Impacting cancer, together. [here and now ] Annual Report Nova Scotia Division 2014-2015
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Executive Summary
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Our Impact
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Stefanie Condon-Oldreive Hailey Cantrill Dave McKeage
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Donor List Financial Highlights
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Board of Directors
Published by Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division 5826 South Street Halifax NS, B3H 1S6 902-423-6183 cancer.ca
Executive Summary “A simple act of caring creates an endless ripple that comes back to you.”
We, at the Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division, have the honour and pleasure of experiencing how your gifts make a difference in the lives of so many Nova Scotians dealing with cancer.
Thanks to you, we raised $15 million to expand The Lodge That Gives.
We’d like you to meet three inspiring individuals who have started endless ripples. A daughter who turned the loss of her father into a catalyst for change and helped Nova Scotia become a national leader in funding pancreatic cancer research; a small child who already knows what it is to give back; and an innovator who turned his best memory into something all kids with cancer can experience. A year marked by generousity led to some incredible milestones. We completed a $15 million campaign to expand The Lodge That Gives and supportive care programming – creating The Sobey Cancer Support Centre. The Centre will be a beacon of light to Nova Scotia families. We made a huge step in the right direction in funding research into one of the most deadly forms of cancers. We were awarded the Charity Intelligence’s honour of a 4-star rating for excellence in financial transparency, accountability to donors and cost-efficiency.
Thanks to our approximate 45,000 donors and more than 5,000 volunteers who helped us in 2014.
Because of you, we raised more than $8 million. This money will fund new research, provide more lodging for patients receiving cancer treatment, send children with cancer to camp, and change public policies that help us prevent cancer now and in the future. Like you, we know there is much more work to do and more questions to answer. Why is cancer still the leading cause of death in Canada? How can we prevent cancer before it starts? How can we ensure more people survive cancer in the future? These are the questions that will continue to drive our work. Thank you for an amazing year. Together, let’s continue to make an impact on cancer, here and now.
The Canadian Cancer Society is the leading not-for-profit funder of cancer research in Canada.
Jeff Stockhausen
Barbara Stead-Coyle
Chair
Chief Executive Officer
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Let’s stop cancer, together Together, The Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division, approximately 5,000 dedicated volunteers and 45,000 generous donors work to stop cancer in its tracks and support those living with cancer, here and now. The Canadian Cancer Society funds more lifesaving cancer research than any other charity in Canada, and we wouldn’t be able to do it without you. Because of you, we continue to make great achievements in our mission to eradicate cancer. With prevention methods and the implementation of public health policies, many cancers can be prevented. Together, we save more lives. Thanks to you, more than 125,000 lives have been saved nationally since 1988 and the 5-year survival rate has increased from 25% in the 1940s to 63% today. To all of you who donate, volunteer, share your story, walk, run or canvas for the cause, and those who contribute in their own special way, thank you. You are extraordinary. Together, we will save lives, fund more research and support those living with cancer, here and now.
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Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada
Every day almost 17 Nova Scotians hear the words “you have cancer”
Every day, 7 Nova Scotians will die of cancer
In 20 years this number will increase by 60% if nothing is done
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Your dollars at work [ Research ]
$1,603,744 total amount Nova Scotia invested towards research projects nationwide
[ Advocacy ]
Boarding Transportation and Ostomy (BTO) financial assistance income threshold increased from $15,720 to $25,500 for those who travel for cancer treatment
[Support ]
1,067 Nova Scotians used the Cancer Information Service line
690 Nova Scotians accessed cancerconnection.ca $35,750 invested in Nova Scotia to a cancer researcher of the future, Dr. Patrick Murphy, a trainee in the laboratory of Dr. Patrick Lee, Dalhousie University.
53 clinical trials with 31 patients in 3 centres in Nova Scotia
550 Nova Scotians visited the newly launched itsmylife. cancer.ca cancer prevention tool
More than 1,500 people pledged to not purposely tan through the Tanning is Out campaign
68 campers attended Canadian Cancer Society’s Camp Goodtime
7,859 stays in a homeaway-from-home at The Lodge That Gives and Holy Redeemer in Cape Breton
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Impacting cancer, together When my father Craig was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006, I quickly discovered there was very little information available on this deadly form of cancer. Very few research proposals were being funded despite being the fourth most common cause of cancer death in Canada. The 5-year survival rate is 8%. We believed more could be done. When Dad passed away, I created Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society and in the first year alone we raised a staggering $10,000. The next year we raised even more and I realized we could actually make an impact. This year, together with our partners the QEII Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division, we were able to make a remarkable investment to pancreatic cancer research. Craig’s Cause committed $500,000; $300,00 of which was raised in partnership with the QEII Foundation over the past several years. The QEII Foundation committed an additional $200,000 and the Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Division matched $700,000 in funding for a combined multiyear commitment of $1.4 million.
