Kidsabilityannualreport 2014

2013–2014

Annual Report

Every day miracles made possible...

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Our Mission KidsAbility empowers children and youth with special needs to realize their full potential.

Our Vision Potential realized.

We Value • The uniqueness of each child and youth and the right to realize their full potential.

• An inclusive and empowering relationship with families and the wisdom they provide.

• The power of working together with families, partners, donors and funders.

• A culture of professionalism, knowledge, innovation and accountability and a practice of resilient determination in all that we do.

Table of Contents KidsAbility’s Message Foundation’s Message Our Staff Potential Realized Our Families

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Our Donors Fundraising Successes Our Volunteers Radiothon

An Eventful Year

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Message from

The CEO & Chair Reviewing the achievements of the past year reminds us of what an exciting and busy year it has been! We were pleased to assist 5,840 children to reach their potential. Our staff of 191, along with the help of 471 volunteers have all played a part in making miracles happen each and every day! From Guelph to Fergus, Kitchener to Cambridge and in Waterloo, we have helped to make a difference for children and youth with special needs and their families.

KidsAbility Board of Directors Penny Smiley - Chair Steve Currie - Vice-Chair Paul Winnett - Treasurer Catherine Hartman - Secretary Terry Wilson - Past Chair Tim Adams Arisa Alexanian Sarah Chadwick Douglas Jones Barbara McKay Ray Pedersen Linda Kenny - CEO Lisa Talbot - Executive Director, KidsAbility Foundation Proud member of:

Here are just a few of the accomplishments of this past year: • The Board of Directors released Strategic Plan 2020: Base Camp 2016 to guide our work; • KidsAbility introduced and supported a new CEO; • We celebrated the opening of our new Centre for Autism in Kitchener; • The investment of new funds by the Ontario Government allowed us to implement the SPARK! Program; • Management and union employees reached an agreement to guide us to December 2014; • Continuous Quality Improvement Plans have been launched across the entire organization; • As a member of OACRS, KidsAbility participated in the advancement of key priorities and projects with the

Ministry of Children and Youth Services; • Through our work in the development of networks and knowledge exchange, KidsAbility has continued to

advance continuous learning; • KidsAbility has embraced internal culture with the launch of the “Together We Rock” communication

initiative; • We have continued to benefit from the outstanding financial support of our Foundation. With their help

we can supplement our therapy staff and supports to benefit even more children.

Thank you to our staff, our Board of Directors, our volunteers, our families and our community partners! We have much to be proud of at KidsAbility. But we also know that much remains to be done! KidsAbility will remain committed to the goal of helping each child who comes to us to reach their potential.

Linda Kenny CEO, KidsAbility

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Chair, KidsAbility Board of Directors

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Message from

The Executive Director & Chair Thanks to a generous community, this past year, we were able to provide over $1.5 million to support KidsAbility’s mission of empowering children and youth with special needs in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

These funds have enabled KidsAbility to provide life-changing therapy, empowering hundreds of additional children and youth to realize their potential. With your support each and every day our children are achieving their goals, whether it is learning to ride a bike through the iCan Bike Program or taking their first steps without a walker.

We extend our gratitude to the many groups and individuals who held events in support of KidsAbility this past year. This includes our friends at Rogers Kitchener Radio Group who have backed our Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon since 2006. We are also thankful for the dedicated support of Scotiabank and their employees in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington. We continue to be indebted to our local Rotary Clubs who founded KidsAbility 57 years ago and have stood by us ever since.

The Foundation Board believes in accountability to our donors and the funds entrusted to us. This past year we pursued and achieved accreditation with Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. This national Standards Program offers accreditation to charities and non-profits that can demonstrate excellence in board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement.

Our successes this past year would not have been possible without the assistance of our dedicated volunteers.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for your passion and for giving so selflessly of your time.

On behalf of the Foundation Board, our staff, the children and their families, we thank each and every one of you for investing in our children. Together, we are making a difference!

Lisa Talbot Executive Director, KidsAbility Foundation

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KidsAbility Foundation Board of Directors Ray Pedersen - Chair Rob Way - Vice-Chair Dan Girardi - Treasurer Ron Weiler - Secretary Doug Letson - Past Chair Steve Bienkowski Cindy Bridge Jim Erb Derek Henderson Lou Khoubesserian Sonny Kumpf Elaine Ormston Carol Petersen Al Raftis Elly Yach Linda Kenny - CEO, KidsAbility Lisa Talbot - Executive Director Honourary Members Bob Collins-Wright Clay Hall* John Lynch John Martin* Norm McKee Ray Millard Dick Pedlar* *Deceased

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Chair, KidsAbility Foundation Board of Directors

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Every day miracles made possible...

...thanks to our staff!

When Bentley was four months old, his mom, Melissa, knew something wasn’t “right” with his legs. She already had an older son who was almost two, and Bentley had a twin brother. When Bentley and his twin were side by side, the physical differences became quite apparent. At eight months old, he was referred to KidsAbility.

Bentley had weekly therapy sessions and his twin brother always joined him! When Bentley turned one, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which meant there was no limit to what he could learn to do, but also no guarantee that he would reach any physical milestones. With months of therapy at KidsAbility, he learned to sit, crawl, pull to stand, cruise furniture, climb stairs and walk with a walker.

