Annual Report 2011-12

Passion and
Plasticity
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A Tribute to Bud McDonald
by Bruce Murray, In-coming President
It has been a delight to serve on the Board of Directors with Bud McDonald at the helm.
His vision, diligence, strong business experience, and sense of humour helped ARBI
navigate some very difficult waters over his term.
Bud’s wise stewardship has resulted in ARBI being in a strong financial position, which
allows us to provide quality services to more clients. Bud’s leadership has resulted in
closer linkages with employees, clients, board members and the community, creating
a superb platform for continued growth and success for ARBI. Bud has served for nine
years on the Board. After five amazing years as President, Bud is stepping aside. However,
he will remain an active and contributing board member. Thank you, Mr. President!
ARBI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers:
PRESIDENT – D.M. (Bud) McDonald, President, McDonald Oil & Gas
VICE-PRESIDENT – Bruce Murray, President, Zorzal Incorporated, Chairman and CEO, Passport Energy Ltd.
TREASURER – Terry Craig, Retired Financial Executive
SECRETARY – Matthew White, Barrister and Solicitor, McLeod & Company
Members at Large:
Roger Balm, President and CEO, RPM Software
Diane Beattie, Retired, Beattie Homes
Marlie Burtt, President, Burtt Energy Ltd.
Randy Fowler, Brain Injury Survivor
Steve Hager, Senior Exploration Analyst, Canadian Discovery Ltd.
Lorn Howes, Retired, City of Calgary Firefighter
Donald Staus, President and CEO, Carrick Petroleum Ltd.
Bob Steele, Independent Businessman and Board Member
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Message from the President
and Executive Director
We are pleased to report on a banner year at ARBI. More stroke survivors benefitted from our services, volunteer participation increased, and we
moved closer toward financial stability.
And, then there were three…core funders, that is.
Effective November 1, 2011, ARBI finalized a contract with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to provide slow stream rehabilitation for people with
traumatic brain injury and stroke. We are thrilled to have a third principal funder supporting this essential community service. Our sincere
appreciation goes to our enduring core funders, the United Way of Calgary and Area, and Alberta Seniors and Community Supports.
An ongoing challenge is to meet the increasing demand for our services. Spurred by a 25% increase in referrals in the 2010-11 fiscal year,
we initiated a Pilot Project in January 2011. By combining creativity and best practices, we reduced our waiting list and the waiting time
dramatically. Further, our capacity increased by 41%. Yes, there is such a thing as cost-effective, accessible health care. Read more about this
innovative project in the Program Highlights section.
Upon admission to ARBI, many individuals are living in long-term care (LTC). Normally, individuals referred to LTC after hospital care think it’s for life.
In the 2011-12 fiscal year, 19% of survivors moved from LTC to a home environment at graduation.
This year we complemented our services by adding a social worker to the team. Navigating the system, finances and caregiver burnout are key issues.
Community investment
Volunteers remain the foundation of our program! Eighty-five volunteers rotate on a weekly basis supporting clients directly in their rehab.
Add that to board and committee time and you have a 10,000-hour annual community investment (an increase of 19% over last year). Read the
remarkable story of how today’s volunteers can become tomorrow’s healthcare leaders in our Volunteer section.
Fundraising is still essential to our program delivery; we raise approximately 40% of our annual operating budget. We hosted two significant events
including our annual Sponsor our Survivors breakfast and the Astoria Charity Golf Classic. Individuals, foundations, corporations and service clubs
came together to make life better for survivors; cumulatively they contributed $900,000. Join us as we honour our donors in this report.
In November, Dr. Norman Doidge, MD, distinguished author of ”The Brain That Changes Itself”, visited with executive
management and our very first client, Mel Laine. He had this to say about his experience,
“I was very moved and impressed visiting ARBI, meeting Mel and the staff. I was struck by the dedication, compassion,
and the extraordinary intuition and insights of ARBI’s founder and guiding principles, which incorporated some
of the principles of neuroplasticity years before this property of the brain—its ability to rewire itself—was widely
understood. ARBI stood by their clients in the dark days when most assumed the injured brain was doomed, in all
cases, never to recover at all. This alone makes it a very special organization.”
Dr. Norman Doidge
Our new website (www.arbi.ca) features amazing client stories, a resource centre for families and a research/science
section. And, it reaches a global audience. Families from the Maritimes, Saskatchewan and BC inquired about our
services. One family relocated from Europe to Calgary so that their son could benefit from our longer term, intensive
rehab program. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.
The featured client stories also have an international flavor; Hugo and Lorna’s tales will stir hearts. This year, we celebrate the wonder of neuroplasticity
— the brain’s ability to heal itself. Reconnecting people with their passions can help rewire the brain.
Speaking of passion, finally, yet importantly, we would like to acknowledge our amazing board and staff. They give so much more than their time,
talent, and treasure. They connect with us heart and soul.
Sincerely,
Judy Stawnychko, Executive Director
Bud McDonald, President
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Lorna’s passion for life
Romantic
“I love this darling man; he is
good to me!” Lorna says earnestly.
Neil smiles shyly, absorbing her
words with humility. Lorna, a near
octogenarian, is striking; her fiery
mane, dark chocolate eyes, and
gorgeous smile mask her age.
Neil, a slender sixty-something
computer programmer, is her
partner. The bloom is still on
the rose of this May-December
romance, now in its thirty-eighth
year. Let’s rewind.
Gifted
Born in Western Australia, Lorna
grew up on the family’s sheep
farm tending the flock. Having
an atheist father and a Roman
Catholic mother meant, “It was
not a quiet household.”
As a child, Lorna knew she was
different — foreseeing events
before they transpired. She
innocently inquired, “Mom, how
do I know things I haven’t learned
yet?” This gift of foresight would
eventually evolve into a career.
Adventurer
Lorna’s passion for life was evident — hiking in the outback, wild
game hunting and snake rustling.
Evidently, dawn is the best time
for poisonous snake snaring, as it
is cold and snakes are sleepy. The
captured serpents were given
to the CSIRO (Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research
Organization), which used the
venom to develop antivenene
(anti-venom). A partner in a
photographic studio in the late
‘50s and early ‘60s, Lorna learned
all the right angles (apparent by
her beautiful cover photo).
Justice Seeker
In ‘68, Lorna moved to Calgary.
She met Neil in 1974; the two of
them were involved in a group
that — they came to realize — was
Lorna and Neil in Arizona
Lorna holds a sleepy snake
corrupt. We can say they blew the
whistle on a powerful group that
was swindling vulnerable people
out of their savings.
slurring her words and drooling.
