“I realize that by bringing my art form into people’s lives, I can turn a house into a home. That’s huge. Having a beautiful home is one of life’s big dreams. To be part of someone’s dream through design is amazing.” – Kelly Hogarth

scholarships DESIGNING HER FUTURE

change the story of childhood cancer. For the complete stories you are helping shape, visit

kidscancercare.ab.ca

“Jason was at the back of the boat and I was at the front, so I would sign the coach’s instructions to him. As the lead stroke, I was in charge of setting the pace. Imagine that, a deaf person in charge of keeping the rhythm for the team. But I could do it because I could feel the vibration of the drum.” – Robin Buck

outreach PULLING TOGETHER: PARENTS IN THE BOAT

As her friends get on with their lives and careers, Laura Cuthbertson is caught in a revolving door of serious illnesses and drug side-effects. Laura has chronic graft versus host disease, related to the blood and marrow transplant she received as a teenager while being treated for high-risk leukemia. There is no end in sight for Laura’s condition and no cure on the horizon. But with your support, Dr. Faisal and his research team may be able to stop the chances of graft versus host disease from ever happening in the first place.

research ADVANCING DONOR MATCHING SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR KIDS

“Looking back on my life, before starting my digital story, to my life now, it’s like an awakening. I was catatonic. I was struggling just to get out of bed in the morning. Now I’m doing something new every week. Many of these involve doing things I am afraid of. I’ve wanted to do so much in my life since my cancer experience and I’m at a point in my life where I can do it.” Working with young people like Anika and Laura, Dr. Catherine Laing and Michael Lang are exploring the therapeutic value of digital storytelling for young cancer survivors. – Anika Haroon

research ANIKA’S AWAKENING

Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta 609 14 St NW, Suite 302 Calgary, AB T2N 2A1

staff@kidscancercare.ab.ca Telephone 403 216 9210 Facsimile 403 216 9215 Toll-free 888 554 2267

kidscancercare.ab.ca

Registered charity # 899409171RR0001

togetherwe can

“We spent so much time trying to save his life in the beginning that we missed crucial moments for learning and development. There’s a good chance Jordan will fall behind in class because of his vision and hearing loss, so I want him to be ahead of his peers when he starts school this fall. I want him to have every advantage and opportunity despite his cancer experience and Laura is helping make this possible. We are so grateful for her.” – Michelle Heglin

volunteers TEACHING JORDAN

When Tony Dilawri was invited to be one of 12 corporate challengers in Kids Cancer Care’s High Hopes Challenge, his first question was, “What’s the most you’ve ever raised?” Then he promised to double it.

fundraising PEOPLE FIRST

“I have big dreams for pediatric oncology in Kenya. I hope to open a proper pediatric cancer facility one day, so children in Kenya can expect the same treatment and care as children in North America.” – Dr. Muthoni (Joy) Mburu

hospital JOY’S CALLING

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“Jorianna was so bullied in school; there were times she couldn’t get into her classroom safely. Then, just two weeks into her new school, she was diagnosed with cancer. She missed all of grade seven. After her treatments, CBE placed her in grade eight, but Jori just couldn’t go back. She was paralyzed with fear. She hasn’t been back to school since. But her tutoring sessions with Anna are helping to change this.” – Sharon Boutin

education support SCHOOLING JORI

“On the last day of SunRise, Zoee didn’t even want to come home. She ran up to me with a little boy and said, ‘Mom! We met someone else with a port!’ Then they both started showing me their chemo ports. It was amazing! I teared up. It was so beautiful.” – Kayla Pasciullo

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Colliers Cares FoundationCraft Beer MarketCrown Royal Invitational GolfCummins Western CanadaDonate a Car Canada Inc.Dynamic Dance Studio Inc.Elite Sports TherapyEncana CorporationEnerflex Ltd.Erosion Control Central Ltd.George Weston Ltd.Heavenly Smiles RacingHellenic Society of Calgary and District – Greek FestivalJennie Elliot SchoolJohns Manville Canada Inc.Kids Hockey Advancement Society

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Kimberley CaputoRodney McCannSarah Koskie

