Power To Be 2014 Impact Report

Power To Be 2014 Impact Report

contents mission

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a parent’s perspective

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message from executive director and chair of the board

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why we do it

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what we do

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where we go

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looking back – 2014 impact

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financial performance

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looking ahead

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our team

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our champions

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mission Power To Be Adventure Therapy inspires youth and families in need of support to discover their limitless abilities through nature-based programs.

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hear from Shelly

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a parent’s perspective Perched in the Power To Be canoe, paddling as a group, there are times when Malachi and Reuben can just be brothers.

With staff and volunteers looking out for them, they are supported to take in the sensations around them without getting overwhelmed.

The day is about celebrating ability through shared experiences they wouldn’t otherwise have.

That’s important for kids who aren’t always inclined or confident to interact with those around them. Power To Be’s inclusive approach has helped them build friendships along with skills, says mom Shelly.

“When Reuben comes off program, he is a chatterbox. He says, ‘I did this and this, and my friends did that and we did this,’” Shelly says. “(For Malachi), Power To Be is a group of people that he belongs to.

He considers himself the rock climbing kid, the surfer guy.”

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“You are giving this child the chance to build confidence in who he is as a human being.”

Both brothers have varying degrees of autism, and while there are only two years separating them, developmentally that gap can feel closer to 10. That’s what makes experiences with Power To Be so powerful, allowing them to relax and challenge themselves together while surfing, canoeing, kayaking or climbing.

Over the last eight years, Power To Be has helped Shelly’s boys become more comfortable in nature. It doesn’t matter if it is raining or sunny, if they are at the beach or in the woods, the boys are open to adventure. That confidence has changed the way they interact as a family outdoors.

Whereas Shelly was once hyper vigilant – Reuben doesn’t always have a strong sense of fear – she can now relax, as the boys play and entertain themselves and each other with games. Abstract concepts can be hard for some with autism, so to watch them transform sticks into boats and incorporate games they learned with Power To Be is a notable growth point for Shelly.

The positive impact from Power To Be goes beyond a day, and even a childhood. When the boys get frustrated, Shelly often uses a Power To Be memory to help them remember they’re capable of great things.

Those experiences help form their identity and sense of self-worth.

“You are giving this child the chance to test himself, and build confidence and the self-esteem in who he is as a human being,” she says. “When you give your money it is not faceless. Your support helps my kid. My kid who would never have a chance to do any of this.”

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message from the executive director and chair of the board Together, we reached a major milestone in 2014.

Through the collaborative efforts of our staff, volunteers, donors, and community agencies we inspired 1,013 participants to discover their limitless abilities through our nature-based programs.

We were able to achieve this success by working with more than 50 community partners that helped us efficiently extend opportunities to as many youth and families as possible. This approach continues to provide Power To Be with the flexibility to keep programming expedient and responsive, a quality all of our stakeholders appreciate.

Supported by several years of exciting growth and change, we continued to strengthen our financial and operational systems in tandem with our focus on two program areas: Adaptive Recreation and Wilderness School.

We have improved public awareness of our mission, made further additions to our staff team and enhanced our collaborative partnerships, allowing us to increase our year-round offerings for participants in Victoria and Vancouver. Our new office location in North Vancouver is reflective of our commitment to expanding programs in the Lower Mainland.

Our most valued asset remains our team of dedicated staff, inspiring volunteers, and committed board directors and committee members. As of 2014, our staff team consisted of 22 full-time equivalent employees whose diverse and talented backgrounds make our programs possible.

Volunteers offered an indispensible value to Power To Be, donating 5,836 hours of their time, equivalent to three full-time staff members. We are grateful for their support.

We were truly honoured by the growing philanthropic contributions toward Power To Be’s mission. In 2014, we exceeded our projected revenue by raising $1.9 million. Our organization also received $420,000 of in-kind equipment, products and services. These funds give us the necessary means to subsidize our programs and reduce the financial barriers many of our participants face.