Bentley has a smile that can light up any room and this is the most rewarding thing to see when he has completed a task with success. His feeling of pride and accomplishment reminds me each time of why I love being a physiotherapist and why I love working with children. There is nothing better then hearing him say “look Amy” or “watch me Amy” or being greeted with a huge hug. It is true joy to see him running in his walker down the hallway after his brothers or across the playground with his friends at childcare to say hello to me. He has an amazing family that has been supportive and dedicated in helping him to continuously achieve his full potential while also giving back to KidsAbility in many ways.

His motivation, drive and determination is inspiring and is why each session with Bentley is filled with laughter, play and a pinch of hard work. Having the opportunity to work with children like Bentley has made me a better physiotherapist and a better person. I am truly honoured to get the opportunity to play everyday.

Amy Huber Physiotherapist

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Celebrating Early Childhood Education at KidsAbility

Staff Service Awards

We recognize and celebrate the following colleagues for their continued years of service at KidsAbility. Combined, it is a whopping 350 years!

For over 50 years, ECE had been an integral part of the lives of the children we serve at KidsAbility. In January the funding for the Resource Consultants moved to KW Habilitation and while KidsAbility gained kinesiology, we had to bid farewell to our talented resource consultants.

We thank each and every one of them for the passion, talent and innovation that they invest in helping to empower our children to realize their full potential!

25 Years Sally Roberts Norma Williams 20 Years Marilyn Woolner 15 Years Kellie Bell Jill Clermont Shawna Mallory Dunsmore Blair Moses Karen Onuska Andrea Skillings Laurie Wiseman

10 Years Lori Bick Paul Bongers Krista Cadwell Joanne Cotter Gabriele Croft Joanne Duddy Heather Granger Liza Jantzi Sheryl Leis Lisa Peterson Courtney Uniac 5 Years Beth Farley Sandra Gayman Barbara Hill Jayne Matzeg Kristina Painter Megan Shirley

L-R Marilyn Woolner, Nicole Maisine, Cathy Christie, Wendy Evans and Anne Steinman.

only two lasting bequests that we can hope to give our children: “ There areone ~Hodding Carter of these is roots, the other, wings.

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35 Years Wendy Evans

To mark the impact of ECE in the lives of our children, a special tree-planting dedication service was held. Over time and through the seasons we will watch this tree grow and flourish and be reminded of the children who were nurtured over the years through ECE.

Susan’s Legacy

On March 20, our KidsAbility family lost a dear friend and colleague, Susan McCaw, after a battle with cancer that was fought with eternal optimism and a smile.

Susan was an Occupational Therapist at KidsAbility’s Waterloo site working with our youngest clients, six and under. She touched the lives of thousands of children and families over her more than 25-year journey with KidsAbility.

She will be forever missed by her KidsAbility family, but her legacy will continue to live on in the smiles of the children who were able to achieve their dreams because of the impact that she had in their lives.

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Potential Realized

Kitchener Centre for Autism

Spark! Igniting Potential

This collaborative and innovative space hosts KidsAbility’s Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IB) services along with four community partners: Waterloo Region Family Network, Autism Services Waterloo Region, Facile and Extend-a-Family. Through collaboration we are able to better serve our families through a centralized support system.

With an increase in annual funding of $187,500 from the province, and funding through our donors, KidsAbility launched a new program called Spark!. This program provides brief and rapid intervention to children with mild to moderate needs who otherwise may have aged out of the system as they waited for service. Our travelling Spark! team across Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington provided 485 visits and helped to move 293 children off the waiting list and on their way to success.

L-R Fei Wei and Erin Corcoran, WalterFedy; Stephanie Willmer, KidsAbility; Penny Smiley, Chair, KidsAbility Board; Amber-Lee Hampson, Amy Dayman, Tracy Elop and Mark Butcher, KidsAbility; and Steve Bock and Nathan Hill, CRD Construction Ltd.

Building a Community of Knowledge

Through the Centre of Excellence, in partnership with Scotiabank Group, we continued the conversations around autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder through our annual forums. By bringing together professionals, families and individuals who walk a journey with either ASD or FASD, the forums strive to build a community of knowledge and support.

L-R Linda Kenny, KidsAbility CEO; Tracey and Eloise Dupuis, KidsAbility family; Ted Arnott, MPP Wellington-Halton Hills; Liz Sandals, Minister of Education, MPP Guelph; and Terry Wilson, KidsAbility Chair

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Every day miracles made possible...

...thanks to our families!

In our community of Guelph-Wellington, KidsAbility is currently serving over 800 children and families. My daughter is one of them.

Eloise was born at 23 weeks gestation, weighing only 1 pound, 8 ounces. We spent 168 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at McMaster Hospital. I look back now and wonder how I was able to manage those difficult months. You can only imagine how scared I was to actually bring our daughter home.

But then we had our first meeting with KidsAbility.

KidsAbility embraced my family. We worried about our daughter’s growth and development. Would she speak? Walk? Read? How would we deal with the residual effects of her extremely premature birth?

The team at KidsAbility helped us to teach Eloise to sit up, crawl, feed herself and drink from a cup. They even adapted a tricycle with special foot pedals, so Eloise could enjoy a family bike ride!

The support at KidsAbility didn’t stop at Eloise. KidsAbility also embraced me, my husband Matt and our older daughter Lucy.

The emotional help and guidance that we received when Eloise was diagnosed with cerebral palsy was extraordinary.

I can happily say that Eloise is now a gorgeous, joyful, smart 3-year-old who is a whiz on the iPad and, amazingly, learning to walk independently. We are only one of the families being served by this great organization. KidsAbility provides wonderful services to families in our community and your support will help kids like Eloise to have access to the same treatment options as Eloise, so more families can see more miracles just like her.

