A fight that inspires action

A fight that
inspires action
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Those touched by kindness are
compelled to show kindness.
Make no mistake. We are as committed as ever to
creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer.
Our determination is intense, but we are equally
as determined to provide compassionate care and
support for Nova Scotians living with cancer. And
the offering of compassion, it seems, is contagious.
In this report, we bring you the stories of seven
incredible people who, like so many others
whose lives have been touched by cancer, have
chosen to return the kindness and support
granted them. They’ve stepped up and are
involved in the fight by helping others. For
75 years, the Canadian Cancer Society has
depended on the generosity of volunteers
like these and we are infinitely stronger
because of it.
Together we
willa world
create
where no
canadian fears cancer.
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Executive summary
Each of us has personal reasons for getting involved in the fight
against cancer — to help someone we love, to support a friend or
perhaps even self-fulfillment. Whatever the reason, together, we
are changing cancer forever.
In Nova Scotia we are very fortunate to have
thousands of volunteers and supporters, from all
walks of life and communities, who choose to make
life better for cancer patients and their families.
Without their continued support and commitment it
would be impossible for the Society to do its mission
work of eradicating cancer, and providing a better
quality of life for those facing a cancer diagnosis.
We are also fortunate so many Nova Scotians
continue to trust us with their donations knowing
that we will use them to make a difference. Funds
provided by our generous donors allow us to offer
programs and services across the province, advocate
for better public policies and support critical cancer
research. In fact, in 2012-2013 five research projects
were funded right here in Nova Scotia.
Donor generosity was vividly apparent at the official
launch of the Daffodil Place Campaign in September
2012. Countless donors, volunteers and friends
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showed up to kick-off our public fundraising initiatives
for Daffodil Place, which will increase capacity at The
Lodge That Gives and supportive care programming
through a new partnership with Wellspring.
Barbara Stead-Coyle
Cancer has always been a formidable opponent,
and although we have made great advances cancer
continues to affect too many Nova Scotians. Rest
assured we are as committed as ever to working with
you so future generations do not have to live in fear
of this devastating disease.
In the pages that follow, you will meet seven
individuals — volunteers and donors — who felt
compelled to give back to a community that
offered them support in their time of need. These
extraordinary people are shining examples of how
we can all work together to change cancer forever.
We hope you enjoy reading about them and the
accomplishments they have helped us achieve in
the last year.
CEO, Canadian Cancer Society,
Nova Scotia Division
Nancy Barteaux
Chair, Canadian Cancer
Society, Nova Scotia Division
Board of Directors
Together we will
change cancer forever.
Contents
Steve Smith 4
Robin McGee 6
Raymond Burns 8
Sherry Dorion 10
Shawna Singleton 12
Julie Maillet 14
Yazeed Sobaih 16
Supporters 19
Financials 24
Board of Directors 26
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Meet Steve, a Daffodil Place donor.
“In 2011, well after my company Central decided to support Daffodil Place, I was diagnosed with
prostate cancer. In April 2012, I had a radical prostectemy and in December my doctor told me
I was cancer free. The experience was extremely stressful, not only for me, but for my wife,
children and mother as well.”
The Canadian Cancer Society gave
Steve perspective.
“My experience made me more aware of the various struggles cancer patients face,
and why Daffodil Place is so desperately needed. When I had to travel to Halifax for
treatments I called the Society to ask about staying at The Lodge. When I learned
that most nights they are full, and at times have to turn people away, I chose to
stay elsewhere because that was an option for me. For many Nova Scotians there
are no other options.”
Steve offered to support Daffodil Place.
“I couldn’t be happier to be involved in this project, because I know it will
make life easier for other people struggling with cancer. To have family,
volunteers and fellow patients by your side, without the worry of how much
your care will cost will be a big relief for countless Nova Scotians. I knew
after that phone call that I had made the right decision to support Daffodil
Place and you should too!”
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I certainly know
now that I am not
invincible, and cancer
can happen to anyone. It’s
an easy decision to support
Daffodil Place, because one day
it could be you or your loved ones
that need the support.
Here’s how the Canadian Cancer Society is helping.
• The Daffodil Place Campaign was publicly launched in September 2012 to increase capacity at The
Lodge That Gives, a home-away-from-home for cancer patients undergoing treatment in Halifax.
• Daffodil Place will also provide additional supportive care programs through a partnership with
Wellspring, a highly recognized national charitable organization that provides a wide range of
programs and services to people who are living with cancer.
• As of September 2012, $11.3 million was raised thanks to overwhelming support from
Nova Scotians.
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“I was diagnosed with stage 3C colorectal
cancer in 2010. At one point, I was told
that my cancer had metastasized to an
inoperable location, and that my survival
chances were less than four per cent.”
Cancer may indeed take me out
someday. But if it does, I will go down
swinging. No matter how many years I
have left, I will devote them to helping
people like myself...to help them face it, get
through it, and connect despite it.