Stefanie Condon-Oldreive, Founder of Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society
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This incredible accomplishment placed Nova Scotia as a leader in funding pancreatic cancer research.
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Impacting hardto-treat cancers Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society, QEII Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division joined forces to make an unprecedented multi-year $1.4 million commitment to pancreatic cancer research.
In 2014, Nova Scotia emerged as a leader in funding pancreatic cancer research.
National impact on cancer research Thanks to our generous donors, the Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (CCSRI), the Society’s research arm, funded $37 million in cancer research in 43 institutions and 10 provinces across the country. Through the Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division traineeship and the Cancer Research Training Program, Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Patrick Murphy is working with Dr. Patrick Lee of Dalhousie University.
The Canadian Cancer Society funds more cancer research on more types of cancer than any other national charity.
[Research in prevention] Research in prevention can have a dramatic impact on both reducing the burden of cancer and on influencing policy makers. In Nova Scotia, the Society is working with our partners to reduce the risk of melanoma through a Tanning is Out campaign and has been proposing a ban on flavoured tobacco to keep tobacco out of the hands of youth.
In 2014, through our advocacy efforts with municipalities, there are now 3 more smoke-free outdoor spaces.
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Raising funds, together A few weeks after Hailey was born, her breathing became severely strained and we rushed her to the hospital in a panic. After several tests and surgeries, we were told the devastating news that she had a Stage 1 Neuroblastoma tumour in her neck. When you go through something like this, you want so badly for something positive to come out of it. When she grows up, I want to tell her that she didn’t go through it for nothing. As a family we are committed to fundraising through Relay For Life and Daffodil Month. Relay is an important event for us. Hailey loves doing the Survivor Lap and has even been a team captain for two years. Not only does it provide a supportive and positive environment where we can share our story, but it also allows us a chance to give back. As Hailey gets older, my hope is she can take on a bigger role and spread awareness that cancer does affect people of all ages. As told by Hailey’s Parents Tamara and Phil Cantrill
Hailey Cantrill Halifax Relay For Life youngest team captain
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[Daffodil Month] Fundraisers and supporters – whether big or small (like Hailey) are invaluable to the Society. For more than 20 years, the Farmers brand (part of Agropur Dairy Cooperative) has supported Daffodil Month by providing cold storage facilities to store fresh daffodils as they await their delivery to volunteers across the province. This fundraising campaign would not be possible in Nova Scotia without the support and transportation by Farmers trucks and drivers.
[ Relay For Life ] Relay For Life brings together 400 communities across Canada to raise more than $40 million to advance cancer research and support Canadians living with cancer. Here in Nova Scotia, 25 Relays raised an amazing $1.8 million dollars. Last year, Hailey was the youngest team captain at the Halifax Relay proving that Relay is an inspiring event for all ages.
Independent Fundraising Partners The Society relies on our valuable partners to help us raise funds and create awareness. Our supporters are provincial and local event sponsors; business leaders, passionate volunteers, and groups such as Trailblazers, GIVETOLIVE, Cops for Cancer and Curl for Cancer.
38,000 bunches of fresh daffodils arrive each year from the UK for Daffodil Month. Last year, daffodil flower and pin sales raised $120,269 to support programs and fund research.
The Relay For Life Dream Team is a group of community leaders who each commit to raising $10,000. Together they raised more than $100,000 to provide support for Nova Scotians living with cancer.
COOKING FOR
CANCER bite for the fight Cooking for Cancer raised more than $77,000 for Nova Scotia programs and services.
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Supporting those living with cancer, together Since I was diagnosed with cancer three decades ago, there have been tremendous advances in research and treatment. Due to better diagnostic imaging, earlier detection and more advanced treatment plans, we now have terms like “curable cancer” which is a testament to the advances that have been made. However, research remains key in all facets of cancer. We still have a long way to go, but we are headed in the right direction. The Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division has a wide variety of programs to offer patients such as Camp Goodtime, The Lodge That Gives and CancerConnection. I first attended Camp Goodtime when I was 17 years old and it was the first time I told someone I had cancer. I was able to be myself and not feel selfconscious about my treatments or scars. My time at camp gave me perspective, new friends, a community and confidence — even my first kiss. It changed my life.