Tracy Dupuis

Eloise

Proud Mom of Eloise

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Every day miracles made possible...

...thanks to our donors!

For many, it’s the fear of the unknown that strikes fear in their hearts. In the case of Xiaopu and Joseph Fung, that was certainly true when it came to their son, Evan. Born three months premature, he started exhibiting developmental delays and having seizures at an early age. “Naturally, we were apprehensive,” notes Joseph. “But there was also the relief of finally understanding that our concerns weren’t unfounded when he was diagnosed with a rare condition called GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome.”

This disorder, punctuated by movement and speech difficulties, led to Evan’s referral to KidsAbility. With a prescribed Ketogenic diet and the help of KidsAbility’s physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services, the Fungs started to notice some remarkable changes. “Evan has progressed by leaps and bounds,” says Xiaopu. “In fact, this past Christmas, at the age of two, he started to walk. It was a fantastic gift!”

For Xiaopu and Joseph, they realized that KidsAbility made a “big difference” in their lives. After some discussions, they decided to make a difference in the lives of other children – by providing a generous donation to KidsAbility.

“The waiting list was one area we wanted to address,” says Joseph. “We know what it’s like – it can feel like an eternity to get your child assessed and to get therapy.

It only seemed right to give back to the agency whose services meant so much to us.”

Xiaopu notes, “In our case, the change was night and day. The support for Evan was pivotal and the support for us as parents was just as significant.

By donating, it felt good to know that other families were getting support sooner.” Joseph agrees adding, “KidsAbility is one of a few organizations where you can see their work making a lasting and transformational impact. Why wouldn’t we support that?” Indeed, it is that kind of “transformational” moment that underscores the need to donate – for children with special needs, just like Evan.

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You Make a Difference!

60+

community events in support of KidsAbility

3,910

donors investing in our children and youth

5,840

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Pat Herzog (second from right) accepts a token of gratitude for the Bill Herzog Endowment Fund’s ongoing support. Also pictured (left to right) are Pat’s daughter Lori Madden and grandson Ben, Linda Kenny (KidsAbility CEO) and Rob Way (Vice-Chair, KidsAbility Foundation).

children and youth with special needs benefited from life-changing therapy and support services last year

children with special needs still waiting for therapy

Centre for Autism

On March 31, 2014, KidsAbility officially opened the Centre for Autism in Kitchener. This purpose-built space was designed specifically for children with autism. The construction for this leading-edge facility was funded entirely by donors. KidsAbility Foundation would like to recognize the following organizations and individuals for their generosity.

The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation: Estate of Robert J. Forwell Frid & Russell

Florence Louise Marsland Fund Bill Herzog Endowment Fund

The Lyle S. Hallman Fund

The Jim and Sue Hallman Family Fund Home Harware Stores Limited Lyle S. Hallman Family Foundation

The Paul Kuntz Legacy Fund Walter & Florence Martin

Audrey and Gerald Moser Trust

Landmann Family Fund S.C. Johnson Hennie & Michael Stork

David Clare & Susan Bender Family Fund

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Every day miracles made possible...

...thanks to our volunteers!

How do you make a difference in your community? That was the question that Susan Wagler asked once her children started going to school full time. After some thought, she decided to leverage her skills as a recreation therapist and volunteer at an organization that made a difference. Fortunately, she chose KidsAbility.

As Susan explains, “I wanted to volunteer directly with children that had disabilities. At KidsAbility, I get to work with the same child and class for a full year. I’ve been lucky to be with the same teachers and teacher assistants for six years now! There’s definitely a comfort level there, and I enjoy seeing the progress each child makes.”

As for the children, they get to take part in activities that are only possible with the help of individuals willing to donate their time.

“The kids really love the swim program,” Susan states. “It’s really fun, but each child needs one volunteer. Without our help, the program wouldn’t run.”

Susan’s involvement doesn’t end with her volunteer work.

She and her spouse, Brad Carr, also support the organization financially.

As she notes, “My husband and I are blessed to be in a position that we can donate. KidsAbility is near and dear to my heart.

Personally, I believe it’s important for people in the community to give in case a family member or friend needs these services in the future.”

Looking ahead, Susan can’t imagine her life without KidsAbility. “I will volunteer as long as I can,” she says.

“I love the smiles on the kids’ faces and the feeling that, through my volunteer work and donations, I’m really helping out. A simple hug from a child shows me that I’m appreciated – and that’s perhaps one of the greatest rewards I’ve ever received.”

Susan Wagler is pictured with Sara Kim, a student of the KidsAbility School.

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Thank you to our Outstanding Volunteers!

Linda Kenny (CEO), Marion Schmitt (5 Years of Service), Louise Litwiller (5 Years of Service), Bruce MacVicar (Receipt Tabulation), Dawn Murphy (15 Years of Service) and Annie Crump (Volunteer Resources Coordinator)

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Volunteers Making a Difference

Last year 676 volunteers donated 12,183 hours of their time and talents at KidsAbility!

