These classes have helped
me regain a lot of my strength, mobility, balance, co-ordination and
brain function,” said Lori.
Nowadays, what’s equally important to Lori is to get the message
out to others about the benefits of Wellspring Calgary. The first year
of the Toupee event, she raised funds by wearing her toupee. In year
two, she jumped in wholeheartedly, donning the toupee (even at the
dog park), dancing in the flash mob, and doing all she could to raise
awareness about Wellspring.
Applicable to many people living with cancer
and their caregivers, programs in this
pillar reflect an array of topics including:
grief; living well with cancer; emotional
and spiritual issues; influence of
physical issues on the mind and spirit;
managing thoughts through stress
reduction techniques; and, a search for
purpose and meaning in life. Workshops
in self-care and caregiving include halfday group sessions that practice Healing
Touch, Therapeutic Touch and Reiki as well as
other mindfulness disciplines like writing and laughter yoga.
Wellness-centred approaches underscore the importance
of nurturing the ‘whole’ self, offering vast potential for mind,
body and spirit enrichment, with measurable outcomes
such as deep relaxation, refreshed energy and renewed
inspiration. Workshops are led by certified facilitators who
are experienced and well-respected.
Wellspring Calgary majors in
caring for
the human spirit.”
Caregiving & Self-Care:
2,871
program hours
delivered
Programs include: Group sessions,
One-on-One Energy and Peer Support
Bob Glasgow is one of many esteemed Wellspring
Calgary facilitators. Bob has been a pastor, a
chaplain and a counsellor throughout his
notable career, and perhaps is best
known for being the founder of the
Bob Glasgow Grief Support Program
offered by Alberta Health Services.
Now in retirement, he divides his time
between counselling first responders
at STARS Air Ambulance, and
providing group and individual sessions
at Wellspring Calgary.
“It’s a community that is very centred
in its aim to give people the space, the
framework and the pathways to process and
reflect on the human experience.”
In Bob’s Thursday drop-in sessions at Wellspring, he finds
that the group format helps members overcome feelings of
isolation that often accompany cancer. “The group setting
can be very powerful; it connects people to others who
share similar suffering,” he says. In individual sessions
with Bob, members receive a private space to explore their
emotions. “These sessions often ground them and can
help them find meaning and direction in the chaos of their
emotions.”
Having spent many years running the grief support
program at the Rockyview Hospital, Bob is glad to continue
to play a role in a healing model that so aptly complements
the medical community. “My work at Wellspring reminds
me of my favourite quote by Sulmassy: ‘True healing will
involve three very simple human elements: compassion,
touch and conversation.’”
“Wellspring has been a Godsend to me and my family,” she said. “It
gives me a good feeling to know I’m doing something to give back.”
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Brookfield Residential marked its indelible commitment to
supporting people in our community back in 2008 when this
tremendously generous company presented Wellspring Calgary with
the gift of Carma House. Together with a team of over 300 employees,
tradesman and contractors, Wellspring’s wondrous home-like centre
was lovingly resurrected in just one day, and within 12 months it was
filled with members, volunteers and staff – a community of profound
sustenance.
new appointments and
“Financial concerns add another layer of
complexity for people dealing with cancer,”
says Cindy Railton, a Nurse Practitioner at the Tom
Baker Cancer Centre (TBCC) who is also a member
of Wellspring Calgary’s Program Committee.
“Often people are already overwhelmed
physically and emotionally, and
money becomes another significant
stressor for them and their
families. Money Matters helps
patients start dealing with
financial issues early on. If
we can help people with their
financial issues, we can help
improve their quality of life during
and after treatment — wherever they
are on their cancer journey.”
If we can help people
with their financial issues,
we can help improve their
quality of life during and after
treatment — wherever they
are on their cancer journey.”
repeat appointments
were provided to people
in need of support
Affordable drug coverage is an area frequently accessed
through the Money Matters program. In February
2015, a Wellspring Calgary member contacted
Money Matters. Due to her cancer diagnosis and
complicated health concerns, she was not able
to return to work post-treatment and lost
her employer-based health benefits. She
was advised that a private health benefit
plan would cost her $500 per month, which
she could not afford. Instead, she turned to
Alberta Blue Cross for health coverage. After
spending hours talking to a representative,
completing and submitting forms, she was told
that she did not qualify because she had cancer.
She would have to wait until she was cancer free for five
years before she was eligible for coverage.
