Annual Report 2008 - 2009 - Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
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Annual Report 2008 - 2009 - Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
Annual Report 2008 - 2009 www.alzheimer.mb.ca A Message from the CEO & President of the Board During Alzheimer Awareness Month this past January, the Alzheimer Society released sobering new statistics on the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Canada, statistics that predict an alarming increase of dementia over the next generation. According to the “Rising Tide” study (see page 8), commissioned by the Society, there are currently about half a million Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, a number that is expected to more than double within a generation (25 years). The release of these new statistics resulted in our most Board President, Judy Mathieson & far-reaching media campaign to-date. The number Alzheimer Society of Manitoba CEO, Sylvia Rothney and quality of interviews and stories about Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form of dementia) surpassed We wonder if this was how the founders of our all previous benchmarks. organization felt – almost 30 years ago. They were a The numbers are frightening. We need the government group of families and a few health professionals, who to recognize dementia as a national health care came together because they wanted to obtain reliable priority. It is important for each and every person to information about Alzheimer’s disease and other talk to elected officials to help advocate for a Canadian dementias. They planned a public meeting, hoping for Dementia Management Strategy that focuses on an attendance of 25 people or so. Ten times that many research funding and care delivery to maximize quality people showed up causing a ground-swell of relief (there of life and support individuals and families, while are others facing this too), support (how can we help?) and determination. reducing overall health costs. Alzheimer’s disease is, first and foremost, a personal tragedy. But as the number of people diagnosed continues to increase dramatically, it threatens to become the number one strain on an already overtaxed health system – with demands for information, support services, housing, training and research swelling. Last year only one out of every three research proposals submitted to us was funded because we simply lacked the necessary financial means to support them. The demand for public education was never more evident to us than when we packed over 1,500 people into our Healthy Brain forums last October. We scrambled to set up extra chairs before the meeting. We witnessed a standing ovation for our keynote speaker. We responded to hundreds of questions (many related to other types of dementia – again, justifying our mandate to serve people with all forms of dementia). We read each and every exuberant, grateful and tearful comment on the evaluation forms. 2 Annual Report 2008/20092 Annual Report 2008/2009 We are as determined today, as we were in 1982, to improve the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, and to fund research to help the hundreds of thousands more Canadians who will face this devastating and fatal illness within the next generation. E-communications have enabled us to get our message across in the most efficient and economical way. Partnerships with Manitoba Health and the regional health authorities have empowered us to provide training to staff in personal care home across Manitoba. As one of ten provincial partners governing the Alzheimer Society of Canada, we are using economies of scale to further develop and grow client services, education opportunities and our important research grant program. We are proud that we provide real help to real people, every day. Please take a moment to read through our annual report, which details the highlights of our work over the past year. 2www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 2 Table of Contents Board of Directors Judy Mathieson, President Pearl Soltys, Vice President Joanna Knowlton, Treasurer Richard Nakoneczny, Past-President Members Dr. Gordon Glazner Judy Huston Julie James Dr. Lesley Koven Kim Powell Gerry Walker Sherri Wood Dr. Howard Zacharias 2 A Message from the CEO & President of the Board 3 Board of Directors 4 Our Vision Caring Support 5 Reassuring Advice Encouraging Care 6 Expanding Knowledge Providing Safety 7 Raising Awareness Building Hope 8 Growing Numbers 9 Planning for the Future 10-11 Research Funding 12 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Reed Winstone 13 Volunteer Pin Recipients Top Fundraisers 14-15 Financial Statements 16- 17 In Memorium 18 Donors 19 Gifts of Hope Tree of Memories Sponsor & Supporters Joanna Knowlton, Lesley Koven, Gerry Walker, Julie James, Judy Huston, Kim Powell, Pearl Soltys, Gordon Glazner, Judy Mathieson 3 Annual Report 2008/20093 Annual Report 2008/2009 3www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 3 Our Vision People With Dementia All people with dementia experience the best possible quality of life. Families and Informal Care Providers All families and informal care providers are educated about dementia and have access to support structures to empower them to be effective and confident caregivers. An Informed Public Everyone has a solid understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and considers dementia to be a significant health priority. Caring Support “ I have dementia. I’ve learned to cope with it. ” Weekly Support groups are held at the Alzheimer Society to provide people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia the opportunity to discuss their feelings and frustrations. Group members discuss ways to help themselves cope and manage their disease. Support groups also help people with dementia engage in