KidsAbility Centre for Child Development |

Executive Committee • Penny Smiley – Chair • Steve Currie – Vice Chair • Paul Winnett – Treasurer • Catherine Hartman – Secretary • Terry Wilson – Past Chair | Finance Committee • Paul Winnett – Chair • Doug Jones • David Sutherland • Penny Smiley | Nominating & Governance Committee • Terry Wilson – Chair • Tim Adams • Arisa Alexanian • Steve Currie • Penny Smiley | Quality and Safety Committee • Sarah Chadwick – Chair • Cathy Hartman • Barbara McKay | OACRS Board Representative • Terry Wilson

KidsAbility Foundation |Butterfly Award Committee • Doug Letson • Elaine Ormston • Ray Pedersen • Rob Way

| Community Engagement Committee • Elaine Ormston – Chair • Steve Bienkowski • Jim Erb • Derek Henderson • Louise Kaiser • Lou Khoubesserian • Sonny Kumpf • John Lynch • Ray Pedersen • Jim Peeples • Ron Weiler • Rob Way | Finance & Audit Committee • Dan Girardi – Chair • Steve Bienkowski • Tony Giovinazzo • Sonny Kumpf • Ray Pedersen • Bryan Stewart • Rob Way | Governance Committee • Lou Khoubesserian – Chair • Doug Letson • John Lynch • Ray Pedersen • Al Raftis • Rob Way | Guelph-Wellington Advisory Committee • Joanne Hasson – Chair • Darrin Drake • Maureen Farquharson • Robyn Ferrier • Matthew Phillips • Ray Stultz • David Worthen • Margo Winton | Investment Committee • Sonny Kumpf – Chair • Doug Brock • Dan Girardi • Wayne Kemick • Ray Pedersen • Bryan Stewart | KidsAbility Guelph 1KM Fun Run Committee • Darrin Drake • Robyn Ferrier •Melanie Pastorius • Jenn Raftis | Marketing Committee • Marilee Mark – Co-Chair • Steve Currie – Co-Chair • Tony Niederer • Ray Pederson • Paula Stanghetta |Nominating Committee • Doug Letson – Chair • Elaine Ormston • Ray Pedersen • Al Raftis • Rob Way • Planned Giving • Ray Pedersen – Chair • Jim Erb | Plasma Car Committee • Prema Anjaria Zettel • Dan Girardi • Adriann Kennedy • Brendan Lowther • Nadine Mueller • Phil Nightingale • Holly Patton • James Sellner • Troy Stuebing • Margaret Wood | Radiothon Sub-Committee • Melodie Holmes – Chair • Matt Bolen • Maureen Gorloff • Derek Henderson • Christa Hicks • Adriann Kennedy • Elaine Ormston • Ray Pedersen • Nicole Shaughnessy • Diane Wagg | Secret Garden High Tea • Maureen Farquharson • Joanne Hasson • Wendy Kelly • Mary Ann Perkins • Margo Winton | Sugar Plum Tea Committee Wendy Buder – Co-Chair • Brigette McGuigan – Co-Chair • Bridget Maloney • Elaine Ormston • Barbara Weber

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Every day miracles made possible...

...thanks to our community!

Another eventful and hugely successful KidsAbility Foundation campaign came to an end on May 2, 2014 – the date of our 9th annual Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon. Broadcasting live from Conestoga Mall and KidsAbility in Waterloo, we received generous support from our sponsors, the community and individual donors. Naturally, we’d like to thank CHYM 96.7, Country 106.7, 570 News and Daytime (Rogers TV) for making this event possible with their live coverage – and Scotiabank® for being our Butterfly sponsor. Working together, we were able to raise $190,357 for children and youth with special needs!

Media Partners

Points for Kids Sponsor

Scotiabank®

Hourly Sponsors

Activa Arvanitis & Associates Connect Tech Inc. Economical Insurance Form & Build Supply Co. Jay Fencing Kinsmen Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener Rangers Manitoulin Transport Strassburger Windows & Doors TechTown Dentistry The Athletic Club The Crack Specialists The Record Toyota Unitron Hearing

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Butterfly Sponsor

Matching Gift Donors

Connect Tech Inc. Kenmore Homes KidsAbility Foundation Board Lackner McLennan Insurance Ltd. Manulife Financial MTD Products Ltd. Rob & Michele Way Weber Supply Win-Leader Corp.

Gift-in-Kind

A&W—Conestoga Mall Bre Creative Conestoga Mall Drew Ripley Erick Traplin New York Fries— Conestoga Mall Wings of Paradise Tim Hortons

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An Eventful Year!

Once again this year, many generous groups and organizations in our community hosted fundraising events in support of KidsAbility.

Without your dedication, we wouldn’t be able to provide the many services that children with special needs – and their families – have come to rely on. Thank you for another eventful year that exemplified the spirit of giving.

The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign brought a smile to children and youth with special needs once again this year after $103,320 was raised! KidsAbility Foundation would like to thank all of the Tim Hortons owners, their staff, volunteers and customers throughout Kitchener-Waterloo for their ongoing support of our children.

Kitchener-Waterloo ambassador Michael Papaioannou (foreground) and KidsAbility Foundation Board members accept a cheque presented by local Tim Hortons owners.

The 27th Annual Cambridge Times Rotary Classic Run raced to an astounding finish, garnering $70,000 in donations for KidsAbility Foundation. We’d like to thank the Rotary Clubs of Cambridge for supporting children and youth with special needs.

The Rotary Clubs of Cambridge present a cheque for $70,000 to Cambridge Ambassador Ava Miller (foreground) and Linda Kenny, CEO of KidsAbility.

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The Secret Garden Tea in Guelph was the perfect combination of sophistication and elegance – all in support of KidsAbility. Featuring high tea and decadent desserts, the event was a socialite’s dream!