Meet Robin, a CancerConnection mentor.
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The Canadian Cancer Society gave Robin peace.
“Understandably shaken by this news, I needed to talk to someone who had survived my kind of
cancer. I reached out to the Canadian Cancer Society at a point in my cancer journey when I felt alone
and afraid. I found solace through the Canadian Cancer Society’s CancerConnection program, which
trains volunteers to provide emotional support and share practical insights about living with cancer.”
Robin offered to guide those just like her in return.
“Now that I am a survivor, I’m returning the favor by helping others through their cancer
experience. Through CancerConnection, I have had the privilege of providing support
and mentorship to over a dozen people facing a cancer diagnosis. Giving guidance and
reassurance for those who are struggling, as I struggled, helps to give meaning to my past
suffering. It dignifies my cancer experience, and enriches my life as a survivor.”
Here’s how the Canadian Cancer Society is helping.
• CancerConnection matches patients with trained volunteers who’ve walked in their shoes. In 2012, 119 Nova Scotians were matched
through this program.
• Thousands of Nova Scotians accessed our support programs in 2012. Cancer patients and their families benefited from programs such
as: CancerConnection, Accommodations Program in Cape Breton at the Holy Redeemer, The Lodge That Gives, Camp Goodtime, Wig and
Prosthesis Service, Smokers’ Helpline and the Cancer Information Service.
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Meet Raymond, a Relay For Life organizer.
“I still remember the moment I found out my nan had breast cancer. My mom came to tuck me in
It’s overwhelming
to see all those
people there for the
same cause, the
same reason – cancer
is all around us, not
wanted, but there just
the same.
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at night and said, “We need to talk.” That’s when I knew something was wrong. She softly told me
she loved me, Dad loved me and Nan loved me too. She went on to say that Nan has breast cancer
and is having surgery in the morning. I was in Grade 5. I cried myself to sleep for four nights.”
The Canadian Cancer Society gave Raymond comfort.
“My Nan had surgery along with chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Every Monday, Grampy
and I drove her from Middleton to The Lodge That Gives in Halifax where she would stay during
her treatments. I was always so excited to see her when we returned on Friday to pick her up. She
would hug me and kiss my cheek – she was so strong throughout her treatments.”
Raymond offered more than gratitude in return.
“In 2008, my Grade 11 teacher told me the Canadian Cancer Society was looking for Relay For Life volunteers. I decided to lend a hand and
that night I had the time of my life! I knew this was the place for me. Relay is how I support the Canadian Cancer Society. Relay is my way to
fight back against this deadly disease.”
Here’s how the Canadian Cancer Society is helping.
• In 2012, The Lodge That Gives provided a home-away-from-home and supportive care for 1,386 Nova Scotians.
• Last year, 25 Relay For Life events across Nova Scotia raised $2.5 million to fund the most promising cancer
research, support programs for people living with cancer, comprehensive cancer information, prevention
initiatives and advocacy for healthy public policies.
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“My journey with cancer began in 2003.
I will never forget the words ‘malignancy
cannot be ruled out’ — five words with
a huge impact. However, it really didn’t
hit home that I had lung cancer until a few
months later when the surgeon said he would
remove the bottom lobe of my left lung. I said,
“You’re speaking as if I have cancer.” He said, “You
do have cancer.”
Those who know me seem to be of
the opinion that I can be stubborn and for
me that was a blessing. It never occurred
to me that I might not make it. Statistically,
I am not supposed to be here. But I am, and
I make sure to tell others they can do it too!
That’s how I give back.
Meet Sherry, a volunteer and advocate.
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The Canadian Cancer Society gave Sherry a voice.
“With my treatment complete and an all-clear from the doctors, I packed up my belongings and moved
to Cape Breton where I had purchased my retirement home just months before I was diagnosed.
Subsequently, I decided it was time to help others by speaking out about my own experience.”
Sherry offered to speak out about
cancer and smoking.
“I was one of the healthiest people I knew prior to my diagnosis, but I had smoked for years
and went through a period where I was stressed to my limit. After I became involved with
the Canadian Cancer Society, I spoke to the media about smoking and cancer when the
Society was advocating for larger warning labels on cigarette packages.”
Here’s how the Canadian Cancer Society is helping.
• We are committed to prevention initiatives that reduce the use of tobacco products. New larger health warnings now cover 75% of
each cigarette package, and feature the Society’s Smokers’ Helpline toll-free number and web address.
• Smokers’ Helpline (1 877 513-5333) and smokershelpline.ca are free confidential services offered by the Society to help smokers quit.
In 2012, we received more than 2,246 calls and 413 registrations online.
• We successfully advocated for more smoke free outdoor spaces in Nova Scotia. In 2012, Amherst and Truro joined communities such as
Kentville and Bridgewater in passing comprehensive legislation supporting smoking prevention.
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Meet Shawna, mother to a survivor.