Shannon WarrenVicki ReidWanda Palmer

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Terra PilingTerry and Donna AarsbyThe Cliff Stevenson GroupThe Development GroupThe Hotchkiss Family FoundationThe Legacy Charitable FoundationThe Mac’s TournamentThe Michael R. Shaw Outdoor Development Foundation The Paddon Hughes Development Co. Ltd. The Patterson Family FundThe Taylor Family FoundationThe United Way of Calgary, Donor Choice ProgramThilo KaufmannTodd SchlahtTony DilawriTORC Oil & GasTotal-R Inc.Tourmaline Oil Corp.Trail Appliances Ltd.TransCanada PipeLines LimitedTrico Homes Inc.Truman Insurance Agency Inc.T-Squared Software Tundra Process Solutions Ltd.United Way of Greater Toronto, Donor Choice ProgramUniversal Ford LincolnVolker Stevin CanadaVolker Stevin Highways Ltd.Wade FeleskyWade SparksWawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Ltd.Wayne Latam Willow Park Charity Golf Classic FoundationWolf Custom Homes Ltd.XL CatlinZoback Wealth Advisory Group

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SOURCE OF FUNDS

Annual fund represents donations received from generous individuals, companies and non-profit organizations through our annual and planned giving fundraising programs, as well as a grant from the Kids Cancer Care Derek Wandzura Memorial Scholarship Fund at The Calgary Foundation.

Foundation fundraising events are funds generated through our signature events including Parents’ Quest for the Cure, Dad and Daughter Gala, Don, Joanne and the Coach Golf a Kid to Camp tournament, High Hopes Challenge and Shave Your Lid for a Kid.®

Community fundraising events represent funds generated through fundraising initiatives hosted by individuals, companies, non-profit organizations and other generous groups in the community.

Capital campaign refers to pledge payments to the Camp Kindle Capital Campaign.

Camp Kindle rentals represent revenue generated by renting the facility to community groups, companies, schools and other non-profit organizations during our off-season.

Other refers to monies earned through interest on investments and government grants.

Childhood cancer is a story of many individuals and organizations, many hearts and minds, that have come together to change the course of this tragic disease.

We know the story of childhood cancer is compounded this year by an uncertain economy. It is difficult to ask your friends for financial support when you know they are also struggling.

Trying times like these place additional stress on our families, who are already suffering financial setbacks. On average, families spend about 38 per cent of their annual household income on out-of-pocket expenses related to their child’s cancer care.

With you at our side, we have been able to offer our programs and services at no cost to families for more than 20 years. Thank you. Your generosity offers the families we serve both tangible and moral support, helping them to heal – body, mind and spirit.

We are proud to share our 2015/16 annual report. The stories you find here are just snippets of larger stories YOU helped shape. They are but a few of many. We encourage you to visit us online at kidscancercare.ab.ca for the complete stories, so you can see how you are changing the story of childhood cancer.

With warmth and gratitude,

Christine McIver, M.S.M., CFRE Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Darrell Graham Chair, Board of Directors

INVESTMENT IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Camp and Outreach programs demonstrate our commitment to children and families affected by cancer, including summer camps and spring and fall weekend camps at Camp Kindle as well as year-round outreach programs, such as the Teen Leadership Program or Cooking and Caring. These programs are designed to help children and families find support in a community that understands.

Research is the foundation of successful cancer treatments. With your generous gifts, we supported Experimental and Applied Therapeutics research at the Childhood Cancer Research Program at the University of Calgary (U of C) and Alberta Children’s Hospital. In 2015, the Kids Cancer Care Foundation Chair in Child and Family Cancer Care was also established at U of C’s Faculty of Nursing.

Education Support and Scholarships help level the playing field for survivors and their families and actively support young people, disadvantaged by cancer, throughout their primary and secondary school years and during their post-secondary studies. In 2015, you helped us to award scholarships to survivors pursuing a post-secondary education and launch a tutoring program through our new Education Support Program.

Hospital programs help to ensure that Alberta children receive the specialized care they need right here in Alberta. Kids Cancer Care’s hospital programs help the Alberta Children’s Hospital to recruit and retain the best medical staff, fund an international pediatric oncology residency training program and to offer programs such as family education, bereavement, Look Good Feel Better and Beads of Courage.

Volunteers are at the heart of Kids Cancer Care. Our investment in our volunteer program was returned many-fold in 2015 with more than 300 volunteers giving 20,065 hours at our Camp and Outreach programs and at our fundraising events.

