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ANNUAL REVIEW 2017-18
My life took a very positive turn after
experiencing Wellspring. The support
I received has been invaluable.
I am eternally grateful for Wellspring. It has
helped bring my life back into balance, eased
my distress and helped me rediscover hope.
Coming into the Wellspring family
helped me to open up as a person
in general and it has given me
confidence to journey through my
cancer treatments.
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CEO Report
care to help see them through their cancer experience. With this
in mind, we have been successfully developing collaborative
partnerships with cancer medical care providers so we are better
positioned to extend a caring arm out to those new patients. We
have undergone a thorough evaluation of our program roster in
order to streamline our offerings to those most impactful and
cost-efficient, and we’re now offering alternative approaches
Christina Smith to programming in order to serve people who live beyond the
Chief Executive Officer reach of a Wellspring centre. Now our focus has turned to an
This time last year we were announcing plans to commemorate earnest look at new and innovative ways to financially sustain the
the 25th anniversary of Wellspring. organization through these and many more changes as we prepare
Our nostalgic look back over the years provided us for the new reality of increased demand for services, with far
with many opportunities to share heartfelt memories, fewer available resources.
to renew relationships with dear friends and long-serving But this is just a start of our redevelopment. Recognition of the
supporters, and to recognize the profound work and dedication of importance of psychosocial supportive care for cancer patients,
those who have contributed so much to Wellspring over the past as an adjunct to their medical care, is higher than ever before, so
quarter century. if there was ever a time for Wellspring to step up and maintain its
This year, our focus will turn to the future of Wellspring. We leadership position in this field, it is now. We’re only 25 years old,
have begun strategizing how best to ensure we remain at the and still agile enough to rethink opportunities available because our
forefront of innovation and the recognized leader in the provision motivation and passion to make a difference in the lives of people
of supportive care for people living with cancer, for the next 25 living with cancer remains as strong as ever.
years and well beyond. We’ve never been able to do it alone and our reliance on
Thankfully, our mission allows us the greatest latitude to our loyal donors has never been more important. We are
prioritize and innovate without ignoring our founder’s wishes tremendously grateful for the valued relationships with donors
and dreams. Although we may look to new and improved ways which have been developed over the years, and for their resources
of doing things, we will always remain devoted to providing for which have provided for our past needs. As we develop plans
the non-medical needs of cancer patients, and to serving as many for our continued trajectory into the new world ahead, growing
people as possible across the country, within warm, safe and our philanthropic support will be more important than ever if we
caring environments. want to continue to positively impact and improve the lives of
people living with cancer.
Sustainability and growth are the two most important keys to the
future of Wellspring, and both will be vital components of our
future planning. The number of cancer cases in Canada continues
to increase, but so are the survival rates, meaning more and
more people will come to rely on Wellspring for vital supportive
Christina Smith
Chief Executive Officer
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The Year in Review
TOGETHER
WE HAVE
REACHED Visionary Campaign
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of
Wellspring, and as an investment in the future of
4,326
the organization, a special ‘Visionary Campaign’
was established. The goal was to raise $250,000
through 10 donors each contributing $25,000.
Twenty of Wellspring’s generous donors
contributed to the Campaign, raising $395,000 for
MEMBERS the continued growth and delivery of Wellspring’s
exceptional and impactful programs and services.
Enhanced Awareness Visionary Award
A new public service announcement, filmed on Mr. Ted McDowell was the recipient of the
location at Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House inaugural Visionary Award in recognition of
and featuring Wellspring staff, program leaders his exceptional and long-serving patronage,
and members, has been widely distributed by support, compassion and dedication shown to
social media networks across Canada. Wellspring over the years. The award, presented
posthumously to Ted McDowell by past Board
Chair, John MacIntyre, was accepted by
Elda McDowell and daughter Laurel Carley.
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Essential Partnerships Events
Strategic partnerships continue to be established The approach of Hurricane Irma necessitated
with health care organizations across Canada. a last-minute re-route of the annual Peloton
In-clinic Peer Support is now provided directly Challenge away from Miami Beach. Instead,
to cancer patients at Michael Garron Hospital; 22 determined cyclists successfully made their way
Kensington Health Centre is now providing the to Austin Texas, traveling 3,000 km over 7 days
Second Mile Caregiver Support Program, Peer and 8 nights, to raise $430,000 for Wellspring.