activities that encourage brain activity in a non threatening environment. This year, there were three weekly support groups offered in Winnipeg and one in Brandon. have more of a sense of belonging. I don’t feel uncomfortable “ Italking about it.” “ I feel braver when I come out of group. ” 4 Annual Report 2008/20094 Annual Report 2008/2009 4www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 4 Reassuring Advice is so wonderful that you have the resources available to help “ Itpeople like us - who have someone close dealing with this disease. ” People with dementia and their families need an understanding ear and advice from a trusted source. The Alzheimer Society provides emotional support and educational information for people with dementia and their familiess. In 2008/2009, we responded to 4,646 requests for supportive counseling through telephone calls, office visits and emails. not feel like I am alone anymore, “ II doknow where to go for help. ” Encouraging Care truly has made a difference. It has opened up communication “ Itbetween our family members about how we might handle issues in the best way possible. ” Caregivers find comfort and companionship in an environment that is supportive of their needs and where others can relate to the triumphs and tribulations of their caregiving journey. With the assistance of volunteer facilitators, the Alzheimer Society ran thirty-one monthly support groups for caregivers in Manitoba this year. The Alzheimer Society also provides distant telephone support groups for caregivers in remote communities to interact with other caregivers. with others takes away the “ Sharing guilty feelings and you realize it’s not the end of the world. ” 5 Annual Report 2008/20095 Annual Report 2008/2009 5www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 5 Expanding Knowledge have come away with a lot of valuable information that will be “ Iuseful in my personal life as well as my work settings. ” In an effort to encourage optimal care for people with dementia, the Alzheimer Society offers educational opportunities to thousands of people involved in the care of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias each year. This includes health care practitioners, professional care providers, home care providers and family caregivers. Participants of dementia educational sessions benefit by receiving current information on dementia and practical suggestions for best practices in care. In March 2009, over five hundred health care professionals attended a two day educational conference to gain new knowledge about dementia care practices. Providing Safety think all of us have aging family members. I believe it is “ Iprofessionally and personally beneficial to find out about the registry. ” The Alzheimer Society offers families of people with dementia the opportunity to enroll in the Safely Home™ wandering registry. They can find comfort knowing that community police forces can access vital information to assist in returning their loved one home safely should they inadvertaently become lost. The Society works with the Winnipeg Police Service and the RCMP to ensure that if a person with dementia goes missing, search and rescue efforts are carried out immediately. There were 1,068 people enrolled in the Safely Home™ program in Manitoba this year. 6 Annual Report 2008/20096 Annual Report 2008/2009 6www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 6 Raising Awareness know I will be making a number of changes in my life and taking “ Icharge of my mind and body. ” The Alzheimer Society engages in public awareness campaigns and community outreach initiatives in an effort to promote a supportive and informed community that understands the nature of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Special events, publications, media exposure, speaking opportunities and website promotions help to increase the public’s knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and foster understanding and empathy for people with dementia while educating about warning signs and risk reduction measures. Over 1,500 people attended our healthy brain forum in October 2008 and almost fifty thousand visitors accessed the Alzheimer Society’s website to gain further information. Thousands of people participated in Alzheimer Society fundraising events and other public presentations. Building Hope Alzheimer’s disease is an important public health priority. The Alzheimer Society advocates for the best possible standards of care and services for people with dementia and their families by rallying the government and working with agencies to improve the quality of care in Manitoba. Advocacy initiatives this year included a step forward in the Handi Transit human rights case and support for the Bars Family in their human rights case against the WRHA. Please visit our website for further details on these cases. want to be treated with “ Irespect. ” 7 Annual Report 2008/20097 Annual Report 2008/2009 Manitobans are speaking out as dementia advocates. The “Dear Mr. Prime Minister” postcard campaign which advocates for a National Dementia Care Strategy was a great success with over 750 postcards mailed and 227 e-postcards submitted. 