“Five years ago my son Lucas, who was six at the time, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Since then,
I’ve been helping other families facing cancer by volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society.”
The Canadian Cancer Society gave Shawna hope.
“I signed Lucas up for the Survivor Event and Lap at the Acadia University Relay For Life, but
when the night of the event came I really didn’t feel like going. Then something compelled
me. The impact of him running around with his little bald head, as if he didn’t have
a care in the world, caught everyone’s breathe. It was just amazing to witness the
friendliness of the people, the compassion and the overwhelming sense of hope. The
emotion of that event hooked me.”
Shawna offered to give other families hope.
“I believe in the work of the Canadian Cancer Society. Volunteering has made me
more knowledgeable about the importance of giving your time, the work of the
Society and the impact its research projects are having. I know it takes money
and research to find cures and better treatments, but in the meantime
everyone living with cancer needs support. I want to be a resource for
someone who could benefit from talking to another parent with a similar
experience. I want to provide them with a renewed sense of hope.”
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As a mom of a brain
cancer survivor, I want
lots of money directed
towards research because I
want the day to come when
no one fears the words you
have cancer. Until then I want
everyone living with cancer to
have the best support programs
and services available.
Here’s how the Canadian Cancer Society is helping.
• One of the Top 10 Society funded research projects of 2012 found new ways to treat malignant childhood brain
cancer. This research identified more effective treatments that may spare some children the side effects of
unnecessary radiation.
• We are focused on eradicating cancer forever through funding the best and most important cancer
research. This year alone we funded 310 research projects across the country.
• In Nova Scotia, five research projects were funded:
1. Dr Jean Marshall — “The impact of combined histamine receptor (H1 and H2) blockade
and local histamine release on tumour metastasis”
2. Dr Louise Parker — “Cancer risk and drinking water quality”
3. Dr Kirill Rosen — “Ras oncogene as a mediator of three-dimensional tumour growth”
4. Dr David Waisman — “Regulation of cancer cell plasmin formation by S100A10”
5. Dr. David Waisman — extension grant
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“I was a 17-month old baby with a bump
on my right foot when my mother and
grandmother took me to the hospital. I
was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a type
of bone cancer, below my knee and began
chemotherapy right away. The doctor felt my best
chance of survival was to also amputate my leg.”
Meet Julie, a Camp Goodtime Buddy.
At Camp, no one even notices your
differences. At Camp, they’ve all had cancer. At
Camp, they all have scars. I saw other kids who
weren’t afraid and weren’t ashamed. I thought, ‘If
they aren’t ashamed, why should I be?’
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The Canadian Cancer Society gave Julie confidence.
“Growing up, I was ashamed of my leg. People would stare or say things like ‘I know how you
feel’ but they didn’t. Only people who went through it really know how it feels. Eventually I
stopped showing my leg. I hid it in pants, even in the summertime. Camp Goodtime showed
me not to be afraid of people seeing my leg. Last year, for the first time, I started wearing
shorts during the summer. It was a real confidence boost. I feel like I can be myself, finally.”
Julie offered to mentor other children with cancer.
“I volunteer as a Camp Goodtime Buddy mentor. This is how I can give back to other
kids at Camp Goodtime who are scared or ashamed of the marks cancer left behind
on their bodies. I can show them it’s okay. I can show them that with the right
attitude and friends, you can get through anything!”
Here’s how the Canadian Cancer Society is helping.
• Last year, 66 kids, including Julie, made lasting friendships at Camp Goodtime, Nova Scotia’s only summer camp for kids aged 7 to 15
who have experienced, or are currently in treatment for, cancer or brain tumours.
• In 2012, Camp Goodtime moved to Brigadoon Village - a residential camp facility that was specifically designed for children and youth
living with a chronic illness. Camp is fully staffed with health care professionals so parents can rest assured their children are well cared
for. Even chemotherapy is possible at Camp.
• Camp Gooditme is funded through generous gifts from donors who want to ensure that kids with cancer are kids first.
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Meet Yazeed, host of a fundraiser.
“In April 2006, a Canadian Cancer Society
canvasser knocked on my door. I knew she was
looking for a donation and my automatic reply
was ‘No thanks.’ After she left, it hit me - my dad is
going through lung cancer treatments. This canvasser
is trying to help people in the same situation as my
family. Her volunteer work helps fund cancer research
so people don’t have to go through this. That was a
turning point for me. Right away, I chased her down the
street with all the money I had as a student.”
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Because of volunteering I met a lot of
my best friends. Because of volunteering
I got my first job out of university. Because
of volunteering I can share my story. I can tell
people about my dad, what he meant to me, and
what I did to help his legacy and begin my own.
The Canadian Cancer Society gave
Yazeed a silver lining.
“Volunteering is what helped me reconcile the loss of my father. I was able to find the silver
lining while helping others. Creating Frag For Cancer, a gaming tournament, has affected
my life in ways I never thought possible. Not only has it raised more than $50,000 for the
Society, but it was a big factor in me pursuing a business degree.”