Members of the Guelph Secret Garden High Tea committee gather for a group photo to celebrate another successful year of fundraising in support of the children and youth at KidsAbility.

Grainharvest Breadhouse, a local artisan bakery, donates 10 percent of its pretzel sales to KidsAbility Foundation.

To date, they’ve generated $2,768.

L-R Charmaine Brown, poses with owners Hubert Wurm, Roland Berchtold and David Noptzold from Grainharvest Breadhouse.

This past year, Sun Life Financial continued to support KidsAbility Foundation through their volunteering and fundraising efforts – key ingredients for the success of our organization.

L-R Harry Endrulat accepts a cheque for $3,247 from Paul Ingram of Sun Life Financial.

The spirit of Christmas rose to new heights this year as Nicole Guse, in association with Knox Waterloo, hosted The Sounds of Christmas in support of KidsAbility that brought in $20,382.

L-R (back row) Linda Kenny, Nicole Guse and Lisa Talbot joined by Nicole’s children Madison and Joshua.

A Polar Plunge participant (complete with banana costume) makes a splash in support of KidsAbility.

Thirty-five daring souls braved cold temperatures and frigid waters to raise $8,030 during this second annual event!

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The annual Rotary Fun Day at KidsAbility in Waterloo brought together families for a day filled with laughter and joy. This free event was made possible through the ongoing support of local Rotarians in Kitchener and Waterloo.

Colonial Cookies employees delivered a cheque for $28,992 to KidsAbility. Staff donations – matched by their employer – helped generate this incredible sum.

For a small donation to KidsAbility, Grobe Nursery baled a customer’s tree in mesh wrap for easier transport and placement in the home. To date, Grobe Nursery has raised $44,338 for KidsAbility.

L-R Perry Grobe, Lisa Talbot and Peter Grobe.

The Guelph Fun Run drew a crowd of dedicated participants in support of KidsAbility. All told, this event brought in $33,292 in donations.

Over a four-year period, Curl for a Cause has raised nearly $40,000 for KidsAbility. Thank you to the committee and all participants for your continued support.

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Supporting the Life Journey

Elaine Ormston Outstanding Supporter Butterfly Award

KidsAbility Foundation posthumously honoured Lori Gibson with their highest award: The Elaine Ormston Outstanding Supporter Butterfly Award at the President’s Reception in December.

Lori was a passionate supporter of KidsAbility, whose memory will be cherished forever by those she touched with her warmth and compassion. A beloved wife and mother, she was also a dedicated Scotiabank employee and manager. As the chair of the Radiothon, her boundless energy drove the event to record heights. Most importantly, as a tireless advocate, she brought hope to the children and families at KidsAbility.

L-R Carol Shantz, Nickolas Peciak, Stacey Gorloff and Ray Pedersen, KidsAbility Foundation Chair.

The Carol Shantz Bursary Award

In honour of Carol Shantz – a former KidsAbility School educator and principal – The Carol Shantz Bursary Award is awarded each year to a current client or alumnus of KidsAbility.

This year, we’d like to extend our congratulations to Nickolas Peciak, the 2013 bursary award recipient.

The Stephen Swatridge Bursary Award

The Stephen Swatridge Bursary Award, created to honour the former CEO of KidsAbility Stephen Swatridge, was presented to Stacey Gorloff in 2013.

L-R Lori’s daughters, Madison and Hannah, accept the award with their father, Joe, from award namesake, Elaine Ormston.

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Thank You for Your Generosity!

Our donors make a difference. With your support and generosity, children with special needs have the opportunity for a brighter future.

$50,000+ Champion’s Circle

Cambridge Times Rotary Classic Fun Run The Co-operators Estate of Arthur Agajanian Lyle S. Hallman Foundation Scotiabank Telus Tim Hortons Anonymous - 1

$20,000–$49,999 Leader’s Circle Cindy and James Bridge Joseph and Xiaopu Fung George Weston Ltd and Colonial Cookies Mr. James R. Harkins˄ Walter and Florence Martin Microsoft* Rotary Club of Kitchener Rotary Club Of Kitchener-Grand River Rotary Club of Kitchener-Westmount Rotary Club of Waterloo The Sounds of Christmas The Spaenaur Philanthropy Fund David J. Westfall Elly and David Yach Anonymous - 3

* Gift-in-Kind

$5,000–$19,999 Partner’s Circle Adventure Guide Inc. Marina Barnstijn Bob and Judi Blowes Boston Pizza Kitchener-Waterloo Brick & Co. Restoration Ltd. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. Conestoga Mall Craig-Girard Investment Group Curl for a Cause Electri-Tech Services Inc. Failte Irish Pub Dave Forwell FoxNet Inc. Gert Gies Goodlife Kids Foundation Granite Homes Inc. Great-West Life Dr. Hahn Hoe and Julie Kim Jim and Sue Hallman Barry and Shirley Humphrey Harry Keiswetter Legacy Fund Jane G. Hill Tom and Nancy Jeary Jim and Lorna Blair Charitable Foundation Kitchener Rangers Jr. Hockey Club The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation Florence Louise Marsland Fund K-W Polar Plunge The Landry Family

Libro Credit Union Manulife Financial Marks Supply Inc. Rick and Nancy Martin McDonald's Restaurant Stephen R. Menich MTD Products Ltd. Municipal Information Systems Assoc.

Ontario Insurance Adjusters Assoc.