We continued to evaluate the effectiveness of our programs, articulated by key performance indicators that are reviewed annually. We believe that measuring our impact helps us perform better and evolve faster, which leads to new ideas about effectiveness and efficiency. We are proud that our external annual program evaluation indicates 96 per cent of our participants say Power To Be helped make a positive change in their lives.

We have reached a critical stage of growth at Power To Be. It is with this in mind that we look to the long-term success of the organization, taking the necessary steps to plan for leadership succession, operational infrastructure needs and sustained financial stability. We will continue to adapt to community needs through collaborative partnerships and sharing of innovative ideas. As we grow our programs, we know we must continue to invest in our values of respect, integrity and innovation and be smart with how we handle our resources.

From all of us at Power To Be, thank you for an inspiring year. It is because of our joint investment in the well-being of people that so many youth and families were able to create memorable moments in nature in 2014. We look forward to your continued support and generosity.

With deep gratitude,

Tim Cormode Executive Director

Kristina Campbell Chair of the Board

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why we do it isolation & inclusion Many people facing challenges have little access to programs that support their development, which can often leave them socially isolated. Research reveals that children who are included in their early years enjoy more inclusive outcomes as adults. When children and youth with disabilities grow and learn alongside their peers, they are more likely to continue in education, get a job, and be valued by their communities. Power To Be provides a consistent and supportive environment for participants to feel that crucial sense of belonging.

physical health The Active Healthy Kids Canada 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth states that only seven per cent of youth aged five to 11 and only four per cent of youth aged 12 to 17 are getting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Tied into this, nature-deficit disorder, as defined by Richard Louv, Children and Nature Network co-founder, contributes to a diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, obesity, and higher rates of emotional and physical illnesses. Power To Be creates the space for play and skill development outside, year-round.

access to nature For someone living with a disability or significant economic barrier, access to the outdoors and recreation is often not realistic. B.C. has an overall poverty rate of 16 per cent (Statistics Canada) and, according to the B.C. 2014 Child Poverty Report Card, our province has the second highest level of child poverty in Canada. Power To Be’s supportive and subsidized approach creates opportunities to access nature that might not otherwise exist.

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CONFIDENCE

CONNECTION WELLNESS

ADVENTURE

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camping

canoeing

hiking

kayaking

what we do Power To Be started in 1998 with a powerful idea about providing access to nature for youth and families living with a barrier or disability. Since then we have served more than 8,000 participants. We achieved this success through our cost-saving collaborative approach of working with more than 50 community partners in 2014, 98 per cent of which would recommend working with us to another organization.

Power To Be’s collaborative, life-affirming curriculum helps fill the gaps in health and education services resulting from constrained family and government resources. Our programs have a lasting impact on our participants and the people in their lives, helping to build confidence in individuals and connection between people through a shared appreciation of nature. The diverse needs of our participants are the driving force behind our ability-centered approach to adapting programs to people.

Through a connection with each other and their community, our participants foster life skills and confidence through our program outcomes that translate to all aspects of their lives.

targeted program outcomes climbing

skiing

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Life skills and personal development Community contribution Physical health and well-being Family connectedness Environmental education and stewardship Interpersonal skills Access to outdoor recreation Community engagement Leadership and mentorship

adaptive recreation snowshoeing

surfing

Victoria & Vancouver These inclusive, nature-based recreation activities are for people living with a barrier or disability. Whether it means adapting a paddling program for someone who lives with a seizure condition or providing consistent social and supportive space for youth living on the autism spectrum to experience nature together, we create programs to fit participant needs. We combine an ability-centred perspective with the revitalizing benefits of nature to strengthen people’s connection with themselves and their communities.

wilderness school yoga

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Victoria Referred by counsellors and teachers, this three-year experience is for youth who could use extra social support in their lives and have expressed interest in wilderness experiences. Whether it means summiting some of the highest mountain peaks on Vancouver Island or taking to the surf in Tofino, we create teachable moments in nature to help youth grow into themselves while learning from each other. We combine an appreciation of nature with opportunities to escape the everyday so that youth can build confidence and develop skills.