Yazeed offered to put his talents to good use.
“When my father passed away I began volunteering at Society events. Eventually I
decided to do something unique, that was interesting to me, but would still help
others. As a student I played a lot of video games so I thought, ‘Why not turn this
into a way to give back?’ That’s how Frag was born.”
Here’s how the Canadian Cancer Society is helping.
• We fundraise to fulfill our mission of eradicating cancer and improving the quality of life for people living with cancer and their
families. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers across the province and the country, we have achieved tremendous results this year.
• In 2012 - 2013, volunteers helped us raise $7.5 million in Nova Scotia through various fundraising initiatives to support the
Canadian Cancer Society’s mission work.
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It takes a community.
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Thank you to our supporters
We are extremely grateful for the generosity of each and every one of our supporters. This is one small
way for the Canadian Cancer Society Nova Scotia Division to say thank you. We would also like to thank
our donors who requested to remain anonymous.
Individuals
The following is a list
acknowledging those who made
financial contributions of more than
$250 between February 2012 and
January 2013.
Darren Butler
Erik English
Patricia Keith
William MacNeil*
Tom Campbell
Conrad Fernandez
Gerald Klassen
Tina Martin
Janet Carney
Scott Flemming
Sharron-Lee Kurtenbach
Craig McDonald
Karen Chaisson
Brian Fluhmann
John LaChapelle*
Robin McGee
Janice Chisholm
David French
Charlotte Landry
Brian McInnis
Steven Adams
Paul Clarke
Wayne Girvan
Sharon Langille
Drusilla McPhee-Potter*
Evelyn Andrews
David Clarke
Thomas Gorman
Paulette Larade
Karen Mingo
Valmont Arsenault
Julia Cochrane*
Verna Goswell*
Ralph & Pam Lazzaro
Anna Monbourquette
Mike Bagnall
Jillian Cole
John Vincent Graham*
Michael LeBlanc
Donald Morrison*
L. Kathleen Barbour*
Melanie Connors
Bruce & Jennifer Graham
Ryan Leil
Roberta Murphy
Terence Barnes*
Kathleen Coulter
Vahan Gumuchian
Jeff Levack
Ruth Murphy*
Joseph Baxter
Steve Craig
Mary Patricia Hall
Brian Lobb*
James Musgrave
Karen Bears
Pamela Crane
Jimmie Harris
Barry Lockhart
Elaine Myette*
Susan Bernier
Dixie Lee Cress*
Bert Hartnell
Joel Long
Mazin Naeem*
Ruby Berringer
Marion Crowell
M. Hastings-James*
Ron Lovett
Scott Neil
Shirlene Blades*
Gary Crummey
Miriam Hayman
David Lowe
Patricia Nickerson*
David Blades
Christine Dagenais
E. Marion Hebb*
Burris MacDonald
Donna Noddin
David Boyd
Blake Daley
Leslie Hickman
Deb MacDonald
Kyle O’Handley
Kenneth Branchard*
Frank Dauphinee
Margaret Hiltz
Cheryl MacDonald*
Robert O’Leary
Claire Brien
Sean Dawson
E. Earle Hiltz*
Wanda MacDonald
Michelle O’Neill*
Sharon Bristol
Elizabeth Dean
Petra & Jos Hoeven
Hubert MacDonald*
Robert Pace
Robert Bruce
Susan Denton
Samantha Howse
Theresa MacDonnell*
James Petrie
Bev Bryson
Elizabete Dignan
Nancy Isaac
Raymond MacDougall
Trudy Pettigrew
Jessie Buchanan
Karen Duggan
Rachel James
Norman MacKenzie
Kevin Pickard
David Bugden
Dennis Dunning*
Heather Janes-Pedersen
John MacLeod
Patsy Poirier
Murray Burrows
Stephen Eagle
Kevin Jordan*
Charles MacNeil
Jacqueline Premdas*
If we have mistakenly left your name off our list we apologize, and ask you to let us know by calling 1-800-639-0222 or emailing ccs.ns@ ns.cancer.ca.
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David Pyke*
Terry Quinn
Sarah Ramer
Kevin Reinhardt
Barry Renouf
Linda Rennie-Morris*
A&A Hersey Fund
E. Mona Rice
Above And Beyond Retail Ltd.
Barbara & Brian Robinson
Acadia University Student
Union
Mike Ryan
H.B. Sabean
Brigid Savage
Heather Shea
Eric Sheppard
E. Audrey Sibbins*
Mary Skinner
Benjamin Smith
F. Pauline Spence
Penny St. Amand
E. Nancy Stevens
Garry Stewart
Joel Surette
Jim Sutherland
Eldon Taylor
Heather Tobias
Walter Tonhauser
Bruce Towler
Daren Tracey
David Turner
Martin Van Bommel
Geoffrey Webster
Bruce & Maxine Wells
Gordon Wilson
Harris Woodford*
Monika Wright
Paul Zive
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Organizations
The following is a list
acknowledging organizations who
made financial contributions of
more than $250 between February
2012 and January 2013.