Organizacao Terra dos Bravos Probus Club of Kitchener-Waterloo RBC Foundation Ross & Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora Rotary Club of Kitchener-Conestoga Peter Etril and Marilyn Snyder Sobeys Stampede Ranch (Guelph) Inc. Golf Tournament Hennie and Michael Stork Terry Howald Pools Inc. First Line Hockey Tournament Volkswagen Waterloo Wallenstein Feed Charitable Foundation Rob and Michele Way Shirley Weber Weber Supply Company Inc. Anonymous - 2

˄Deceased

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$1,000–$4,999 Ambassador’s Circle

Domenic's No Frills Aberdeen Homes Ltd. Marjorie Acheson James Adam Tim and Emily Adams AECON Industrial Management Corp.

All Saints Anglican Church The Alpine Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Inc. Arctic Packaging Betty Argue Marion Armstrong Arvanitis & Associates Barzotti Woodworking Ltd. Bast Tire & Auto Service Steve Bienkowski Bob Blake John and Anne Blasman Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic School Dr. Mike and Gay Booth Garo and Lena Bostajian Bruce and Mary Boucher Gordon Brown Wendy and Jamie Buder Burley & Griffin Industrial Inc. Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers 090 Cambridge Chapter Brad Carr and Susan Wagler Centre For Community Mapping Corporation CIBC World Markets Inc. Todd Cober Bob and Lavonne Collins-Wright Connect Tech Inc. James V. Cranston Steven and Sandy Currie Dakon Construction Ltd. Sandra and Graham Dare Deer Ridge Golf Club Desire2Learn Inc. Devlan Construction Ltd. Brian and Diana Doody Dr. Takhar's Cosmetic Clinic

EBS Geostructural Inc. Economical Insurance Tracy and Anthony Egerhazi Erb & Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. Raymond Farndale Fidelity Investments Canada Ltd. Ralph and Phyllis˄ Forbes Form & Build Supply Co. Margaret Forwell Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.

Frid & Russell* Leonard and Mary Friesen Linda and Rob Gallivan Tom and Anne Marie Galloway Dayna and Nico Giorgio Dan and Stella Girardi Lamont and Laura Gittens Donna Gordon Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Grainharvest Breadhouse Inc. Robert and Lynda Grant Lorraine Green Grobe's Nursery Ltd. The Guelph Community Foundation Gypsum Drywall (Southern) Ltd. Hammond Power Solutions Joanne and David Hasson Youn Hee Ma and Terry Hee Bae Heffner Motors Ltd. Judy Hemmerly Pat Herzog Manfred and Ute Hilgers Barbara Hill and David Rutherford Holy Spirit School David and Judy Horman Dr. Gary and Mary Houslander IBM Canada - Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs Images in Colour Inc. JK Group on behalf of RIM "Give Your Way" Dr. Doug and Diane Jones

Sarah Jones and Ian Milligan Paul Karl Jon and Judy Kaufman Linda Kenny and James Brown Steve Kidd Kinsmen Club of K-W Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation 50 Plus Team Fund The Jim and Susan Hallman Family Fund Paul Kuntz Legacy Landmann Family Fund Audrey and Gerald Moser Trust Walter and Florence Martin KPMG Hartman and Brenda Krug Dr. Chandra and Wendy Kudsia Dennis and Susann Kuepfer K-W Cornerstone Paving Ltd. Lackner McLennan Insurance Ltd. Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Assoc.

- Waterloo Dr. Desta Leavine Gary Levene and Deborah Eisenberg Jill Livingstone Loblaw Companies Ltd. John and Mary Lynch Craig MacGregor Linda Magid Mark Eamer and Nicole Weber Marilee Mark Marmak Information Technologies Sharon and Ron Martin Shelley Martin Maryhill Community Golf Tournament May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo McDonald's Restaurant McNeil Consumer Healthcare MDK/Child Financial Advisors

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$1,000–$4,999 Ambassador’s Circle

Mersynergy Charitable Foundation Michael Brubacher Trust Fund Mister Coffee Dianne and Bruce Monteith Morty's Pub Doreen and William Motz Tom and Liz Motz Mount Forest Lions Club MTE Consultants Inc. Nick Noonan Optimist Club of Twin Cities Waterloo Region Elaine and Charlie Ormston John and Janet Panabaker Parkminster Church Nursery Schools Ray and Gwen Pedersen Howard and Rosemary Pell Carol and Reg Petersen Ingrid and Udo Petersen Pidel Homes Brad Pierrepoint Shelagh Pigeon Pre-Service Fire Conestoga Prestige Business Interiors Robert Purdy QLO Management (Jiffy Lube) Rae & Lipskie Investment Counsel Inc. Al and Helen Raftis RBC Richardson GMP Willie and Diana Ritzmann Douglas and Joanne Ross Rotary Club of Cambridge North Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium Rotary Club of Guelph-Wellington Mike and Melisa Sandrock Francis Schenk Schiedel Construction Inc. Fred and Charlene Schiedel Ron and Susan Schwark

Harold and Violet Seegmiller Sentry Select Capital Corp.

Dianne and Richard Shepherd Mr. Peter Sims Gordon Smith Susan Smith Songs of the Season Gerard Sowa St. Augustine School Douglas and Bernice Steep Stevenson Oil Property Bryan and Joan Stewart Lynette Stradesta Strassburger Windows & Doors Stephen Swatridge and Mary Flatt Swiss Chalet Lisa and Jim Talbot Alan Tchabushnig Tech Town Dentistry Terratundra Foundation Ellen Todd Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. United Way of Greater Toronto United Way of Kitchener - Waterloo & Area Unitron Hearing Waterloo Nissan Waterloo Region District School Board Dr. Ron and Joan Weiler Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union William Knell and Company Ltd. Dr. Ian and Terry Wilson Win-Leader Corp.