Public awareness and education includes programming associated with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, along with the publication of our annual report, newsletters, website and videos to build awareness and support.

Acquisition of property and equipment primarily includes land improvements, upgrades to the water treatment system, renovations to the Music Hall, the addition of staff housing and an administration office at Camp Kindle, along with equipment to support our Camp and Outreach programs.

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15%CAPITAL

CAMPAIGN

9%CAMP

KINDLERENTALS

4%OTHER

30%FOUNDATION

FUNDRAISINGEVENTS

22%COMMUNITY

FUNDRAISINGEVENTS

1%EDUCATIONSUPPORT ANDSCHOLARSHIPS

4%HOSPITAL PROGRAMS

4%VOLUNTEERS

7%PUBLIC AWARENESSAND EDUCATION

14%RESEARCH

27%ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

43%CAMP AND OUTREACH

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Through generous community support, Kids Cancer Care raised $6.7 million through annual fundraising, signature fundraising events, community fundraising events, the Camp Kindle Capital Campaign, Camp Kindle rentals and other sources.

• Kids Cancer Care invested $3.5 million to offer a wide range of programs and services throughout the year, including Camp and Outreach; Research and Hospital; Education Support and Scholarships; volunteers; public awareness and education; and the acquisition of property and equipment. Thanks to you, Kids Cancer Care is able to offer all programs and services at no cost to families.

• The direct costs associated with renting Camp Kindle to other user groups were $0.2 million.

• General and administrative costs of $0.7 million include our office lease, administrative staff salaries and benefits and other administrative costs essential to support operations and deliver programs and services.

• Fundraising costs totalling $1.5 million include the direct costs of our signature fundraising events along with the salaries and benefits of our fundraising staff and other direct costs key to generating funds to deliver programs and services.

To reduce our environmental footprint, we have included only financial highlights in this report. To view the full audited financial statements, please visit our website at www.kidscancercare.ab.ca/about-us/publications or contact our office at 403 216 9210.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS (at January 31, 2016)

Darrell Graham Chair

Rhonda Bashnick Chair, Finance and Audit

Matthew Lawson Secretary

Bob Yarish

Bryan Duguid

Dean Wheatley

Don Stevens

Fred Desjarlais

Dr. Gwyn Bebb

Iggy Domagalski

Kevin Gregor

Lindsay Hamilton

Michael Myrha

Trudy Curran

Dr. Victor Lewis

STAFF TEAM (at January 31, 2016)

CALGARY OFFICE

Christine McIver, M.S.M., CFRE Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Amy Schick Community Fundraising Event Coordinator

Ashlee Guise Marketing and Communication Specialist

Breanne Blackburn Volunteer Coordinator

Carla Waters Controller

Gail Corbett Communication Manager

Janessa DeCoste, RN Nursing Coordinator

Jen Saunders Event Coordinator

Jenna Scwanke, CCLS Outreach Program Specialist

Joan Ganley Administrative Coordinator

Karen Filbert, CFRE Manager, Annual Giving and Donor Relations

Kelly Kerr Manager of Outreach and Education Support

Lauren Ellis Team Lead, Community Fundraising Events

Mary Phillipo Family Liaison

Nicola Lamarche Outreach Specialist

Nicole Bonneau Sponsorship Coordinator

Renée MacTavish Team Lead, Signature Events

Sandra Escobedo Volunteer and Outreach Assistant

Stu Reid Chief Development Officer

CAMP KINDLE

Mike MacKay Director of Operations

Daniel Pedersen Maintenance Assistant

Jacqui Grobler Catering and Food Services Manager

Kris Lashmore Maintenance Manager

Leighana Shockey Program Manager

Meaghan McNamee Housekeeping Coordinator

Wes Aitken Program Coordinator

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THANK YOU

Kids Cancer Care is grateful for every gift, but due to space restrictions, we must limit our list to contributions of $1,000 or greater. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our list of supporters and apologize for any errors or omissions. Please notify us of any inaccuracies. Thank you.

SPECIAL THANKS

To McAra Printing and nonfiction studios inc. for generously producing this report at no cost to Kids Cancer Care.

Kindle Care Day Volunteers

Rekindle Society Capital Campaign League of Superheroes Monthly Giving Club

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