2008-09 Annual Report

Annual Report 2008/2009

Message From Dr. Donald B. Rix, Chair, Hospice Board of Directors & Filomena Nalewajek, Chief Executive Officer Thanks to our many wonderful supporters, we are pleased to report that 2008/09 was a very dynamic and prolific one for Canuck Place. Continued support from community, corporate and individual donors, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, the Ministry of Health, as well as our signature partner the Canucks for Kids Fund, were critical to the success and growth of Canuck Place. The organization maintained a solid financial position and we were able to transfer some funds to the Canuck Place Foundation so we can continue to provide care and services to children and their families going forward.

Once again, our success was a result of our partners and supporters working with us to make Canuck Place a home-away-from-home for children and families facing unimaginable circumstances, while providing them with excellent clinical care. The funds allowed our team to work with families through loss and grief, it gave families much needed rest and recuperation, it helped ease the pain of children suffering from a devastating illness, and it created joyous and loving memories for siblings that they will carry throughout their life.

Every dollar had an impact and made a real difference.

We remain incredibly grateful to our founding partner, the Vancouver Canucks for their continued support and generosity throughout the year. The $1.7 million from the Canucks for Kids Fund is so vital to our financial stability. We thank the Aquilini family, the management, coaches, staff and players for their personal involvement and ongoing commitment to the children and families we serve from across the province.

We would also like to recognize the Government of BC for their significant partnership. The Ministry of Health provided $1.15 million to Canuck Place this past year.

As well, in early April 2009, we received a grant from the Ministry of Children and Family Development that affirmed their commitment to the services we provide to children and their families.

In April 2008, Canuck Place opened a ninth bed at the Hospice, increasing operational capacity by 12.5%.

During this fiscal year, we averaged 90% operational capacity, with 412 admissions of children at the Hospice. The increased operating capacity translated into additional nursing, physician and counselling costs.

With a goal of reaching every child and family in BC that needs the care of Canuck Place, and knowing from previous studies that we are currently only reaching at most 25% of the need, we undertook a program feasibility study in the Fraser Valley. The results were not surprising and clearly showed that the need is greatest in this region and that existing community

care providers could benefit by working more closely with Canuck Place. We also know that 40% of the children and families on our program today are from the Fraser Valley, and that the youth population of that area is projected to grow.

With that knowledge, Canuck Place has begun to explore building a second hospice which would be located in Abbotsford. Our vision is that both locations would serve the entire province, with children and families admitted to a location based on care requirements and acuity factors rather than geographic proximity.

As well, our work continues to extend our services in the province beginning with Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria. Working with community partners in those areas, Canuck Place will hold counselling support groups and look at holding visiting/local clinics with storefront locations.

Much work remains to make the dream of a second Canuck Place hospice a reality. We are seeking partners and supporters who understand that all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families deserve access to the exceptional pediatric palliative care that Canuck Place offers.

Canuck Place began as the inspiration of Brenda Eng, who through her persistence and determination built a coalition to make the first children’s hospice in North America and sixth in the world, a reality. Through the years, we have been successful at continuing to expand our support in the corporate sector, with community groups, in the health care field, and with individuals and organizations in cities and towns across the province.

To realize our bold next step we will need our friends beside us helping us reach out to bring more people alongside to share our vision. We ask you to support us in this journey.

Hospice Board 2008 Dr. Donald Rix, Chair Mark Bacon Tom Burley (new) Paul Challinor Neil Cusati Hon. Harbans Dhillon Patricia Evans Barb Fitzsimmons (retired) Greg Halsey-Brandt (retired) Helen Low (new) Nancy McHarg John Rose John Sandor Katherine Whittred (new) David Yan

Hospice Foundation Board 2008 Robert Fairweather, Chair Tahir Ayub Jackson Sayers Tracey Schonfeld Margaret Vandenberg

Dr. Donald B. Rix, Chair

Filomena Nalewajek,

Chief Executive Officer

Front and back cover Nehal (3 years old) is pictured finger painting on the front cover and with his mother Shalini on the back cover. Nehal was born with tetralogy of Fallout and pulmonary stenosis.