7www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 7 Growing Numbers There are currently about half a million Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a number that is expected to increase dramatically to between 1 and 1.3 million within a generation (25 years). In fact, within just five years there could be as many as 250,000 new cases of dementia in Canada. This new data is the first to be released from the project Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society commissioned by the Alzheimer Society. The study evaluates the social and economic impact of dementia in great depth. The project was conducted by RiskAnalytica, a leading firm in risk management. Through their specialized evaluation framework, combined with the Alzheimer Society’s extensive network of leading researchers and clinicians, the Society has been able to understand the current and future profile of dementia in Canada over the next 30 years. The knowledge gained will provide an evidence-based foundation from which to build a national plan aimed at managing dementia, and directing health expenditures towards activities that have the greatest potential to maximize quality of life and support individuals and families, while reducing overall health costs. Today’s Statistics • Half a million Canadians have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and more than 71,000 of them are under the age of 65. In just five years another 250,000 will be diagnosed. • Within a generation, this number is expected to more than double to over 1 to 1.3 million Canadians affected. • In Manitoba, almost 19,000 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia and in five years, another 2,000 will be diagnosed. • Today, 1 in 11 of Canada’s seniors has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. • Women make up almost three-quarters of Canadians with Alzheimer’s disease. • Currently, 1 in 3 Canadians have a family member or close friend with dementia. 8 Annual Report 2008/20098 Annual Report 2008/2009 8www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 8 Planning for the Future These new statistics are very concerning. Not only will our health care system be overwhelmed, but our society will change as we know it. stronger. By working together, we become a powerful tool for change, working to create a better future for people affected by dementia. It is crucial to start planning for the future now. While the Society works hard to meet the needs of everyone touched by this devastating illness, it is essential that we have the cooperation and assistance of our governments. There must be better support, care and treatment for people living with dementia to ensure that they have the highest quality of life possible. We need this country’s federal parliamentarians to make dementia a national health care priority through the development of a Canadian Dementia Management Strategy. The Alzheimer Society is making an effort to represent the hundreds of thousands of people touched by this disease, but we cannot do it alone. We need every Canadian, and every level of government, to take action to ensure the necessary services, support and research dollars are in place to address this developing concern. Every voice matters. With each person heard, we grow We all have a reason to care Today, a half a million Canadians have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and 71,000 of them are under 65. The time to act is now. Speak up for a national strategy on dementia. 9 Annual Report 2008/20099 Annual Report 2008/2009 we are reaching “ AsoutatoSociety, the increasing number of people affected by dementia, especially to those people who are not aware of the services that we provide. We are putting together a plan to make sure that the infrastructure and dollars are in place in order to meet the growing demands. ” Sylvia Rothney, CEO 9www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 9 Research Funding Biomedical and psychosocial research have provided us with new drug therapies and risk reduction strategies that enable those facing dementia to continue living meaningful lives for a longer period of time. There have been great strides in the area of early diagnosis, which in turn allows for immediate treatment that helps delay the onset of the disease. When Alzheimer’s disease becomes part of a family’s experience, the future can seem uncertain and frightening. With recent advances in research, the word “hope” is starting to become part of the prognosis for this disease. Last year only one in every three research proposals submitted to us was funded because we simply lacked the necessary financial means to support them. Our national goal for the coming year is to fund at least two thirds of the qualified proposals we receive. With every research initiative that is funded, we become closer to the time when no family will have to experience the pain of watching someone they love gradually fade away. breakthroughs that could save lives are potentialy going “ Research undiscovered because we lack the funds to support them. ” There have been great strides in the area of early diagnosis, which in turn allows for immediate treatment that helps delay the onset of the disease. Some of these include: • using brain imaging tools such as functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to reveal changes in the brain cell’s use of glucose, typical for the presence of Alzheimer’s disease; • injecting special tracer compounds in conjunction with new imaging approaches to reveal the accumulation of A-beta proteins that form plaques in the brain, characteristic of Alzheimer’s; • measuring the levels in tissues, that are outside the brain, of chemicals that act as biological markers of the disease process going on in the brain itself. Other research breakthroughs have yielded promising results in the area of risk reduction, onset delay and recovery therapies, including: • evidence that long-term memories may not be totally lost through Alzheimer’s disease and may become accessible again through the stimulation of new nerve connections; • anti-diabetic drugs that could improve the brain’s glucose utilization with beneficial effects on cognitive and memory functions of the brain; • effective risk reduction strategies such as healthy eating, the intake of particular foods, physical and mental exercise. 