CHEO Foundation 2005 Annual Report
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CHEO Foundation 2005 Annual Report
Rays of Light CHEO Foundation 2005 Annual Report Calendar of Events—Mark your calendars... CHEO’s Millionaire Lottery CHEO is proud to unveil its newest offering. It’s the Ottawa region’s first million dollar cash lottery. You could be the region’s next millionaire! For complete details please visit www.cheomillionairelottery.com. Tour Nortel The McDonald’s Dream Team (three courageous CHEO patients) is urging you to come out and participate in Tour Nortel on Sunday, May 7th. It’s a fun filled day for the family while helping raise funds for children and youth in our community living with cancer. For more information visit www.tournortel.com. CHEO Telethon on CTV Ottawa On Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, 2006 tune into the telethon with co-hosts Max Keeping, Carol Anne Meehan, Wayne Rostad, and J.J. Clarke. The telethon will air on CTV Ottawa, Rogers Television 22, Bell XpressVu 196 and Star Choice 311 giving you the opportunity to meet CHEO’s wonderful staff and courageous patients. Teddy Bears’ Picnic The annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be held on the grounds of the Governor General’s Residence on July 8th, 2006. Our annual thank you to the community features a celebrity breakfast, bears and clowns, rides and a continuous stage show and of course the ever famous B.A.S.H. tent (Bear Ambulatory Surgical Hospital). Thank you Michelle Valberg generously donates her time and materials to create beautiful pictures of CHEO children for use in the Foundation’s Annual Report and fundraising materials. For more information about Michelle’s photography visit www.valbergimaging.com Donor Board Reception Every year the CHEO Foundation unveils its Donor Board recognizing individuals and organizations who have donated $2,500 or more. The Foundation is ever thankful to this group of people who give so generously to our hospital. Order of the Good Bear CHEO and the Foundation has an abundance of volunteers who go above and beyond the call of duty and each year a number of these people are inducted into the “Order of the Good Bear” at a special ceremony. Trees of Hope for the Children of CHEO The Trees of Hope Lighting Ceremony is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. This festive fundraiser is held at the Fairmont Château Laurier, where corporate teams decorate their tree vying for the award-winning design. All through the holiday season these trees are displayed throughout the hotel. Thousands will view the trees and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Proud member of Dream of a Lifetime Thanks to community support the Dream of a Lifetime Lottery is CHEO’s largest and most successful fundraiser. The line up of fabulous prizes is made possible thanks to a generous corporate community. Sales begin in September. You’ll have a chance to win a spectacular Dream Home while raising money for CHEO. Be sure to get your ticket. Cover: Left to right: Laurel Shand, Youssef Namze, Jadyn Hurlbert Message from the Chair In the eight years I have served on the Foundation Board I have had the privilege of meeting many wonderful CHEO patients in person. I have also come to know countless more through conversations with Foundation and Hospital staff members who were often just describing another day in which they had been touched by a patient. I have noticed that when people talk about the children and youth at CHEO they make a special effort to communicate the personality of the child. They tell me how she laughs, or how he is strong, or how they are shy and quiet but their amazing eyes David Cork speak volumes. The descriptions always seem to contain a little bit more passion than in a normal conversation. When I asked myself why this is, I found the answer was no farther away Chair Board of Directors CHEO Foundation than my own kids. As everyone who has children knows, each child is their own “Ray of Light” in their parents’ eyes. And when you come in contact with, and get to know, a child whose health has them spending time at CHEO, you realize that these patients are all children who have incredible lives to live outside of the walls of CHEO. They are children who want the same things that all kids want, play the same way that all children play, and love the same way that all kids love. Even when dealing with a road made very rough by health issues, the “Ray of Light” still burns bright in the eyes of a child. It burns bright inside all of us as well and that, I think, is why our community holds CHEO so dear to its