Standing at a desk, she collapsed
unexpectedly. Neil summoned
an ambulance; though Lorna was
able to walk, she deteriorated in
hospital. She had suffered a right
brain stroke. Neil was devastated,
wondering if recovery was
possible. It was distressing for
him to see his sweetheart in a
wheelchair.
Visionary
As a psychic, she helped people
with a range of issues — from
finding misplaced keys to locating
lost loved ones. Focusing on
missing person’s cases was at times,
grim. Police contacted her on the
QT; desperate families sought her
help. Aiding in the frantic search for
a plane crashed in remote BC, she
was able to pinpoint the location
of the wreckage. Tragically, the few
survivors perished shortly before
rescuers arrived. Her eyes brim
with tears … this memory still
haunts her.
Globetrotter
Together, Neil and Lorna built
a life, sharing a love of travel
and nature. A favourite pastime
was Geocaching — a modern
day treasure hunt. Participants
follow clues from a website,
and, using GPS try to locate
a cache of special coins. As
environmentalists, geocachers
practice Cache in Trash Out
(CITO), cleaning up parks and
other cache-friendly areas.
Fighter
In the thirty-sixth year of their
union, on an August day, Neil
noted something amiss with
Lorna. This elegant lady was
Tested
The stroke caused a plethora of
issues for Lorna including impaired
body awareness, weakness, and
loss of range of motion in her
left shoulder. In Lorna’s words,
her left arm simply did not
work. Things that this vivacious,
independent woman had done
for over her 78 years were now
demanding. Eating, rolling over in
bed, dressing, and walking were
difficult. Negotiating stairs, an
extreme challenge. Emotionally
labile, and disoriented, her
memory was poor. Impulsivity
led to risky decisions. And, she
suffered from chronic pain.
After a four-month stay at the
Fanning Centre, Lorna moved
back home with Neil. She had
a brief stint at Community
Accessible Rehab, where she
describes the electrical stimulation
she received as a lightning storm.
Candidate
In time, Lorna was admitted to
ARBI’s Outreach Pilot Project
(see page 8), working one-onone with “caring and persistent”
Heather (Rehab-worker). In
October 2011, she transferred
to our On-site program. Despite
her age, she was deemed a good
candidate for rehab — motivated,
driven — a survivor.
Memorable
ARBI therapists focused on
goals meaningful to Lorna.
Lorna was worried that her
poor memory and writing
skills would affect her ability to
work. Being unable to maintain
records of her client’s stories,
and missing appointments
was not good for business.
She missed hiking and
geocaching. She wanted
to get back to being Lorna.
Fierce
Her intense program focused
on many objectives including
balance, stamina, walking and
memory. Grasp therapy helped
her regain the use of her hand.
Sitting to standing repetitions
helped build up the strength
in her legs.
Intuitive
Lorna believes her psychic
intuition has heightened since
her stroke. “If someone is angry or
impatient with me, I really feel it!”
Each day at ARBI, she practices,
practices and practices, until
she is spent.
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Obstinate (in a good way)
Lorna is one motivated lady. Her
internal drive — or obstinacy as
she calls it — keeps her going.
“While you are alive, while you
can breathe, you need to do
things!” She visualizes herself
in the future, recovered.
Game Changer
Lorna’s progress to date has been
remarkable. Her memory has
improved to the point that she
manages her appointments
autonomously. Although it’s not
elegant (her words), she walks
with the aid of a walker. At times,
she strolls arm-in-arm with Neil,
using her snake rustling cane
for balance! Independence with
daily tasks has improved greatly,
although she swears her socks
“are out to get me!” With great
tenderness, Neil helps with her
hair and makeup. From time to
time tears flow for no obvious
reason, “I just ignore it and move
on,” she states emphatically.
Mate
Neil admits that Lorna’s stroke
has changed the dynamics of
their relationship. While it hasn’t
impacted his affection for her,
it has changed the way they do
things. Neil is now the decision
maker, albeit, “a bit sneaky”, Lorna
cracks. As her eightieth birthday
approaches, Lorna it seems is
getting back to being Lorna.
Unable to resist, the interviewer asked Lorna about
ARBI’s future. She replied, “I see a really big building,
which is a world famous training centre. People are coming
from all over to learn about your approach to working
with survivors!” Visionary indeed.
Lorna works on
standing balance
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Hugo’s incredible journey
(and the passion of Maria)
Sitting in the kitchen of this tiny, well-kept home, I am the listener. My
gaze focuses on Hugo, who is perched next to his child Luz gently stroking
her hair. Father and daughter lock eyes; an enormous grin emerges on
Luz’s face. They are connected.
Bit by bit, the serenity of this moment dissipates as Maria, Hugo’s partner
of 15 years, recounts their surreal story of survival. A volunteer translates
from Spanish to English. As Maria speaks, she relives each joyful and
harrowing moment. Her reaction is visceral and despite the language
barrier, she transports the listener into her world. It all began very well …
Childhood friends, Maria and Hugo lived in El Venado, Colombia. It is an
isolated rural community, flush with deer, dense forests and a tropical
climate. As they matured into teenagers, “I had my boys and he had his
girls,” Maria declares impishly. In time, Maria saw Hugo differently. Serious
and persistent, he adhered to a Taoist lifestyle. A vegetarian diet, exercise,
and a love of animals are key ideologies. They dated secretly as Maria’s
father, a cattle rancher, did not appreciate the vegetarian way.
Maria’s fourth pregnancy was arduous. Hours away from the nearest
hospital, there were no prenatal checkups. They did not even have
a phone. Maria is trembling, “It was a nice life until they came.” She
is referring to paramilitary guerillas. Quashed by government, the
paramilitary chose to pick on the poor and isolated … terrorizing and
robbing innocent people including Hugo and Maria.
Heart pounding, the listener asks Maria if she needs a break. Determined,
Maria continues. When the baby was due, Hugo assisted with the delivery.
Devastating events followed. “My baby was stillborn”; Maria is weeping now.
Without a doubt, she believes the relentless harassment by the paramilitary
caused this tragedy. What happened next made her question her faith.
The couple eloped and was blessed with a baby, Elver. The family grew
to include Juan and Luz. Appearing well at birth, by age two, Luz was
diagnosed with Rett Syndrome (a brain disorder that impaired her ability
to walk and speak).
Just three days after their heartbreaking loss, seven-year-old Juan noticed
there was something wrong with his Dad. Hugo had passed out, and
could not be roused. Maria propped Hugo up … still no reaction. Juan
ran screaming for help in the forest. They lived in the middle of nowhere,
surrounded by mountains. Mercifully, a man passing by heard Juan’s
frantic cries. The bystander and Maria loaded Hugo onto a makeshift
stretcher and loaded him into a car. They drove steadily for five hours to
the nearest hospital. The kids were panicking, as their Dad was vomiting
and still unresponsive.