10 Annual Report 2008/200910 Annual Report 2008/2009 10www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 10 Research Funding Solmaz Nafez, Graduate Student Fellowship Award Recipient a graduate student, we don’t have too many resources, so I was “ Asthrilled and delighted to learn that I was receiving this award. ” Solmaz Nafez’s research focuses on a project at the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre Lab that could ultimately lead to the development of drugs to treat neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The lab has discovered a protein, NF-kappa B, which plays an important role in our understanding of neuronal activity during new memory formation. This protein and the genes it regulates will help in understanding the memory encoding changes that happen in neurodegenerative diseases. Solmaz is currently doing further experiments to ensure that the findings are valid. Dr. Ben Albensi, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Manitoba, is the principal investigator in the lab and Solmaz’s mentor. He is proud of the work that she performs and is excited to have her as part of his team. Solmaz is grateful to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba for the support they provide for the students. Solmaz Nafez Waylon Hunt, Graduate Student Fellowship Award Recipient money is essential to research. It results in quicker discoveries “ Grant which will impact people sooner. ” Waylon Hunt’s research is aimed at discovering how and why Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), a polyunsaturated fatty acid, protects brain cells during excitotoxicity. Excitotoxicity is a mechanism of brain disease common to a number of neurodegenerative disorders associated with aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. It occurs when Glutamate, the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, builds up to toxic levels, causing cell death. Waylon Hunt 11 Annual Report 2008/200911 Annual Report 2008/2009 Hunt’s research, supervised by Dr. Chris Anderson at the St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre, has shown that CLA protects cultured neurons from dying as result of excitotoxicity. A natural product available as a supplement in Canadian stores, CLA can cross the barrier that separates the bloodstream from the brain and shows promise as a possible treatment for excitotoxicity. 11www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 11 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Reed Winstone mostly feel like I’m helping somebody. If that somebody gets the “ Isame support my mother got, then I’m happy. ” cold and knocks on doors to request donations for the important programs and services offered by the Society. Reed also participates in the Alzheimer Society’s Memory Walk, Coffee Break and Gala events. Reed says that it is easier to request donations when you believe in the cause. “I mostly feel like I’m helping somebody. If that somebody gets the same support my mother got, then I’m happy.” Last December, he also spearheaded a unique event at Manitoba Hydro where he works. Reed and Neil Allison, his friend and co-worker, both shaved off their beloved beards to raise an impressive $2000, which was matched by Manitoba Hydro. Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, Reed Winstone with his coworker Christine Ali Naismith A professional engineer at Manitoba Hydro and a true family man, Reed Winstone is this year’s recipient of the outstanding volunteer fundraiser award. “I’m not out there finding a cure, but the reality is that I do fundraising for the Society and I help to create awareness about the disease,” says Reed. “Being recognized is truly an honour.” “I’ve been at Hydro for 26 years, so few have seen me without my beard,” explains Reed. “It is wonderful to work for a company that supports charitable efforts, and with people who share a sense of commitment for the plight of others.” The Alzheimer Society is grateful for the time and energy that Reed has devoted over the years. We thank him for his loyalty and dedication in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Reed has shown extraordinary commitment to the Alzheimer Society by participating in and raising funds for various events over the past 13 years. He is personally affected by Alzheimer’s disease as his father was diagnosed in 1993. His mother turned to the Alzheimer Society for support and encouragement, which helped her through this difficult time. “My father died of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba was a huge support for my mom while they were going through everything,” says Reed, who decided to give back to the Society by becoming a volunteer. He started out in 1996 as a canvasser for the door-todoor campaign in which, every January, he braves the Annual Report 2008/2009 Neil Allison and Reed Winston after the beard shaving! 12www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 12 Volunteer Pin Recipients The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba recognizes volunteers by awarding volunteer pins for five, ten, fifteen and twenty years of dedicated service. We would like to thank the following volunteers or their outstanding commitment to the Alzheimer Society. Five Year Pin Recipients Diane Dumas Clarice Gilchrist Doris Hildebrand Adeline Hill Corinne Hodgson Cliff Holliston Tara Huston Julie James Joanna Knowlton Howard Levitt Judy Mathieson Pat McBride Susan Mooney Audrey Myers Iona Produniuk Marsha Singer Rod Yellon Ten Year Pin Recipients Eleanor Bergen Marge Pollock Dr. Cornelia van Ineveld Twenty Year Pin Recipients John Giesbrecht Elizabeth Siemens Pearl Soltys Fifteen Year Pin Recipients Leona Nickel Stanley Roszell Pauline Rowe Top Fundraisers The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba organizes various fundraising events throughout the year. We would like to thank the following individual, team and corporate volunteers for their fundraising achievements and for their commitment and dedication to the Alzheimer Society. Coffee Break Agape Villa