where we go

Vancouver Island

Lower Mainland

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revenue

$1,937,708

populations served

looking back 2014 impact 21% 21% 15% 14% 10% 7% 6% 4% 2%

100% of programs are subsidized

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$420K

in-kind support

child

youth

12 and under

13 - 24

19%

52%

developmental disability youth at-risk family member autism spectrum mental health physical disability

1,013 participants served

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programs delivered

medical illness other acquired brain injury

5,836 volunteer hours

adult/parent 25 and over

29%

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of participants reported positive change from programs

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financial performance At Power To Be we are dedicated to developing the highest standards of financial accountability while carefully considering all investments in programming and fundraising to ensure optimal effectiveness.

revenue •

Revenue increased by 22 per cent to $1.93M.

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Diversification demonstrated by growth in all fundraising categories by stewarding new and current donors, increasing major gifts and achieving signature fundraising event milestones.

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For every dollar invested in fundraising we returned $3.80 to support our mission.

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Staff and board members demonstrated their commitment to philanthropy through personal donations.

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foundations

corporations

government

fundraising events

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program fees

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100% other

distribution of expenses •

100 per cent of programs subsidized for more than 1,000 participants.

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Our spending ratios remained well within Canadian Revenue Agency guidelines.

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Investment in program increased by eight per cent to ensure depth and quality of service.

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program investment

fundraising investment

general and administration

We grew our operating reserve to 12 per cent of the 2015 operating budget. This contingency provides a safety net to protect our mission against unfavourable circumstances. Demand for services has never been higher and more conventional contributions, particularly from the public sector, are constrained to a greater degree. Through our collective efforts, our community can be confident Power To Be is here to inspire limitless abilities for years to come.

Note: A copy of our 2014 audited financial statements from KPMG can be viewed on our website or by request.

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looking ahead Power To Be is well-positioned as an innovative nonprofit organization. Looking ahead, we are taking the following steps to ensure steady, stable growth to meet the growing community need of our services.

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Develop a long-term fundraising plan that identifies key resources needed to deliver superior mission performance for years to come.

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Review and implement a revised infrastructure plan that continues to align systems and strengthen all facets of our operation.

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Raise $2.5 million to support consistent quality programs for an estimated 1,000 youth and families.

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Maintain a focus on the best industry standard risk management practices and confidentiality.

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Continue to evaluate our services against key performance measures with a balanced scorecard that speaks to our impact.

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Nuture volunteer engagement and retention.

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Continue to pursue collaborative relationships with other non-profits and community partners to complement services.

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our team Our award-winning programs are made possible with the generous contributions of many wonderful people’s time and talent. We strive to put the right people in the right positions where they will have the greatest impact. We tirelessly seek methods to reinvest in our organizational culture. This includes training and professional development opportunities that bring out the best in our team, which in 2014, consisted of 22 full-time equivalent staff.

Driven by a shared commitment to our mission, our passionate team brings a combination of knowledge in their respective fields, outdoor skills and certifications. Collectively we adapt our program offerings to the needs of our participants, raise necessary funds, build community awareness and strengthen systems that enhance accountability and the reputation of Power To Be. The work of staff couldn’t be done without the help of volunteers. In 2014, volunteers contributed 5,836 hours to the delivery of our mission through support on programs and at fundraising events. Their time is equivalent to three full-time staff members.

Behind the scenes, our robust governance and business practices are backed by a commitment to stakeholder accountability that can be attributed to our Board of Directors and committee members. An Advisory Board stands in further support of the executive director to enhance fundraising efforts and our strategic reach.