Dave McKeage Cancer survivor, volunteer and advocate
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It’s an honour for me to volunteer and support those going through cancer. I don’t know how anyone could go through what I did, see what I saw and not be empathetic to those going through a similar journey. I’ve been involved with camp for almost 30 years now and I could not even begin to explain how much it has taught and directed me in life. I am deeply grateful for the opportunities camp has afforded me. The Society has changed the lives of hundreds of children, youth and families—mine included.
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[The Lodge That Gives] The Lodge is a home-away-fromhome for patients receiving cancer treatment in Halifax. This year, The Society reached its goal of raising $15 million for an expanded facility. The newly expanded building will add 30 extra beds, a commercial grade kitchen, new furnishings for the bedrooms and common spaces as well as new and renovated space for wellness and patient support programming.
The expanded Lodge That Gives will be called The Sobey Cancer Support Centre and will increase the beds from 34 to up to 64.
[ Holy Redeemer ] The Cape Breton Accommodations Program had 166 stays at the Holy Redeemer Convent in Sydney throughout 2014.
[ Camp Goodtime] For a week each August, approximately 70 children come to Camp Goodtime. These kids, who are living with cancer, can come together and enjoy just being a kid. A young Dave McKeage came to Camp Goodtime and feels very strongly that children living with cancer have the chance to experience the support that comes from such a positive environment.
For more than a decade, Camp Goodtime has been proudly supported by Around The Bend Foundation.
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Thanks to you: our extraordinary donors We would not be able to run support services, contribute to research and advocate for prevention and policy change without the continued support of our generous donors. While we are grateful to all our donors, the following list includes those who have contributed more than $300 in the 2014-2015 year. If we have left your name off this list by mistake, we apologise and please feel free to contact us to let us know. 0-9 1st NS Apple Valley Good Sam 3102692 Nova Scotia Limited A A.C. Dispensing Equipment Inc AC Hunter Tellier Chartered Accountants Acadia University Student Union Acadian Credit Union Guy Adams Ian Ainsworth Alex Halef Limited Linda Alexander Timothy Alison Amanda Allaby Ron Allen Donna Alteen Alie Alting Alva Construction AMG Claims Inc Michael Anaka Anchor Group Anchor Motors Ltd. Frank Anderson Howard Anderson Teri Anderson Evelyn Andrews Angelin Ltd Joe Anthony Christina AquinoParsons Valerie Archer Jason Archibald Archibald Drilling & Blasting -1986 Ltd. Nelda Armour Armour Group George Armoyan Around the Bend Foundation Joel Arseneau Arthur Ballam
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Arthur McDonald Arthur Sargent Asbestos Abatement Ltd Ash Lee Jefferson Elementry School ATCO Pipelines Atlantica Mechanical Contractors Inc. B Bonnie Bagnall Michael Bagnall Patricia Balcom Banc Properties Limited Bank Of Montreal Robert Barbara * Kathleen Barbour Gordon Barker Barrington Area Lions Club Barrington Consulting Group Inc. Thomas Barry Barscope Interactive Data Systems Nancy Barteaux Joseph Baxter Vera Beals Bill Bean Susan Bekkers Cory Bell David Bell Jerry Bell Bell Aliant Patsy Bennett Susan Bernier * Robyn Bertling Berwick Family Dentistry Inc. Bird Construction Company Bishop’s Cellar Melanie Black Carey Blair George Blunden Vivian Boehk
