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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a fatal inherited disorder, affecting mainly the lungs and the digestive system. In the lungs, where the effects of the disease are most devastating, CF causes severe respiratory problems. In the digestive tract, CF often results in extreme difficulty in digesting and absorbing adequate nutrients from food.

Our two major programs provide hope for the future through the support of MS research into the cause, treatment and cure of the disease and hope for today through our many services that assist people with MS and their families. Since our founding in 1948, the core support of the MS Society has been from tens of thousands of dedicated individuals, companies and foundations in communities across Canada. The Society receives almost no funding from government.

The Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan is dedicated to helping those affected by Alzheimer's disease through awareness, advocacy, education and support services. Our programs include groups for individuals with early memory loss, information and support groups for caregivers, a lending library, information and referral services, Safely Home - the Alzheimer Wandering Registry and education services for families, professionals, children and the general public. We also support Alzheimer research through participation in the Alzheimer Society of Canada National Research Program and by supporting research initiatives in our home province of Saskatchewan. If you make an online donation in memory or in honour of someone, the Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan will notify the person or family that you have made this tribute to them or their loved one.

Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre located in Mount Brydges, Ontario is actively involved in serving Canadians providing both wild animal care and public education. Over 850 animals and birds are admitted annually including Bald Eagles, Chimney Swifts, Eastern Fox Snakes and Peregrine Falcons all presently listed as an Animal of Special Concern as outlined by the Ministry of Natural Resources Species at Risk in Ontario (SARO) List. Salthaven is licensed by the Canadian Wildlife Service and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). It is a challenge to meet the costs of food, housing, medical supplies and veterinary services each year. Efforts are ongoing to raise funds to accomodate over 4000 calls for help every year. Although licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the centre relies on a team of 100 volunteers, donations and philanthropy to provide care for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.

Surrey Women’s Centre offers crisis, court and counselling services for women and children escaping domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other forms of gender-based violence. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to ensure that women and children have the support they need, when they need it!

Our Mission We care, protect, educate and serve to provide for the humane care of animals and encourage responsible pet ownership. Objectives • Protect animals in need • Maintain high standards of animal health and welfare in a safe and clean environment • Find suitable homes for shelter animals • Promote humane treatment of animals through education • Uphold municipal animal by-laws • Maintain financial stability through donations and fundraising initiatives Who we are We are an independent humane society and a not-for-profit, registered charitable organization. The UCHS receives no funding from the government and relies on the support of donors and volunteers to maintain the operation. With a focus on education and community involvement, the UCHS reinforces its message of responsible pet ownership with an emphasis on safety, respect, care and compassion towards animals.

The mission of the Fondation Charles-Bruneau is to give all children with cancer the best chance of recovery by funding research and supporting projects in pediatric hematology and oncology. The foundation's vision is for a future where all children with cancer recover fully and enjoy renewed health. Its work includes curing the 20% of children whose cancers are resistant to treatment and improving the quality of life for those in remission.

The mission of Colonie Sainte-Jeanne d’Arc is to provide accessible summer camps for all girls aged 6 to 16, especially those from low-income families. The camp focuses on the personal development of young girls through activities centered on sports, the arts, and outdoor life, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.

To promote the recovery and well-being of cancer-stricken children and their families by providing assistance during and beyond all stages of the illness and its effects, and by supporting research.

The Grand River Hospital Foundation supports the financial needs of the Grand River Hospital, which is comprised of the Freeport and Kitchener-Waterloo Health Centres, and the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. All sites are located in Kitchener, Ontario. Like the great tradition of caring that has long been established at Grand River Hospital, we are fortunate to have a community with a rich tradition of support. For more than 100 years, patients have been treated with the highest quality care at the Hospital, thanks in part to community contributions.

Movember is a month long global event in November where men grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues. Funds support world-class men’s health programs that combat prostate and testicular cancer and mental health challenges.

The BC Cancer Foundation is the bridge that connects philanthropic support and research breakthroughs in cancer knowledge. As the fundraising partner of the BC Cancer Agency and the largest charitable funder of cancer research in this province, we enable donors to make contributions to leading-edge research that has a direct impact on improvements to cancer care for patients in British Columbia. We fund with the goal of finding solutions. We have offices in each of the BC Cancer Agency’s five regional centres: Abbotsford, Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria. Visit www.bccancerfoundation.com to make a donation or to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.