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board of directors Kristina Campbell Chair Multimedia Artist Luke Mills Vice-Chair Account Executive, Megson Fitzpatrick Insurance Adam Slater Secretary Commercial Account Manager, HSBC Bank Canada Brad Williams Treasurer Vice-President Finance, Red Brick Media Jeff Dallin Director Owner/Operator, Innovative Fitness Victoria Blair Dwyer Director Tax Lawyer, Dwyer Tax Lawyers Pat Elemans Director Assistant Dean, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria

Becs Hoskins Director Provincial Community Engagement Specialist, BC Parks Deborah Irvine Director Owner, Deborah Irvine Strategic Consulting Elizabeth Jawl Director Lawyer, Stikeman Elliott LLP Kathy Neeves Director Owner, Evolution HR Services Michael Shannon Director Principal, Mike Shannon & Associates Brian Sinclair Director Pediatric Cardiologist

executive leadership team Tim Cormode Executive Director

Jason Cole Director of Programs

Jennifer Garrett Director of Operations

staff Andrea Bell Casual Staff Gina Bugslag Resource Coordinator Kevin Chapman Development Associate Jennaka Clow Casual Staff Tom Corcoran Casual Staff Amy Dove Marketing & Communications Coordinator Gabrielle Emmett Program Facilitator Robin Fagnan Casual Staff Britt Fetherstonhaugh Development Coordinator Penni Foresman Finance & Administrative Coordinator Kendal Gerus Program Support Specialist Sarah Glenn Logistics Coordinator Kris Joseph Casual Staff Carinna Kenigsberg Program Manager Cianna Lyon Public Engagement Specialist

Carolyn MacDonald Community Development Coordinator Duncan Mack Curriculum Coordinator Megan Millar Curriculum Coordinator Miles Minichiello Casual Staff Simon Parr Curriculum Coordinator Jasmine Parr Board Administrative Assistant Dan Patching Casual Staff Alanna Ray Community Development Coordinator Corinne Risler Casual Staff Naomi Salie Administrative Assistant David Segal Casual Staff Sylvia Storry Community Development Coordinator Clay Webb Program Facilitator Kostas Zolotas Program Facilitator 19

advisory board Candice Alderson Vice President & Associate Counsel, Ledcor Group of Companies Jason Binab Realtor, Binab Property Group at Macdonald Realty David Boehm Chairman, Wolmar Investments Limited Margaret Brodie CFO, PL Minerals Ryan Cipolla Director, Wealth Services, Sun Life Global Investments Michael Dingle President & COO, Medeo Corporation Michael Doner Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, Abacus Private Equity Sam Dulay Director, Dulay Burke Financial Recruiters Mandy Farmer President & CEO, Accent Inns Craig J. Farr Head of Capital Markets, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Jim Hayhurst President & CEO, Pretio Interactive Kevin Jardine President, Jardine Capital David Jawl Island Floor Centre Ltd Jill Leversage Managing Director, Highland West Capital Ltd. Owen Matthews Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, CounterPath Corporation Kyle MacGregor Managing Director, BMO Capital Markets Corp.

Bill McGill Managing Director, Waratah Advisors John Montalbano CEO, RBC Global Asset Management Tim Quocksister President, Silver Arrow Cars Ltd. Ian Taylor Founding Partner, The North West Partnership Tanya Todd Manager, Corporate Communications, GoldCorp Inc. Jennifer Traub Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Simon Whitfield Four-Time Olympian, The Relentless Pursuit 20

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It has helped me challenge myself beyond what I thought I would ever do.

- Adaptive Recreation participant

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our champions Participants show us what is truly possible every time they overcome adversity and challenge themselves through our programs. In witnessing our impact, we have a responsibility to reach out to great organizations to ensure the future of these life-changing opportunities. Power To Be is incredibly grateful for our community partners, volunteers and donors. Their generous contributions play an important role in every positive experience participants have with the organization.

We want to include a special thank you to our champions listed below. Through the years, their generous investments have helped Power To Be grow within the communities we serve. Ongoing provincial and national media support to share our mission and major gift contributions allow us to plan for long-term program commitments to those we serve. Thank you for your support and confidence in Power To Be’s ability to make a difference in the lives of the youth and families we serve.