heart. This Annual Report tells us that 2005 was a record breaking year for the CHEO Foundation and we have you, our generous donors and supporters to thank for this amazing success. As I come to the end of my term as Chair I would like to thank Fred Bartlett and his team of truly dedicated staff that have transformed the hospital’s vision into the extraordinary results we have seen. I have been fortunate to work with very committed board members whose hard work represents When the final total of $4,537,260 rolled in on the CJOH Telethon for CHEO the atmosphere at Nortel was one of complete jubilation! What an exciting way to end the 24 hour television coverage. CHEO patients and families allowed the public into their lives to raise awareness for our beloved hospital and for that we are so thankful. To all those who shared their CHEO experiences with us and to everyone who phoned in their pledge, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. the health interests of our communities’ children. It has been a privilege to serve as the Foundation Chair and I can assure all the stakeholders of the Children’s Hospital that our financial position is strong and the future is indeed bright. It is the hard work of all of these people, and the generosity of the many communities that rely on CHEO, that will help keep all of our special “Rays of Light” burning bright. “I love the play room.” Felix—age 2 Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountabilty Code A. Donors’ Rights 1. All donors are entitled to receive an official receipt for income tax purposes for the amount of the donation. Donors of non-monetary eligible gifts (or gifts-in-kind) are entitled to receive an official receipt that reflects the fair market value of the gift, according to Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation (“Foundation”) Board may establish a minimum amount for the automatic issuance of receipts, in which case smaller donations will be receipted only upon request. 2. All fundraising solicitations by or on behalf of the Foundation will disclose the Foundation’s name and the purpose for which funds are requested. Printed solicitations (however transmitted) will also include its address or other contact information. 3. Donors and prospective donors are entitled to the following, promptly upon request: • the Foundation’s most recent annual report and financial statements as approved by the Board; • the Foundation’s registration number (BN) as assigned by Canada Revenue Agency; • any information contained in the public portion of the Foundation’s most recent Charity Information Return (form T3010) as submitted to Canada Revenue Agency; • a list of the names of the members of the Board; • a copy of this Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code; and • a copy of the Foundation’s “Donor Bill of Rights”. 4. Donors and prospective donors are entitled to know, upon request, whether an individual soliciting funds on behalf of the Foundation is a volunteer, an employee, or a consultant. 5. Donors will be encouraged to seek independent advice if the Foundation has any reason to believe that a proposed gift might significantly affect the donor’s financial position, taxable income, or relationship with other family members. CHEO Foundation Donor Bill of Rights To assure that our donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the CHEO Foundation and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, we declare that all donors have the following rights: 1. To be informed of the CHEO Foundation’s mission, of the way we intend to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes. 2. To be informed of the identity of the CHEO Foundation’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgement in its stewardship responsibilities. 3. To have access to the CHEO Foundation’s most recent financial statements. 4. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given. 5. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition. 6. To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law. 7. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature. 8. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the CHEO Foundation, or hired solicitors. 9. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists. 10. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers. Developed by: American Association of Fund Raising Counsel (AAFRC) Association of Health Care Philanthropy (AHP) Council for Advancements and Support of Education (CASE) National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE) 6. Donors’ requests to remain anonymous will be respected. The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) opened its doors in May 1974, and offers a full spectrum of world-class paediatric services to children and youth from birth to 18 years who live in eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Baffin Island and beyond. It is a unique paediatric centre, unquestionably dedicated to providing exceptional care for children, youth and their families in a family-centred environment. This dedication extends through its firm commitment to being a community resource, a provincial and national leader in the provision of paediatric health care, and an advocate for children and youth’s well-being. In 2005, more than 6,000 patients were admitted to CHEO. 52,292 children and youth visited CHEO’s Emergency Department, 134,281 children and youth visited outpatient or ambulatory care clinics and over 7,000 patients had outpatient/day surgery. CHEO now houses 150 inpatient beds—20 are in Neonatal Intensive Care, 10 in Paediatric Intensive Care, 25 are in Psychiatry and 95 in inpatient wards. CHEO has six patient service units, including 63 different outpatient or ambulatory care clinics. Located in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, it is the primary paediatric teaching hospital of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. CHEO provides paediatric training for the Faculty of Medicine, in addition to all disciplines 7. The privacy of donors will be respected. Any donor records that are maintained by the Foundation will be kept confidential to the greatest extent possible. Donor records will be kept confidential unless consent to release the information is provided in writing by the donor or if the Foundation is required by law to release the information. All staff and related suppliers must sign Confidentiality Agreements. Donors have the right to see their own donor record, and to challenge its accuracy. 8. Under no circumstances will the Foundation exchange, rent, or otherwise share its fundraising list with other individuals or organizations. 9. Donors and prospective donors will be treated with respect. Every effort will be made to honour their requests to: • limit the frequency of solicitations; • not to be solicited by telephone or other technology; and • not receive printed material concerning the Foundation or CHEO. 10. The Foundation will respond promptly to a complaint from a donor or a prospective donor about any matter that is addressed in this Code. The President and Chief Executive Officer will attempt to satisfy the complainant’s concerns in the first instance. A complainant who remains dissatisfied will be informed that he/she may appeal in writing to the Foundation Board and will be advised in writing of the disposition of the appeal. related to child and adolescent health. As such, CHEO welcomes interns, residents and fellows in a number of specialties and sub-specialties on an ongoing basis. Every day, hundreds of scientists, doctors, nurses and health care professionals at CHEO conduct research directed at improving the health of children and youth. Established in 1984, CHEO’s Research Institute is one of the institutes associated with the University of Ottawa and brings together the work and expertise of more than 200 health professionals. Their work spans a wide range of critical areas of research from benchtop to bedside and is published internationally. CHEO’s Research Institute houses the Apoptosis Research Centre—a state of the art centre dedicated to the investigation of apoptosis or programmed cell death. Cody Desjardins Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountabilty Code B. Fundraising Practices 1. Fundraising solicitations on behalf of the Foundation will: • be truthful; • accurately describe the Foundation and CHEO’s activities and the intended use of donated funds; and, • respect the dignity and privacy of those who benefit from Hospital activities. 2. Volunteers, employees and consultants who solicit or receive funds on behalf of the Foundation shall: • adhere to the provisions of this Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code; • act with fairness, integrity, and in accordance with all applicable laws; • adhere to the provisions of applicable professional codes of ethics, standards of practice, etc.; • cease solicitation of a prospective donor who identifies the solicitation as harassment or undue pressure; • disclose immediately to the Foundation any actual or apparent conflict of interest; and • not accept donations for purposes that are inconsistent with the Foundation or CHEO’s objects or mission. 