Life in El Venado was simple, milking cows and cooking over fire each day.
Hugo made the five-hour journey by mule to buy food on Sundays. A
traditional and strict father, Hugo valued work over education. This was a
sticking point, as Maria wanted the kids to be in school. Maria cared for the
children while Hugo laboured on a dairy farm owned by a local physician.
At the hospital, doctors diagnosed a left brain stroke … a breathing tube
was inserted… it was touch and go. When he regained consciousness, Hugo
did not recognize his family. Once stabilized, he was discharged from the
hospital; he still could not walk, speak or understand his family. Now, Maria
needed to care for Hugo and her three kids, all while tending to the farm.
Hugo, the Colombian cowboy
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The iPad Spanish
translation app in action!
They struggled to carry on. Juan looked after his Dad and Luz, while
Elver and Maria toiled on the farm. The local doctor arranged for
some rehabilitation; still wobbly, Hugo learned to walk short distances.
Maria was distraught over their circumstances. She wanted her kids
to have an education — life was too hard on them. She worried about
Hugo’s health. When the paramilitary returned to recruit her ten-yearold son Elver, luring him with guns, she was done.
They fled at night, under a full moon, with only the clothes on their backs.
Maria piggybacked Luz. Hugo walked with a makeshift cane, falling every
few steps. Time and again Elver would help his Dad get up. The rustling
of the trees and snapping of branches in the pitch black made them
shudder — were they being stalked by the paramilitary? Yet, with each
footstep in the dark, damp jungle, they grew stronger. They were marching
toward safety, marching toward hope, marching unknowingly toward
ARBI. Emerging from the woods soaked and caked in mud, they flagged
down a passing fruit truck. They were driven to the town square in Bogotá.
With no food, cash or ID, they relied on the kindness of strangers.
Finally able to contact her family, they pressured Maria to abandon
Hugo. Was he not a burden? “I could not do that. What if it had been
me?” Maria sobs. In time, they crossed the border to Venezuela. The
Red Cross helped the family come to Canada as refugees.
“We were afraid of the snow”, says Maria of their arrival in Calgary.
The FMC Stroke Clinic evaluated Hugo, referring him to CAR (Community
Accessible Rehab). After a brief stint, CAR referred him to ARBI.
Hugo, the SaeboFlex® cowboy
Initially, Hugo aspired to improve his speech and vocabulary. Increasing
the strength and movement in his right arm and leg was important.
He wanted to cook and help at home. He also yearned to return to
his Taoist roots, and be around las bestias (animals) again.
Fortuitously, our Occupational Therapist, Ana and Program Leader,
Tanya speak some Spanish. While this was beneficial, the ARBI team
needed a way to communicate daily with Hugo. The use of technology,
specifically the iPad Spanish translation app, works brilliantly.
Hugo uses the SaeboFlex® splint to grasp and release objects. Three
therapies (speech, occupational therapy and physio) are combined into
one, in a simple, yet effective, exercise. Hugo empties the dishwasher
and puts dishes away while naming each item. The words are coming
slowly but surely, “Cuatro tazas”, Hugo says with pride. He reaches low to
unload the dishwasher, focusing on his balance. Then, he reaches high
to put the cups away.
Hugo’s stroke was debilitating. Communication was an enormous
challenge, as his facial muscles weren’t cooperating. Answers were short,
words limited. He still did not comprehend his native tongue and was
unable to read. The classic signs of a left brain stroke meant Hugo’s right
arm and hand were weak. Grip strength and coordination were poor.
Balance issues led to falls at home.
Despite the language barrier and his poor comprehension, the team
deemed Hugo a good candidate for rehab. He was relatively young
(46) and motivated.
The remarkable thing is none of the ARBI team knew the scope of Hugo’s
incredible journey. There were no clues about what he had endured. He
arrived a very happy person. Greeting staff and volunteers with a kiss on the
cheek is now customary. Volunteers covet the opportunity to work with him.
Using the SaeboFlex® splint, Hugo opens the fridge
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“Hugo is as charming and warm as everyone described him to be. Whenever I got
embarrassed that I couldn’t pronounce a Spanish word, correctly, he’d giggle and
put his hand on my shoulder to tell me it was okay. He was helping me
at the same time that, hopefully, I was helping him! His determination
and work ethic are incredible. I am in awe of his concentration and
positive attitude! I look forward to Thursdays and Hugo’s kisses!”
Brandi, volunteer.
Last Christmas (with a nod to our founder Audrey Morrice), ARBI angels
made sure there were presents for everyone under Hugo and Maria’s tree.
Sports have been added to his program. Hugo’s competitive nature
is coming out! These fun activities work on balance, speech and
coordination. Hugo is playing soccer with his kids at home.
He is coming along. He can reach for objects with his right hand. Using
the SaeboFlex® splint has decreased the tone of his hand allowing it
to relax. The muscles of his face appear to be working, apparent by his
enormous smile. His balance has greatly improved. Once a sombre man,
Hugo has taken to dancing spontaneously with staff. And, this former
traditionalist is helping around the house. Maria concedes that her
partner’s personality has changed since his stroke … for the better.
Maria slaps her hands on the kitchen table. “He is starting to understand!
He helps with the kids, folds laundry, takes out the garbage.” Laughing
she continues, “He even made a salad the other day; it was not pretty,
but he ate it! His doctor is amazed at the progress.”
“ARBI”, she pauses as her eyes well with tears, “words cannot express
what you have done.” Maria’s dream is for the kids to get an education.
The boys are now in school, and she is taking English classes. She wants
to pay forward the kindness of strangers and the kindness of ARBI.
As the interview concludes, Hugo rises from the kitchen chair and helps
Luz up. With new splints on her legs, she is now able to walk with
support. Father stands behind daughter. Luz reaches high over her head.
Hugo clutches her tiny hands in his and they walk in tandem. Serenity
returns; they are connected.
By helping Hugo and his family, the world has become a little bit smaller.
And, our hearts have become a little bit bigger.
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Program Highlights
On-site and Outreach
Programs
• Total clients served: 77
Neuroplasticity –
the brain is plastic
Historically, the medical profession
believed that once the brain
was injured there was no hope
for recovery. Today, research has
overturned this notion — we now
know the brain is plastic, and
that it changes throughout life.