Michelle Bohaychuk Alfred Bond Frank Bonomo Robert Book Boundary Lane Farms Ltd Bounty Print Limited Kevin Bourgeois Clarence Boutilier Anne Bowers Richard Bowness David Boyd Peter Boyd Della Boyle Louise Boyle Boyne Clarke LLP J Bragg Branchwater Investments Ltd. Brenda Kaulback Earl Brewer Monica Brideau Sharon Bristol Dickinson Bros Jim Brown H. George Buckrell Lydia Bugden Kyle Burchell Karen Burke Mark Bursey Linda Burton Pamela Butler
Julia Carins John Carter Tim Cary Casino Nova Scotia Tom Cassidy Darlene Cathcart Cenovus Energy Employee Foundation Central Supplies Limited Karen Chaisson Dave Chapman Maurice Chiasson Trevor Chisholm Chronicle Herald Samuel Chun CI Investments Inc. CIBC CIBC Children’s Foundation Clare Mutual Insurance Company Russell Clarke Zakk Clarke Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation Clearwater Seafoods Ltd. Partnership Daniel Clifton Coast Tire & Auto Service C Coast to Coast Against Ron Cameron Cancer Foundation Michael Campbell * Julia Cochrane R. Diane Campbell Anthony Coffey Thomas Campbell Joseph Colavita Canada Life Assurance Thomas Colbourne Company Comeau’s Sea Foods Canadian Forces Central Limited Fund Community Outreach Canso Chemicals Ltd. Society Cape Breton Police Boys Conestoga Rovers & & Girls Associates Limited CapGeek Inc. Mary Helen Connors CapServCo Limited Sarah Conrad Partnership Brian Cook Joseph Carignan Donald Cook
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Peter Cook James Cookson Donald Cooper Gary Corkum Cornwallis Council Telephone Pioneers Tyrone Cotie Rene Cox Cox & Palmer Barristers & Solicitors Margaret Craig Steve Craig J Dickson Crawford Credit Union Credit Union Atlantic Cresco Developments Limited Crombie REIT Charles Cron Wayne Cronk Basil Cruikshank John Cunningham CUPE Local 2437 * Leo Currie D Connor Dalton Kimberly Dao Dartmouth Metals & Bottles Ltd. Fred Davis Kellie Davis Mary Davis Wade Dawe Tracey Deadder Elizabeth Dean Robert Dean Hazel Decker Deep Brook-Waldec Lions Club Deloitte & Touche Foundation Canada Luc DeMontigny Walter DeWolfe Dexter Construction Company Limited Darren Dick Doctors Nova Scotia
Lynne Donahoe Donald Macdonald Laurellen Consulting Ltd Douglas Doucet Russell Doucette Paul Douglas Peggy Dowdall-Logie Ross Drake Ollin Driver James Drummond Kathy Drury Jeffrey Duffey Jayne Durling Ritch Durnford Pam Dutton Karen Dwyer Paul Dykeman
Michael Foran Jay Forbes Jeff Forbes Natasha Forbes Fowler Construction Services LTD Keith Fraser Philip Fraser Helene Frechette Frederick & Abbie Lane Charity Fund Simon French * Gail Frizzell Frontier Technologies Fulmore Pharmacy Limited
Harmony and Hope Concert Society Mathew Harris Beate Hartlen Devin Hartnell Scott Hartnell Morris Haugg Brady Hawley Kris Hawley Wade Haynes HB Studios Multimedia Ltd. Head Start Tennis David Hebb Cheryl Hebert Joyce Heffler Joel Henderson G * Blois and Bev Hennigar E John Gage Henrys Electric E-Commerce Solutions Michael Gardner Louanne Henwood John and Marilyn Luc Gaudet Heritage Bingo Edgecombe Phillip Gaunce Matthew Hessian Edinburgh Transport Ltd. Geomatics Association Paul Hickey ELDIS Group Partnership of Nova Scotia Tom Hickey Emera Energy Inc. Nali George Wendy Hicks EnCana Cares Carman Tamara Higgins Foundation Giacomantonio Hans Himmelman Enterprise Rent A Car Marguerite Hindsight Infrared Canada Company Giacomantonio Services Inc. Ernst & Young LLP Daniel Gibson Hinduja Global Dorothy Ervin Gavin Giles Solutions Clyde Evans Glen Ginther Geralynn Hirsch Evolve Fitness Ltd Darren Godbout Hobbs Materials Eng. Extreme Pat Goguen Limited Communications Geoff Goss David Hoffman Limited Holly Cruickshanks * Verna Goswell Ray Gracewood Home Hardware Stores F Robert Grant