WINMAR Elizabeth and Cam Witmer Dr. Mary Anne Witzel and Jim Walker Bruce Wood Jane and Bill Young Les and Elva Zehr Anonymous - 7

Gift of Dreams Circle of Giving

KidsAbility would like to thank our Gift of Dreams Circle of Giving donors for your multi-year pledge of a minimum of $1,000 for three years.

Katherine Bergman Steve Bienkowski Garo and Lena Bostajian Cindy and James Bridge Brad Carr and Susan Wagler Challenger Motor Freight Inc. Steven and Sandy Currie Dave Forwell Leonard and Mary Friesen Linda and Rob Gallivan Dayna and Nico Giorgio John and Mary Lynch Dianne and Bruce Monteith Elaine and Charlie Ormston Ray and Gwen Pedersen Ingrid and Udo Petersen Mike and Melisa Sandrock Ron and Susan Schwark Karen Scian Gordon Smith Bryan and Joan Stewart Lisa and Jim Talbot Elizabeth and Cam Witmer Elly and David Yach Anonymous - 1

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I Make a Difference

The “I Make a Difference” Monthly Giving Club Members truly make a difference. Through your ongoing monthly donations, you ensure that children with special needs receive the services they so desperately need.

Nancy and Dale Allensen Annelli Aurelio Katherine Bergman Steve Bienkowski Bob and Judi Blowes Bonnie Bremner and Peter Hamberger Stephen and Beth Brown Bruncon Framing Ltd. Brad Carr and Susan Wagler Barbara and David Curzon Rhiannon Davies Peggy Deml Donna and Neil Denison Amanda Dibben Terry and Vicki Finnigan Gillian Flanagan Frank Froklage Tom and Anne Marie Galloway Keith Gummow and Dr. Loys Ligate Youn Hee Ma and Terry Hee Bae Judy Hemmerly Marjolein Hicks Micheline Hyde Tom Kotalik and Lori Quesnelle Louise Leonard Christine M. MacDonald Scott and Tracey MacLaurin Shelley Martin Melissa Martz Brent and Cathy Matheson George Michaels Paula Moore Mary Ann Pedlar

Pierce Family Vision-Patti Ellison Pierce Shelagh Pigeon Dr. David and Joyce Rainham Jennifer Reidl Satinder Sooch Volkswagen Waterloo Dr. Ron and Joan Weiler Rob and Diane Williams Eric Young and Lori Maloney-Young Janet Zettel Anonymous - 5

Staff with Heart

Thank you to all of our staff for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with special needs.

Your donations continue to make the impossible… possible.

Karen Andrews Kim Andrews Halyna Andrulis Amy Atkinson Debbie Blazis Ann Marie Borgford Charmaine Brown Nancy Crenna Gabriele Croft Annie Crump Caroline Davidson Anita Diaz Paul Ditner Laura Drost Joanne Duddy Caroline Duimering Tracy Elop Harry Endrulat Rebecca Erickson Wendy Evans Pamela Fisher Gillian Flanagan

Mary Helen Frawley Sandra Gayman Dayna Giorgio Janice Gregson Johanne Hand Bea Henry Barbara Hill Florin Lezeu Jean MacLeod Jayne Matzeg Mary Ellen McIlroy Diana Molloy Shelly Monaghan Nancy Norton Tammylyn O’Connor Laura Pastrik Julie Pauli Martha Plienegger Pat Poirier Natalie Robinson Nancy Smith Andrea Stevenson Rebecca Tucker Lisa Talbot Teressa van Vliet Sandra Vaughan Christine Voisin Denise Watson Nancy Weppler Pauline Westmacott Norma Williams Marilyn Woolner Shannon Wright Anonymous - 4

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A Legacy of Hope The investment income earned from our Endowment provides an important source of renewable income to KidsAbility each year.

We thank all of our endowment fund donors for their investment in our children.

Endowment Fund Name

Fred and Ruth Stork Family $1,000,000 Witzel Family $259,721 Economical Insurance Group* $250,000 Katherine Gray $156,350 Barry and Shirley Humphrey and Family $150,200 David Sutherland and Family $150,000 MTD Products Limited $140,000 Ormston Family* $139,207 Susan and Jim Harkins $125,000 Walter and Florence Martin $105,260 Ralph and Phyllis Forbes $100,200 Peter and Heather Schwartz Family $100,000 Elly and David Yach Family $100,000 Nelson and Ruth Kraus Family $85,000 Marks Supply Inc. $83,038 John and Mary Ann Martin Family $60,625 Ralph and Virginia Adams+ $57,717 Rick and Alison Smerchinski $56,560 Peter and Betty Sims $53,766 Cindy and Jim Bridge Family $50,300 Wayne and Tammy Kemick $50,260 Home Hardware Stores Ltd. $50,000 Larry and Margaret Marsland $50,000 Jane G. Hill $49,152 50 Plus Team $42,350 David J. Westfall $42,000 Corporation of the City of Kitchener $40,000 Marjorie and John Acheson $37,516 William H. Kaufman $34,685 Bob Warren $34,100 Joan and Bryan Stewart $30,000 Gordon and Jean Riedlinger $30,000 Florence Louise Marsland $29,650 John and Mary Lynch $25,950 Metzger-Mack $25,000