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organizations 102.7 The Peak AbeBooks Aerial Vista Productions Arbutus Cove Enterprises, Inc. Baker Rejuvenation Centre Bard & Banker Scottish Pub Belmont Properties Black and White Party Rentals Blackline Home Design Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP BMO Bank of Montreal BMT Group Services Bon Vivant Group Borden Ladner Gervais Butchart Gardens Campus Auto Group Canadian Western Bank Canoe Financial LP Capital Iron Capstone Mining Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Century Plaza Hotel Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Cliff Lede Vineyards | Poetry Inn Coast Capital Savings Colliers International CONTI Evolution CTV Vancouver Island

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Dave Wallace Video Production DeeBee’s Organics Deloitte Detroit Red Wings Dynamic Funds E/A Photography Edward Jones Ernst & Young LLP Feys & Hobbs: Catered Arts Finning Canada Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Genumark Globe and Mail Goldcorp Inc. Government of Canada Gustavson Capital Corporation Habanero Consulting Harbour Air Ltd. HeliJet Highland Pacific Golf Course HL Demolition Home Lumber & Building Supplies IA Clarington Investments Imperial Capital Group Ltd. Innovative Fitness Kitsilano Innovative Fitness Victoria Investors Group Island Floor Centre Ltd. Jardine Capital Jawl Properties

Kal Tire KPMG Ledcor Group of Companies Light Right Long Beach Lodge Resort Lululemon Athletica Luna Gold Mackenzie Investments McAllister Marketing McCarthy Tetrault MDC Partners Inc. Megson Fitzpatrick Metalab Mountain Equipment Co-op National Bank Financial New Gold Inc. New York Islanders Nimmo Bay Resort North West Environmental Group Ltd. Oak Bay Beach Hotel Ocean River Sports Pacific Sands Beach Resort Pacific Yellowfin Experiences Pacifica Paddle Sports Pathway Capital Ltd. Peninsula Co-op Pescatores Seafood & Grill Phillips Brewery PiCNiC Pinnacle Pursuits

PortLiving Pretio Interactive Prince of Whales Whale Watching Quality Move Management, Inc. Raceonline RBC Capital Markets RBC Dominion Securities Red Barn Market Red Brick Media Red Rooster Winery Reliable Controls RevenueWire Inc. Ritz-Carlton Montreal Ritz-Carlton Toronto Robert S. Cooke Executive Coaching Robinson’s Outdoor Store Rogers Communications Saltspring Island Ales Sandstorm Gold Ltd. Scotiabank Seaspan SG Power Shields Harney

Signal Systems Silver Arrow Cars Ltd. Silver Standard Resources Inc. Silver Wheaton Corp.

Sky-Hi Scaffolding Ltd. Sparklit Stage Wine Bar Stikeman Elliott LLP Still Creek Press Strathcona Hotel SW Audio Visual Services TD Canada Trust TD Direct Investing TD Securities Inc. Telus Tempest Capital The Independent Order of Oddfellows The Keg Steakhouse & Bar The Local Kitchen + Wine Bar The Lodge at Gold River The London Chef The Roy Group The Vancouver Club

The Vancouver Tweed Ride Committee The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa The Zone @ 91.3 Times Colonist Toque Catering Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Maple Leafs Totangi Properties Ltd. Truffles Catering Uniglobe Travel International Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Talmud Torah Association Victoria Airport Authority Victoria Golf Club Victoria Pub Company VIH Execujet Inc. Whistler Brewing Company Whistler Superior Properties Whistler Water WildPlay Element Parks Williams Scrap Iron & Metals Inc. Women’s Media Golf Classic

Power To Be accepts gifts, including in-kind products and services, donations, grants, and funds from individuals, foundations, organizations, associations, employee groups, corporations and other donors. We are grateful for the contributions of all of our supporters. Only the contributions that meet the requirements of our donor recognition policy have been included in this report.

Power To Play Victoria

I built stronger connections with my colleagues that will benefit us in the work place.