*Friends For Hope Monthly Donor
Acadian Credit Union
Advocate Printing & Publishing
Co. Ltd.
Black & McDonald Limited
Cresco Construction Limited
Boundary Lane Farms Ltd.
Crombie REIT
Brewery & Soft Drink — Local
361
Crowther & Brayley Ltd.
Bridgetown Pharmasave
British Automobile Touring
Association of Nova Scotia
Brown’s Self Storage
Bruce Sutherland Associates
Limited
Burnside Realty Limited
C & E Refractories
CUPE Local 1472
Dairy Queen/Brazier
Dalhousie University Faculty of
Management
Fowler Construction Services
LTD
Frito Lay Canada
Frontline Gold Corp.
Fulmore Pharmacy Limited
Future Shop
Future Shop — 656
Danny Carey Insurance Agency
Future Shop — 678
Dartmouth Central Plumbing &
Heating Inc.
G W Mosher Motors Ltd.
Dartmouth Dodge
Genesis Communication
Services
Department of Education Staff
Fund
Geomatics Association of Nova
Scotia
Department of Fisheries and
Oceans
Goderich Exeter Railway
Aggregate Equipment (Atlantic)
Limited
C. Collins Construction Limited
AHS Crew
Caldwell Contracting Ltd.
Alpha Plumbing
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Anesthesia Nova Scotia Inc.
Canadian Forces Central Fund
Armstrong Insurance
Canadian Salt Co. Limited
Around the Bend Foundation
Canso Chemicals Ltd.
Assante
ATCO Pipelines
Cape Breton & Central Nova
Scotia Railway
DJ Excavation
Great West Life
Atlantic Poultry Incorporate
Castone Construction
Dominion Biologicals Limited
Greater Halifax Partnership
Atlantic Tractors & Equipment
Ltd.
Catalyst International/Acklands
Grainger
DreamGate Homes
Guillevin International Co.
Back to Basics Physiotherapy
CBRM Friends
E.L.P. Marketing Ltd.
H.J. Enterprises
Bank of Montreal Head Office
CEC Home Inspections
East Port Properties Limited
Halifax Alehouse
Barrington Area Lionettes Club
Central Home Improvement
Eau Spa Incorporated
Halifax Firefighter Calendar
Barrington Area Lions Club
CIBC Children’s Foundation
Eco Home Insulation
Halifax Stanfield International
Airport Authority
Barscope Interactive Data
Systems
CKF Inc.
Bedford Christadelphian
Ecclesia
C.R. Wall & Co. Inc
Clare Mutual Insurance
Company
Department of Surgery
Research and Development
Designed For Living
Mastectomy Boutique
Dexter Construction Company
Limited
Edge Marketing
EllisDon Corporation
Elmsdale Landscaping Limited
GoodLife Fitness
Gordon Stirrett and Associates
Grafton Connor Group
Graybar Canada Ltd. (Harris &
Roome Supplies)
Great Lakes Stevedoring
Harbourview Private Montessori
Children’s House Limited
Harold’s Bakery
Clarence Shopping Mart
Emergency Medical Care Inc.
Bedford Institute of
Oceanography
Clearwater Seafoods Ltd.
Partnership
EnCana Cares Foundation
Bell Canada
Coast to Coast Against Cancer
Foundation
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Herbert S and Jean W Lamb
Foundation
Fire Stop Enterprises
Highliner Foods
Convergys Foundation, Inc.
Florence & Aubrey Macdonald
Charity Fund
Home Hardware Stores Limited
Cornwallis Chevrolet
Four Seasons Roofing Ltd
Berwick & District Ringette
Association
Berwick & District Fire
Department
Colliers International
Enterprise Holdings
Head Shoppe
Hepta Systems Inc.
Human Resources & Skills
Development Canada
IMP Aerospace Components
Marid Industries Ltd.
Oxford Frozen Foods Limited
Shea Electric
Well Within Chiropractic
IMP Group International Inc
Maritime Beauty Supply Co. Ltd.
Palmeter Country Home 86 Ltd.
Shelburne Furniture
Western Canada Boilermakers
Institute of Corporate Directors
Masonic Foundation of Nova
Scotia
Part Source
Shiretown Dental Inc
Wilson’s Gas
PepsiCo Beverages Canada
Shirreff Hall Residence Council
PepsiCo Foods Canada
Sobeys
Winchester Disposal Service
Limited
Spar Marine Limited
Intact Insurance
International Union of
Operating Engineers
Maxxam Analytics
MBC School of Esthetics
Intertape Polymer
MBW Courier Inc.
Pharmasave Drugs (Atlantic)
Ltd.