As Dr. Richard Dyck, University of
Calgary Professor and Associate
of Hotchkiss Brain Institute
summarizes,
“Neuroplasticity refers to the
inherent ability of the brain to
change its connections in response
to experiences, including when
it is injured. When the brain is
injured, functions performed by the
damaged area are lost. However,
over time, and with practice and
rehabilitation, uninjured parts of
the brain can take over some, or all
of those lost functions. The brain
does this by rewiring itself, either by
using alternative pathways or by
sprouting new ones.”
Incorporating the principles
of neuroplasticity into rehab:
The ARBI team develops programs
that help clients meet their
individual goals, while adhering to
the principles of neuroplasticity:
• Focus on passions
• Incorporate meaningful activities
• Give the brain no other choice
by using the affected side
• Include practice, practice and
more practice …
• Provide challenge
• Should occur in an enriched,
nurturing environment
And, play matters. Rehab can
be fun.
Type of Brain Injury Referrals
Stroke.................................................................................................................................... 72%
Anoxic......................................................................................................................................7%
Traumatic Brain Injury.................................................................................................... 21%
7%
21%
72%
Iron Al in the swim!
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Carla takes on technology!
Principles of Neuroplasticity
Confirmed by Satisfaction
Surveys
U of C Communications students
conducted online surveys and
phone/in-person interviews
with our clients and families as
part of a Research Methodology
course.
• 90% of respondents agreed that
ARBI provided programs that
were challenging and relevant
• 90% of respondents agreed
that ARBI allowed them to
voice their personal goals
For the complete research report
go to our website at www.arbi.ca
ARBI Takes on Technology
Thanks to a generous donation
from the Totem Charitable
Foundation and an amazing
TELUS Calgary Community Board
Grant, technology has come to
ARBI. MacBook Pros, iPads, a
TV (3-D with wireless internet
connection), a Wii Fit and a
SmartBoard™ have revamped the
way we design rehab programs.
list, and growing waiting time.
To complicate matters, not all
clients referred had the tolerance
or motivation required for
intensive rehab. Since suitability is
determined post assessment, this
used up valuable resources. In the
meantime, others who were eager
to work hard languished on
our wait list. Other contributing
factors included:
Some NextGen volunteers
helped coach our team members
on the new technology. Now
these tools are incorporated
into clients’ individual and group
programs. And, our clients love it!
Not only does technology make
rehab fun, clients can reconnect
with the world through
Facebook and Twitter.
• Survivors are at risk of
depression; caregiver burnout
is prevalent.
• Research in neuroplasticity
indicates that the critical
window of opportunity to get
the best results in rehab is the
first 12 weeks post injury.
• Survivors are at risk of losing
gains achieved during limited
acute rehab (hospital) while
waiting for services.
Pilot Project Updates
The Right Services at the Right
Time for the Right Clients
Last year’s report featured a pilot
project to test a new method
of screening individuals and
offering services. The venture
was spurred by a 25% increase in
referrals, a mushrooming waiting
These complex and compound
issues meant we needed to select
the best candidates for rehab as
quickly as possible.
Thanks to a Community Initiatives
grant (AB Lottery), we staffed up
by hiring an Outreach Assistant
and Rehab Worker. A wheelchair
exercise program bridged the
waiting period from hospital to
ARBI. Led twice weekly by the
Pilot Project team, the group
focused on improving general
fitness and thinking abilities
in a social atmosphere. Staff
monitored individual tolerance,
participation, and motivation
levels of clients to identify the
best candidates for rehab. Once
a spot became available on-site,
individuals transitioned to the
mainstream program. The results:
• Waiting list decreased by 91%
• Waiting time decreased by 51%
• Outreach/On-site capacity
increased by 41%
• Six clients transitioned into
the On-site program
Social Worker Rounds
out Team
The impact on the family of
a survivor is unexpected and
dramatic. If the survivor was
the provider, finances may be
strained. If the survivor is a child,
parents may be overcome by
grief or blame; some marriages
do not last. Family members often
give up their own ambitions to
become full-time caregivers.
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“The ARBI video showing how you work with the Saebo Flex® is so inspiring; it
shows how people with different levels of stroke can make good progress when
it comes to hand function. I also loved how you could transfer the newly gained
function into daily activities, the ultimate goal with all therapy. Saebo Flex®
definitely has added value in stroke rehabilitation.”
Suzie Roelofs-Kahlman, Occupational Therapist,
Roessingh Rehabilitation Centre, the Netherlands
Relationships between loved ones
change as roles and responsibilities
shift. Survivors and their families
may be overwhelmed coping
with feelings of disbelief, denial
and anger. Depression is very
common. Children may be
distressed by the vulnerability
of a parent … they may feel
frightened, ignored or forgotten.
Participation to date:
• 50% of clients/families screened
were referred to mental health
resources.
• An average of 12 individuals
attend monthly support group.
• 42 clients and 23 family
members/caregivers received
support of social worker.
Our social worker offers support
to survivors and their families.
Eighty percent of our families
show signs of caregiver burnout,
and they need our help. Helping
families navigate the system,
providing counselling, and
referring families to community
resources are some services
offered.
ARBI goes Global
ARBI presented at national and
international conferences, sharing
our innovative service model and
positive outcomes. Destinations
included Naramata, Vancouver,
and Ottawa. We crossed the
Atlantic, connecting with leaders
in the field at the IBIA World
Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Participants’ level of happiness
increased by 65% pre- and postgroup involvement.
At the Congress, Research
Leader, Ana Gollega, presented
The Use of SaeboFlex® Orthosis
as a Tool to Improve Arm/
Hand Function in Patients after
Stroke. Amazingly, Ana was then
invited to present our CAMMRI
(Comprehensive Assessment
Measure for Minimally
Responsive Individuals) project
to the internationally recognized
Coma Science Group at the
University Hospital in Liege,
Belgium. It was a privilege to
share ARBI’s measure with this
revered coma recovery research
group. For more on SaeboFlex®,
CAMMRI and other research, visit
our website at www.arbi.ca.
Other conference presentations
included:
• Making Life Better–Positive
Outcomes in Long-term
Rehabilitation, Mary Anne
Ostapovitch, B.Sc. PT, Program
Director
• Hope for Individuals with
Severe Stroke; Help for a
Society Burdened by Stroke,
Mary Anne Ostapovitch, B.Sc. PT,
Program Director
• A Successful Win-Win-Win
Partnership in Community
Rehabilitation, Tanya Brinkerhoff,
B.Sc. PT, On-site Program Leader,
and Wendy Daitch, BA Psych.,
Volunteer Program Leader
Bert, a man and his MacBook
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Community Integration
Program (CIP)
Clients Served
• 47 clients served this year
• 10 new clients
Involving therapeutic recreation
at the onset of rehabilitation
supports the concept of activitybased therapy. Consistent with
principles of neuroplasticity,
activities must be challenging,
intense, motivating, and focus
on clients’ passions in a nurturing
environment.
that blends his rehab goals with
his leisure passions. One of Tim’s
favourite pastimes was singing at
a pub with friends. His goals were
to improve reading, conversation,
and verbal expression. Our
therapist developed a game
that combines music with wordretrieval and memory.
