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Canterbury Foundation has operated senior-assisted/supportive living in Edmonton for 40 years, and is incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta. It offers security and high-quality care in a residential setting, where seniors can be close to family and community. It provides quality, supportive services out of three facilities: Canterbury Court (assisted living) opened in 1974, with Canterbury Manor (independent living)(1991) and Canterbury Lane (a secure dementia unit)(1997). Canterbury Foundation is a non-profit registered charity and does not receive financial support from government, other than qualifying for municipal tax exemptions. Canterbury provides a supportive living environment with a full spectrum of services and care. Comprehensive living-assistance is provided to seniors that include meals, laundry, housekeeping, 24-hour security, an on-site medical clinic, 24-hr RN coverage, group health and wellness activities as well as home care and private care as needed.

The Amalia Foundation was founded in honor of our mother as a way to honor her legacy and help those with Parkinson's Disease. Our mom touched many people during her life. She loved running and exercise, and since her death we have looked at different ways to honor her memory. To that purpose, we have founded The Amalia Foundation, with the goal of supporting exercise programs for those with Parkinson's. There are many excellent charities that support research and studies, but we wanted something that had the ability to positively influence people and caregivers in our own area and in their daily life. A wonderful program, Delay the Disease was started by David Zid and Jackie Russell in Columbus, Ohio. It has expanded all over the country and offers a simple exercise program that has the ability to help ease the daily struggles of Parkinson's, and delay some of the more devastating results of the disease through exercise. This program can give people some of their independence back and help them deal with the day to day issues of living with Parkinson's. The Amalia Foundation has already sponsored the licensed Delay the Disease training program in Cleveland, for physical therapists and other health care professionals. Beginning in April 2013, exercise classes begin at various locations in Northeast Ohio for those with Parkinson's and their caregivers. The goal is to continue to add classes and locations to serve our community. Our motto is taken from a quote by Mother Theresa: "We can do no great things, only small things with great love." Help us support people and their families as they deal with Parkinson's.

WHO WE ARE THE VINCENT OBIOMA OHAJU MEMORIAL (VOOM) FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE STANDARD OF CARE AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL PROGRAM IN NIGERIA. VOOM FOUNDATION WAS BORN FROM THE VISION OF DR. VINCENT OHAJU, CHIEF OF SURGERY & MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR TRAUMA SERVICES AT CHI ST. JOSEPH HEALTH IN BRYAN, TEXAS. ORIGINALLY FROM THE TOWN OF IHITTE, IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA, DR. OHAJU HAD PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE EFFECTS OF INADEQUATE AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE ON FRIENDS AND FAMILY. HIS FATHER, VINCENT OBIOMA OHAJU PASSED AWAY IN 1983 AT THE AGE OF 56 DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM PULMONARY ASPIRATION. A SIMPLE PROCEDURE SUCH AS BRONCHOSOCOPY READILY AVAILABLE IN EVEN THE SMALLEST HOSPITAL IN THE UNITED STATES COULD HAVE PREVENTED HIS DEMISE. IT WAS A CLOSE AND PERSONAL REMINDER TO DR. OHAJU THAT OVER 95% OF THE PEOPLE IN NIGERIA LIVE WITHOUT ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES. IN 2016 THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION RANKED NIGERIA 163 OUT OF 190 COUNTRIES IN HEALTHCARE. THE NIGERIAN HEALTHCARE SYST

CURED is a not for profit foundation dedicated to those suffering from Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases (EGID), including eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), eosinophilic gastritis (EG), eosinophilic colitis (EC) and other eosinophilic disorders. CURED is committed to raising substantial funding to aid in research, advocating on behalf of EGID patients and their families, and working to educate and increase awareness about this complex group of diseases. It is our heartfelt belief that CURED can make a difference for the individuals and their families who are touched by these diseases.