Investors Group Matching Gift
Program
McInnes Cooper
Pictou Pharmacy
Medavie Blue Cross
ISCANS
Medavie Blue Cross — Atlantic
Pizza Factory Limited —
Middleton
Jeanties Mini Mart
Mic Mac Mall Ltd. Partnership
Jim Kirk Carpentry Service
Michelin North America
(Canada) Inc.
John Ross and Sons
PolyCello
Power Vac BELFOR
Premiere Executive Suites
Jonel Jim Concrete Construction
(1994) Ltd.
Mighty Muffler
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Mills Heavy Hauling Ltd.
Jungle Jim’s
Molson Coors Canada
Pro Cresting Penguins Female
Hockey Club
Killam Properties Inc.
Municipal Enterprises Limited
Kinette Club of Sackville
Municipality of the District of
Chester
Kings Mutual Insurance
Company
Natural Resources Canada
Protec Security & Electrical
Maintenance
Provincial Hearing Aid Service
Limited
R.A.O.B. Harbour Lodge 53
Kingston Family Dentistry
Nature’s Script Farm
Kinsmen Club of Halifax
Netgrowth Inc.
Rainbow Drilling Service &
Supplies Ltd.
Knox Law Inc.
North Nova Education Centre
RBC Royal Bank
Lachance Signs
Nova Construction Company
Ltd.
RBC Royal Bank — Glace Bay
Land & Sea Contracting Ltd.
Lawtons
Lawtons Home Health Care
Le Caveau Restaurant
Liteco Inc
LiUNA Atlantic Region District
Council
LiUNA Local 1115
LiUNA Ontario Provincial District
Council
Nova Scotia Department of
Justice
Nova Scotia Limited
Nova Scotia Power Inc.
Novatech Disaster Restoration
Inc
NTT Data Inc
Ocean Capital Limited
Ocean Contractors Limited
Loblaw Companies Limited/
GWL
Online Support Charity Fund
Manulife Financial Life
Insurance Company
O’Regan’s South Shore Toyota
O’Regan’s Motors Limited
Oulton Fuels Limited
RCS
Reddick Brothers Masonry Ltd.
Remax Fairlane Realty
Spryfield Legion
St Joseph’s Credit Union
Steele Auto Group
Stewart McKelvey
Strategic Charitable Giving
Foundation
Stream
Stuart Kia
Sunrise Brokerage & Sales Ltd.
Surco Investments Limited
Head Shoppe
TD Waterhouse Private Giving
Foundation
The Chickenburger
The HRM Gang
The Jack & Marjorie Todd
Foundation
The John and Judy Bragg Family
Foundation
Tidal Organics
Toffee Trolling Ltd.
Richelieu Atlantic
Top Gun Construction
Enterprises
Roadside Grill and Cabins
Truro Elementary School
Rollie’s Plumbing & Heating
Limited
United Brotherhood of
Carpenters Joiners of America
L 1588
Royal Environmental Inc.
Sambro Sound
Scotia Rail
Scotiabank
Scott Zinck Memorial Golf
Tournament
Sharon’s Place Convenience
Yarmouth Sea Products Ltd.
University of King’s College
Valley Lodge IOOF #153
VEP Mechanical
Verico One Stope Mortgage
Solutions Inc.
Waterbury Newton
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Daffodil Place
Campaign Donors
Organizations
Legacy Circle
We would like to thank those who
have confirmed a legacy gift for
the Canadian Cancer Society – Nova
Scotia Division in their Will.
Estate Gifts
Barbara Johnson
Advocate Printing & Publishing Co.
Jeane King
Around The Bend Foundation
Ronald MacCormick
Bank of Montreal
Shannon MacDonald
Central
Christine Baker
Vincent MacLean
CIBC
Wendy Black
Individuals
Charles MacNeil
Comeau’s Sea Foods Limited
Philip and Sandy Bonin
Edith Leonora (Peggy) Morash
Cook
Amanda Alexander
Albert Maroun
Deloitte & Touche Foundation
George Bradshaw
Kenneth Alexander Crook
Tim Alison
Bryan Mason
Alison Chabassol
Doris Abbie Crowell
The Aquino Family
Susan McIsaac
Enterprise Cape Breton
Corporation
Darren Dick
Olive Pearl Dockrill
Dolores Atwood
Robert Meade
Robert J. Lawlor
Phyllis Dunlop
Mike Bagnall
Robert & Jane Merchant
A. William Murray
Harvey Clifford Hendsbee
Nancy Barteaux
William Moffatt
Jonathan Neale and Avril Young
Clarence Russell Isnor
Eunice Basaraba
Kendra Morton
Sheila D. Patterson
Peter Bessey
Pam Mosher
Frederick & Abbie Lane Charity
Fund
Sharon Bristol
Jonathan Neale & Avril Young
Michelle Bohaychuk
Ian Parker
David Boyd
Daniel Parolin
Brenda Burgess
Susan Payne
Fred & Nancy Chipman
Elaine Rankin
Steve Craig
Claire Richardson
Purdy Crawford
Brigid Savage
Bruce Crooks
Rose Spicer
The John and Judy Bragg Family
Foundation
Darren Dick
Jeffrey Stockhausen
The Shaw Group
Kathryn Stewart
Lynne Donahoe
Maureen & Rus Summers
The Sobey Foundation
Leona E. Strum
Michael Durland
Greg & Linda Trefry
The Windsor Foundation
E. Patrick Sullivan
John & Marilyn Edgecombe
Mary Walsh
Toronto-Dominion Bank
Evelyn P. Sullivan
Heather & James Eisenhauer
Donna Watts
Maureen Summers
Janice Fenwick
Donald Westby
United Commericial Travelers of
America
Fred & Elizabeth Fountain
Eve Wickwire
Marjorie Fountain
Kathryn & Calvin Wiley
Carman Giacomantonio
Gregory Wilkie
Colette Glencross
Carol Zachernuk
We would like to thank the
following donors who made
financial contributions of more than
$250 between February 2012 and
January 2013 to the Daffodil Place
Campaign.