Tim sings with gusto!
The result, Karaoke as therapy!
Traditionally, we referred clients to
CIP well into their rehab process.
Increased funding enables us to
offer recreation therapy at the
onset of the program.
Using a TV Karaoke program, Tim
sings along to his favourite tunes.
At random points in the song, the
volunteer stops the music and he
must continue without the word
prompt, drawing on his memory
and word-finding skills. If stuck,
he reads the lyrics.
Tim, a new client, received a
recreation therapy assessment.
Each week he pursues one activity
Tim recently dazzled the team
with his fiery rendition of the
Frank Sinatra classic, “My Way!”
He was motivated enough to
stand away from his wheelchair,
holding the microphone firmly.
As his confidence grew, he belted
out each line with increased
gusto. The words are quite
challenging, yet he only required
minimal coaching. Now a vocalist
extraordinaire, Tim basked in the
applause at the finale.
Rehab can be fun.
Bob preps for a project
The Leisure Skills Group
and their birdhouses
Annual Report 2011-2012 11
Our Volunteers
Many of our volunteers are students pursuing education in health care related fields; ARBI
cultivates the leaders of tomorrow. In the 2011-12 fiscal year, nine students were accepted into
various graduate programs including medicine, physiotherapy, and biomedical technology.
Currently there are 30 volunteers waiting for acceptance into medically related fields.
Here is one volunteer’s story …
Morgan’s Motivation
In her own words …
I started at ARBI in the fall of 2008. Having just finished my first year
of university, I admittedly had a narrow view of the world. I wanted
to expand my borders, contribute to my community and of course,
get those mandatory medical school volunteer hours! What I did not
know at that time was that ARBI had much bigger plans for me.
In the years that followed, I had the opportunity to work with many
phenomenal clients, staff and volunteers. They have taught me
things that I could never have learned in school, inspired me beyond
imagination, and ultimately, driven me to devote my career to health
care and helping others.
In the summer of 2011, I participated in a practicum under the
supervision of Ana Gollega, Occupational Therapist. Although
unfamiliar with occupational therapy, I was excited. My project was
to reform the GRASP program, a home-based therapy to help clients
regain use of their arm and hand.
It was while working with Ana that my passion for the application
of technology to rehabilitation took off. The idea of applying
new technology to rehab has consumed me ever since. This past
November, I was accepted into The Next 36, Canada’s Entrepreneurial
Leadership Initiative (www.thenext36.ca). I teamed up with three
other extraordinary students to develop a mobile application for
stroke patients and their support network. Stay tuned for that!
Looking back at my path through post secondary-education, it occurs
to me that university was a matter of course. However, through
volunteering and actively engaging in the community, I was able to
grow as an individual. I will forever be grateful to ARBI for all of the
opportunities. As a proud member of the ARBI family, I look forward
to our next steps together!
12 Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured
Volunteers are the foundation of ARBI, contributing 9,926 hours in the last fiscal year.
Join us as we celebrate them
Less than 1 Year
Jennifer Allen
Cecilia Alvarez-Sanchez
Michelle Anthony
Stephanie Barker
Bryan Baxter
Selam Bekele
Manya Bernbaum
David Borkenhagen
Lindsey Boulet
Kaoutar Bouzkri
Lindsay Brooks
Katie Brown
Christina (Nuique) Bruce
Lauren Butchart
Jan Butts
Dawn Byford
Taylor Christie
Katherine Clement
Madison Colbran
Julie Cormack
Melanie D’Souza
Anna de Grood
Anna (Jannet) de Vries
Jessica Denys
Chelsea Doehring
Suneil Dole
Vida Farahni
Geiza Faria
Emily Freiburger
Catherine Godzwon
Anna Golovaneva
Laura Goplen
Carolyn Graham
Lisa Haight
Danae Hamm
Alya Heirali
Alejandra Hoebel
Kristen Jacobson
Sylvia Jensen
Jason Johnson
Sarah Kim
Maureen Klettl
Joanna Kocot
Jocelyn Law
Petrina Lee
Chelsea Leishman
Paige Leishman
Kevin Lemieux
Natasha Lindley
Megan Luck
Lisa Marshall
Andrew Mason
Gussie Merritt
Connor Moor
Allyson Moore
Melissa Morgunov
Daniel Nakaska
Alex Naylor
Mary Njunge
Maurine Njunge
Cale Parkyn
Margot Phillips
Aaron Pirttikoski
Brad Robinson
Sandra Rusu
Theresa Rybchinski
Rosie St. Goddard
Janessa Schimmel
Pamila Sharma
Pamraj Sharma
Gerry Spicer
Lauren Sutherland
Richard Sze
Elshadaie Tafesse
Robert Thom
Mai Tran
Tannis Troyer
Chris Venter
Anqi (Angel) Wen
Bryan Winger
Jillian Wingerter
Jessica Wong
Gui Chao Wu
Jack Xiao
Shannon Yemen
Laura Young
Jayninn Yue
1 - 5 Years
Tatania Abdoullaeva
Matthew An
Mohammad Ansari
Jacqueline Axford
Justin Baers
Catherine Bennett
Jane Berthiaume
Katherine (Katie) Boone
Hallie Brunt
Shirley Burchill
Shivani (Felicia) Chandrakumar
Spencer Chau
Shaun Davis
Tanya Doerr
Lana Edmond
John Ghitan
Marissa Grossi
Suraj Gurung
Megan Hansen
Lindsie Haxton
Kerry Hobbs
Kristen Hui
Christina Ince
Britney Jones
Tristan Jones
Julian Khan
Anne-Marie Kos
Kogan Lee
Magdalene Leung
Nicole Little
Roddy Mayers
Ryan McCarthy
Nick Moar
Morgan Moe
Natalie Morgunov
Margaret Negenman
Olivier Organowski
Chris Ostapovitch
Shiel Patel
Stephanie Peterson
Alice Post
Simona Ralph
Raewyn Reid
Noelle Rocheleau
Marwah Saleh
Jenny Saunders
Tom Seredynski
Kassi Shave
Crystal Smith
Roxanne Sterniczuk
Chelcy Wills
Kristine Woodward
6 - 10 Years
Faye Bres
Cecilia Casey
Emmanuel Duvette
Habiba Grant
Ron Grant
Roberta Gunther
Steven Hamilton
Andrea Henry
Eldon Kearl
11 - 19 Years
Lori Hart
Lorn Howes
Ken Ng
Deborah Swerhun
Practicum Placements
Mount Royal University
Disability Studies Program
Lindsay Brooks
Robin Campbell
Danae Hamm
Distribution of
Volunteer Hours
Southern Alberta Institute
of Technology (SAIT)
Rehabilitation Therapy
Assistant Program
Carole Kouemo
Observation Placement – Orientation
to Rehabilitation Therapy
Roberta Armitage
Carli Clark
Cameron Clarke
Kevin Goat
University of Calgary
Communitations
Community Service Learning Projects
Partnership with Volunteer Calgary and
U of C Faculty of Communication Studies
Maja Bjelica
Justine Klettke
Jenn Roach
Ashton Selig
University of Calgary
Faculty of Community Rehabilitation
and Disabilities Studies
Laura Goplen
Tessa Veikle
Senior Internship
Tara Garland
University of Calgary
Faculty of Kinesiology
Anna Iskra
Morgan Moe
Karla Sanchez
Juliet Spence
University of Calgary
Faculty of Nursing –
Observation Practicum
Jennifer Anderson
Dominic Chan
Keleb Smith
Robyn Wiens
Alyson Wlasoff
Stephanie Wright
Tsz Yan Yu
Nadia Yangui
5%
7%
8%
Direct Client Care........................... 80%
Board Volunteer................................8%
Fundraising & Administration......7%
Maintenance & Support.................5%
80%
Annual Report 2011-2012 13
Events
ARBI raised funds and friends through a number of internal and external events.