After a one-on-one consult with Wellspring’s Money
Matters program coordinator, she learned about two
accessible coverage options: Non-Group Coverage or Health
Plus. Neither of these programs requires medical information to
qualify for coverage. She also learned other beneficial information,
like how she could reduce her prescription drug costs by asking
her doctor for generic forms of her medications. For seven
months, this member had been paying for her medications out of
pocket, putting her in debt of more than $2,000 a month without
ever knowing that another solution might be possible or available
to her. Money Matters was there for her, and so many others like
her.
Sincere thanks are extended to Calgary Foundation, RBC
Foundation and a host of individual and anonymous donors who
support this program to ensure our members receive the help they
need during their cancer journey.
Expressive Arts:
4,270
program hours
delivered
Programs include: Artshops, Ceramics,
Creative Journaling, Drumming, Horticulture,
Music, Watercolour, Writing, Open Studio,
and more.
“That build day was certainly a pivotal point for many of us at
Brookfield (then called Carma), but it was just one of many days in a
rich history we now share with Wellspring Calgary,” said Alan Norris,
CEO and President, Brookfield Residential.
This brand of altruism is precisely what Brookfield Residential is
known for and according to Norris, it’s a standard he hopes to inspire
others to adopt. “Companies should be engaged in the communities
where they do business,” continues Norris. “This is how you
give back, how you communicate your values and how your own
employees embrace what you stand for.”
In the case of Wellspring Calgary, hundreds of
Brookfield employees demonstrated that they
stand for people helping people, and our
members can attest to the difference this has
made in their lives.
One such
member is Barry Blick.
When Barry was diagnosed
with prostate cancer in 2013,
he was haunted by the memory
of his father’s death years earlier
following unsuccessful cancer surgery.
“My fear of all the potential things that could go wrong put me
into a place of total procrastination,” said Barry. “The dread was so
great that I put off facing surgery for almost a year.”
It was during that year that Barry’s wife introduced him to Wellspring Calgary. She
had a sense that he would benefit from some of the expressive arts programs.
Barry, a busy commercial photographer, had some doubts, but at her urging he
became a Wellspring member and signed up for some art classes.
“I got right into it!” said Barry, adding, “Art put me firmly in the moment; my fears
of cancer were quieted and I even came up with a few nice art pieces!”
Barry also managed to overcome his reservations about treatment and after
successful surgery, he is now considered cancer free.
“Wellspring Calgary offers many worthwhile programs, seminars and events that
really can bring relief during the challenges of cancer,” said Barry. “Take a deep
breath of fresh air… exhale slowly… feel good? That’s Wellspring Calgary!”
Art put me
firmly in the
moment; my
fears of cancer
were quieted.”
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“I know how
to walk through this
journey of cancer
with new knowledge
and confidence.”
Individual donors
give in regular and
remarkable ways...
Individuals are the mainstay of our success.
People give in traditional ways, participate in events,
pledge or support others who are participating in
events, or find personal and creative ways to provide
funds to support our members. Here’s a
unique family story that may inspire
you to search your own life for
opportunities to give.
My dad would have
been quite pleased
to know their collection
is helping people.”
A summit moment... one of many in the popular Mindful Mountain Hiking program.
Total Donations
from Non-Event Sources:
$1,541,876
If a picture can say a thousand words, imagine what
about 75 works of art can say about one family’s
generous spirit. In January 2014, Wellspring
Calgary thanked the family of Mary and the
late Lloyd Mjolsness for their generous
donation of $57,050, the proceeds from an art
auction held in late 2013 — part of their lifetime
collection of Western paintings and bronzes.
“My parents had a wonderful collection,” says daughter
Marilyn Will, a retired nursing instructor with an emphasis on
oncology, and a volunteer at Wellspring Calgary since its inception.
“Our family members all have some pieces from the collection and
when it came time for my mom to downsize, she was happy to sell
the rest and donate the funds, knowing it would support a great
organization. My dad would have been quite pleased to know their
collection is helping people.”
“It’s hard to think that the collection has been broken up — but great
to know that it will help Wellspring Calgary programs,” said Mary.
She hopes, too, that other families will see their own
opportunity to do something similar when it comes time to
downsize.
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Foundations
(Family, Private, Public,
Corporate) and Funds
One-on-one sessions for those
diagnosed with cancer and/or caregivers
help people learn more about Wellspring
Calgary’s services and provide practical
strategies for navigating the cancer journey.
Individual Peer Support is offered by trained
volunteers with various professional
backgrounds and direct
experiences with cancer. People
can meet by appointment or
on a drop-in basis.
