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Established in 1971, the Children’s Hospital Foundation (CHF) works to support the special healthcare needs of children through reliable and consistent funding of pediatric medical research, as well as equipment and programs at the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg (CH). Since its inception, the CHF has contributed more than $27 million dollars for pediatric medical research and millions more to the Hospital for equipment and special programs.

Since it was established in 1982, the Foundation has raised more than $30 million in support of Cambridge Memorial Hospital. The Foundation plays an increasingly important role in funding new and replacement medical equipment , enhanced Hospital facilities and the continuing education of healthcare professionals.

Child Aid International is a not-for-profit organisation that respects and champions the rights of all orphan children – regardless of race, ethnicity or faith. The organisation strives to address the basic needs of orphan children by providing them with love, hope, inspiration and support to develop into healthy, caring, and confident individuals.

The Foundation's story began in 1996 when it was incorporated as a registered charity. Since its creation, the Foundation has actively worked in partnership with the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital. The goal is to ensure that quality health care is available to the residents of Huron County and neighboring communities. Due to the generosity of its donors and volunteers, the Foundation has evolved to become a well respected organization in the region. The Foundation has always worked hard to maintain the trust of the community.

The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, affectionately known as SickKids Foundation, is the largest non-governmental granting agency in child health in Canada. Established in 1972, SickKids Foundation has granted over $300 million to The Hospital for Sick Children and over $60 million to researchers across the country. Through its National Grants Program, SickKids Foundation is the only granting program with a national, multi-year initiative to study two understudied but important areas of child health: the role of complementary and alternative health care and child health, and to study home care and children and youth. We have invested our community’s contributions in outstanding patient care, research and education. We believe there is no one else in Canada as dedicated as we are to eliminating the gap between what is happening in child health research, education and training, and what should be happening.

Hospice can help at a difficult time. Hospice staff and volunteers provide: * Emotional support and information for people living with advancing illness and for their caregivers * Vigils for the last hours of life * One to one emotional support and information for those grieving the death of someone they love * Group support for people in grief * Library and resources on end of life issues, care giving and grief, including picture books for children * Hospice volunteers available daily at Cowichan District Hospital and a family lounge with hot beverages. * Biweekly care clinics and outreach offering reiki, therapeutic touch and other relaxing treatments for caregivers and for those living with advancing illness or grieving a death * Community advocacy on end of life issues and grief issues All services are offered free of charge and most are available across the Cowichan region for people at home, in hospital or living in a care facility.

We are a member-based organization. Our members elect a national Board of Directors who are responsible for setting the strategic direction of Dying With Dignity Canada. The Board has hired an Executive Director to carry out day-to-day operations and execute our strategic plan. We are funded by membership fees and donations, both of which are tax deductible. To join as a member of DWD, make your donation (minimum $10) to the membership fund.

According to the recent Institute of Medicine (of the National Academies) study, psychosocial support makes a difference in the quality of survival for people living with cancer. Moreover, a recent international study of women living with cancer has shown that psychosocial support actually increases the chances of survival. Since opening the first red door in 1995, the unique Gilda’s Club program has included the same program elements that researchers have found improve the quality of survival among people living with cancer. …Gilda’s Club is the missing link in the cancer care system and we are anxious to support the holistic approach being taken to help the well-being of those inflicted and touched by cancer.” – Dr. Patrick J.Gullane, MB, FRCSC, FACS, FRACS (Hon) Otolaryngologist-in-Chief, University Health Network. Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Toronto

We provide caring, community-based support programs like supportive and independent living, homeless outreach, recreation, suicide bereavement support, and peer support programs for families and individuals. As well, we work closely with other community organizations to bridge gaps in the mental health care system and facilitate access to important services and resources. One in five people experience a mental disorder in their lifetimes and most of us know someone who has faced a mental health challenge or concern. CMHA – Calgary Region strives to improve public understanding of mental health issues at home, in the community, and workplace through community education, advocacy and mental health awareness initiatives. Reaching 23,000 people directly each year, CMHA – Calgary Region is a non-profit, charitable organization. Established in 1955, we are an independent branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. For more info, visit our website.

Established in 1977 the ALS Society of Canada is a national voluntary health organization with partner units in every province. Between 1,500 and 2000 people live with ALS and many more are affected by this devastating neuromuscular disease.

Our trained volunteers and professional staff provide practical care and support to individuals and their families dealing with life-threatening illness in their own homes. Care plans are flexible and designed for each family -- may include such services as respite care, caregiver support and emotional support. The Living Room Program is offered one day each week to provide respite for families and life affirming activities for clients. One to one grief counselling and support groups for kids, teens and adults enhance bereavement follow-up offered to families served by Evergreen as well as the general public. Bereavement resource mailings are also available on a monthly basis. A resource library is available at the Evergreen office. Services are offered at no charge to the client, but government funding provides only a small portion of our budget.

Currently, more than 20,000 Manitobans are diagnosed and one person out of every three is personally affected. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba provides valuable programs and services for people affected by dementia, while funding research to help find a cure. The Society offers supportive counselling; caregiver education; support groups for people with dementia and for their caregivers; professional education; public awareness; the MedicAlert® Safely Home program; the First Link® program and more. The Alzheimer Society also plays an important role in advocating for change within our local, provincial and federal governments. By working to influence programs and services which directly impact people affected, the Society helps enhance the quality of life for people living with a diagnosis and the people who care for them.