Michele and Rick Doktor John A. Pollock Family Harvey Sims City of Waterloo Jack and Shirley Weber Family Bill and Jane Young Family Jim and Sue Hallman Family Peter Etril and Marilyn Snyder Bob and Judi Blowes Family Terry Kearns Family Margaret A. Forwell Curtis and Mary (Heath) McCone Dimitri Murugesu-Buder Bob and Ann Miller+ Ron and Joan Weiler Family Gerry and Huguette Schorn

Donor Directed Funds

Bill Herzog Endowment Roy Brown Bursary-Rotary Club of Kitchener-Grand River Bursary The Carol Shantz Bursary Mary Anne Witzel Staff Education Fund

$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $24,850 $24,633 $22,100 $20,000 $18,430 $15,700 $12,840 $10,000 $7,180 $5,000 $3,600 $2,500

$273,823 $112,080 $51,182 $29,858

* Donations to the KidsAbility Foundation Endowment Fund at the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation. + Donations to the KidsAbility Foundation Endowment Fund at the Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation.

Legacy Society Members

The Legacy Society Members below have notified the Foundation that they have included a Legacy Gift in their Will or financial plans. Through your continued support, children and youth with special needs will be empowered to realize their full potential – for generations to come.

Ginny Adams Ruby Bennett Cindy and James Bridge Wendy and Jamie Buder James Cranston Gordon and Shirley Ferguson Margaret Forwell Judy Horman Jeff Klompus John and Mary Lynch Lynda and John Moseley-Williams Bill and Heather Spall M. and L. Verhaeghe Dr. Ron and Joan Weiler

Estate Gifts

KidsAbility Foundation would like to acknowledge the support of the following individuals who left Legacy Gifts to our organization this fiscal year.

Estate of Arthur Agajanian Anonymous - 1

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Revenue Breakdown

KidsAbility Centre for Child Development

2014 Fiscal

Financial Summary For the year ended March 31, 2014

Revenues Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services - 56% ErinoakKids - 22% Municipal and locally funded programs - 7% Donations - 13% Other - 2%

Expense Breakdown 2014 Fiscal

Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services ErinoakKids Municipal and locally funded programs Donations Other

Program expenses

Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services ErinoakKids

Municipal and locally funded programs Expenditures of designated donations Recovery of expenses from KidsAbility School Authority Amortization Other

Fund Balances Administration - 4% Amortization - 3% Building expenses - 6%

2014 Capital $ 15,000 790,404 2,302

Total $ 7,796,256 3,015,541 1,031,699 1,783,948 234,685

2013 Total $ 7,564,926 2,996,826 1,046,875 1,308,822 201,523

13,054,423

807,706

13,862,129

13,118,972

8,806,416 3,064,918 1,016,699 208,544 (211,420) 92,451

404,709 -

8,806,416 3,064,918 1,016,699 208,544 (211,420) 404,709 92,451

8,668,860 2,996,826 1,046,875 224,557 (198,261) 395,276 111,440

12,977,608

404,709

13,382,317

13,245,573

76,815

402,997

479,812

(126,601)

4,976 478,629 -

468,977 5,652,277

4,976 478,629 468,977 5,652,277

9,887 396,903 395,486 5,322,771

483,605

6,121,254

6,604,859

6,125,047

Expenses

Excess of revenues over expenses (expenses over revenue)

Salaries and benefits - 82%

Operating $ 7,796,256 3,015,541 1,016,699 993,544 232,383

Unrestricted Internally restricted operating fund Unspent capital funds Investment in capital assets

Other - 2% Program/therapy services expenses - 3%

Auditors: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

KidsAbility Foundation

Financial Summary For the year ended March 31, 2014

Donations Spent by KidsAbility 2014 Fiscal

Direct therapy - 45% Equipment and materials - 3% Kitchener Centre for Autism - 25%

Operating Endowment $ $ Revenues Donations 1,431,018 Undesignated 418,416 Designated 265,747 Externally endowed donations 164,024 Internally endowed donations Investment Income 369,066 512,545 Endowments

33,689 Community foundations

2,252,189 942,316

Capital/IT - 21%

Expenditures

Strategic initiatives - 5%

Donations to KidsAbility Centre for Child Development Salaries and benefits Fundraising Scholarships

Other - 1%

Excess of revenue over expenditures

Charitable # 89094 3673 RR0001

2014 $

2013 $

1,431,018 418,416 265,747 164,024

1,289,697 264,647 222,829 18,080

881,611 33,689

581,909 25,828

3,194,505

2,402,990

1,516,333 426,135 96,090 2,500

302,394 1,500

1,818,727 426,135 96,090 4,000

1,366,954 372,748 96,750 3,000

2,041,058

303,894

2,344,952

1,839,452

211,131

638,422

849,553

563,538

Fundraising and administrative costs are 21% of donations based on a three-year average.

Auditors: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

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Your donations will help KidsAbility to continue to empower children and youth with special needs to realize their full potential. There are many ways in which you can make a donation through monthly giving, one-time gifts or a gift in your will. Every gift makes a difference and will help to provide every child with the opportunities that he or she needs and deserves to shine! To make a gift or learn more, please contact KidsAbility Foundation and speak with Charmaine Brown at 519-886-8886 ext. 1350 or cbrown@kidsability.ca.

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Nathan

2013-2014 Cambridge Ambassador

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Potential Realized.

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