Limited Alana Fairfax Grant Thornton Joseph Horne Joanne Fairfax Chartered Accountants David Hounsell Farmers Isabel Grant-Fairn Christopher Hubley * Hatfield Farms Great West Life Richard Huggard Cherry Ferguson Assurance Company Nancy Hutten-Czapski Scott and Ann Ferguson Greg & Steve Auto Peter Hyndman Conrad Fernandez Repair Thistle Hyundai * Paul Festeryga Gary Grossman Charles Fickes John Guinan I Leonard Fifield Karen Iampen Nigel Firth H Christine Idy Fisherman’s Market H.W. Angus Funeral IMP Group International Inc. Home Ltd. International Inc Colleen Fitzgerald Glen Halfyard Andrew Inch Jack Flemming Brandon Hall Ivan Ing John G. Flemming Douglas Hall Insurance Institute of John H. Flemming Carol Hampsey Canada Carol Flinn Brian Handley International Union of Derrick Flinn Eddie Hann Operating Engineers Florence & Aubrey Harbour Lodge #53, Jennifer Ireland Macdonald Charity RAOB-GLO Leonard Isenor Fund Gail Harding IWK Health Centre
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J Donald James Jolene Jarvis Mark Jenkinson Paul Jewer John Ross & Sons Paul Johnson Richard Johnson Brian Johnston Heather Jollimore Jonathan Neale and Avril Young Carl Jordan Kevin Jordan K David Kachan James Kanellakos John Kanellakos Deborah Kasperson William Katz Phyllis Keith Kel Greg Enterprises Ltd Peter Kelley David Kells Jim Kennedy Kerr Global Communications Kids R Kids Daycare Incorporated Killam Properties Inc. Larry Kinden Kinette Club of New Glasgow Kinette Club of Sackville Kings Mutual Insurance Company Kingston Lions Club Kinsmen Club of Halifax Phillip Knoll
Paul Leblanc Jean Lebrun Led Roadway Lighting Limited Joan Lee * Dixie Lee Cress Julien Leger Loretta Letcher Robert Levey Ronald Levy Levy Casey Carter Maclean Debbi Levy-Kay Ian Lewer Marjorie Lindsay Lindsay Construction Timothy Lohnes Sharon Longard Bruno Losier Wilfred Lush Jim Lutes
M William MacAvoy Ronald MacCormick Brian MacDonald Colin MacDonald * Cheryl MacDonald Dan MacDonald Dorothy MacDonald Dwight MacDonald Eileen MacDonald Erin MacDonald George MacDonald J. Susanne MacDonald Jack MacDonald James MacDonald John and Anne MacDonald John A. MacDonald John D. MacDonald Mark MacDonald Michael MacDonald L Shannon MacDonald John LaChapelle Shawn MacDonald * Jean Laflamme * Susan MacDonald Herbert S and Jean W Theresa MacDonnell Lamb James MacDougall Land & Sea Contracting Meg MacDougall Ltd. William D. MacDougall David Landrigan William MacDougall Alcida Landry Scott Maceachern Yvonne Landry Rachel MacGillivray Roy Langill Kara MacGregor Jason Langille Scott MacKeigan Andrea Lantz Danny MacKenzie Barry Lapointe Norman MacKenzie Jane Lawson Neil MacKinnon Lawtons 895 Joel MacLaggan Nancy LeBlanc Catherine MacLean
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Richard MacLean Vincent MacLean Frank MacLeod Jack MacLeod Shirley MacLeod Bruce Macneil Ron MacNeil Patricia MacPherson Paul MacQueen Todd Macrae Wendy MacRae Janette Maillet Paul Maillet Ruth Mailloux John Malcom Craig Maloney Mike Maloney Stephen Maltby Valerie Mann Manulife Financial Life Insurance Company Marid Industries Ltd. Maritime Travel Inc. Carolyn Marshall Bryan Mason Troy Mason Dave Mathews Cathie Matthews Kristine Mayer Margaret McCain Scott McCain Danielle McCarthy John McDonald Kevin Mcdonald Todd McDonald William McDonald Justin McDonough Josh McElman Robin McGee Kathleen McGregor McInnes Cooper Susan McIsaac Stewart McKelvey Michael McKenna Steven McKeown Samantha McLaren Elspeth McLean-Wile John McMullen MDA Systems Limited Medavie Blue Cross Medical Hall Pharmasave Medical Mart Anne Melanson Metalware Corporation Inc Mic Mac Mall LP MICCO Companies Michelin North America Canada Inc.