- Power To Play racer

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individuals Candice Alderson Lynn Anderson Wendy Anderson Jo Ann Martin Barbara Armstrong Richard Auchinleck David Awram Dr. Stephen Baker & Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker Rich Balfour Diane Ball Tyson Barrie Shean Beardsley Sue Belisle Cameron Belsher Jamie Benn Jordie Benn Wendy & Frank Berke Alexandre Bilodeau Jason Binab Michael Birch Mike & Eveline Black Claudia Blum Hannes Blum JP Bogden Casey Bolton Ned Boniface Margaret Brodie Meg Brown Jake Brumby David Budd Gina Bugslag David Burden Chris Buss Kristina Campbell Cassie Campbell-Pascall Peter Chambers Kevin Chapman

Power To Golf

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Justin Cochrane Jason Cole Lynn Cole Robert & Cheryl Cooke Barry Cooper Thomas Corcoran Tim Cormode Andrew Cumming Stephen Cushing Jeff Dallin John Desjardins Jewell Donald Amy Dove Sam Dulay Elizabeth & Jim Dutton Blair Dwyer & Mary Ellen Ross Pat Elemans Guy Elliott Gabrielle Emmett Pat Fafard Britt Fetherstonhaugh Jill & John Flechl Adam Foeller Penni Foresman Randy & April Frank Jason Frost Dave Ganong Jennifer Garrett Christopher Gerow Michael & Dianne Gillis Sarah Glenn Bob & Dana Golden Charlie Gordon Linda Gray Lee Green Peter & Ali Gustavson Roman Hahn Lindsay & Winnie Hall

Andrea Hannon & Rich Widdifield Eric Hartley Matthew Hendriks Ron Ho Tanner Holtman Becs Hoskins Deb & Gary Howell Ian Ihnatowycz Deborah Irvine Mike Jackson Kevin & Sabrina Jardine David & Courtney Jawl Elizabeth Jawl Michael & Kathy Jawl Peter Jawl Robert Jawl & Shara Zimmerman Budreski John Carol & Terry Johnston Jennifer Johnston Terry & Carol Johnston Norman & Heather Keevil Carinna Kenigsberg Darrin Kenigsberg Sarah Kennedy Dr. Kenneth Smith Rajiv & Elizabeth Khaneja Edward Kirwan Robin Kooyman Shannon Kowalko Mischa Krawzow Kim Krenzler Mike & Jane Kucherawy Omar Ladak Karen Lai Darlene Lavender Amanda Lise Jim Logan & Bev Park Kathleen Lovett & Bren O’Connor

foundations Cianna Lyon Carolyn Macdonald Kyle MacGregor Duncan Mack Christopher Mackey Rod Mahrt Ken & Patricia Mariash Owen & Lisa Matthews Norm Mayr Tracy McAllister Bill McGill Ken McNaughton Geoff Miachika Amos Michelson Kirsten & Lou Mihailides Luke & Anne Mills John Milne John Montalbano Mike Murphy Stephen Neal Kathy Neeves Simon Parr Bob Polmateer Jessica Prairie Dr. Michael Putland & Jennifer Putland Tim Quocksister & Jessica Olafson Natasha & Matthew Rainsberry Alanna Ray Graeme Renton Blair Robertson & Nancy Besharah Mike Rosenblood Tobyn Ross Chris Rust David Schneider Phil Shakespeare Janet & Mike Shannon Dr. Brian Sinclair & Lynne Testemale Duncan & Michelle Sinclair

Adam Slater Randy & Carol Smallwood Danielle Smeltzer Lorne & Lauren Smith Ann Sobey Eloise Spitzer Janet & Bruce Sprague Claudia Steinke Sylvia Storry Roger Taplin Brett Tennant Jim Thomson John Tinker Anthony Traub Jennifer Traub Cheryl Tromp Todd Troyer Jay Tuson Matthew Watson Clay Webb David & Michelle Whitman Ari Wiewiorowski Andrew Wilkinson & Holly Rohani Brad Williams Philippa Wilshaw Chad Wilton Marta Witer Bob Wooder Randy Zien & Shelley Tratch Kostas Zolotas

Ames Family Foundation Canucks for Kids Fund Chris Spencer Foundation CIBC Children’s Foundation Cliff Lede Family Charitable Foundation Diamond Foundation Face The World Foundation Foord Family Foundation Francis Family Foundation Hamber Foundation Howard and Diane Taylor Family Fund held at the Toronto Foundation Ihnatowycz Family Foundation Intact Foundation Mackenzie Financial Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward’s Foundation Nelson Arthur Hyland Foundation Nickle Family Foundation Norgaard Foundation Provincial Employees Community Services Fund (PECSF) RBC Foundation Robert Worth Family Fund held at the Victoria Foundation SpencerCreo Foundation SVP Vancouver Temerty Foundation The Grayross Foundation held at the Vancouver Foundation The Keg Spirit Foundation The Rogers Foundation The Sisters of St. Ann Thomas Foundation Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund Yellow Bus Foundation