Photos courtesy of www.lindseydonovan.com

Financial Results for year ended March 31, 2009 Canuck Place Children’s Hospice

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice Foundation

The following is summarized information from the organization's audited financial statements. A complete set of the audited financial statements is available on request.

The following is summarized information from the organization's audited financial statements. A complete set of the audited financial statements is available on request.

Summarized Statement of Financial Position As at March 31

Summarized Statement of Financial Position As at March 31

2009 $

2008 $

Assets

2009 $

2008 $

Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Long term investments Capital assets

2,294,709 826,406 11,918 3,133,033

5,763,563 160,700 7,335 5,931,598

613,487 4,576,171

4,340,015

Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments and interest receivable GST receivable

Liabilities and Net Assets Net assets

8,322,691 10,271,613 Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities: Accounts payable Deferred revenue Deferred capital contributions Net Assets: Invested in capital assets Internally restricted Externally restricted

673,635 201,215 874,850

873,991 914,748 1,788,739

426,471

309,541

4,149,700 2,548,721 322,949 7,021,370

4,030,474 3,827,426 315,433 8,173,333

8,322,691 10,271,613 Summarized Statement of Operations For the year ended March 31 Revenue: Donations Province of BC Contributions from Canucks for Kids Fund Interest and other Expenses: Amortization Direct program expenses Facilities Marketing and promotion Regulatory and administration Staffing costs Travel and transportation

2009 $ 3,695,944 2,609,277 1,677,738 190,321 8,173,280

2008 $ 4,550,092 2,389,538 1,794,185 267,318 9,001,133

219,492 197,213 943,414 986,480 252,188 195,778 129,725 160,768 535,126 553,249 4,949,747 4,425,663 65,551 42,302 7,095,243 6,561,453

Excess before contributions

1,078,037

2,439,680

Contributions to Foundation*

2,230,000

1,500,000

(1,151,963)

939,680

Excess/(deficiency) of revenue over expenses

* Foundation refers to the Canuck Place Children's Hospice Foundation

Summarized Statement of Operations For the year ended March 31 Revenue: Contributions from Hospice* Distribution from Vancouver Foundation Interest and other Grants from Vancouver Foundation Donations Expenses: Direct program expenses Marketing and promotion Regulatory and administration Excess before contributions Contributions to Flagel-Duzita Legacy Endowment Fund/CPCH Foundation Endowment Fund Excess/(deficiency) of revenue over expenses

333,671 3,263,256 258

1,106,131

3,597,185

1,107,315

3,597,185

1,007,315

3,597,185

1,007,315

2009 $

1,184

2008 $

2,230,000 152,843 97,540 42,774 7,590 2,530,747

1,500,000 89,017 44,085 9,248 1,642,350

855 6,947 3,075 10,877

26,495 9,580 1,481 37,556

2,519,870

1,604,794

30,000

1,500,000

2,489,870

104,794

* Hospice refers to the Canuck Place Children's Hospice

The Year in Review

Serving famili British Co

A generous donation

by Dr. D. B. Rix and Annie & Gary Santini at the Gift of Time Gala funded a much needed renovation and expansion of the Medication Room.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo and co-star Quinn from Kelowna filming the 2008 public awareness commercial.

John MacNichol of MarketPlace IGA presents the keys to a new van to Canuck Place.

The Year in Review

ies throughout Columbia The Innovative Fitness Canuck Place Adventure Challenge was a tremendous success raising over $200,000 for the care of children and their families.

Canuck Place serves children and their families from across British Columbia. Listed below are the cities and towns our families call home.