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Mid Valley ATV Club Millennium Directional Service Ltd. Carole-Ann Miller Greg Miller Jim Mills Joseph Mills Mills Protective Coatings Aditya Mishra Sean Mitchell Judy Moffatt Margaret Moignard Adrian Morrison Kendra Morton Pam Mosher Municipality of the County of Cumberland Municipality of The District of Argyle Municipality of the District of Chester Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Glenn Munro A. Michael Murphy Carolyn Murphy Jon Murphy Kevin Murphy Larry Murphy Lisa Murphy Roberta Murphy Sean Murray Scott Musgrave Carol Myatt N * Mazin Naeem Darren Nantes Bassan Nassar Shauna Neary Newcap Inc. Matthew Nichols Kevin Nicholson Mark Nickerson Vasilios Nikolaou Brendan Nobes Nova Construction Company Ltd. Nova Scotia Insurance Women Association O Ocean View Elementary School Wayne O’Connor James O’Neil Patrick O’Regan O’Regan’s Automotive Group Richard Ormston
Phil Otto Matthew Outhouse Oxford Frozen Foods Limited P John Padgett David Pangman Paragon Gold Ladies Division Parish of Tangier Anne Park Vance Park View Education Centre Ian Parker Parkland Industries Limited David Paul Boris Pavlin Susan Payne John Pearce Sarah Pearson Tim Pedersen Kevin Pelley Rosalind Penfound Van Penick Pennecon Energy Hydraulic Systems Gail Penney Laura Pertus Julie Peters Darlene Peterson Douglas Pettigrew Trudy Pettigrew Brian Phelan Pictou County Prostate Cancer Support Association Marc Pike Pinaud Drywall Pins Bowling Center Pioneer Metal Worx John Pitblado Pizza Factory LimitedMiddleton Stephen Plummer Esther Pollard Portland Estates Elementary Christine Pound Sharon Power PricewaterhouseCoopers W. Prince Pro Cresting Penguins Female Hockey Club Alden Profitt Public Affairs Atlantic Inc. Public Service Alliance Canada Local 80375 Kirby Putnam
Q QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation R R.C. Legion Calais Branch 162 Julie Raheja-Perera Stephen Rankin Hamid Rashidi Doust Stuart Rath RBC RBC Dominion Securities RBC Foundation RCS Construction Alexa Reedman Franklin Reesor Maureen Reid Leslie Reynolds Cheryl Rice-Millar Glen Richardson Robert Richardson Mark Rideout Matthew Rigby John Risley Riverside Elementary Staff Riverside International Speedway Inc. RKO Steel Limited Chad Robertson Dean Robertson Stewart Robinson Aimee Rocheleau Rollie’s Plumbing & Heating Limited Rooney Investments Bruce Ross Cecil Ross Rotary Club of Amherst Rotary Club of Yarmouth Sandy Rothberg Royale Floors and Surfaces Mary Ruggles Miriam Ruggles * Patricia Rushton Denis Ryan John Ryan S S&D Smith Central Supplies Limited Saint Mary’s University Lyn Salsman Waller Noel Sampson Ian Sandy Chris Sangster Lorraine Saulnier Ellen Scanlan
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Schaan Healthcare Products Inc. Emma Scheel Melissa Scheel Eric Schibler David Schnare Jonathan Schrader Scotia Bank Scotia Investments Limited Scotia McLeod Inc. Kevin Scott Seaboard Electric Ltd. Sharon’s Place Convenience Gretchen Shaw Kathryn Shaw Shirley Sherman Katherine Simoneau Ellen Sinclair Roger Sinclair Shane Sinclair Gary Slaunwhite Aubrey Smith Carolyn Smith Debbie Smith James Smith Joanne Smith Pamela Smith Sherry Smith Stephen Smith Vincent Smith Smith Wightman Medicine Incorporated Alfred Smithers Kristopher Snarby Andrew Snelgrove Hilda Snyder James Snyder David Sobey Donald Sobey Frank Sobey Sobeys Pharmacy Group Sambro Sound Southwest Properties Limited Spar Marine Limited Stan Spavold Spectra Energy Terri-Lynn Sperry Beverly Spicer St. Eulalie Rebekah Lodge #27 Staff of DOALOS United Nations Ralph Stea Lynne Stead Barbara Stead-Coyle Steel Centre Credit Union Limited
Judy Steele Robert Steele Steele Auto Group Ralph Stephen Margaret Sterns E.Nancy Stevens David Stewart Tony Stewart Roger Stirling Jeffrey Stockhausen Grant Stonehouse Lawrence Stordy Maxime St-Pierre Strategic Charitable Giving Foundation Philip Strutynski Frances Stutt Joel Surette Robert Sutherland Nancy Swerhun Stacey Swinkels T T.S. Simms & Co. ULC Eldon Taylor Moira Taylor TD Waterhouse Private Giving Foundation Michael TeBogt * Telus The David and Faye Sobey Foundation The Donald R Sobey Family Foundation The Great-West Life Assurance Company The Jack & Marjorie Todd Foundation The John and Jeanne Eyking Foundation The John and Judy Bragg Family The Research Store Inc. The Shaw Group The Sobey Foundation Frank Thibeau Sara Thomas Stanley Thomas Dan Thomson Grant Thornton Thoughtful Angels Claire Timmons Harvey Timmons Mary Timmons Karen Tingley Walter Tonhauser Nancy Tower Town of Yarmouth Trampoline Creative Inc. Travelers Canada