Support is being provided to pancreatic cancer
The 7th annual Well Dressed for Spring Fashion
patients, in collaboration with Pancreatic Cancer
Show, held in collaboration with Holt Renfrew,
Canada, and support training has been provided
featuring celebrity and financial industry
by Wellspring to Bladder Cancer Canada and the
representatives as models, raised $310,000.
Canadian CML Network (Chronic Myelogenous
Leukemia).
New Administrative Office Location Program Onsite
Wellspring administrative staff were relocated to A week-long review of Wellspring program
existing and renovated space within Wellspring offerings was held to determine a roadmap for
Westerkirk House on the grounds of Sunnybrook the future strategic mission direction of the
Hospital. Moving out of the 4 Charles Street organization. The areas of focus included a
location, which had served as admin space for five comprehensive assessment of all programs; a
years, will save Wellspring in excess of $800,000 long term strategic direction to increase reach,
over five years (2018-2022). impact and growth of membership, as well as
opportunities for funding through alternative
approaches to program delivery (e.g., partnerships,
online, third party, etc.).
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Cancer Exercise
Leading health experts and influential
health and cancer organizations have
recently announced that exercise should
be considered an essential component
of treatment for all cancer patients. One
leading cancer researcher has even gone
so far as to state that not prescribing
exercise to every cancer patient would be
considered harmful.
This is not news to Wellspring. The
Cancer Exercise program, developed
through the Centre of Innovation in
2007 and exclusive to Wellspring, was
the first, and today remains the most lifestyle to work through symptom
comprehensive cancer exercise program management or restore health after
in Canada. Exercise is offered in
treatment. Modest activity such as brisk
a safe and supportive
No one intervention has proven more walking and resistance exercises are all
environment with a
beneficial to improving the health and that is needed to see benefits.
focus on individual
well-being of cancer patients on as many Cancer Exercise at Wellspring, led by needs and abilities. This experience
psychosocial levels as exercise. The cancer-trained professionals, is one of gives me an opportunity to address
outcomes are unequivocal, showing: the most popular programs available any concerns and to receive expert
• Overall improvement in quality of at each and every Wellspring centre, professional direction. The program
life measures with more than 786 members making gave me an opportunity to meet
• Improved cardiovascular fitness more than 13,000 visits over the past
with other people who shared the
• Increased strength and stability year. Recent evaluations of the program
same goals - to improve our health
• Less fatigue indicated that almost 96 per cent of
and heal our body and mind. It is
• Less depression and better overall participants felt strongly satisfied, and
a program I would recommend to
emotional wellness that the program helped them have a
better understanding of how exercise everyone!
• Weight management, and
improved body image. helps improve and maintain health.
While each is a worthwhile outcome
in itself, when embedded in a broader
psychosocial context, these benefits
create a platform for more robust coping In response to popular demand and ongoing requests to continue Cancer Exercise
with all the other challenges of the beyond the 20-week program time frame, Wellspring completed a successful
illness, its treatments and life. pilot project in which the CancerSmart® Exercise program was provided by
Following a research study conducted Wellspring’s cancer exercise leaders, through the Oakville YMCA on a fee-for-
at Wellspring and recently published in service basis. More than 34 members, most of whom completed the program at
the fall, 2018 issue of Current Oncology Wellspring, attended almost 700 sessions.
the learnings show encouraging benefits
and may help motivate those who may
not yet have included exercise in their
6Online
Technology
Use Increasing
Wellspring is acutely aware that the Wellspring will soon have
beautiful community centres sporadically volunteers providing Peer Support
located throughout Southern Ontario and remotely to pancreatic cancer
Alberta are both an asset and a barrier patients across the country, and
to providing supportive cancer care for they can do so from the comfort of
everyone in Canada. Traveling to and either a Wellspring centre, or their
from a centre is often difficult, if not own homes.
impossible, for many who live in remote
• Pilot-testing of a mobile app is
areas or are too unwell to travel.