Abbotsford Aldergrove Armstrong Bella Coola Brentwood Britannia Beach Burnaby Campbell River Castlegar Chilliwack Cloverdale Coldstream Comox Coquitlam Courtney Cumberland Dawson Creek Delta Duncan Garibaldi Highlands Gibson Gold River Golden Grand Forks Harrison Hot Springs Hixon Hope

Houston Hudson’s Hope Kamloops Kelowna Kincolith Ladner Ladysmith Langley Lumby Mackenzie Maple Ridge Mission Montrose Nanaimo Nelson New Westminster North Delta North Vancouver Oyama Penticton Pitt Meadows Port Alice Port Coquitlam Port Moody Pouce Coupe Powell River Prince George

Qualicum Beach Quesnel Richmond Salmon Arm Salt Spring Island Sechelt Sidney Sooke Sorrento South Surrey Sparwood Squamish Stewart Surrey Terrace Trail Tsawwassen Vancouver Vanderhoof Vernon Victoria West Bank West Vancouver White Rock Williams Lake

Thank You to Our Wonderful Supporters!

It is with the deepest gratitude that we thank all those who donated to help the children and families at Canuck Place.

The Hospice truly is a home built for the community by the community. On the next page we recognize all tax-receipted donations of $1,000 or more from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

We also thank the many people who have supported Canuck Place through gifts under $1,000, auction/event purchases and gifts of products and services. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please accept our sincere apology and send corrections to information@canuckplace.org or 604-646-1340.

During the 2008/2009 season, the Canucks for Kids Fund generously contributed over $1.7 million to Canuck Place. Our partnership with the Canucks for Kids Fund and our relationship with the Aquilini family, management, coaching staff, players and fans of the Vancouver Canucks are of utmost importance to our children and families.

We are extremely thankful to the following partners who support Canuck Place through the Canucks for Kids Fund: BC BAKERY & DELI FOUNDATION BLUE RODEO CANUCKS FOR KIDS FUND TELETHON PRESENTED BY CHEVROLET CANUCKS FOR KIDS FUND 50/50

CANUCKS FOR KIDS FUND DICE & ICE PRESENTED BY HSBC PHARMASAVE PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS/ RICHMOND AUTO MALL YVR GOLF FOR KIDS

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS – THANK YOU! Our program cannot be maintained without the substantial involvement of corporate citizens like those listed below who have given countless hours of their time, raised thousands of dollars and have provided continued support and awareness throughout the community.

AIR CANADA THE BEAT 94.5 BMO FINANCIAL GROUP CANUCKS FOR KIDS FUND CTV ELECTRONIC ARTS FRATELLI BAKERY GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK HY LOUIE COMPANY LTD. HOLLAND AMERICA LINES INNOVATIVE FITNESS

INSIGHT FILM STUDIOS LEDCOR LONDON DRUGS LOWER MAINLAND STEEL MARKETPLACE IGA METRO NEWS MVKA PRODUCTIONS NUHEAT OAKRIDGE CENTRE PURDY’S CHOCOLATES QMFM 103.5

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS RBC SHOPPERS DRUG MART SLEEP COUNTRY CANADA STARBUCKS COFFEE TAC MOBILITY TALK 1410 TD BANK FINANCIAL GROUP TEAM 1040 TELUS

THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL THE VANCOUVER SUN CANUCKS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT VARIETY – THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY VINCOR THE WESTIN BAYSHORE, VANCOUVER WESTJET

VOLUNTEERS Canuck Place would not function without the 355 volunteers who contributed over 21,000 hours this year. We pay tribute to their vital role ensuring Canuck Place is a beautiful home-away-fromhome for our families. Many thanks to all!

Thank You to Our Wonderful Supporters!

GIFTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS $100,000+ Dorothy and Carl Ruby Charitable Foundation Innovative Fitness LMS Reinforcing Steel Group TD Bank Financial Group TELUS $50,000 $99,999 H.Y. Louie Co. Limited/ MarketPlace IGA Ledcor Group of Companies RBC The Rix Family Foundation W & S Steel Services Ltd. $25,000 $49,999 Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association Canadian Western Bank HLC Home Loans Canada Charitable Foundation MAC Marketing Solutions Inc. The National Hockey League Foundation The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver $10,000 $24,999 Alliance Principle Ingredients BC Hydro Employees Community Services Fund (HYDRECS) BMW Vancouver Retailers Boffo Developments Ltd. British Columbia Shopping Centre Association Dueck Saturn of Richmond Goodco West Investment Corp.