3. Paid fundraisers, whether staff or consultants, will be compensated by a salary, retainer or fee, and will not be paid finders’ fees, commissions or other payments based on either the number of gifts received or the value of funds raised. Compensation policies for fundraisers, including performance-based compensation practices (such as salary increases or bonuses) will be consistent with the Foundation’s policies and practices that apply to non-fundraising personnel. 4. The Foundation Board will be informed at least annually of the number, type and disposition of complaints received from donors or prospective donors about matters that are addressed in this Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code. The Children’s Hospital Foundation Records are broken all the time. Weather records like lowest temperature, sports records like most goals in an NHL season, or entertainment records like the most money raised in a movie’s opening weekend. While these types of records are interesting and provide great fodder for conversation, the records reported in this Annual Report are truly meaningful. In 2005 we experienced record breaking totals in our three largest fundraising events; Tour Nortel, our cycling and walking event raised $507,508; we sold over 50,000 tickets in our Dream of a Lifetime Lottery and our CHEO Telethon total surpassed the $4.5 million mark for the first time in history. We also set a new mark for total dollars raised in a year with $15.5 million coming into the Foundation. Dedicated people throughout our region also set a new benchmark by organizing close to 200 special fundraising events for CHEO’s kids. Our mission: To further the physical, mental and social well-being of children and their families in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec by raising, managing and disbursing funds. C. Financial Accountability 1. The Foundation’s financial affairs will be conducted in a responsible manner, consistent with the ethical obligations of stewardship and the legal requirements of provincial and federal regulators. 2. All donations will be used to support the Foundation’s objects, as registered with Canada Revenue Agency. These amazing records demonstrate the warm and caring connection that our communities have with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. All of us here at CHEO and the CHEO Foundation realize how lucky we are to have such a caring community – a community that is filled with people who put paediatric health care at, or near the top of their list of what is really important. It is this commitment that helps us raise the much needed funds that help the doctors, nurses and staff provide the first-rate health care that parents expect and our children deserve. Each year the hospital identifies major areas that require funding. These have traditionally fallen into the following areas: • Research start-up grants • Equipment • Staff education • Family emergency needs • Enhancements to the paediatric nature of CHEO The Hospital and Foundation boards collaborate to distribute the funds where the needs are greatest. The Foundation commits approximately $900,000 per year to the CHEO Research Institute for distribution to researchers starting new projects. Foundation funding helps enhance the paediatric nature of the hospital. Kids need to be kids, no matter how sick they are, and improvements to the physical environment such as child-friendly decor, play parks, video game stations and more are vital to making a child’s stay in hospital as normal as can be. Some funding is made available to CHEO social workers who in turn help families who are in crisis and need short-term financial assistance to make it through a difficult period. For all of us at the CHEO Foundation the most exciting and encouraging thing about our record breaking 2005, is that it was all made possible by the generosity of the people in this community. With their continued support, we can keep raising the bar to heights that will ensure that worldclass paediatric health care is available to the families of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec now…and in the future. 3. All restricted or designated donations will be used for the purposes for which they are given. If necessary, due to program or organizational changes, alternative uses will be discussed where possible with the donor or the donor’s legal designate. If no agreement can be reached with the donor or his/her legal designate about alternative uses for a restricted or designated donation, the Foundation will return the unexpended portion of the donation. If the donor is deceased or legally incompetent, the donation will be used in a manner that is as consistent as possible with the donor’s original intent. 