underway for those interested in
Wellspring is now developing ways continuing their Cancer Exercise
to extend its reach to wider and wider program at home following
audiences. Online technology is completion of the 20-week
providing a means of integral outreach in-centre program.
permitting distance learning for our
• Materials for programs, such
members.
as informational guides, home
Wellspring is embracing new platforms training tips, meditation tapes
and new technologies as a means of and even Tai Chi moves are now
serving patients and their families available for download through the
either living beyond the reach of our Wellspring website.
community-based centres, or with
• Money Matters and Returning to
significant life challenges that preclude
Work are being offered through
them from the journey:
video conferencing to make
• Video conferencing is used for program access more timely, in
large-scale educational events such addition to extending reach across
as the Well Talks series and as a the province.
means of staff at centres across
Canada to connect securely, and
face-to-face, as they carry out the Use of video conferencing for
activities of their centres. programming is increasing rapidly,
and it is anticipated that by the
• Online peer support allows
end of next year, upwards of
Wellspring’s trained volunteers
15 per cent of all programming will
to securely and privately connect
be offered using such platforms.
with a member at home through
the patient’s computer, laptop,
tablet or even their smartphone.
7Well Talks
Well Talks, previously known as the Professional Speaker at other Wellspring centres, to participate at the same time. Work
Series, is Wellspring’s cancer education series providing trusted is progressing toward involving the entire Wellspring affiliate
information on a variety of topics related to cancer. Well Talks network across Canada in these broadcast sessions.
sessions frequently feature some of Canada’s leading cancer
Well Talks@Home is the latest addition to the Well Talks
experts, notable speakers and information providers who address
offerings. These sessions occur at a Wellspring centre, but are
a wide range of issues and discussions of interest to our members.
live broadcast through secure channels that enable our members
Well Talks are provided as part of the Wellspring mandate to to participate from the privacy of their own homes. This format
educate, inform and empower members, caregivers and loved is particularly well-suited to sensitive topics of discussion or to
ones with respect to their cancer experience. Highly popular audiences who have difficulty accessing a centre.
among the membership and external health care providers alike,
Coming soon, will be Well Talks@Online. These learning
Wellspring offered 83 Well Talks sessions at the GTA centres
sessions will enable members to access a pre-recorded education
in 2017/18, each one providing an opportunity for participants
session hosted on the Wellspring website, at a time and location
to connect with others experiencing similar needs and concerns,
that best suits their needs.
and to interact with the health care professional leading the
session, all in a safe, comfortable and relaxed environment.
Three types of Well Talks presentations are now offered.
Well Talks@Wellspring sessions are those which are
offered at one location and broadcast live to members who gather
8Mission
Moments Wellspring has been
life-changing, in the
= A Lifetime very best way.
of Impact
I needed so much
information in order to
learn to cope, to manage
and to heal. I would not
be where I am without
Wellspring. I love this place.
My overall health and
mental outlook have
increased substantially.
Thank you Wellspring.
Without Wellspring, I think
I might have suffered deep,
deep depression and isolation.
I’m eternally grateful to this
organization and the brave
volunteers. Thank you for
rescuing me.
Although cancer has had an impact on my life, I can
now use the tools I learned at Wellspring to put it in
perspective. I’ve learned how strong I am.