MCTD Foundation is a Non-Profit (501c3) Organization dedicated to promoting education and providing resources to the MCTD community. OUR MISSION: RARE (Resources Advocacy Research Education) -RESOURCES: Providing outreach, guidance, and support to those affected by MCTD and related illnesses. -ADVOCACY: Raising awareness and giving voice to those with MCTD, related, and other chronic illnesses. -RESEARCH: Supporting further investigation into MCTD and appropriate treatments. -EDUCATION: Providing healthcare practitioners, caregivers, family members, friends, and patients with information about MCTD.

Guided by a passion to educate and empower patients to pro-actively inquire about the short and long term side effects of prescription medicine before accepting them, MedShadow Foundation seeks to help people understand the risks & benefits of medicines and prompt discussions between the patient and health care provider. This includes asking deeper questions to a physician or pharmacist, looking at the pros and cons of prescription drugs, and if appropriate, exploring other options. We empower our readers to learn about prescription drugs and become an engaged advocate in their own health and wellbeing.

ChildServe is a not-for-profit organization that partners with families to help children with special health care needs live a great life. Originally founded in 1928 as a convalescent home for children, today ChildServe provides specialized pediatric health care services to more than 2,000 children in Iowa. Through the support of private insurance, public funds, and the philanthropic efforts of the ChildServe Foundation, ChildServe offers accessible, family-centered care unique to each child’s needs, hopes, and dreams. More information about ChildServe’s mission and opportunities can be found at www.childserve.org.

The CapitalCare Foundation supports the programs and services provided by CapitalCare. CapitalCare operates long term care centres in Edmonton and Sherwood Park, Alberta. CapitalCare is a leader in the care of adults with chronic disease or disability. We are proud of the quality care and unique programs we offer. In addition to providing full-time care, we provide specialized care for those with Alzheimer Disease. CapitalCare also provides community services including day programs, respite care, sub-acute care programs, palliative care, a transition program and a mental health program.

Fairhaven has 256 residents, most of whom need nursing or special care. We have one floor designated to the care of people with special needs such as residents with advanced Alzheimer’s or dementia. We are co-owned by the City and County of Peterborough and are a non-profit organization. The Fairhaven Foundation raises money on behalf of Fairhaven in order to give its residents as high a quality of life as possible. Money raised pays for necessary items like medical lifts, physiotherapy equipment, and improvements to the building to help make each and every resident feel cared-for, comfortable, and ‘at home’.

The Kopp Foundation for Diabetes is a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people affected by Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Our mission is to create a supportive community where youth can lead, advocate, and innovate for a healthier future. We believe in “by youth and for youth” leadership, equipping the next generation with the tools to raise awareness, promote education, and drive meaningful change in diabetes care. Through advocacy, peer support, and partnerships, we work to break down barriers, amplify youth voices, and inspire action toward a world where no young person feels alone in their T1D journey.

Smilezone Foundation is a volunteer run organization committed to transforming a child’s health care experience one smile at a time. Our talented Board of Directors, led by successful builders, marketers and sports personalities, believes Smilezone is any place, space or case that can put a smile on every kids face. Our goal is to recreate health care settings into an oasis for children who need a break from medical treatment. We aim to do this by renovating spaces to include interactive games, computers, theatre rooms, playgrounds, arcades, and so much more. These zones will be donated to the facilities so kids can escape their daily battle for a while and just be a kid!

According to the World Health Organization, Haiti is the most water-impoverished country on the face of the Earth. They have water, it is just not safe to drink it! They are also the most economically impoverished country in the western hemisphere. They are our neighbours! We are working in Haiti through Clean Water for Haiti Foundation. We are employing Haitians to build and install bio-sand water filters for Haitians in their homes. These filters are very durable and extremely effective in filtering out all biological pathogens, producing safe, clean water from even the most contaminated sources. One bio-sand filter can produce enough clean water everyday to supply the needs of even large families. In Haiti, families can commonly be 8-12 people, sometimes more, and most of them are children. And children are always the ones most affected by water-borne illnesses. Water-borne illness is the second largest cause of death in Haiti and the #1 cause of death in children.