Jamie Booth Golf Classic John Hardie Mitchell Family Foundation Lohn Foundation Oakridge Centre Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Rix Clinical Laboratories Ltd. Robertson Floors Ltd. Shoppers Drug Mart The Howard Foundation The Sutton Place Hotel View Point Construction/ Bosma Construction Woodsmere Holdings Corp. $5,000 $9,999 Army Navy & Air Force Veterans Kingsway Unit #100 Bayshore Home Support Bevo Farms Ltd. BMO Bank of Montreal Employee Charitable Foundation Brian Ross Motorsports Corp.

Electronic Arts (Canada) Inc. Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver Greater Vancouver Invitational Golf Tournament Holland America Lines Little Hugs Big Hearts Foundation McKesson Canada Metro-Can Construction (Hldgs) Ltd Nuheat Industries Limited Pedersen’s Rentals Inc. Prospera Credit Union Fleetwood Branch Provincial Employees Community Services Fund RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group Royal Canadian Legion Branch #61 Shaughnessy Elementary School Showcase Sports TD Bank Financial Group The Commonwealth Cup Golf Tournament The Deepak Binning Foundation The Lutsky Families Vancouver Foundation Vincor Canada Noah Yelizarov Hockey Tournament

$1,000 $4,999 0768329 BC Ltd. Abby Lites Ltd. ABC Custom Brokers Ltd. Adanac Sales Inc. Adera Development Corporation Alliance of Beverage Licensees Allteck Line Contractors Inc. Ammo Power Tool Co. Ltd. Boston Pizza Foundation British Columbia Childhood Cancer Parents’ Association British Columbia Trucking Association Canaccord Capital Corporation Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Canlan Ice Sports Corp.

Capo Construction Inc. Cavendish Contracting Ltd. Chicago Bulls ClearWealth Advisors Coldwell Banker Tri-Tel Realty – Maple Ridge Colliers International Costco Wholesale #54 Richmond Warehouse Crofton House School Davis LLP Dayton & Knight Limited DBA West Coast Resorts DLC Distributors Inc. Dr. H.T. David, Dr. P.H. Trester, Dr. E. Marks DW Art Connections Inc. Employees of Canada Post Corporation Fairview Crescent Residents Association Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP Gap Foundation Gift Match Program Gemini Visuals Geo. Bezdan Sales Ltd. Gibbard, Hoffart & Co. Godson Elementary School Green Timbers Pub Handsworth Secondary School Haywood Securities Inc. Hewitt Financial Services Corporation IBM Employees’ Charitable Fund ICBC – Lower Mainland Ideal Welders Ltd. Irwin Commercial Finance Foundation Jas Simpson Family Foundation JI Properties JMax Global Distributors K&H Dispatch Co. Ltd. Ken Lincoln Angels of Light Society La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Ladies Auxiliary Canadian Legion #6 Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles #20 Langley BMX Association Lansons Drywall Systems Ltd. Ledgir House Ltd. Lemare Lake Logging Linda Burger & Associates Lindsey Donovan Photography Lower Mainland Wall & Ceiling Association Maersk Distribution Matthew McNair Senior Secondary School Methanex Corporation Michael Kors (Canada) Co. Modular Mining Systems Canada Ltd. Nickel Bros. House Moving Ltd. North Shore Credit Union Nova Drywall Ltd. On The Level Tile And Stone Installation Pan American Nursery

Products Inc. PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. Pemberton Leasing Services Ltd. Philanthropy Preceptorship Fund Piteau Associates Engineering Ltd. Plus Computer Solutions Ltd. PMAHA Initiation Tournament PricewaterhouseCoopers PROOF Centre of Excellence Protection Island Lions Club PWC Canada Foundation Rand Edgar Investment Corp.