4. Annual financial reports will: • be factual and accurate in all material respects; • disclose: – the total amount of fundraising revenues (receipted and non-receipted); – the total amount of fundraising expenses (including salaries and overhead costs); – the total amount of donations that are receipted for income tax purposes (excluding bequests, endowed donations that cannot be expended for at least 10 years, and gifts from other charities); – the total amount of expenditures on charitable activities (including gifts to other charities); • identify government grants and contributions separately from other donations; and • be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, in all material respects. 5. No more will be spent on administration and fundraising than is required to ensure effective management and resource development. In any event, the Foundation will meet or exceed Canada Revenue Agency’s requirement for expenditures on charitable activities. 6. The cost-effectiveness of the Foundation’s fundraising program will be reviewed regularly by the Board. On September 21st CHEO unveiled an incredible collection of the legendary photographer Yousuf Karsh’s portraits which are now on permanent display at CHEO. The Karsh portrait collection is part of a generous legacy gift to CHEO from Mrs. Estrellita Karsh and her late husband Yousuf Karsh. To recognize this donation and years of support from Mr. and Mrs. Karsh, the CHEO Emergency Department has been officially named “The Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh Emergency Department.” Future Artist—Kimberly Windle “When I’m at CHEO I love to do arts and crafts on MDU with Brenda. I really like painting and Paul the volunteer is really nice too.” Board of Directors Executive Committee Statement of Management’s Responsibility for Financial Statements Cheryl Burwash The accompanying financial statements of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ron McInnis Ontario Foundation are the responsibility of management. The financial Barry Turner statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Robert Wener Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. David Cork David Gélinas Board Members The Foundation maintains systems of internal accounting and administrative Aly Alibhai controls of high quality, consistent with reasonable cost. Such systems are Christopher Ashwood designed to provide reasonable assurance that the financial information is Carol Devenny relevant, reliable, accurate, and complete, in all material respects, and Barbara Hanna that the Foundation’s assets are appropriately accounted for and Robert Merkley adequately safeguarded. Heather Skuce The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills Chantal Tourigny its responsibilities for financial reporting and is ultimately responsible for Eli Turk reviewing and approving the financial statements. The Board carries out this Michelle Valberg Governors responsibility principally through its Finance Committee, whose members Louise Wendling Dennis Campbell are appointed by the Board. The Finance Committee meets with management and the external auditors to discuss internal controls over the financial reporting process, auditing matters and financial reporting issues, and to satisfy itself that each party is properly discharging its responsibilities. The Finance Committee reports its findings to the Board for consideration when approving the financial statements for issuance to the members in the annual report. Ex-Officio Terilynn Anderson Frederick Bartlett Garry Cardiff Dr. Alex MacKenzie Brian Radburn Brian Vézina Ian Hendry Robert Houston Fred Martin Stanley Mercer Mervin Mirsky Suzanne Pinel Elizabeth Roscoe Peter Rowan-Legg Robert Thomas Frederick M. Bartlett Dan Holland President and CEO Vice President, Finance “My favourite person is Mollypenny. She’s funny.” Annie—age 7 Balance sheet Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation Incorporated under the laws of Ontario General Fund $ Restricted Fund $ Endowment Fund $ Total 2005 $ Total 2004 $ Cash Interest and other receivables Prepaids 4,225,174 480,584 138,757 — — — — — — 4,225,174 480,584 138,757 2,831,453 493,998 177,981 Total current assets 4,844,515 — — 4,844,515 3,503,432 2005–$37,041,883; 2004–$32,090,601) 2,769,026 11,433,101 17,768,498 31,970,625 28,382,896 Net property and equipment 18,782 7,632,323 — 11,433,101 — 17,768,498 18,782 36,833,922 24,130 31,910,458 — — — — — — 943,134 1,238,386 2,181,520 564,120 1,207,672 1,771,79 As at December 31 ASSETS Current Investments, at cost (approximate market value LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current Accounts payable and accrued charges 943,134 Deferred revenue 1,238,386 Total current liabilities 2,181,520 FUND BALANCES Donor restricted Internally restricted Unrestricted Invested in property and equipment — — 5,432,021 18,782 11,433,101 — — — 4,314,664 11,944,200 1,509,634 — 15,747,765 11,944,200 6,941,655 18,782 14,398,526 11,444,200 4,271,810 24,130 Total fund balances 5,450,803 11,433,101 17,768,498 34,652,402 30,138,666 7,632,323 11,433,101 17,768,498 36,833,922 31,910,458 On behalf of the Board: David Cork Ron McInnis Director Director Financial Statements as of December 31, 2005 Left: (left to right) Dante and Nick Zaralli, Zachary Nicholson, Teeman Paneak, Sarah and Shaun Morrow Below: (left to right) Matthew Gibeault, Jade Medicraft, Julia Baker Statement of operations and changes in fund balances Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation Year ended December 31 Incorporated under the laws of Ontario General Fund $ Restricted Fund $ Endowment Fund $ Total 2005 $ Total 2004 $ 4,827,197 5,325,207 — 1,766,515 1,189,115 303,750 184,551 13,596,335 964,265 — 602,513 211,976 — — — 1,778,754 — — — 76,022 98,028 — — 174,050 5,791,462 5,325,207 602,513 2,054,513 1,287,143 303,750 184,551 15,549,139 4,936,210 4,933,890 545,909 878,290 706,225 285,523 162,717 12,448,764 3,968,498 3,403 — 3,971,901 3,819,976 9,627,837 1,775,351 174,050 11,577,238 8,628,788 1,099,834 687,576 1,787,410 134,867 — 134,867 — — — 1,234,701 687,576 1,922,277 1,123,719 669,730 1,793,449 1,640,484 174,050 9,654,961 6,835,339 — — 5,116,938 24,287 4,310,416 23,581 REVENUES Fundraising Lotteries Capital campaign Investment income Bequests Direct mail Miscellaneous revenue EXPENSES Direct fundraising expenses Revenues, net of direct fundraising expenses INDIRECT EXPENSES Other fundraising expenses Administrative expenses Excess of revenues over expenses before distributions 7,840,427 Distributions to Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and outside agencies: Capital and programs 191,793 4,925,145 Contribution of services 24,287 — Net change in fund balances for the year Interfund transfers Fund balances, beginning of year Fund balances, end of year 7,624,347 (3,284,661) 174,050 4,513,736 2,501,342 (5,050,790) 2,877,246 4,480,792 10,236,970 569,998 17,024,450 — 30,138,666 — 27,637,324 5,450,803 11,433,101 17,768,498 34,652,402 30,138,666 Thank You Merci “The best part of CHEO is that they help people get better. My favourite food is poutine.” « Ce que le CHEO fait de mieux c’est d’aider les enfants à guérir. J’adore la poutine du CHEO ». Joey—age 11 ans Every year dreams do come true for one person who wins the magnificent grand prize in the Dream of a Lifetime Lottery but it’s the thousands of CHEO patients who are the biggest winners. This year a remarkable $2.3 million was raised and we thank all of our sponsors and ticket buyers for their incredible support. Pour la personne qui a gagné le gros lot de la Loterie Rêve d’une vie, ses plus grands rêves se sont réalisés! Mais ce sont les enfants du CHEO qui en sont les vrais gagnants. Nous remercions nos nombreux supporteurs et commanditaires car, grâce à eux, il a été possible d’amasser la somme de 2,3 millions $. The CHEO Donor Board honours its supporters by recognizing their gifts in the following levels: Millionbear Club—gifts of $1,000,000 or more Diamond Circle—gifts of $100,000 to $999,999 Gold Circle—gifts of $25,000 to $99,999 Silver Circle—gifts of $10,000 to $24,999 Bronze Circle—$2,500 to $9,999 Le Tableau des donateurs du CHEO honore ses donateurs selon les échelons suivants : Club de l’Ourson—dons de 1 000 000 $ et plus Cercle de Diamant—dons de 100 000 $ à 999 999 $ Cercle d’Or—dons de 25 000 $ à 99 999 $ Cercle d’Argent—dons de 10 000 $ à 24 999 $ Cercle de Bronze—dons de 2 500 $ à 9 999 $ Diamond Circle Cercle de Diamant Dr. Robert Taylor Mr. Stephen Morris Mr. Fred Van Duyvenbode Mr. Nico Van Duyvenbode Moving up to the Diamond Circle Promus au Cercle de Diamant Stephen and Jocelyne Greenberg Shenkman Family Foundation The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Moving up to the Gold Circle Promus au Cercle d’Or AIM Funds Management Inc. Mario Bouchard / Michele A. Pineau Budget Car & Truck Rentals Dr. Robert Filiatrault Mr. Ian and Mrs. Lorraine Hendry Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Tom and Jan Houston Employees and Retirees of IBM Canada Ltd. Foresters Kim MacKenzie-Smith Macton Electrical Construction Ltd. The Minto Foundation Morley Construction Inc. Ontario Power Generation Jordan Frye There