Cheryl Hebert
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Blois & Bev Hennigar
Ernst & Young
Grant Thornton
IMP
KENT
McCain Foundation
O’Regan’s
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
Pictou County Prostate Cancer
Support Association
RBC Foundation
RCMP Veteran’s Ladies Auxiliary
Scotiabank
Women Alike Breast Cancer
Support Group
Janet Piers
Kelly Power
Dr. and Mrs. H.B. Sabean
Nancy A. Samson
Brigid Savage
Sandy and Peter Smith
F. Pauline Spence
Rose Spicer
E. Nancy Stevens
Bernard and Margaret Swain
Anonymous (9)
Ludger Arsenault/CJFX
Vernon William Brown
Frances Audrey Brundage
Peter Albert Campbell
Evelyn Euda McKay
Nina Agnes McPhee
Clara Ida Mills
Hilda Rachel Mosher
Edythe Ernestine Oxner
Helen Dickson Purves
Evelyn Pauline Richards
Phyllis Robinson
Katherine S. Schwartz
Helen Simon
Maria (Mary) Smith
Muriel Ethel Sproull
Mary E. Thibeault
Doris Elizabeth Thornton
Mary Vihos
Warren P. White
Partners — Relay For Life
Comeau’s Sea Foods Ltd
Sobey’s
Cougar Travel
Sou’Wester
County Fair Mall
St. Francis Xaiver University
Dalhousie University
St. Joseph’s Credit Union
100.9 Big Dog
Dartmouth Cole Harbour
Weekly News
Steel Centre Credit Union
101.5 The Hawk
Digby Courier
101.7 CKDH
Eastern Sign Print
103.5 FM The Eagle
Ecole Beau-Port
94.1 ECFM
Halifax West Weekly News
94.9 Magic
Hants Journal
95.5 CJLS
Holiday Inn Express - Stellarton
96.5 Kool FM
Kings County Advertiser
AC Belliveau Veinotte
Acadia University
Lake District Recreation
Association
Aggregate Equipment
Lighthouse Publishing
AgriTECH Park
Lion’s Club
Amherst Citizen-Record
Long & McQuade
Amherst Daily News
Majestic Entertainment
Annapolis Spectator
Mic Mac Mall
Atlantic Superstore
Municipality of Chester
Atlantica Hotel
New Glasgow News
AVR
New Ross Credit Union
Bay Ferries
Nova Scotia Power
Bedford Sackville Weekly News
O’Regans
BellaSante Spa
Pharmasave
Brown’s Self Storage
Premiere Self Storage
Burnside News
Premiuim Group
Credit Union
Q104 FM
Caisse populaire de Clare
Queen’s County Advance
Cape Breton Post
Rafuse Golf Cars
Cars “R” Us
Rona
Castle Building Supplies
Sargents
Chester Area Middle School
Scotiabank
City Printers
Scotsburn
CKBW
Shelburne Coast Guard
Clare Dodge
Skye Catering
The Canadian Cancer Society thanks
our local Relay sponsors who help
make our events possible.
100.7 HANK FM
Subway
Special Acknowledgement
Special thanks to our corporate
partners who are helping make
cancer history.
Relay For Life
Maritime Television Sponsor
The Cat Rental Store
CTV
The Reporter
Relay For Life
Atlantic Survivor Sponsor
The Strait Area Reporter
Tim Hortons
Town of Amherst
Town of Kentville
Town of Middleton
Town of New Glasgow
Town of Port Hawkesbury
Medavie Blue Cross
Relay For Life
Provincial Print Media
Sponsor
TC Media
Tri Mac Toyota
Daffodil Campaign Sponsor
Truro Daily News
Farmers Dairy
Truro Fire Department
Winchester Disposal
Yarmouth Vanguard
Daffodil Pin Sponsors
Farmers Dairy
Pharmasave
Sobeys
Scotiabank
Central Home Improvement
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Financial highlights
For the period February 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013.