We thank all sponsors, donors and participants for their support.
ARBI Events
Sponsor Our Survivors Breakfast
Hosted by Jim Gray and Brenda Mackie, our annual breakfast raised
$261,000! Lukasz shared his story of recovery. This event was made
possible by the following amazing sponsors: Bud and Dorothy
McDonald, Grover and Company Law Firm, James Gray, Pipella Law
and Rob Ing Productions.
Astoria Charity Golf Classic
In its inaugural year, this event raised $105,000 for ARBI.
“All of us at the Astoria Group are honored to be involved with such
a wonderful team at ARBI and to assist them in their efforts to help
survivors of brain injury. We look forward to being a part of your
team for years to come.” Darrell Haase, President
Iron Al, survivor alumni, serenaded the breakfast crowd.
Stampede Breakfast Sponsors
Grover & Company Law Firm, Presenting Sponsor
Classic Life Care
ARBI Christmas Open House
Grover & Company Law Firm, Presenting Sponsor
Third Party Events
Peters & Co. Limited Firewater Friday
“As part of our ongoing efforts to give back to our community, the
principals and staff of Peters & Co. Limited are proud to have supported
ARBI through our 2011 charity Firewater Friday Stampede Party.
We strongly believe that the community-based rehabilitation and
family support ARBI provides is critical to improving the quality of life
of brain-injury survivors, and to enhancing the lives of the families
and friends impacted by severe brain injury,” Christopher Potter,
President and CEO, Peters & Co.
Kristin, Kristine, Spencer, and Lorn (back row). Eldon, Lukasz,
and Nicole (front row)
Additional Amazing Third Party Events
• Alberta Association of Insurance Adjusters Charity Ball
• Calgary Curling Club Managers Association Golf Tournament
• Canadian Heavy Oil Association Curling Bonspiel
• Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting
Charity Golf Tournament
• Cowgirls’ Nite Out, hosted by Marlie Burtt
• James Bond Party
• Scott Venturo LLP Golf
Bruce Murray, Jim Stinson, Judy Stawnychko and Darrell Haase
14 Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured
Our Donors
We would like to thank all of our 2011-12 donors and core funders for helping our clients
reconnect with their passions.
We are pleased to list all donations and in-kind gifts over $100. ARBI makes every effort to accurately list donors for this report.
If we have omitted your name in error, please contact jane@arbi.ca.
Monarch $50,000+
Skipper $1,000-$4,999
Michael Streukens and Andrea Watkins
The Flanagan Foundation
Anonymous (3)
Allen Schink and Sheila Roddy
Andrea Henry
Angle Energy Inc.
Annapolis Capital (11) Limited
Apache Canada Ltd.
Beth Trawick
Bilmac Resources Ltd.
Bonavista Energy Corporation
Brian and Barbara Henson
Broadridge Financial Solutions
(Canada) Inc.
Bryan Baxter
Bud and Dorothy McDonald
Cameron Grace and
Janis McGregor-Grace
Cavendish Investing Ltd.
Cenovus Employee Foundation
Chichi Couture TM
Dan and Frances McDonald
David and Kathryn Schleen
Deborah Leicht
Doug Wishart
Edith Cavell Chapter 25,
Order of the Eastern Star
Faiz and Shelagh Nadir
Glenn and Elizabeth Hamilton
Hanson Associates Barristers
& Solicitors
The Blair Family
Home Oil Employees Social Club
Jeph and Julie Virtue
Jerome and Joan Schafer
Jim Atkinson
John, Judy and Mike Stawnychko
Jon and Leanna Johnson
Mary Anne and Arnie Ostapovitch
Masonic Foundation of Alberta (The)
Matthew and Catherine White
N. Murray Edwards
Optimist Club of Calgary
Penn West Exploration
Perry M Kopec Professional
Corporation
Ravenwood Energy Corp.
Robert Gilchrist and Deborah
Wheeler-Gilchrist
Swallowtail $25,000-$49,999
Maunders McNeil Foundation
Robert and Pat Steele
Sam Switzer
TAQA North Ltd.
Ulysses $10,000-$24,999
Bearspaw Benevolent Foundation
Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury
Donald and Uta Staus
FirstEnergy Capital Corp.
Kiwanis Calgary Metro Club
Nexen Inc.
Nipper Guest
RBC Foundation - Calgary
Riddell Family Charitable Foundation
Robert and Michele Michaleski
Roger Balm
TELUS Calgary Community Board
The Hotchkiss Family Foundation
Totem Charitable Foundation
TransAlta
United Commercial Travelers
Watson Family Foundation
at The Calgary Foundation
Duskywing $5,000-$9,999
ARC Financial Corporation
Cameron Plewes
Christopher and Holly Potter
Kinsmen Club of Stampede City
McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd.
