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Following Bethany's diagnosis in August 1995 of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), Lindey & Dave McIntyre recognized that her only hope was research! A Board of Directors was established and the Foundation was incorporated in the Province of Ontario as a Non-Profit Public Foundation - 1171240 on July 26th, 1996 and became a Registered Canadian Charity on January 1st, 1998, 88737-4833-RR0001. They opened "Bethanys Hope Leukodystrophy Research Laboratory" on November 5th, 1999 in London, Ontario. This research facility is under the direction of Dr. Tony Rupar of the University of Western Ontario. Over the last sixteen years they have combined their talent and energy to execute two additional major lotteries, fourteen Charity Gala events, a multitude of charity golf tournaments and eight “Rock the Park” Classic Rock Festivals. They are well on the way to reach another milestone… $4 million Research dollars for this non-stop search for the ultimate goal... the cure !

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.

The mission of the Brigance Brigade Foundation is to equip, encourage and empower people living with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis); they strive to improve the quality of life for them and their families by providing needed equipment, resource guidance and support services, in addition to funding various research initiatives. 90% of our grant funding supports families in the greater Maryland region; our ALS research and education awards are given to organizations with national impact and resources.

Since its establishment in 1992, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation has raised more than $45 million for enhancements and improvements at Surrey Memorial, and to support innovative programs, training and research. Our goal is to support Surrey Memorial Hospital in delivering the highest quality of health care. Currently, almost 100% of new equipment purchased by the hospital each year is funded through generous donations from our community.

We established Getty Owl Foundation to help families and fight Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the #1 genetic killer of young children. We assist people and families affected by SMA, fundraise to advance SMA research, and raise awareness SMA awareness. There is so much to be done, and our children are counting on us. We hope you continue with us on this journey and support the cause. Together, we will wipe out SMA!

Ste. Anne's Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization which raises funds to contribute to the quality of life of the residents and out-patients of Ste. Anne’s Hospital; support the development of technology in health care services by allowing for research, the advancement of knowledge, and the development of specific areas of expertise at Ste. Anne's Hospital; and further the respect for the particular identity of the Veterans by supporting commemoration in order to ensure the remembrance of the sacrifices endured by all who served our country.

Compassion House Foundation operates Sorrentino's Compassion House a haven for women travelling to Edmonton for breast cancer treatment. Sorrentino's Compassion House is a safe, caring and affordable place to stay. Guests find comfort and support in the company of others who are facing similar challenges. Sorrentino's Compassion House offers 14 comfortable, private guest suites and shared facilities including a fully equipped kitchen, exercise room, library, resource room, hobby room and internet access.

Hunter’s Hope Foundation was established to address the acute need for information and research with respect to Krabbe Disease and related Leukodystrophies. In addition, we strive to support and encourage those afflicted and their families as they struggle to endure, adjust and cope with the demands of these fatal illnesses. Accordingly, our mission is four-fold: • To broaden public awareness of Krabbe Disease & other Leukodystrophies thus increasing the probability of early detection &treatment.• To gather and provide current, functional information and service linkages to families of children with Leukodystrophies.• To fund research efforts that will identify new treatments, therapies and ultimately, a cure for Krabbe Disease and other Leukodystrophies.• To establish an alliance of hope that will nourish, affirm and confront the urgent need for medical, financial and emotional support of family members and those afflicted with Leukodystrophies.Among the essential goals, founders Jim and Jill Kelly, seek to inspire an appreciation of all children and express a thankful heart towards God for these precious gifts of life. These bedrock values are categorically and vigilantly expressed throughout all of the Foundation's programs and activities.Hunter's Hope is a not-for-profit with tax-exempt 501c(3) status and is registered as a charitable organization in New York State

The Cystinosis Research Foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments to improve the quality of life for those with cystinosis and to ultimately find a cure for this devastating disease.CRF is committed to finding a cure through an aggressively funded research agenda. CRF issues research grants bi-annually to accelerate the research process and to ensure that there is never a gap in funding new cutting-edge research ideas. We are focused and determined to improve the quality of life for our patients and to find better treatments, including a cure, for our adults and children living with cystinosis

Core values of the GoodHearts Mentoring Foundation are: Love expressed unconditionally by the mentor toward the participant, family and/or caregiver. Compassion, Sensitivity, and Empathy toward the participant, family and/or caregiver when listening and providing support. Caring spirit demonstrated through the meeting of participant, family and/or caregiver needs be it emotional, social or spiritual. Honesty when addressing questions and concerns of the participant, family and/or caregiver. Respect for participant, family and/or caregiver's privacy and personal wishes. Non-judgmental toward the actions and choices of the participant, family and/or caregiver. Patient when listening, sharing, and working with the participant, family, and/or caregiver.

End Well is dedicated to the belief that all people should experience the end of life in a way that matches their values and goals. When faced with issues of mortality, we often suffer needlessly for a variety of reasons, from cultural and clinical to matters of access. End Well brings together a multidisciplinary community that unites design, technology, health, policy and activist initiative to transform how the world thinks about caregiving, grief, illness and the end of life experience with the ultimate goal of creating a future where ending well becomes a measure of living well.

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON STATE. IN 2014, WHF MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO END ITS PERSONAL HEALTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AND ESSENTIALLY SUSPENDED OPERATIONS AS THE BOARD EVALUATED ITS OPTIONS. IN 2015, THE BOARD CONTINUED TO ASSESS ITS FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES AND ALSO CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS BEST TO ALLOW ANY POSSIBLE PAST CONTINGENT LIABILITIES TO BE IDENTIFIED AND SATISFIED BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER. THE FOUNDATION BOARD HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY SUCH LIABILITIES BUT HAS DECIDED TO MAINTAIN ITS CURRENT LIMITED APPROACH FOR ANOTHER YEAR OR TWO. ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY LIMITED TO COMMUNICATING ITS PAST ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEGACY THROUGH ITS WEBSITE WWW.WHF.ORG