Trecan Combustion Ltd. Truro Golf Club Andrew Turner Chris Turner Lynn Twigger U Jordan Udle United Brotherhood of Carpenters Joiners of United Way Cathy Urquhart V Martin Van Bommel Maja Van Den Hoek Wilhelmus Van Gestel Vancouver Foundation Kathy VanderKooi Karena vanKippersluis Harry Varjabedian Ellen Varner Ann Vessey John Volcko Vortex Drilling Ltd W Megan Wade-Cadeau Donna Wall Adele Wallace Craig Walsh Wim Waltman Pamela Wamback G. Henry Wasylasko Wearwell Garments Ltd. Lisa Weatherhead Audrey Weeks Jane Wells Jamie Welsh Luke Wentzell Sarah Wentzell West End Medical Centre West Queens Recreation Association Theresa Weymouth Michael White Robert White William White Terry Whynot Bob Wight Kathryn Wiley William Compagnon Sherrie Wills John Wilmot Lana Wilson Rose Wilson Wilson Fuel Company Limited
Anita Wilwand Winchester Disposal Service Limited David Wood Jeremy Wood World Link Food Distributors Inc WTF Holdings Limited Y Dean Yacula Justin Yorke Edward Young Jason Young John Young Dorothy Yuel Jim Yuel Z Carol Zachernuk Paul Zive
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Estate Gifts Estate of Adah Ruth Spencer Estate of Agnes Sullivan Estate of Alfred George Boyden Estate of Ann-Marie Gray Clifford Estate of Arnold Scott Hiltz Estate of Arthur William Murray Estate of Bernice Evelyn Miller Estate of Catherine Estelle Saunders Estate of Clarence Russell Isnor Estate of David Lynn Patterson Estate of Dorothy Irene Simpson Estate of Eileen Claire Smith Estate of Evelyn Pauline Richards Estate of Germaine d'Entremont
Estate of Helen Dickson Purves Estate of Hilda Evelyn Fergusson Estate of Irene E. Bishop Estate of Joan Louise Tanner Estate of Kathleen Campbell Estate of Kathleen June Weston Estate of Marcelle Sarah (Sadie) Power Estate of Marie McLaughlin Estate of Marion I. Tolmie Estate of Mary Anastasia Murphy Estate of Mary Beatrice Landry Estate of Mary E. Thibeault Estate of Mary Louise Stewart Covert Estate of Patricia Gore Estate of Paul Davidson Silver Estate of Percy Winston Lawrence Estate of Peter Albert Campbell Estate of Phyllis Augusta Lawrence Estate of Rev. Edward Clement MacIsaac Estate of Ruby Barter Estate of Russell Dunbar Estate of Susan Kathryn Roberts Estate of Velena DeLong Estate of Virginia Katherine Ferguson Estate Rachel Debaie
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Sponsors Relay For Life Presenting Sponsor Chronicle Herald Relay For Life Television Sponsor CTV Relay For Life Atlantic Survivor Sponsor Medavie Blue Cross Daffodil Month Sponsor Farmers (part of Agropur Dairy Cooperative) Daffodil Pin Sponsors Atlantic Superstore Central CIBC Farmers Pharmasave Scotiabank Sears Canada Sobeys
Legacy Circle We wish to express our sincere thanks to supporters who have confirmed a legacy gift in their Will. Wendy Black Philip and Sandy W. Bonin George A. Bradshaw Alison M. Chabassol Darren L. Dick Robert J. Lawlor Ernie Manicom Jonathan Neale Sheila D. Patterson Kelly Power Nancy A. Samson Peter Smith Sandra Smith F. Pauline Spence Edith Nancy Stevens Kathryn M. Stewart Evelyn Sullivan Bernard Swain and Margaret Swain
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Financial Highlights
for the period February 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Finance and Audit Committee, I am pleased to report that the Nova Scotia Division of the Canadian Cancer Society has continued to exhibit strong financial performance. A donation to the Canadian Cancer Society in Nova Scotia is an investment in the continuing fight against cancer. This year, the Society posted revenues of $8.5 million for the period February 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015. In analyzing the sources of those revenues, we continue to be humbled by the generosity of Nova Scotians who place a priority on making regular or planned gifts to the Society. Twenty-six percent of our revenues came from Planned Giving, with another 22% coming from Annual Giving, Major Gifts and Tributes. These donations are an embodiment of the generosity and sense of community for which Nova Scotians are famous. We have been working hard to diversify our revenue streams. The 25 Relay For Life events raised 22% of our revenue, and we introduced Cooking For Cancer, which was very successful in its inaugural year.