RBC Dominion Securities, Nanaimo Office Ritz Catering & Coffee House Riverside Golf Centres Riverside Rapids Senior Girls Basketball Team Robin Hood Pub & Beer, Wine & Liquor Store Rogers Sugar Ltd. Rona Revy Inc. Royal Canadian Legion Pacific Branch # 119 Royal Purple # 277 – North Kamloops Sahara Sisters Group Salem Contracting Ltd. Samji And Associates Schuler’s Custom Landscape Limited Shanto Dental Ceramics Ltd. Simpson Thomas & Associates Sleep Country Canada Smythe Ratcliffe LLP South Arm Community Association Spectra Energy Transmission State Street TAC Mobility Tempo Warehouse Textile Trimmings TD Waterhouse, West Vancouver The Ben and Esther Dayson Charitable Foundation The Hitch Company The Sook Ching Foundation The Wolrige Foundation Tiffany and Co. Transource Freightways Twin Berry Farms Inc. TWU Local 60 Golf Tournament UBS Bank (Canada) Unifeed Western Canada Gang Conference Westside Montessori School Ltd. White Rock Lioness Club WoodWorks the Hardwood Floor Company Ltd. ZLC Financial Group GIFTS IN KIND

$50,000 + Insight Film Studios $25,000 $49,999 Air Canada Montecristo $10,000 $24,999 Northern Roots Landscape Artists Novo Textiles Co. Peller Estates Sleep Country Canada $5,000 $9,999 Canterbury Coffee Corporation Bevo Farms Ltd. Images by LSC $1,000 $4,999 Balega Bear Mountain Resort Bellevue Natural Health BFF Foam Corp.

Caffe Artigiano Care Place Laser Clinic Cavendish Contractors LTD.

John Henry Bikes Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Four Seasons Resort Whistler Intercontinental Singapore M & P Yacht Centre at Coal Harbour Myron Advertising and Design North Shore News NUVO Showtime Tickets Sleeman South Granville Naturopathic Clinic TheHockeyBook.com The Vancouver Club Wedgewood Hotel & Spa GIFTS FROM INDIVIDUALS

$50,000+ Gary and Annie Santini $25,000 $49,999 Steven and Rachel Mantel Trevor Linden $10,000 $24,999 Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Couling Matt Giffen Wilfred Harris Abdul and Hanifa Ladha Paul Loewen & The Sarah Allegra Foundation Lucy Prentice Paul and Allison Sobieski $5,000 $9,999 David Chong Bob and Deborah Emri Morris Ergas and Sandy Elliott-Ergas Bill and BettyLou Fox Peter and Susan Green Bill and Francine Iles Wes and Brenda Koop George and Sylvia Melville Umberto Menghi Josh and Marla Pekarsky Daryl Simpson and Janet Patricelli Alan and Margaret Souther $1,000 $4,999 Elaine Adair Susan and David Ainsworth Stuart Angus Graeme Balcom Jennifer Baynton Ryan and Cindy Beedie Patrick and Susan Beirnes Linda Belding Marie Berg James Berry Chris Bicknell Laura Bicknell James and Sharon Black Josh Blair Rosa Blake Grant Block Kim Boileau Abbas and Farah Bordian Dale and Anna Bosa Dan Bozic Doug and Valerie Brett Kristy Brinkley and Kevin Layden Iain and Marni Brinton Paul and Helen Brinton Joanne Brown Dal and Denise Brynelsen Cheryl and Martin Burian Ronald and Penny Bush Katrina Bushell Michele Cadario Peter and Diane Casey Paul and Ellen Challinor David Charron Karl and Shannon Chowscano Malcolm Christie Matthew and Cynthia Cicci Ellen Courtney Brian and Cheryl Cowan Kenneth Cowie James Cox Greg Crowe Bill Davidson David and Leslie Desrochers Denzil Dias Cyrus Driver

