CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY, BC AND YUKON DIVISION

Legacy Society NewsVOLUME 3 | ISSUE 2 | June 2013

In This Issue

The Magic of Camp GoodtimesDanielle went to camp initially because her six year-old brother had been recently diagnosed with cancer. At age 11, Danielle remembers feeling “alone” and like she was the only girl in the world who had a younger brother who was really sick.

Although hesitant to attend Camp Goodtimes with her brother at first, Danielle soon felt at ease after recognizing familiar faces from the hospital. She met “many kids at different stages of their illness.”

While at camp, Danielle saw her brother “be himself and do normal things six year-old boys do.” This included swimming, one of his favourite pastimes but something he hadn’t done for almost a year. She remembers the “amazing connections” she made and knew she would be okay because she “had seen others make it through.” Danielle and her brother also recalled singing songs and giggling about skits months after camp ended.

Danielle’s brother passed away a few months before their fourth year at Camp Goodtimes. In retrospect, she feels the “three years I shared with my brother at camp are some of my fondest memories of him.” Danielle went back to camp after her brother’s death. “So many people remembered my brother and me. We shared memories, and thought about what he might be like as a camper now. Camp is a safe place for me—to remember my brother and share my feelings and experiences—without being nervous about it, or having others feel awkward around me.”

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Many Camp Goodtimes participants make the transition from being child campers to teen volunteers. Danielle followed this path. She took part in Kids Camp, participated in the Leaders In Training (LIT) Program and is now a Camp Goodtimes volunteer.

Cancer in Canada: Fast Facts ............................................ 2A Passion for Making the World a Better Place .............. 3Community Champion Update ......................................... 4If you had an opportunity to stop cancer in its tracks, would you? ................................................... 5Message from the Director .............................................. 6

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Danielle’s camp experiences set the stage for her to become a volunteer. She says that camp “changed her for the better”. Her commitment to the program is clear: “I knew I had to keep this place going, to make sure that others received the same amazing opportunity that I had been given.”

Like other volunteers, Danielle relates to campers easily because she’s “been through the same things they’re going through.” She wants campers to “see me and know that despite what happens in life, it will end up being okay.”

Danielle feels it’s her “turn to create the magic” of Camp Goodtimes. She sums up her volunteer experience: “While camp has given me so much, I feel that volunteering has given me even more. There’s no better feeling than to be at camp, spreading smiles and being there for a child. It’s such a positive place, and I can’t imagine my life without it.”

Adapted from an article by Lauren Crutsinger, former Program & Participant Coordinator for Camp Goodtimes

Cancer in Canada: Fast FactsCanadian Cancer Statistics 2013 was released May 29 by the Canadian Cancer Society in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada.

About 2 in 5 Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Yet, much progress has been made. Today we know more about what causes cancer, how it develops and how to treat it. Overall, the five-year relative survival ratio is now 63%.

In 2013:• An estimated 187,600 new cases of cancer will be

diagnosed (not including approximately 81,700 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer), and there will be an estimated 75,500 deaths

• Of newly diagnosed cases, more than one half (52%) will be prostate, breast, lung, and colorectal cancers

• Liver cancer, one of the fastest rising cancers in Canada, is a special focus of Canadian Cancer Statistics 2013. Most Canadians do not know enough about risk factors and prevention of liver cancer

Chronic hepatitis B and C infection are the main risk factors for liver cancer. Smoking, heavy alcohol use, obesity and diabetes are also associated with a higher risk of liver cancer.

Other possible liver cancer risk factors:

• occupational exposure to vinyl chloride or PCBs

• metabolic diseases (such as hereditary hemachromatosis, alpha-antitrypsin deficiency)

• primary biliary cirrhosis

• exposure to aflatoxin (a carcinogenic toxin produced by an agricultural fungus, typically in the developing world)

Why Do We Collect & Publish Cancer Statistics?Many Canadians may wonder why these statistics are important. These numbers represent the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends and neighbours who have been touched by cancer and whose collective experience on the cancer journey contributes to a better understanding about this disease.