Austin Credit Union Bulk Barn Cambrian Credit Union Canadian Grain Commission Canexus Charleswood Adult Day Club City Of Winnipeg Dauphin Community Health Services Del Briscuso Erikson-Onanole Service to Seniors Golden West Centennial Lodge Lions Manor Independent Living Lundar Personal Care Home Manitoba Hydro Miami Friendship Centre St Mary’s La Prairie Anglican Church Jade VanDenBosch Vic Wyatt House Tenants Association Door to Door Linda Catteeuw Dean Cousens Joan Dufresne Susan Gascoigne Kyle Hamilton Robert Love Jan McCormick Debbie Neely Pam Palmer Brownie R. Zawadski 13 Memory Walk Individuals Betty-Lou Anderson Wendy Anderson Shirley Banman Bozena Basarab Debra Berenhaut Jared Blair Debra Borton Guy Boulianne Brad Braun Margaret Burnip Donna Cameron Holy Family Home Lions Housing Centres Michelle Compton Gerald Cormier D. R. Cote Terry Dokken Allan Drader Ruth Ens Cathy Everett Dennis Fleming Marianne Fleming Donna Frame Myrla D. Friesen Sheila Friesen Dianne Froese Kristin Garner Ila Gemmell Doris Goodmanson Rose Gulay Oleh Gulay Carolyn Hill Eleanor Hocking Annual Report 2008/200913 Annual Report 2008/2009 F. G. Hutchinson Dayna Jonasson Florette Jonasson Arthur Jonasson Ronald Klassen Loraine Krastel Richard Kropp John Kuhl Karen Kuhl Louane Lee Debbie Lount Judy Mathieson Donna Maksymic Susan McKendry Barbara McLeod Alex Mowat Tammy Mowat Bill Mowat Rob Molyneux Vicky A. Mowat Marion Murphy Leona Nickel Scott Nisztuk Kelly Oxelgreen Danielle Perron-Broza Elaine Pinnell Poseidon Care Centre Marlene Posthumus Ute Rehill Natal Rodrigues Sylvia Rothney Scotiabank Cindy Singer Sheree Singer Daria Sportak 13www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Matthew Stebeleski Eva Thiessen Mariette Tremblay Denis Tremblay Kerry Trotman Dale L. Warkentin Dorina Watson Linda Weaver The Wellington Randy Wiebe Bev Wilkinson Roberta Winn Reed Winstone Memory Walk Teams AllScotia Baba’s Angels The Flemings Guy’s Starbucks Gals Holy Family Home Allstars Kasino Kidz MCW/AGE MILESTONES New Apostolic Church PT Cruisers Sweet Singers Team MOWAT Team RBC Team Remida Poker Derby Edward Agnew Gladden Smith Vicki Van Sickle Annual Report 2008/2009 13 Financial Statements Statement of Operations for the Year Ended March 31, 2009 Revenue 2009 Campaigns Direct Marketing Donations Grants Interest & Other Income Program 2008 $533,244 138,580 804,277 113,668 27,587 129,647 $1,747,003 $472,927 174,353 609,970 130,397 29,969 52,943 $1,470,559 Campaigns Client Services Community Development Direct Marketing Education Organizational Development Program & Office Adminisrtation Research $246,379 236,980 106,152 35,987 487,040 103,545 278,127 89,449 $1,583,659 $220,650 222,141 106,798 37,657 385,948 109,302 277,643 87,109 $1,447,248 Revenue over Expenditures $163,344 33,795 129,549 $23,311 27,189 -3,878 Expenses Amortization Excess of revenue over expenses for the year Annual Report 2008/2009 14www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 14 Financial Statements Revenue Breakdown 2009 Donations Grants Government Sustaining Grant Direct Marketing Program Interest & Other Income Special Events/Campaigns 2008 46.04% 4.90% 1.61% 7.93% 7.42% 1.58% 30.52% Special Events/Campaigns 30% 41.48% 6.99% 1.88% 11.86% 3.60% 2.03% 32.16% Donations 46% Interest & Other Income Special 2% Program 7% Grants 5% Direct Marketing 8% 15 Annual Report 2008/200915 Annual Report 2008/2009 Government Sustaining Grant 2% 15www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Annual Report 2008/2009 15 In Memoriam The Alzheimer Society received $120,801 in tribute gifts in 28-29. Gifts were received in memory of the following people: Malcolm Adams Mary Adamyk John Adlard Eugene Albersheim Albert F. Allen George Allison Adelaide Alvestad Yvonne Anderson Emma Andres Elizabeth Andrusyshyn Margaret Anstman Mel Arklie Ivan D. Armitage Quinton Armstron Violet Armstrong Norbert Arnhold Franklin E. Arnold William Aronec James H. Ashdown Metro Atamanchuk Doreen Atkinson John M. Atkinson Mary-Ann D. Auger Margaret J. Austman Berthe Ayotte Stella Baceda Nellie Badowski Juliette Baggley Therese M. Bahuaud Harry Bailey Hilda H. Bain Florence Baker Rose Baker Irene Elizabeth Ball Sarah Banman Art Barker Ila Barnes-Thuen Olga Baron Ann Barrett James Barron Margaret C. Bartley Minn Bastable Margaret J. Batchelor Lloyd Batchelor Audrey Batchelor Alma Bateman Barbara Baxter Weldon Bayer Germaine Beaudin Janet R. Beaumont Doug Beaumont Jean Beckinsale Mary E. Beech Clara Beer Flora Bell Ernie J. Bennett Lillian B. Benson Helmut Bentlage Jessie A. Bentley Marjorie Berenson Lena Bergen Patricia R. Bergh Alex Bernardin Alfred V. Berry Doreen Berry Henriette E. Bertouille Marjorie Biebrich Irene Bieganski Roy F. Bien Gladys Biggs Frank Bigourdan Alice Billson Gordon S. Bishop Millie Bishop Alice A. Bissett Dorothy Black Tom Blair Hendrika Blommaert Ida Bockus Florence Bodie Evelyn V. Bodner John Boniwell Edmond A. Bonne Evelyn Bonner Beatrice Bookman Florence Boris Joyce Borodenko Florence Boutet Gail Bowen Alfred B. Boyce Arnold Boyd Helen Bradley E Braun Henry C. Briand Leonard R. Brown Laverne Brown George Brown G. C. Brown Stuart Browning Margaret C. Bruce Helene M. Bruneau Isabella Bruneau June Buchamer Aileen R. Buckler Harold Buckwald David Buhler Nellie Burnelle Brian A. Burnett Adeline Burns Lyle E. Buss Pamela I. Butchard Joseph W. Butler Ada Butler Ruby Butt Clarisse Buydens Maria J. Cabral Lillian M. Cameron Glenn Campbell Robert G. Campbell John Anstar Campbell Kenneth Campbell Colin Campbell Mary Camyre Roberto P. Cantafio Herb Carrick Mildred P. Carroll Mary Carson Douglas N. Carswell Bridget Caryk Josephine Y. Cawson Pearl Cebry James Arthur Chagnon Arnold Chaplik Mary Chappell Jack Charles Irene Charleton Celima Cheramy Stefanie Chimko Annual Report 2008/2009 Archie Christianson Tom Chunick Martha Chunn Chuck Church Edna Clark Gloria Clark Elvire A. Clarke