are 60 to 80 new cases of childhood cancer diagnosed each year at CHEO and once again this proved to be a great incentive for people participating in Tour Nortel. Our annual bike ride and walking event had a record breaking year as the community joined the McDonald’s Dream Team and raised $507,508! Many thanks to all those who participated or made a pledge. À chaque année, de 60 à 80 nouveaux cas d’enfants souffrant de cancer sont diagnostiqués au CHEO. Ces statistiques ont servi d’incitatif aux participants qui se sont inscrits en grand nombre au Tour Nortel, événement annuel pour marcheurs et cyclistes qui se sont joints à l’Équipe de rêve McDonald pour amasser la somme de 507 508 $. Nous remercions tous ceux qui y ont participés ou qui ont fait un don au CHEO. Future Teacher—Julie Guertin—Professeur en devenir “CHEO was like a second family to me. They really took care of me and made me feel really comfortable. Writing really makes me happy. I like to write poetry and short stories. I think I want to be a teacher someday.” « Le CHEO est ma deuxième famille. Ils ont tous si bien pris soin de moi. J’adore écrire, surtout des poèmes et des nouvelles car cela me rend heureuse. Je crois qu’un jour je serai professeur ». For the second year the airwaves on 106.9 The Bear and Y101 came alive as CHEO patients shared their experiences with listeners for the Bear’s Have a Heart for CHEO radiothon and the Y101 Country Cares Challenge for CHEO. The Bear listeners phoned in $316,445 and the Y101 listeners pledged $215,000! It was a remarkable way for the community to show their support to all those who shared their stories. Thank you! Pour la deuxième année consécutive, les stations-radio The Bear 106,9 et Y101 ont radiodiffusé en direct de la cafétéria de l’hôpital, mettant en vedette les patients du CHEO. Les radiothons « Donnez avec cœur aux enfants du CHEO » et « Relevez le défi pour le CHEO » ont permis aux patients de raconter leurs histoires et de les partager avec de nombreux auditeurs. Le radiothon de la station The Bear a amassé la somme de 316 445 $, alors que celui de Y101 a récolté 215 000 $. Merci à tous les auditeurs qui, encore une fois, ont témoigné leur appui au CHEO. “I want to be a doctor so I can help all the sick kids the way that CHEO helped my little sister.” « Je veux devenir médecin pour aider tous les enfants malades, comme le CHEO a aidé ma petite sœur ». Sachelle—age 8 ans Silver Circle Cercle d’Argent Banque Nationale du Canada Dr. Yvonne Bohr Catherine and/et Kyle Leung C R Associates Ltd. Gordon and Terri Hoddinott/Campbell Ford Mr. George Laschewski Ms. Astrid Leblanc David Loeb Family Munro & Scullion Contracting Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Stinson Alfred G. Wirth Moving up to the Silver Circle Promus au Cercle d’Argent Mr. Thomas Bach Louise and Frederick Bartlett Blackburn Properties Corporation Jean-Louis Bouchard Brockville Lions Club Mr. Steven Brougham and Ms. Sharon Kelly C & M Electric Mrs. Sylvia Camara Dr. Wilfred Chung and Ms. Carol Wheeler-Chung Mr. and Mrs. Ian Craig Jean-Guy A. Finnigan Mr. Michael Finter Goodkey, Weedmark & Associates Hydro One Employees’ and Pensioners’ Charity Trust Fund Ms. Sandra Leef Dr. Brian K. H. Luke Mr. Kevin J. MacIntosh Mark and Brenda Mullan and Family Soeurs de la Charité d’Ottawa Shelter Canadian Properties Limited Doran Contractors Limited Telesat Canada The Exchange Tundra Semiconductor Corporation Bronze Circle Cercle de Bronze Mr. Richard Addelman Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Limited Mr. Stephen M. Adler Mr. Daniel Alfredsson Mrs. Debbie Archambault Artistic Home Renovations Ltd. AstenJohnson, Inc Mr. Ben Babelowsky The Rev. and Mrs. L. J. Baird Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bavington Mr. William Bloom Cheryl Bourgeois Margaret Brand Chapter IODE Brouse Holdings Inc. Mr. Steve Burgoin Miss Lyn Burns Mr. and Mrs. Brett Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell Capital Tile & Flooring Ltd. John and Lori Carkner The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. Chevaliers de Colomb #6198 Mr. and Mrs. André Cholette Mr. Harry Choquette Mr. John Clingen Community Christian Reformed Church, Dixon’s Corners Mrs. Joyce E. Connerty Convenience Storage Limited Madame Sylvie Côté Madame Lise D’Amour Renaud Tony and Dale DeFazio Deloitte & Touche LLP George Downing Estate Drilling Ltd—Thomas Downing Mr. and Mrs. Ron Dunbar Dy4 Systems Inc. Dynamic Mutual Funds Ltd. Mrs. Madolyn Ebner Eileen Peers Associated Professional Dental Group Ernst & Young LLP Expographiq Peter Finnegan and Luanne Doner Mr. John Forrest Mr. Marc Fournier