Nickle Family Foundation
Phil and Cindy Swift Family Fund at
The Calgary Foundation
Phil Welch
Renegade Petroleum Ltd.
Sigrid Lewicki
Terry and Colleen Falkenberg
The Foundation for Seniors Care –
Hearts of Excellence
United Way of Calgary and Area –
Donor Choice
Ross Kaplan
Rotary Club of Calgary South
Scott Venturo LLP
Stephen and Marlie Burtt
Steve Hager
Suncor Energy Foundation
Surge Energy Inc.
Ted & Enid Jansen Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
The Calgary Foundation
The Gale Family Charitable Foundation
The TAO Foundation
Timothy Hamilton
and Lindsay Fikowski
Tony Valckx
TransCanada Corporation
Tuscan Benevolent Society
Vogel Law Firm Ltd.
Zimco Gauge & Valves Ltd.
Holly Blue $100-$999
Anonymous (20)
A. Robson Garden, Q.C.
Alan Facey
Amy Troyer
Aomega Group Inc.
ATCO Power Canada Ltd.
Bernard and Florence Bigornia
Bill Cummer
Bill Cunningham
Bob and Nancy Engbloom
Brian Yaworski
Bruce and Cathie Mahon
Bruce and Kathy MacKenzie
Calgary North Hill Lions Club
Carol Oxtoby and Doug Howland
Cathleen Strand
Cathy Hazzard and Karen Lipon
CCA Truck Driver Training Ltd.
Christopher and Simona Ralph
Christopher Woodward
Condominium First
Corene Warnock
CP Systems Ltd.
Dallas Droppo and Terri Turner
Danial Echino
Darren MacLeod
David and Vivian Boone
David Cassidy and Family
David Vankka
Dawn Wickerson
Debra Davey
Denis and Arlee Ladouceur
Dennis and Annette Arnold
Derek Mendham
Diane Zimmerman
Don and Val Davies
Doug and Kim Watt
Doug Crook
Doug Webb
Dr. Jeffrey Scholten
Professional Corporation
Duilio and Clelia Bit
Earl Hawkes
Edgar Fogg
Elida and Darren Noren
Elisabeth and Arun Bhatt
Elizabeth Thompson
EnCana Cares Foundation
F.T.S. Inc.
Fiona Abbott
Fred and Cheryl Pynn
Fred and Donna Wright
Frix Consulting Inc.
Garth and Anne Toombs
Garth and Garrett Roberts
Gary and Linda Penrose
Gary S. Rowan
George and Janet de Boon
George Marquardt
Gerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachan
Charitable Foundation
Gerald Young Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
Geraldine McKeage
Gordon Laycraft
Greg and Patti Clement
Gregg and Marney Callander
Heather Kennedy
Henry and Anne-Marie Bergen
Hugh and Rosemary Gillard
Ian and Sydney Richmond
J. D. Johnston
James D Tocher Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
Annual Report 2011-2012 15
Memorial Donations
Shaelo connects with a furry friend
James Webb
Jane Dafoe
Jean Blayney
Jean L Miller Consulting
Jeff and Lyn Thomson
Jeffrey Mackie
Jim and Denise Lawson
Jo-Ann Clark
Jo’Anne Strekaf
Jocelyn Flanagan
Joel Klein
John and Denise Hooks
John and Janice McVey
John and Susan Duckett
John Scott
Julie Cormack
Kathy McCormick
Katrina Bonnycastle
Keith and Rosemarie Brown
Keith Barnes
Kenneth and Sylvia Teare
Kim Coutts and Jason Quenneville
Lee Easton
Linda Gray
Linda Lindsey
Linda Richards
Lori Hart
Lorn and Kathleen Howes
Lorne Scott
Lyle Buffington
M. W. Knechtel Professional
Corporation
Mark Lobello
Marla Cohen
Martin Bruce
Mary Willmott
Mavis James
Melissa Rojas
Merleen Hodgson
Metrovino Fine Wines
Michael and Heather Culbert
Michael and Linda Shaw
Monika Siegmund Savage
Montgomery Ladies’ Club
Mount Logan Helicopters Ltd.
MPE Engineering Ltd.
Nancy Lever
Nancy Wiswell
Neil Camarta
Norma Karlinsky
Othmar and Dale Stoesser
Patricia MacLeod – Estate
of Audrey Parks
Paul and Margaret Nazarchuk
Herb and Paula Emery
Randall Spakl and Maria Barabos
Randy Fedderson
Randy Lehr
Richard and Diana Krecsy
Rick and Janice Odegaard
Rob and Kathy Motherwell
Rob Sprinkhuysen
Robert Knipe
Roger Gibbins
Russell and Sheila Dixon
Ruth Kujat
Sally Munro
Sam and Ruth Schurch
Sarla Sethi
Shane Taylor
Sharon Gross
Sharon Kaczkowski
Sidney and Ilse Pedersen
SNK International Ltd.
Susan Arnison
Sylvia Ostapovitch
Tajdin Nathu
Talisman Energy Inc.
TELUS – Employee Matching
Terrance and Patricia Lawrence
Terry Craig
Terry Robinson
Timothy Bacon
Tom and Tara Mark
Tom Huffaker
Trevor and Margaret Penford
Troy Bourassa
United Way of Peel Region
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Verne Johnson
Vista Construction (1976) Ltd.
W.R. and M.B. Patton
Wanklyn Family Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
Wendell Chapman
William and Fiona Peneycad
Willow Holdings Ltd.
Worley Parsons We Care Program
Contractual Funders
In Memory of Adam Mullen
Dr. Stuart and Joan Brown
Liane and David Hockey
Mary Anne and Arnie Ostapovitch
In Memory of Catherine Miller
Mary Anne and Arnie Ostapovitch
In Memory of Denton Snaith
Lynda Colvey
Mary Anne and Arnie Ostapovitch
In Memory of
Harold Ostapovitch
Jim Kemp and Brenda Lee-Kemp
In Memory of Jenna Paulssen
Barbara and Gerald Torra
Bow River Gas Co-op Ltd.
Bradley and Sandra Amos
Brenda and William Crossman
Brownlee LLP
Carole and Lorne Beattie
David and Donna Magus
Don Robson
Eileen and Murray Earl
Eugenia and Aribert Hoehnke
G.L.D.C. Gas Co-op Ltd.
Glen and Wilma Hill
Heywood Homes & Partners LLP
Kari Webb
Leonard and Eleanor Gabert
Mark and Margaret Gillrie
Mary Anne and Arnie Ostapovitch
Meota Gas Co-Operative
Association Limited
Myra and Russell Scarlett
Natural Gas Co-op 52 Ltd.
