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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!

The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is a self-help, peer support organization, offering on-site and phone peer support, education, and support groups to people living with mood disorders and their family, friends and loved ones. We also provdie on-site education for any persons, organizations, employers etc. who wish to know more about mood disorders, what they are, how they are treated, and how to assist persons with these disorders.

The Victoria Brain Injury Society gives survivors and their loved ones that which the medical professional cannot: long term support through the many steps, both backward and forward, of life after brain injury. From those just released from hospital, to those who have lived with their injuries for decades, survivors consistently express gratitude and relief once they’ve walked through the Society’s doors. Finally , people who “get it”! We offer that which society in general does not: a safe place to interact with people who understand. Issues like poor memory, short tempers, inappropriate behaviors, difficulty speaking and disorientation are accepted; coping strategies are shared.

MSF is the world’s leading independent humanitarian medical relief organization, providing crucial medical care to people affected by war, civil strife, epidemics, natural disasters and social marginalization. MSF strives to respond rapidly and effectively to public health emergencies with complete independence from political, economic or religious powers. In 1999, MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its pioneering humanitarian work: rapid interventions, calling public attention to humanitarian catastrophies, respecting fellow humans’ dignity and acting as a source of hope for peace and reconciliation.

Over 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year. We believes this is unnecessary and unacceptable. The CDHF reduces suffering and improvs quality of life by empowering Canadians with trusted, up to date, science-based information about digestive health and disease. We are the Foundation of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG). As such, we work directly with leading physicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals to help Canadians understand and take control of their digestive health with confidence and optimism. Through research and public education, we aim to: REDUCE the incidence and prevalence of digestive disorders; IMPROVE understanding of digestive health issues; SUPPORT those suffering from digestive disorders; and, ENHANCE quality of life for those living with digestive disorders.

Our immediate goals are to support the efforts of blood donors through the latest technology and improving donor clinics across the country, enhance programs to recruit and retain blood and bone marrow donors, and advance blood science research and development

The organization exists to support and enable the work of EWTN Global Catholic Network in Canada. It does so by facilitating the production of television, radio and media programming and through other promotional and educational activities in Canada.

The Georgina Community Food Pantry (GCFP) provides emergency food service to residence of Georgina. Currently we distribute a four day supply of food each month to upwards of 1000 people. Children receive more than 50 per cent of the food we dispense. With this in mind, the GCFP is presently striving to increase the fresh food portion of our food parcels. Each week the GCFP purchases milk, eggs, hamburger meat as well as fruits and vegetables to enhance the nutritional value of the food distributed. While the GCFP continues to deliver this essential emergency food service, we have expanded our role. The GCFP gives our visitors the opportunity to grow their own food and broaden their knowledge of nutritious meal planning by providing them with the opportunity to participate in our community garden and community kitchen programs. The GCFP appreciates the support from members of our community. Your donations make it possible for us to continue our much needed services.

Since June 1984, Partners in Mission Food Bank has been relieving hunger by distributing over 223,798 food hampers to low income people in the Kingston area.

Our Place is a community service provider in Victoria BC providing many things to the people who visit our building. We offer transitional housing and a hand up to the men and women who inhabit our 45 residential rooms. Our dining room and nutrition bar serve over 1,200 nutritious meals free of charge five days a week while our drop-in centre offers a multitude of programs as well as being a place of welcome.

As the recognized fundraiser for the Stollery Children’s Hospital, the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation is committed to enhancing health services for children. More than 210,000 patient visits happen at the Stollery Children’s Hospital each year…and that number is growing. Children who benefit from the Stollery’s services come not only from Edmonton, but also northern Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. Much of the work done at the Stollery Children’s Hospital is leading edge – literally the difference between life and death. Community support is crucial if we are to maintain this level of advanced care. Donations to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation will help to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, support research to provide cures and treatments for childhood diseases, fund specialized pediatric health services & programs and recruit nationally and internationally renowned scientists and doctors.

The Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance (CCHA) is an organization made up of patients with a congenital heart defect, their friends, families, and the medical community. With your support, we aim to improve the quality of care for these patients, many of whom require lifelong expert care.