Mr. Jean-Paul Gaillard Mr. Gilles Gauvreau Sheila Gervais Patti Glover Mrs. Bernice Goudge Monsieur Denis Grenier Mr. Victor Grostern Mr. Manish Gulyani Mr. Stephen A. Gurman Ms. Marilyn Hawley Mrs. Rita Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hughes ITT Flygt Mr. Donald Jordan The Norenberg Family Joan D. Kidd Howard and Cynthia Kneen Labatt Brewing Company Ltd. Mr. André Laflèche Ms. P. M. Laidler Monsieur Jean-Marc Lajoie Madame Micheline Lajoie Michael and Michelle Lamb The Leacross Foundation Ms. Anne Lemmel Link Logistics Inc. District A-4 Lions Club Lions Club of Rockland Mr. and Mrs. Peter Littlefield Mrs. Joanne Livingston and Mr. Rick Livingston Mrs. Patricia Loggie Maggie Lorimer Mrs. Patricia Lortie Mr. Luigi Lorusso Mr. Kendall Lougheed Mr. Guy Lusignan and Mrs. Marie Lusignan Mr. Walter MacGregor Mrs. Carmella MacIntyre Majic 100 Mr. George E. Marsh Mr. and Mrs. John Martinho Matheson Landscaping Services Ltd. Mr. Dean McAllister Carol A. McDonald Ms. Celia McInnis Mr. Darrell McManus Miss Marion McManus Mrs. Ruth McNeely Merlin Door Systems Ltd Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Dr. Geneviève Moineau Monsanto Canada Goldie Moraff in honour of the late Elliot (“Ellmo”) Moraff Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Morphy Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Murray National Association of United Church AOTS Men’s Club Navigant International Mr. Bartley Neville Gloria Neville Mr. Peter Noel Nova Chemicals Corp. Mr. Dan Ortolani Ottawa-Carleton Mortgage Inc. Libby Parsons Solly and Felice Patrontasch Ms. Colleen Payer Don and Genny Payn Monsieur Robert Payne Pegasus Development Corp. Ms. Nathalie Poirier Mr. Frank I. Pole Mr. Richard Potter Mr. Maurice D. Price Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Redsell Renaud/Otten Team RE/MAX Mr. John Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Ruck Mr. Edward Shea Ms. Jennifer Skuce Mr. and Mrs. Robert Soucy Mr. and Mrs. Roger St-Onge Mr. Daniel Steeves Mr. John D. Stevenson Miss Teresa Stock Strata Software Limited Ronald and Beverley Swartz Mrs. Margot Thomas Samuel David Tremblay Estable Ms. Jennifer Turcotte Tweedale Sewer & Water Ltd Mr. and Mrs. Michael vandeKamp Andrew J. Walker Bryan and Ann Walsh Tim Wardrop and Kate Mullin Mrs. Elizabeth Weiler Mrs. Ruth E. Werbin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Whittaker Mr. and Mrs. Craig Whyte Mrs. Ingeborg Wiencke Wyeth Canada Ziebarth Electrical Contractors Ltd. Mr. Henry Zinck The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation received donations in loving memory or through the wills of the individuals listed below: Des dons ont été faits au Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario par legs testamentaires ou à la mémoire des êtres chers suivants : Diamond Circle Cercle de diamant Jessie Elizabeth Campbell Alice Coffey Douglas George Smith Ruth Gertrude Wilson Gold Circle Cercle d’Or C. Doreen Berger Silver Circle Cercle d’argent Claire Atkinson Danielle Burley Andrew Russell Casselman Michael William Clement Dr. J.H. Victor Marchessault Maria Veesche Bronze Circle Cercle de Bronze Leah Grace Bascombe Abe Carlofsky Tori Alexandra Carswell Tricia Carswell Megan-Anne Cox Aline Desjardins Nathaniel Fournier Bram Javanpour Jessica Leigh Jordan June Louise Jury Jamie Larkin Caitlin C. H. Morris Sean Patterson Emile Robichaud Maxwell Perry Robin Duane Harvey Christie Smith Benoît Petrikowski On a beautiful day in May hundreds of spectators came to watch their duck float to the finish line of the CHEO Duck Race. With wonderful prizes up for grabs people were excited about buying their duck and an amazing $185,000 was raised for the children and youth at CHEO. It’s a fun event with great rewards for the hospital. Lors d’un beau samedi du mois de mai, des centaines de spectateurs sont venus supporter leur petit canard jaune afin qu’il franchisse en premier le fil d’arrivée lors de la Course des canards du CHEO. Des milliers de petits canards ont été vendus et, grâce à la générosité de nos fidèles supporteurs, la somme de 185 000 $ a été amassée. Une journée de plaisirs pour tous qui a su profiter aux enfants et aux adolescents du CHEO. Future Comedian—Jarah Hale—Comédienne innée “Jarah is such a happy child. She laughs at everything…her brother, her dog, her cat…She’s crawling now and pulling herself up using the furniture so we’re pretty sure she’ll be trying to walk soon.” « Jarah est une enfant heureuse. Elle rit de tout et de rien … de son frère, de son chat et de son chien. Elle marchera bientôt car elle se tient chancelante d’un point à l’autre ». Stephen and/et Cathy Hale