Elizabeth T. Clearwater Adriana Jean Clough Beatrice H. Coates Edna Cockburn Marjorie M. Code Helen Coffey Ovila C. Collette Harvey D. Coltart Carlyle Conquist Phyllis Cook Mary Cooper Bernice Copeland Rose Corr Dagmar Cosford Maud Couch Rene Coulombe Margaret E. Coulter Kathleen H. Cousins Brian Cove Frederick Coyle Frances M. Craig Joseph Crean Mary Crean Alice Crosbie Hannah Cross Rita Crozier Alvin J. Cudmore James Cudmore Lola M. Cummings Shirley Ann Cummins Robert B. Currie Nellie Cwiok John Dalling Mary Danylchuk Marilyn Dark Eugene L. Davey George Davies Ruth Davis George Davison Wilfred Dawson Shirley De Giacamo Alfred De Mare Herbert Derksen Arthur Desautels Alfred Desrosiers Dorothy Devaney Joan Dewson Margaret Dickie Lee Dickson Jaraslau Diduck Elie J. Dorge Rudolf Dotzlaw Fred Douglas Allan Douglas Alexander A. Dowie Marie Doyle Vivienne Doyle Olga Dreikluft Margaret Drielick Alice Drysdale Nellie Duchak Audrey Ducharme 16www.alzheimer.mb.ca Henry F. Dueck Maurice Dufresne Lillian Duncan Mary J. Duncan Kathleen J. Durado Paul H. Duval Abram Dyck Henry Dyck George Dyer Gladi Eastman James D. Eccles Percy T. Edwards Barry M. Elgert Odile Elhatton Melvin Elliot Joan Elliot Annie M. Elviss Henry Engbrecht Stella Engel Helen Enns Helen Entwistle Therese A. Everton Heather Evoy Ida W. Ewen Venie Feasby Gordon M. Feldmann Irene C. Fennessy Santina Ferraro John E. Field Michalina Figiel-Bednarz Leonie Fillion Molly Finlayson William Fitzpatrick Sarah Flaming Joseph C. Flood Audrey E. Forster Inez Forsyth Walter Fox Bui Fredrickson Florence Frison Anna Nancy Fuchs John R. Galbraith Francesco Gallo Marguerite J. Garrity Albert E. Gascoigne Herb Gehrling June Gelhorn Henry Gerlach Jean Gibbings Edward M. Giesbrecht Alice M. Gill Doris Gingras Betty Goldstein Doris Goodmanson James Gordon Patricia Gordon Irene M. Goulet Douglas P. Graham Daniel Graham Marjorie Graham Lawrence E. Granger Leonie Granger Rita Gray Ethel Gray Jeanne M. Green George Greengrass Anna A. Greening Clive V. Greenway Christina Gregg www.alzheimer.mb.ca Ruth Greig Anna Gurski Jean Gusnoski Irene Guttormson Margaret Guy James Ronald Hagyard Marjory H. Hales Charles R. Hall Evelyn Hall Alice Halland Lorna J. Hallemans Evadine A. Halmarson Norman Halmerson H. D. Hamilton Merle L. Handford Gladys Hannesson Eileen M. Hannon Clara Hansen Mary Hapko Ernest Harris Joan E. Harris Isadora Harrison Olga Harrison Sidney Harrison Noel F. Harrison Marguerite Haslund Audrey Ella Head Richard S. Henry Constance A. Henry Lawrence F. Heppenstall Ralph P. Herlich Marilyn F. Herlick Mary Herriot Gerald Hessian Lillian A. Hestad Henry Hildebrand Jacob Hildebrand Elinor Hill Margaret Holleman Alwyn V. Holloway Wanda Hope Nicolas Huberdeau Joy Huff Alexander S. Hutchings Stewart Hutchings Agnes M. Hutton Muriel A. Imrie Edgar J. Instance Clifford Ireland Tom Ireton Lydia Jacksteit Elizabeth Jacobs Wib Jacobs Armand Jacques Glenn Jamieson Hazel P. Jamieson Jakob Janssen Maria L. Janssen Audrey F. Jeffs Eberhard Jobke Alon Johnson Wilma Johnston Tina Johnston Alan F. Johnston Arthur Joistdahl Ethel G. Jolley Bill Jones Alan Jones Don Jordan Annual Report 2008/2009 16 In Memoriam Joseph Jorowski Henriette Jubinville Ola Jurkiewicz Brownie Kaczor Michael Karasewich Pamela Kemash Art Kemp Vern Kendall Ann M. Kenyon Melvin D. Kerr Irene Kerr Lorraine Ketcheson Mervyn R. Keys Winnifred Kielb Eileen D. Killeen Kathleen Killeen Vicky E. Kingsborough Nykola Kiss Lois Klaassen Gloria Klassen Emil Klemetski Christine Klimchuk Angelina M. Knabb Henry M. Knaggs Patricia Knight Joseph Komus John Korchynski Jared Koritar Ann M. Kotello Helmut K. Kottke Elisabeth Kottke Jessie Kotz Julia Kowbel Agatha Krahn Barry Kruger Mike Kryschuk Leslie Kudor Yvonne Kuflowski Pauline Kupchuk Joyce R. Kurceba Ann J. Kurtze Marcel Jean-Louis LaCoste Aimee N. Lafrance Guy Land Maurice Lannoo Mary T. Larush Elsie Laverick Louis J. Lavery Kathleen Lawrence Betty Lawrence Sam Lazar Norma Leach Eugene Leclair Caroline Lee Thomas W. Lee Mary LeGros Guy Lemieux Cherrie B. Lethbridge Doris E. Letters Robert Levenstein Marguerite Lightfoot Bob Lightly Kathleen Liivelsey Allan W. Lillies Shirley M. Lindsay Betty Lindsay Tom Linton Olga Lischynski Edith Lockhart Frances Logan Molly Lomax Winona Londry Evelyn R. Lowery Margaret Lucas 17 Arni Lundale John Leslee Lundell William J. Lyons Arthur MacKay John F. MacKenzie Roderick MacKenzie Cecile MacKinnon Stella MacKinnon Edith Mager Violet C. Maggach Eugene W. Mahler Frank Main Mary Maines Kuldip K. Maini Henry Maire Orville Maley Clarence A. Mann Lilian H. Marion George S. Marshall Charles Marshall John A. Martens Mary Martin Solange Martin Yvonne Martin Elizabeth Masi L. W. Mason Roger E. Masserey Jean E. Matiation Kaye May Jack McCann Betty McClure Louisa M. McClure William McCormack Edward C. McCormick Clifford McCullum Lloyd McDougald John Gray McFarlane Lois E. McGill Marie McGrath Lucy McGregor Amy McKay Eldon McKnight Audrey McLeod Kenneth A. McLeod Hazel McLeod Max McMillan Edith McMullen Robert McMurchy Douglas McMurray Edith McMurray Dave McRae Scotty McRae Bernice McTavish Verlie Meiklejohn George L. Metcalfe Vera Metzler Delois Meyers Frank Millan Sidney J. Miller Reta Miller Marie L. Mirwaldt Alfred Mitchell Alma M. Mitchell Doris I. Moffat Audrey M. Molteni Howard W. Molyneux Martha M. Montgomery Wilfred T. Moore Mary Moore Maria D. Moreira Harry Moroz Clayton Morrison Lucy Morrison Frank Mrozek Annual Report 2008/200917 Annual Report 2008/2009 David L. Murray Gertrude Namak Albertine Nanosky Antoine Nault Olga Neisler Carol A. Nemes Donald W. Nerbas Susan Neufeld Laurel Newell Robert J. Nicholson Konstantina Nikitas Dorthea Nitikman William Normore Boots Norris Vivian North Mervin Novak Richard Nychuk Norman O’Shea Gerald W. Oddleifson Kazuo Okano Olga Orlowski Olga Orum Elise H. Osted Ron Oswald Mabel B. Outhwaite Orie Owen Florence