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volunteers Tonya Albers James Alexander Kimberly Anderson Helen Andison Gwen Appel Dani Asebey-Solares Ande Axelrod Caitlin Bailie Kate Baines Manu Bains Matthew Baker Andrew Baren Henry Beblo Russell Bestwick Zoe Beurkers Brittany Bewza Jessica Bilmer Nashira Birch Adam Bishop Martina Blahova Claudia Blum Erin Boggs Julie Bogle Jori Bojm Kim Boland Joe Boyd Aaron Brady Amanda Bremner Margaret Brodie Kristen Burrows Todd Burrows Carrie Cameron Kristina Campbell Jessie Carruthers Karen Cartwright Morgan Caruso Kevin Caslor Amanda Chan Dorian Chapman Nathan Charbonneau

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Doug Charlton John Chase Travis Chater Des Chew Ng Chi Jennaka Clow Brittany Cook Sophie Cooper Sarah Cormode Elizabeth Cronin Ronald Cumberland Michael D’Antoni Danielle Daem Jeff Dallin Chris Dart Jessica Dasler Mark Davies Emma Davis Tory Davis Maaike De Graaf Sarah Delaney-Spindler Max Deshner Prata Di James Dickson Carolyn Digby Kat Dinning Amy Dove Monika Dudzig Marc Dugas Sam Dulay Lisa Dumoulin Trish Duncan Blair Dwyer Jodie Edgar Chris Edwards Pat Ekland Elena Elder Pat Elemans Joanna Feehan Barb Fetherstonhaugh

Rachel Fetherstonhaugh Norah Fish Tamra Flannigan Dayna Forsgren Charlotte Foster Keith Fowler Matthew Freeman Geoff Friderichs Emma Friesen Danika Geidt Christopher Gerow Jim Gibson Kate Gibson Mackenzie Gibson Angelique Gillespie Joann Gillespie Erica Giroux Carla Girvin Jillian Gong Brian Gordon Linda Gray Rada Grbic Monica Green Sheleena Gutierrez Beth Hall Janele Halpenny Kate Hamilton Taylor Hamilton Colby Harder Michelle Harjani Danielle Harvey Ashleigh Hawes Meo Ho Jessica Holland Tim Holland Mark Hopkins Becs Hoskins Sunny Hundle Lindsay Hurst Saadia Ibrahim

Deborah Irvine Milica Ivaz Mina Ivaz Sinisha Ivaz Pri Jalim Amanda James Elizabeth Jawl Jenny Jewczyk Elise Johnson Kris Joseph Jennifer Kellogg Jordan Kerton Daniel Kilpatrick Geoff Knight Tensley Koontz Alanna Kostiw Meghan Kreuger Mike Kucherawy Ray Kwan Taz Lacroix Tom Ladner Dan Lafferty Joel LaFortune Karen Lai Julie Laliberte Stephanie Lam Elaine Lau Melvin Lau Nevin Lau Quy Le Alyssa Le Fort Jessica Levy James Lewandowski Louis Liew Sarah Lilley Shelly Lipke Adria Lipsett Carla Lo Shoshana Loewen Mark Loria

Kylie Lowe Don Lowther David Lundine Chris Lung Judy Luo Taylor Macdougall Gregory Manzon Peter Mason Jill Masters Owen Matthews Laura May Dee-Ann Mayburry Lisa McBain Shae Mccoy Darrell Mcintyre Fraser McKean Brittany McLeod Kim Meikle Shae Mellors Loki Meyburg Luke Mills Mikaila Montgomery Jill Moores Shannon Moores Nathaniel Morrice David Morrison Daniel Moscrip Don Munroe Sai Nayagar Mona Nazeri Stephen Neal Kathy Neeves Lee Nelson Lee Noble Tobias Noiges

