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Nearly one in two Albertans will develop cancer in their lifetime and nearly one in four will be lost to cancer. At the Alberta Cancer Foundation, we intend to change that. Our promise to our donors is progress in cancer research, prevention, treatment and care. Your dollars make a transformational impact right here at home by advancing Alberta’s leading-edge provincial research strategy and the compassionate work of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, the Cross Cancer Institute and Alberta’s 15 other cancer centres. Representing nearly 200,000 donors, the Alberta Cancer Foundation is the number one non-governmental source of funding for cancer research and programs. Last year we invested $23.3 million towards our vision of a cancer-free future. We know something can be done about cancer and we're willing to do it. With you by our side, we can continue pushing for accelerated change, progress and above all, results.

Special Olympics Alberta will provide individuals with an intellectual disability of all ages and abilities, opportunities to realize their full athletic potential, with appropriate training, coaching and competitions, to develop life skills, a healthy body, and self-esteem.

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario’s Today’s Help, Tomorrow’s Cure Campaign is reaching out to the almost 150,000 Ontarians who have Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD). By 2031 that number will increase by nearly 127%. That means that we will be caring for over 175,000 cases in 2010 and by 2031 there will be over 340,000 cases in the province. Our goal is to help persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, their families and caregivers today, while engaging in research to put an end to this devastating disease. With your support we fund nationwide research to address the psychological and social aspects of AD such as care giving, family support and long-term care as well as biomedical investigations to find causes and treatments. The Alzheimer Society of Ontario helps local chapters deliver services by providing consultation as well as financial and educational support. In addition, we assist in program development, fundraising and supportive public policy.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is a non-profit provincial organization dedicated to helping people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, to supporting caregivers, to promoting public awareness, and to funding research into finding the cause and the cure. We help people: By funding medical research to find the cause of this disease, and then the cure; Through our support groups for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's and related dementias, and our support groups for caregivers/family members; By providing information and materials about the disease to families, and the general public; By offering additional resources through our lending libraries; By holding public education programs such as information forums, research updates, and advocacy workshops; By creating public awareness and understanding of the disease, and the existence of the Society; and through our Web site located at http://www.alzheimerbc.org. All donations will be acknowledged!

Our chapter provides services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease (and other related dementias), support for care-givers, and informs the public in the communities we serve; Quinte West, all of Hastings County, the Brighton area and the northern area of Prince Edward County.

The Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce is a non-profit charitable organization committed to supporting persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and their caregivers. We provide information, education and support to those affected by dementia and their family and professional caregivers. Our programs and services are offered throughout the two counties of Grey and Bruce.

The Alzheimer Society of Timmins-Porcupine Inc. was founded by a group of family caregivers in 1986 under the leadership of Monica Bevil. It is a non-profit organization and registered charity, governed by a board of directors who is elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting held in June each year. The Society is operated and managed by a staff team of 3 employees who are responsible for the design and implementation of family support and education services. The Society receives funding from the Ministry of Health, community donations and memorials. Research support dollars are raised through fund-raising organized by the Society. The Alzheimer Society of Timmins-Porcupine District Inc., through its affiliation with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario and the Alzheimer Society of Canada, maintains an active role in supporting the growth and development of the Alzheimer movement.

The Role of the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County is to collaborate with all levels of the organization and our local community in order to foster excellence in services, education and research.

Saint Luke’s Homes is located in the west end of the city of St. John's, the nursing home has 126 long term care beds, including one respite bed available to those residing in the community. It also has a Heritage Room and its own Chapel. Besides the nursing home, there are 54 independent-living cottages, and the Bishop John Meaden Manor Complex with 76 apartments. Saint Luke's is the only nursing home to offer an Adult Day Program and is committed to providing a continuum of care from independent living to nursing care.

The Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is dedicated to improving the quality of life and education for autistic persons by: *Promoting timely and appropriate diagnosis and intervention treatment(s), and education for all persons with autism spectrum disorders *Promoting public awareness, understanding, and acceptance of persons with autism spectrum disorders *Providing support to persons and families affected by autism spectrum disorders though the development of programs and services within their community *Promoting research into all aspects of autism spectrum disorders.

Hope and Help for Families The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society is a province-wide family support system providing local support, advocacy and referral services to persons affected by schizophrenia, psychosis and other serious mental illnesses and the people who love them. Your donation is very much appreciated!

ORGANIZATIONAL VISION Every British Columbian adult will have a personal advance care plan in a secure provincial registry accessible to their care providers. STRATEGIC GOALS BCHPCA will: • engage and educate British Columbians, including public leaders, about responsive, quality care and advance care planning • develop resources with its partners for British Columbians to discuss, document, and register their advance care plans • increase and diversify sustainable revenue and other resources, and recruit effective people to implement its strategic plan VALUES BCHPCA: • respects its relationships and partnerships • is compassionate and caring • is progressive and focused • is trustworthy