Pamela Stuart and Curtis Betts
Phyllis and Leonard Wray
Ralph and Carol Lane
Ridge View Holdings Inc.
Rockyview Gas Co-op Ltd.
The Co-operators General
Insurance Company
In Memory of Keith Brown
Dr. Stuart and Joan Brown
In Memory of Joel Klein
Anonymous (2)
Anna and Harvey Felsher
Buffy Lammie
Gerald Sheff and Shanitha
Kachan Charitable Foundation
James and Sheila Hamilton
Joe and Barbara Weiser
John and Judy Stawnychko
Joyce Goldberg
Marg Hudson
RBC Health Care
Professionals Team
Shirley Lehman
Tasha Giroux
Vaughn Lewis
In Memory of Marilyn McArthur
Alice Gardner
In Memory of Megan Bensler
Madame Justice Suzanne Bensler
In Memory of Nonie Robinson
Bud and Dorothy McDonald
In Memory of
Orville Strandquist
Anonymous
ATCO Power (2000) Ltd.
Sharon Doll and Lynn Contway
Don Innocent
Don Todd
Shirley Dorchester
Elda Weatherly
Sharon Wulff
Agnes and Joseph Halerewich
Jean and Albert Bauer
Evelyn Strandquist
Oliver and Mary Ann Bull
Douglas and Elaine
Scheerschmidt
Cliff and Audrey Whitelock
In Memory of Rena Ehnis
Gary and Cheryl Mummery
In Memory of Robert Stewart
Norma Moore
In Memory of Sheila O’Buck
Mary Anne and Arnie Ostapovitch
Tribute Gifts
In Honour of Hung Woo
Anonymous (2)
Annie Li
Hung Woo
Kitty K.B. Tang Professional
Corporation
Kitty Tang
Wendy Wong
In Honour of Leonard Daitch
Robert and Wendy Daitch
In Honour of Lily Melathopolous
Byron Veilleux and Stacy Veilleux
James O’Connor and Bonita Croft
Nick and Karen Melathopolous
In Honour of Mike Hager
Anonymous
16 Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured
Financials and Funding
Treasurer’s Report
I am pleased to present the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2012. 2011-2012 has been a significant turn around year
for ARBI. Strong teamwork by ARBI’S staff, board of directors, and community supporters resulted in achieving a record level of revenue. The Fund
Development Committee worked to increase general donations by almost $200,000. It should be noted that ARBI is very efficient at fundraising
with total fundraising expenses of $116,382 (or 13%). In addition, a new funding relationship has been established with Alberta Health Services,
which resulted in a one-time grant in 2011-2012, and an ongoing funding contract. This funding, plus a very successful golf tournament and other
fundraising events, has enabled ARBI to achieve an operating surplus of $224,895 as compared to an operating loss of $120,982 the previous year.
The surplus allowed ARBI to restore the contingency fund to its former level and eliminate previous accumulated operating deficits. With the new
funding, ARBI now receives approximately 60% of its funding from contracted sources as compared to 41% last year. This will provide stability,
reduce the pressure on fundraising, and allow ARBI to grow slowly and more effectively serve the community.
Terry Craig,
Treasurer.
The Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured
Statement of Financial Position
As at March 31, 2012
20122011
Assets
Current
Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Goods and services tax receivable
Prepaid expenses and deposits Short term investments $
241,753 131,770
46,301 26,677
5,239 5,051
3,809 3,685
180,556 —
477,658 167,183
Endowment fund Property and equipment Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Private loan Deferred contributions
Related to property and equipment Related to operations 89,740 121,989
296,539 281,110
386,279 403,099
473,902 424,348
Net Assets
Invested in property and equipment
Endowment fund Internally restricted Unrestricted 7 ,585 11,427
36,646 38,467
75,000 100,000
18,498 (235,173)
137,729 (85,279)
$
611,631 339,069
36,646 38,467
97,327 133,419
611,631339,069
32,623 55,000 For a complete set of audited financial statements, please contact ARBI: (403) 242-7116 info@arbi.ca or go to our web site: www.arbi.ca
21,249
—
Annual Report 2011-2012 17
Revenue Source 2011-2012 Expenditures 2011-2012
41%
Fundraising
19%
AB Seniors & Community Supports
16%
Alberta Health Services
14%
United Way of Calgary
8%
Facility – Gift in kind
1%
Fee for service misc.
76%
Program
15%
Administration
9%
Facility
The Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended March 31, 2012
Revenue
Donations
General Deferred contributions recognized Alberta Seniors and Community Supports
Community Integration/Volunteer Program On site/CAPCC Program fees United Way of Calgary and Area
Alberta Health Services
Recognition of deferred contributions related to property and equipment
Fee for service Interest
Other Expenses
Salary and employee benefits
Program Administrative Program Expenditures
Program support Consultants Facilities
Rent and facility maintenance Amortization Administration
Office Professional fees and memberships Insurance Loss on disposal of investments
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses
20122011
$
843,471 218,382 1,061,853 271,797 271,797
160,000 157,902
431,797 429,699
316,815 309,127
366,665 —
63,412 51,163
17,880
7,038
1,316 1,358
5,986 10,963
2,265,724 1,820,111
1,439,876 1,331,101
130,601 122,094
1,570,477 1,453,195
31,464
41,720
6,704 37,126
38,16878,846
654,228
356,535
1,010,763
185,000 185,000
67,254 63,448
252,254 248,448
137,919
112,636
31,322 33,809
10,755 13,574
—
585
179,996 160,604
2,040,895
1,941,093
$
224,829(120,982)
For a complete set of audited financial statements, please contact ARBI: (403) 242-7116 info@arbi.ca or go to our web site: www.arbi.ca
MISSION
ARBI is a community-based non-profit organization that strives
to improve the lives of individuals with severe brain injury, including stroke.
We unite professionals, volunteers and caregivers throughout Alberta
to provide personalized rehabilitation and community integration.
VISION
Creating a community where quality rehabilitation is accessible
to all individuals with a severe brain injury, including stroke,
enabling them to live their best life possible.
Help make life better today for a brain injury survivor. Please donate:
3412 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 3A4
Phone: 403-242-7116 Fax: 403-242-7478 info@arbi.ca www.arbi.ca
BN# 14059 9507 RR0001
Design – Spindrift Design. Original photos – Kristy Reimer Photography. Copy – Jane Dafoe, Mary Anne Ostapovitch and Morgan Moe. Editor – Steve Hager. Translator – Ilona Carvallo