Rhys Duggan Diane Eaton and Wade Ketchum Helen Edwards Craig Emes David Evans Jason Evans Dean Fader and Charmaine Silva Fader Harvey Fedor Gary Fehr Peter and Jeanett Flynn Michael Fox Howard Franklin Esther Freeman Ted and Alice Friesen Howard and Phyllis Gerber Wm. Laurie and Geraldine Gillespie Stephan Gingras Michael Grant Janet Green Mark Greenhalgh Don and Amanda Halliday Mikkel Hansen Tony Harris Elizabeth Harrison Rick Hewitt William and Kelly Lynn Holms David Horton Geoff Horton Christina Houston Mike Hsu Jessie Hunter Arthur and Helene Iliffe Lori Janson Daniel and Wendy Jarvis David Jeffs Shaida Jiwani William John Rahim and Lyle Karim Michael and Jill Kenney Jim and Lisa Kershaw Andrew King Daren Kinnaird Michael Klassen Ray Kuyvenhoven Kathryn Langsford Paul and Kimberly Lathigee Richard Leche Manuel J.A. Leonardo Constance Leung Bruno and Annemarie Locher Madisen Longo, Krystiana Corrado and Anthony Quatrano Gordon and Ginny Love Roberto Luongo Mark Mache Margaret MacKenzie S. F. Mackenzie Jas and Baksho Madahar Michael F. Madsen Earle and Donalda Mahaffy Shahram Malekyazdi Emily Malnis Brett and Brenda Manlove Kathy and Bruce Marfleet Dinyar Marzban John and Dawn McConnell Nancy McHarg and Hugh Wilson Donald McInnes Mark and Karin McLaren Barbara McNeilly Don and Roberta Metcalf Nigel Miller Ruby Minkie John and Dana Montalbano Jen Moore Roger Moras Terry Morin Nancy Morrison Tom Morton John Murphy Timothy Murphy Robert and Patricia Muster Mark Myles Ron and Filomena Nalewajek Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Nantel David Newton Claire Newell and Jeff Madu C.M. Ng Julia Ng Wade and Julie Nybakken Dennis and Leanne Ohman

Dennis and Ashlyn Parolinz Lisa Parsons Darryl and Hilary Perry Hilda Pipke Robin Pitcher Robertus and Liza Prajogi Randy Pratt Joan Purdy John and Sylvia Quilty Jean Rae Harish and Monty Raisinghani Jim and Bea Robson John Rondeau Jock Ross Dave Russo Rick Rysen Barb Sandor Jason and Monica Soprovich Tracey and Mark Schonfeld Geoff and C. Scott Henrik and Johanna Sedin Kirk and Stacey Shaw R. Wade and Ellen Silbernagel Richard Short Jason Shull Anonymous Scott Simser Robert P. Sloman Cheryl Squires Kevin St. George John and Gloria Stalzer Jennifer Stanley David and Sherry Steele Norman Streu Joan Stringer Robert Strother John and Mavis Struk David Sweeney Paul and Barb Sweeney Cindy Taylor Jim Thompson Joey Thompson Jeana Traviss Sam Treschow Peter Tsiandoulas Randy Turner Jon Turvey Martin van Keken, Jr. Bill Vance John, Margaret and Kelsey Vriend Mr. Warren Wall Warren and Twyla Wall Colin and Jane Warner Ella Warrington Marianne Weinstein Ben and Margot West Bob West Brian Wideen Christopher Wong Ernest and Kathleen Wong Richard and Sabine Wood Marcus and Hana Wosk Ruth Wrigh David and Clara Yan Eddie Yen Henry Yong Matthew and Chantal Young Jack and Donna Lee Zaleski Graham Zapf Chris Zimmerman Garry and Liz Zlotnik GIFTS IN KIND

$1,000 $4,999 Mr. Dan Bennette Lorne and Sylvia Cristall Judith Davis Jason and Sarah Farris Janet S. Hayes Mrs. Audrey Meeres Peter Wyse BEQUESTS Estate of Beverly Diane Bell Etate of Ross Allan Christensen Estate of Joan Ann Conn Estate of Gail Joan Fromson Estate of Ruth Elizabeth Graham Estate of Gordon Anderson Hall Estate of Catherine Margaret MacDonald Estate of Enid Joyce Sambell Estate of Ivy Irene Sutherland * Deceased

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice 1690 Matthews Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 2T2 T 604 731 4847 F 604 739 4376 Toll-free in BC: 1 877 882 2288 www.canuckplace.org