Lisa Nowen Naomi Ogawa Laurie Page Maria Pajerska Alexa Palmer Brennon Patterson Ron Payne Tawnya Perdia Michal Petr Lucie Petrova Mile Petrovic Jordin Pettifer Julia Phillips Kelsey Pinch Michael Pinter Gabriella Pirrone Annie Poirier Julie Porcheron John Pratt Adam Pucek Meghan Reusing Michael Richards Mike Richardson Ellison Richmond Andre Rink Corinne Risler Ted Roberts Trevor Robinson Courtney Ross Jaclyn Rowe Jasmit Saggu Shannon Sangster Jon Satok Linda Saunders Arden Schiller

Jordie Schochter Roy Scully Erez Segev Tiffany Shale Alazhar Shamshuddin Jeff Shannon Mike Shannon Michael Sharpe Alison Shubrook Brian Simmons Brian Sinclair Malamarie Sinha Claire Skillen Adam Slater Janelle Smith John Smith Tiffany Stahle Brigitte Stennett James Stenson Ken Stephen Curtis Stewart Jan Stockford Jenn Stone Maria Strnal MarĂŠ Struve Susannah Summers-Cooke Janeen Sutherland Paul Tangira Ian Taylor Kye Taylor Brett Tennant Michelle Teodoro Petra Thomson Reed Tilby Christie Tilton

Judy Tsukijima Dylan Tufford Jennie Uhrig George Van Julianne Van Dyk Ben Van Dyke Kia Van Laare Eva Van Raes Katherine Vreugde Jenny Wagner Kassandra Warden Robyn Weicker Lauren Westmacott Lorraine White Nicholaus White Lisa Whitlock Rebecca Whitmore Brad Williams Rhianna Williams Caroline Wiseheart Andrew Woodford Aimee Woolley Erika Wright Jenna Wright Sarah Wyatt Mizuki Yamada Abner Yinj John Zaplatynsky Sally Zaplatynsky Lisa Zetterberg Davide Zilolo Eirene Zolotas

In memory of Ted Roberts: Our community lost an incredible member in 2014. Ted Roberts volunteered with Power To Be in Victoria and will be remembered as a dedicated family man who helped make our programs better with his enthusiastic and helpful presence. Ted’s commitment to Power To Be and the people in his life will not be forgotten.

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community partners Alert First Aid BC Cancer Agency BC Children’s Hospital BC Easter Seals Camp BC Parks Beacon Community Services Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria Britannia Community Services Centre British Columbia Childhood Cancer Parents Association Camp Barnard (Scouts Canada) Canadian Mental Health Association CanAssist Canucks Autism Network Capital Regional District Children’s Heart Network City of Surrey City of Vancouver Climb Base5 Community Living Victoria Covenant House Vancouver Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Garth Homer Society GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre Glenlyon Norfolk School Greater Victoria School District Grouse Mountain Horne Lake Caves & Outdoor Centre Human-Nature Counselling & Consulting I Challenge Diabetes InclusionWorks! (Saanich, South Island, Victoria) Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria InterFit Island Alpine Guides Island Health Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Ladysmith Parks, Recreation & Culture Learning Through Loss Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society Mary’s Therapeutic Farm Mosaic Learning Society Victoria North Shore Connexions Society North Shore Disability Resource Centre Association Pacheedaht First Nation Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence (PISE) Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry Pacific Surf School Parks Canada Pauquachin First Nation Pitt Meadows Paddling Club Providence Farm Recreation Integration Victoria Royal Roads University S.A.L.T.S. Saanich School District Semiahmoo House Society Sooke Options for Community Living Association Spinal Cord Injury BC The Boulders Climbing Gym The Cridge Centre for the Family Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club Victoria Cool Aid Society Victoria Society for Children with Autism Woodwyn Farms Young Parents Support Network 30

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I learned a lot of things about how to live life, especially that making mistakes didn’t mean I was a failure.

- Wilderness School participant

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