The generosity of Nova Scotians, with their time and donations, is truly
remarkable. We are honoured to be entrusted with your contributions. I can say
with confidence that your investments are well managed. The stories shared in
this report clearly show their impact and how recipients of your support pay it
forward with their own contributions.
This financial report covers the period of February 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013.
Total revenue for the fiscal year was $7.5 million. The majority of these funds
are the result of our various fundraising activities, and the prudent investment
of raised funds into safe and secure investment opportunities that include high
grade financial instruments such as treasury bills, government bonds and pooled
funds holding blue chip equities.
The bulk of our expenses are directly related to our amazing programs and
research that bring hope, care and relief to the many Nova Scotians and their
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families suffering with cancer. We are so happy to be a source of support to
these individuals. It takes an engine to run programs like ours and we are
pleased to do this in a cost efficient manner with less than 8.5 per cent of total
revenue going toward administrative functions.
It’s been a great year for the Canadian Cancer Society Nova Scotia Division, and
2013 promises to be just as successful. Thank you for your continued support!
David Boyd
Treasurer, Chair of the Audit Committee
Revenue:
How we spend your donations:
Relay For Life
$2,453,822
Annual Giving2,002,788
Planned Gifts 728,862
Major Gifts 155,245
Capital Campaign1,643,752
Investment Income
2
85,193
Other Income 188,805
**Fundraising Costs
Campaign Fundraising Costs
Supporting
Total Revenue7,458,467
Disbursements:
Direct Fundraising Expenses2,011,439
Cancer Control:
Programs1,981,003
Research 828,798
Advocacy 391,125
Supporting*** 638,544
Total Disbursements5,850,909
Restricted for Captial Campaign1,394,915
Increase in Resources 212,643
Campaign
Total7,458,467
Programs
Advocacy
Research
* For the Canadian Cancer Society’s complete financial statements visit us online at cancer.ca
** Fundraising costs include purchasing daffodils, Relay For Life event promotion costs, daffodil pins, marketing support, signage, and more.
*** Includes administration and indirect fundraising
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Nova Scotia Board of Directors 2012-2013
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Nancy Barteaux, Chair
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Faten Alshazly, Member At Large
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ron MacCormick, Member At Large
Sydney, Nova Scotia (resigned)
Jeffrey Stockhausen, Chair Elect
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dolores Atwood, Member At Large
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Bryan Mason, Member At Large
East Pennant, Nova Scotia
Kevin Fraser, Treasurer
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Mike Bagnall, Member At Large
Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
Susan Payne, Member At Large
Port Williams, Nova Scotia
Jeff Aucoin, Honorary Solicitor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
David Boyd, Member At Large
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Rosalind Penfound, Member At Large
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Barbara Stead-Coyle, Secretary/CEO
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Steve Craig, Member At Large
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Elaine Rankin, Member At Large
Inverness, Nova Scotia
Dr. Carman Giacomantonio,
Member At Large
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Kathryn Wiley, Member At Large
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Provincial Canadian Cancer Society offices
Nova Scotia
5826 South Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1S6
Phone: 902-423-6183
Fax: 902-429-6563
cancer.ca
Alberta/Northwest
Territories
325 Manning Road NE
Suite 200
Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5
Phone: 403-205-3966
Fax: 403-205-3979
cancer.ca
Newfoundland and
Labrador
70 Ropewalk Lane
St. John’s, Newfoundland
A1B 3R9
Phone: 709-753-6250
Fax: 709-753-9314
cancer.ca
Ontario
55 St Clair Avenue West
Suite 500
Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7
Phone: 416-488-5400
Fax: 416-488-2872
cancer.ca
British Columbia/Yukon
565 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5Z 4J4
Phone: 604-872-4400
Fax: 604-872-4113
cancer.ca
Prince Edward Island
1 Rochford Street
Charlottetown, PEI C1A 9L2
Phone: 902-566-4007
Fax: 902-628-8281
cancer.ca
Manitoba
193 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B7
Phone: 204-774-7483
Fax: 204-774-7500
cancer.ca
Quebec
5151 L’Assomption Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec H1T 4A9
Phone: 514-255-5151
Fax: 514-255-2808
cancer.ca
New Brunswick
133 Prince William Street
P.O. Box 2089
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 3T5
Phone: 506-634-6272
Fax: 506-634-3808
cancer.ca
Saskatchewan
1910 McIntyre Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3
Phone: 306-790-5822
Fax: 306-569-2133
cancer.ca
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Canadian Cancer Society Nova Scotia Division
5826 South Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1S6
Phone: 902-423-6183
Fax: 902-429-6563
National Office
55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7
Phone: 416-961-7223
Fax: 416-961-4189
cancer.ca
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