The hope for a cancer-free world rests with cancer research and last year, we reported that we had invested more money in research than ever before. We are very pleased to report that our investment in research this year has eclipsed that of last year! The Nova Scotia Division of the Canadian Cancer Society is committed to the principles of financial stewardship. That commitment was confirmed in July 2014 when Charity Intelligence awarded their highest 4-Star rating to our division. Charities achieving this designation are deemed to excel in financial transparency, accountability to donors and cost efficiency. As further support of our financial stewardship, we are pleased to report only 9 cents of every dollar raised went to administrative costs, which is well below the guidelines set by the Canada Revenue Agency. Thank you for your generosity and your commitment in our fight against cancer.
David Boyd Treasurer
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Statement of revenue and expenses for the fiscal year ended January, 2015
[ Revenue]
[ Expenditures ]
Relay For Life Annual Giving Planned Giving Special Events Major Gifts Investment Income Other Income Campaign* Total Revenue
$1,845,905 $1,374,957 $2,215,762 $520,642 $533,195 $239,896 $386,609 $1,466,660
Direct Fundraising** Mission: Programs Research Advocacy Supporting Costs***
$1,714,006 $1,726,092 $1,748,625 $434,796 $747,651
Total Expenditures Restricted for Capital Campaign**** Increase in Resources Operations Total
$8,583,626
$6,371,170 $1,344,457 $867,999 $8,583,626
Reserves
10% Capital Campaign
16% $8,583,626
Advocacy Research
Direct Fundraising
20%
9%
Supporting Costs
5% 20%
20%
Programs
*Includes investment income on campaign funds **Fundraising costs include daffodil supplies, Relay For Life promotion and event costs, marketing support, etc ***Includes administration and indirect fundraising ****Net of fundraising costs which are captured under direct fundraising costs
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Board of Directors
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A Mr. Jeff Stockhausen Chair
Industrial Technology Advisor, National Research Council
B Mr. David Landrigan
H Mr. Carey Blair Director At Large
Chartered Accountant and Partner, KPMG
I Mr. Jeff Forbes Director At Large
Chair-Elect
President and Managing Partner – Executive Search, Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette
General Manager – Regulatory and Legal Services, Nova Scotia Power
C Mr. David Boyd Treasurer
Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.
D Mr. Jeff Aucoin
Honorary Solicitor Partner, McInnes Cooper
E Ms. Barbara Stead-Coyle Chief Executive Officer Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division
F Mr. Mike Bagnall Director At Large
Market Vice-President, CIBC
G Ms. Nancy Barteaux Director At Large
Partner, Barteaux Durnford
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Dr. Carman Giacomantonio Director At Large Former Medical Director, Cancer Care Nova Scotia Surgical Oncologist, QEII Health Sciences Centre
K Ms. Carolyn Johnson Director At Large
Former Acting Executive Director, Employment Support and Income Assistance
N Mr. Bryan Mason Director At Large
Former Vice-President of Finance and Administration, Dalhousie University
O Ms. Martina Munden Director At Large
Partner, Patterson Law
P Mr. Chris Nolan Director At Large
Director and Marketing Manager, Oztrekk
Q Ms. Susan Payne Director At Large Corporate Director
R Ms. Rosalind Penfound Director At Large
Vice President Academic, Nova Scotia Community College
L Mr. Vincent MacLean Director At Large
Former Chair, Sydney Airport Authority
M Mr. John Malcom Director At Large
Former CEO, Cape Breton District Health Authority
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