A. Owen Cordelia Pankhurst Doreen Papineau Rose Parcey George E. Parker Vita Parks Irene Partridge Arthur Patenaude Joyce Paterson Roy Patterson Vera Paul Allison W. Paul Richard F. Pennefather Annie Penner Leonard Pennie Lena Pensak Rosa Pereira Hazel Perry Enid J. Persona Sandra I. Peters Murielle Pettypiece Doreene J. Phillips Walter J. Phillips Phyllis Pitt Ervin Pluchinski Adeline C. Plummer Mildred Poberezny Earle B. Pollard John P. Polusny Jessie Poole Clara Popko Wallace T. Powell Edward G. Price Archie Pritchard Eileen D. Pruden Ben Puchniak Nettie Quiring Bernadette B. Raineault Audrey Rajotte Walter Rasmussen Anna May Reagh Mary Reece Rhoda Reichert Russell D. Reid Henry W. Reid Victor Reimer Valentine Rempel Claire M. Renaud 17www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Eileen Resheku Alan H. Restall Robert G. Reynolds Lissetti Riddols Lorraine Robert Emily D. Robertson Lavinia Robertson Patsy Robertson John H. Robinson Connie Rogado Douglas Rogers Margaret Rohaly Elisabeth E. Rolke Phyllis R. Ross Shealagh Ross Stuart V. Rowan John Ruddy Steven Rushowick Angie Russo-Introito Joan P. Ryland James Sadler William A. Sampson Pierre Saultier William Saunders Andre Saurette John Sawchuk Rosel Schmid Frances Schmidt Michael Schmidt Mary Schurko Rena Schwalm Adeline B. Scott George Scott Laurence Scott Alma Scouten Maryon Seddon Adam Sedor Karen Seifert Margaret Selley Ian Shaw Millie Shearer Edward Sheppard Katherine Shostak Herbert U. Sielski Beth Simkin Edgardo Silda Simon Monte Simon Morris Singer Jiuseppina Siorentino Mary Sitar Donald Smith E. I. Smith Ivina Smith Jean R. Smith John Smith Sean Smith Victor I. Smythe Richard Snell Christian Spuling Harold F. Staneley Dora Stashko Romanyshyn Frank Staska Anne Stebeleski Jessie Stebelko Lilla Steele Stella Steeves Lou Stewart Mary Stone Alex Storer Donald R. Strachan Marion Streich Stan Stupak Minnie Suffield Maxine Sulatyski www.alzheimer.mb.ca John L. Sundell Gladys H. Sutherland Kathleen Swickis Hazel D. Sylvester Inge Tashe Douglas Taylor Audrey S. Taylor Elizabeth Taylor William R. Templin Armand C. Thebault Helen G. Thomas Lloyd G. Thompson Joseph E. Thomson Fred Thornton Tom Tompkins Marie Tottle Margaret Trabacca Annie Trakalo John Trenchard Ella Trick Wilfred F. Triggs Jerome Trudeau Juliana Turenne Maria Uin Nicholas Urbanowich Stella Ustiak Hank Van Bruggen John B. Van Landeghem Burton W. Van Wart Douglas E. Vance Lillian Vesey William Vetters Audette Veysey Joseph Vickar Roy Vien Roberta Vinet Natale Visentin Clasina Vvolyk-Spaars Margaret Waddell Donna W. Wallace Michael Wallack Ruth L. Walters Walter Wasney William A. Wasslen Jean M. Webb Brian Welfley Lois Welland James Wellein Margaret F. Wersch Yke Westra Constance M. White Ernest W. Whitehead Alvina Wiehs Agnes Wiens Otto Wiens Mary Wilcox Kathleen E. Williams Marjorie J. Williams Hans J. Wilms Freda M. Wilson Pearl Wilson May Windross Robert W. Winstone Cec Winter Della Wiome John H. Wright Victor P. Yallits John M. Young Milton R. Young Mary Zakrisson Steve Zaplachinski Arthur J. Zeghers Edith Zimmerman Annual Report 2008/2009 17 Donors We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of donors who have supported the work of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba this year. We sincerely appreciate every gift that we receive, but are unable to list every donor name. The following list is in recognition of Gifts of $500+ received between April 1st, 2008 and March 31st, 2009. Individuals Glenn & Shirley Baldwin Jo-Ann Barnes Magnus Bayne Marie Berry Wilson & Jennifer Brown Bernice Chick Murray Crawford Joyce Dalmyn Neil Dalrymple Maureen Diamond Edward G. Dyck Philipp R. Ens Rachelle Regnier Pratt McGarry Inc Foxwarren Donor’s Choice Barbara J. Reid Premier Printing Ltd Glenboro & Area Donor’s Choice Shirley A. Richardson R.E.A.C. Lotteries Hamiota Donor’s Choice Sylvia Rothney RBC Foundation Robert Saunders Roy Legumex Inc Harding-Kenton-Lenore Donor’s Choice Ronald Sprague Royal Canadian Properties Limited David G. Strang Royal Lepage Prime Real Estate Mr. and Ms. Barry Talbot Russell & District Personal Care Home Michelle B. Tapper Scotiabank Irene Tibbatts Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence Anna Trudeau Judy Tryon Super Thrifty Drugs Canada Inc Head Office Cornelia Van Ineveld Cathy Everett Barbara Friesen Alex Gelhorn Vickar Auto Group Robert M. Vialoux Victoria Inn Joseph Vinet Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Donna Whyte Joel Goldberg Helen Wiebe Gil Goodman David Greenwood Brian Griffiths Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gunn C. J. Hannah-Kayes Robert W. Harder Elizabeth R. Hastings Louise Hunter F G. Hutchinson Henry Kasper Valerie Kay Wendot Limited Ed Wojczynski Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Conrad Wyrzykowski Zenith Paving Ltd Businesses & Organizations All-Fab Building Components Inc Employee Giving The Asper Foundation BMO Employee Charitable Foundation Assante Financial Management Assiniboine Athletic Club Bethania Mennonite Memorial Foundation Inc Canada Safeway Hartney District Donor’s Choice Holland & Area Donor’s Choice Killarney Turtle Mountain Donor’s Choice Melita Donor’s Choice Miniota Arrow River Donor’s Choice Morden Community Thrift Shop Inc Oak Lake & Area Donor’s Choice Pierson United Appeal Pilot Mound & District Community Canvas Roblin & District Donor’s Choice Shoal Lake Donor’s Choice Souris District Donor’s Choice Treherne and Area Donor’s Choice United Way of Carman & Community United Way of Morden & District United Way of Ottawa Credit Union Central of Manitoba Virden Donor’s Choice Health Sciences Centre Employees Charitable Fund Winkler & District United Way IBM Employees Charitable Fund Winkler & District United Way Virden Donor’s Choice Carte International Inc Manitoba Hydro Employees Charitable Donations Concentric Risk & Security Management 