When someone
wants to talk,
I’m here to listen.”
Donations from
Foundations:
$425,562
For the past four years, Gary Boucher has given Wellspring Calgary
members something that seems to be in increasingly short supply in
today’s busy world: time. He spends plenty of it practicing the simple
yet powerful act of listening. “People like and need to talk about things,
and sometimes it’s easier to talk to a stranger than someone who is well
known and close to you,” says Boucher, one of Wellspring Calgary’s Peer
Support volunteers.
These trained volunteers are not counsellors, but play a vital
role in warmly welcoming new members to Wellspring
Calgary and giving all members someone to talk to
whenever they feel the need.
“You’d think that a guy like me, in my mid-60s,
wouldn’t have much in common with a woman who
has breast or ovarian cancer,” he notes, “but we don’t
have medical kinds of discussions. We talk about the
cancer process, about issues with family or friends,
anything on their minds. When someone wants to talk,
I’m here to listen. It may be for an hour or two. It may
be only once. It’s whatever someone wants to talk about,
whenever they want to talk about it.” It’s important, he says, to
just “be there” when someone is talking, and to let members drive the
conversation.
While Boucher has had cancer and understands much of what people
are going through, he shares his own experience only when asked. “It’s
not about me,” he explains. Sometimes those conversations are sad,
occasionally they are happy and most of the time they are somewhere
between the two. All are confidential. And at the end of every one,
Boucher offers one more gift. He asks a question that could easily be a
Wellspring Calgary motto: “Is there anything else we can do for you?”
We sincerely thank the individuals and foundations who have
donated to all Wellspring Calgary programs including Peer Support.
Evaluation results
In the annual survey
Wellspring Calgary members said:
81% were more empowered to manage the challenges
of their cancer journey after participating at Wellspring Calgary
81% felt their quality of life was better
after participating at Wellspring Calgary
96% were extremely satisfied
with the programs and resources provided
97% said that if they had a friend
needing similar help they would refer them
to Wellspring Calgary
I couldn’t have wished for a better place
for support and learning.”
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2014 Revenue
Donations$2,141,087
Investment income
256,695
147,345
Revenue & donations from events
Other income
67,353
Total revenue
$2,612,480
Patti Morris,
Executive Director
Wellspring Calgary
Donations
82%
Jack explains
As we have watched Wellspring Calgary grow
and flourish, we have come to know the
impact their programs and resources make
in the lives of those who take part. We also
know that there are many more people
who need and could benefit from their
services. Consequently, Wendy and I have
decided we want to play a greater role in
supporting Wellspring Calgary’s efforts to
reach even more people.
Investment income 10%
Revenue & donations
from events 6% Other income 2%
2014 Expenses
Programs
Fundraising
Event expenses Administration Amortization $908,527
204,693
67,833
194,250
36,327
Total expenses $1,411,630
Programs
64%
Fundraising 14%
Event expenses 5%
Administration 14%
An Invitation
I have had the remarkable privilege of
knowing Jack Anderson and his wife,
Dr. Wendy Ovaris, for some time. They
are the kind of people you want to
be, the kind of people you want your
children to become. They are warmhearted, community-minded and deeply
committed to our western heritage. I have
learned a great deal from both of them.
When we were planning to open
Wellspring Calgary, we reached out
to people who might understand the
need and asked them to consider
investing. Jack and Wendy responded
wholeheartedly.
Over the years, we have been proud to
report to them on what they have made
possible. This year, they surprised
us with an incredibly generous and
well-timed gift. As I said, they are the
kind of people you want to become…
Amortization 3%
RATIOS (expenses to revenue)
Fundraising Administration The End and the
Beginning …
12%
8%
Wendy shares news of the gift
We are happy to present
Wellspring Calgary with $1 million
in support of its growth. We
are thrilled to hear from Wellspring
Calgary’s Board of Directors that this
injection of funds will provide the
necessary start to support their growth
plan. We are honoured to play this
leadership role.
Jack and Wendy invite others to join
We graciously extend an invitation to others
to join us in helping Wellspring Calgary grow.
Wellspring offers vital, supportive services
to people during a critically important time,
following a cancer diagnosis. If you are
looking for a powerful way to make an
immediate difference in people’s lives,
please consider joining us in supporting
Wellspring Calgary’s efforts to reach
more southern Albertans who would
greatly benefit from
Wellspring’s programs.
In 2014 a record
3,084
members had access
to a record
22,372
hours of
program delivery
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