Statistics are an important part of our efforts to prevent and control cancer because they highlight important trends that we need to act upon, help us plan for healthcare services and allow us to measure the effect of interventions and predict the future impact of cancer.

Find out more by viewing the full publication at www.cancer.ca

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Ralph Waldo Emerson describes success, in part, as:

“To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition.”

Blair and Janice Trenholme of the Chartwell Financial Group can certainly attest to that view. As a Vancouver-based brother and sister financial advisory team, their activities reflect a passion for charitable activites, coupled with focused intensity.

Active supporters of the Canadian Cancer Society, Janice and Blair also volunteer and support other charitable causes. Blair has been a Rotarian for many years and is inspired to restore children’s hearing in Vancouver and developing countries.

are preventable through healthy living, nutrition, and exercise. They encourage employers to start Wellness Fits programs—offered by the Canadian Cancer Society in

partnership with the Province of British Columbia’s Healthy Families BC Initiative—for their employees. Both Blair and Janice are avid hikers and love active outdoor pursuits.

As Financial Advisors they help people not only plan to get to retirement, but also to enjoy a well-funded, worry-free retirement. Their estate planning conversations include strategies to reduce taxes and increase both charitable gifts and net retirement income. Of key importance to many of their clients is the idea of passing deeply-held values (including

A Passion for Making the World a Better Place

Janice has traveled twice to Kenya to help provide education to disadvantaged children through the Vancouver-based Kenya Education Endowment Fund.

“Our prime reason for volunteering and charitable giving definitely came from our parents. Our parents sponsored children for years, and after they passed on, we wanted to ensure that these deserving children continued to receive our family’s support.” – Janice & Blair Trenholme

Through their participation with the Society’s legacy giving team, they know that about one third of all cancers

charitable giving) on to the next generation.

“We lost our mother, and our brother-in-law Roger to cancer. The year Roger died, I participated in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Trail. It was very moving. I know and love the people at the Society—they are doing great work.” – Janice Trenholme

The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates their proactive charitable giving conversations with their clients and that the Trenholmes introduce people to the work of the Society by improving awareness of the research, prevention and support programs available to cancer patients and their families.

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Community Champion Update:

Norman Wrigglesworth Continues the Fight Against TobaccoLast March, Legacy Society News celebrated Norman Wrigglesworth’s longtime fight against smoking. Norman had just committed to setting up a perpetual endowment fund to encourage youth to avoid tobacco. A future legacy gift from Norman’s estate would provide the fund’s capital.

Just over one year later, in April 2013, Norman decided to make a special donation to get his fund started now. His outstanding dedication is inspiring and testifies to his passion to stamp out tobacco use by youth. He knows most smokers start young, and once they start, it’s very difficult to quit.

For well over four decades, Norman has spoken out against smoking in his home community of Richmond, BC and around the world, from city hall to radio stations to street corners. He has visited local schools to educate students about the dangers of smoking.

To draw attention and help deliver his message, Norman dons no-smoking buttons and a t-shirt with a “no smoking” sign. He’s not afraid of occasional negative responses, and has endured criticism, ridicule, assault and damage to his property. Yet this dedicated WWII veteran has not been daunted.

The fight against smoking is a fight against pain, suffering and death. The Society thanks Norman, for his partnership and for his contribution to the health of BC communities.

“I want my fund to inspire young people to continue to advocate against tobacco until our society has eradicated its use completely.”

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If you had an opportunity to stop cancer in its tracks, would you?On May 11, 2013, the Society brought together 75 young leaders from across BC for the first Youth Forum on cancer prevention in Vancouver. The weekend was filled with good laughs, great ideas and inspirational conversations.