1 MGEA All Charities Campaign Foundations & Grants Albert Lemoine Bernice Lenarcik Confidence Management Ltd Microsoft Giving Campaign - The JK Group Inc The Andison Family Foundation Inc Robert Love Derksen Plumbing & Heating (1984) Ltd MTS Employee Charity Trust Betty & Jack Andrich Foundation Shaw Communications Betty & Lefty Akman Fund - Jewish Foundation of Winnipeg Neil Kolton Nicole Kowalchuk Andrew Marquess Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Mason Allan McClure Pat McCormack Speak Raymond L. McFeetors Douglas McMurray Clarke H. Mills Mrs. and Mr. Marilyn Mitchell Howard & Hope Morry Marion Murphy Louise Pacholuk Eecol Electric Corp Grain Insurance & Guarantee Co Granny’s Poultry Cooperative (MB) Ltd Greentsteel Industries LTd Heartland Credit Union Horizon Kia United Way of Peel Region United Way of Winnipeg City of Winnipeg Employees Charitable Fund City of Winnipeg Employees’Retirees’ Charitable Fund Community Giving Investors Group Manitoba Telecom Services Inc Marshall Braunstein B.A, L.L.B Altona/Gretna & District United Way Boissevain & Morton Donor’s Choice Altona Community Foundation Inc. Brandon Area Community Foundation Government of Canada - Public Works & Govt Services The Ernst Hansch Foundation Inc Kasper Family Foundation Manitoba Community Services Council Inc Manitoba Health & Healthy Living Mennonite Foundation of Canada William Pardy MCW/Age Consulting Professional Engineers Lorne Parker Morguard Investments Ltd Deloraine & Area Donor’s Choice Roberta Vinet Research Endowment Fund Bonnie Perchaluk Poseidon Care Centre Elgin & Area Donor’s Choice The Winnipeg Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pinnell PPW Chartered Accountants LLP Elkhorn Donor’s Choice Annual Report 2008/2009 Dauphin Donor’s Choice 18www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca Nathan Stall Memorial Fund Annual Report 2008/2009 18 Gifts of Hope Each year we receive gifts of hope from people who have named the Alzheimer Society in their will. These gifts enable us to continue providing quality programs and services and help fund research to find a cure. We gratefully acknowledge the following people who generously donated to the Alzheimer Society this year. Estate of Wladyslaw (Walter) Bozek Estate of Geraldine Olive Clarkin Estate of Margaret Costantini Estate of Eugenie Cote Estate of Therese Fraser Estate of Madeleine Suzanne Gauvin Estate of Allan Hoffman Estate of Martha Elizabeth Jackson Estate of Wilfred James Larner Estate of Mary Myrtle Sundberg Estate of Catherine Philomene Dawn Swartz Estate of Nina Terentiak Estate of Eunice Thorkelson Tree of Memories Some years ago - at the request of donors who suffered a recent death in the family - we erected a bronze tree in our foyer as a commemorative monument. The following people have been recognized by a loved one who purchased a leaf to honour them on our Tree of Memories this past year. Antoine Nault Dr. William Normore James Patterson William Earl Sampson Millie Tinkler William (Tud) Warren Buck Wefley Phyllis Fuller Raymond Goodmanson Mary Hapko Keith Weldon Jackson Lil Jacobs Wib Jacobs William McCormack Solange Martin Hans Andersen Jim Hunter Baker Lloyd R Batchelor Mary (Polly) Camyre Norah Crawford Joseph A Dancho Herbert Derksen Anne Marie Fabro Sponsors & Supporters Coffee Break Bulk Barn Giant Tiger Medicine Shop Sara Lee Winnipeg Free Press Conference Janssen-Ortho Manitoba Medical College Foundation Inc - Dr. Joe Burgess Endowment Fund Nathan Stall Memorial Fund Pfizer Revera Gala - Brandon Brandon Clinic Medical Corporation Conquest Trucking Grand Valley Mechanical Ltd Jamieson-Judd Ltd Sensus Partnership of Chartered Accountants 19 Gala - Winnipeg Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Assante Assiniboine Athletic Club B & M Land Baked Expectations Be-Dazzled Jewelry Bethania Personal Care Home Bonaventure Travel Inc Canada Safeway Cassiopeia’s CeSoir City Press Edward Carriere Salon Esdale Printing Co Ltd Frame of Mind Fude FWS Group of Companies Great-West Life Assurance Company Home Instead Investors Group Lou Goldberg Jeweller Annual Report 2008/2009 Annual Report 2008/2009 Manitoba Hydro Manitoba Liquor Control Commission MCW/Age Consulting Professional Mariola Couturier Engineers MedSmart - CanAmerica Drugs Inc Samantha Morry Pitblado LLP Barristers & Solicitors PPW Chartered Accountants RBC Royal Bank Rogers Wireless Roy Legumex Inc Royal Canadian Properties Royal LePage Prime Real Estate Scotiabank Shelter Canadian Properties Simon Imports South Beach Casino Inc Telpay Bill Payment Service The Benefits Planning Group Ltd The Derksen Group The Fairmont 19www.alzheimer.mb.ca 19 www.alzheimer.mb.ca www.alzheimer.mb.ca The Lobby VIA Rail Vickar Auto Group Waterite Technologies Inc. West Jet Winnipeg Drapery Winnipeg Football Club Winnipeg Free Press WRHA- Deer Lodge Centre Healthy Brain Forum Manitoba Blue Cross Novartis The Winnipeg Foundation Investors Group Memory Walk Air Canada Investors Group Manitoba Pork Council Winnipeg Free Press Annual Report 2008/2009 19 Provincial Office 10 -120 Donald Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2 Tel: (204) 943-6622 Fax: (204) 942-5408 Email: [email protected] Regional Offices North Central Region Office 21 Royal Road South Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1T8 Tel: (204) 239-4898 Fax: (204) 239-0902 Email: [email protected] North Eastman Region Office Box 1786 Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 Tel: (204) 268-4752 Fax: (204) 268-4799 Email: [email protected] South Central Region Office 204 Main Street Box 119 Winkler, MB R6W 4A4 Tel: (204) 325-5634 Fax: (204) 325-6496 Email: [email protected] Westman Region Office Unit #1, 613 -10th Street Brandon, MB R7A 4G6 Tel: (204) 729-8320 Fax: (204) 726-1082 Email: [email protected] Alzheimer Helpline 1-800-378-6699 (outside Wpg.) or 943-6622 (in Wpg.)