The Society—celebrating 75 years of fighting cancer—invited community-minded youth to take a stand against cancer, and they answered. The 75 young leaders between the ages of 19 and 25 participated in the one day Forum to discuss what healthy communities look like and how to get involved. There were opportunities to learn, share and network in order to see a broader vision for global change.

Designed by youth, for youth, the Forum kicked off with a photo scavenger hunt featuring cancer prevention themes. Keynote speaker, Richard Loat, Founder of Five Hole for Food, challenged youth to chase their dreams and not let the fear of “no” get in their way.

Richard was one of several inspirational speakers that day. Ashleigh Wilson, a young cancer survivor, shared her story of cancer ‘thrivership’, Director of Vision and Goals from Lululemon Athletica, Chloe Gow-Jarrett taught goal-setting skills, and the Society’s own Vice President of Cancer Control, Cathy Adair, shared some insight on cancer prevention and progress over the last 75 years.

After some informative and motivating sessions on influencing public policy, tobacco control and indoor tanning, the energetic youth had a chance to exchange

their ideas and set the wheels in motion for cancer prevention in their own communities.

We know that about half of all cancers can be prevented by living well, being aware and getting involved in public policy. Stopping cancer before it starts is an important part of realizing the Society’s vision of a world where nobody fears cancer—and youth are a vital part of that solution.

“We know that these young leaders will be fantastic ambassadors for healthy change in their communities, setting the stage for the next 75 years of cancer prevention,” says Cathy Adair.

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Ms. Toni AndreolaDirector, Planned GivingDirect Tel: 604-675-71121-800-663-2524 Ext 7112tandreola@bc.cancer.ca

Mr. Tim StauntonChritable Giving AdvisorDirect Tel: 604-675-71111-800-663-2524 Ext 7111tstaunton@bc.cancer.ca

Mr. Larry AmstutzChritable Giving AdvisorDirect Tel: 604-675-73511-800-663-2524 Ext 7351lamstutz@bc.cancer.ca

565 West 10th AvenueVancouver, BC V5Z 4J4

Telephone 604 872 4400 Fax 604 879 4533www.cancer.ca

This communication should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice. Every person’s financial, legal and tax situation is unique, and we recommend that everyone discuss gift intentions with financial, legal and tax advisors.

Message from the Director

Toni’s Tax Tips for Estates Continued…As I shared in the last newsletter, in March and April tax tips for individuals are as common as rainy days in May.

But tax tips for estate planning are less common—although from my perspective just as important. Here are a few more tips that I hope inspire you to do a little estate tax planning of your own.

1. Ask your accountant to estimate your final tax bill, to give you a general idea of the amount your estate will pay

2. If you are concerned about your final tax bill, consider the Estate Tax Eliminator Clause for your Will or Codicil. The Clause instructs your Executor to make a charitable donation just large enough to eliminate your final tax, plus recover your prior year’s taxes. Contact me for a copy and illustrations of how it works

3. Like RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs and pension benefits, life insurance policies can be designated to charity. After you pass away and your gift is completed, the tax credits will offset taxes owing in your Final T1 Tax Return

4. Do you file a US tax return? Certain Canadian charities have US Tax ID numbers (the Canadian Cancer Society does). A donation in your Will might alleviate taxes owing in your final US tax return. Consult an accountant regarding your situation

5. Is your Executor aware of your ongoing tax deductions? Make sure he or she will be able to locate the documentation supporting your deductions, as well as copies of your past tax returns

6. If you are leaving donations to charity in your Will, be sure to include their full legal name and address, and ideally their charitable registration number (contact the charity or check the Canada Revenue Agency’s website). This will ensure there is no confusion about which charity you wish to benefit, cutting down on the time and costs of your estate administration

Questions? Comments? I would welcome your thoughts. My email and telephone information are below.

Sincerely,

Toni Andreola Director, Planned Giving

PS. My thanks to Heather MacLean, BComm, CGA, McLaren Trefanenko Inc. for verifying the information above.