9DONOR
Ladies Out Laughing Ceilia Bai Euchre Tournament The Aubrey and Marsha
LeVan Family Foundation (a CNA Canada Baillie Family Fund (a fund
held within the Oakville
fund held within the Oakville Collins Barrow
Community Foundation)
LISTING
Community Foundation) Gail Dobby
Auctionjam Inc
Liz Ferrier Memorial Golf Donald F. Hunter Charitable
Tournament John Bernhardt
Foundation
Yvonne Bland
Wellspring wishes to thank all individuals, Manulife Shane and Carol Enright
Catherine and Rod Boston
foundations, and corporations whose generous MasterCard Worldwide Ron and Pauline Ferguson
Janet Boyle
support enables us to make a positive difference Match Marketing Group James and Julie Forte
Mark Bridgman
in the lives of people and their families who are Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark Ed and Sally Frackowiak
Jane Broderick
living with cancer. LLP Janice Fukakusa and Greg
Belbeck Liette Bromley
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Bruce and Kelly Galloway Craig and Joanne
We are pleased to list donors who contributed The Michael and Christine
Howard and Diane Taylor David Bruce
$1,000 or more in cash or in-kind donations Selim Foundation (a fund
held within the Oakville Family Fund at the Toronto Karl and Darlene Burnham
between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018. Foundation
Community Foundation) Trevor and Julie Byrne
We also thank those donors who have chosen to The Joan and Clifford Hatch C&L Carpentry
Modern Niagara
remain anonymous. We are profoundly grateful Foundation
The Muzzo Family Charitable C.M. Odette Philanthropic
for your support. Eric Lizotte Foundation
Foundation
Loblaw Companies Limited The Caldarelli Family
National Bank Financial Inc.
Associations, B&O Yorkville Run Lydia Mason Cambridge Group of Clubs
Northleaf Capital Partners
Corporations, Behaviour Inc. The May Court Club of The Carmichael-Willis Fund
The Odette Kaye Family Oakville
Foundations and Betty Birmingham and The Shorey Family
Foundation Colleen McMorrow and Brian Fund Endowed and The
Individuals Birnie Electric Limited Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Baker Alexander and Bernice De
$100,000+ Blake, Cassels & Graydon Ozz Electric Inc. Nathan and Lily Silver Family Maio Foundation Fund (funds
LLP Foundation held within the Oakville
BMO Financial Group Keith Powell and Cynthia Community Foundation)
RBC BMO Capital Markets Struthers Navigator Limited
Sandra Carusi
RBC Insurance William J.S. Boyle Prollenium Medical Palettera
Martine Celej
Scotiabank CI Investments Inc. Technologies Steven Parfeniuk
Marlene Cepparo
Sara Turner and John Philp CIBC Jim and Yola Rager The Peter and Melanie Munk
Charitable Foundation Debbie Chant
The Conn Smythe Foundation Rogers Communications Inc.
$30,000 - $99,999 Steve and Sharon Ranson Colin and Nadia Chapin
Barry and Sue Cooper The Shorey Family
Anonymous Ribbons of Hope Valerie Chapin and Richard
George and Katherine Standing Tall Fashion Show Hrynik
Birch Hill Equity Partners Royal Canadian Legion
Dembroski Stikeman Elliott LLP Billy and Gail Cheung
Golda Brown Branch 114, Oakville
Duplicate Bridge and Silent Structform International Christmas Marketplace
Denys Calvin Shoppers Drug Mart
Auction Fundraiser Clarins
John and Wendy Crean TD Bank Group Gary Slaight
Nora Elgammal Chris and Pam Clark
EllisDon TELUS Christina and Brian Smith
Equipment Sales & Service
Estate of Frederick G. “Ted” VR Mechanical Solutions Inc Tina Triano and Linda Cavasin June and Ian Cockwell and
Ltd. Amarna (a fund held within
McDowell Jeff and Sherri Watchorn Walton Family Foundation
Wayne and Isabel Fox, in the Oakville Community
The Faas Foundation Whitehorse Liquidity Partners Foundation)
memory of Roger Shorey WB Family Foundation
FASHION Magazine George and Letha Whyte Stephen and Wendy Cole
Fulcrum Capital Partners Wheaton Precious Metals
Lynn and Ewout Heersink Corp. Wildeboer Dellelce LLP Ian Collins and Olga Sanchez
The Garron Foundation
Longo’s Family Charitable Carla Connor
Foundation Genworth Financial Canada $5,000 - $9,999 $1,000 - $4,999
Bill and Gill Cooper
Elda McDowell GFL Environmental Inc. Abbott Nutrition The A & A King Family
Foundation Stacey Cruise
PwC Karen Green Agway Metals Inc.
Acura of Oakville Curtis Cusinato
Peter and Eve Willis Holt Renfrew and Company Allen and Marion Lambert
Fund The Adelaide Club Dee’s Walk
Limited
$10,000 - $29,999 American Express Luciano Agozzino Sandra Deike
Innomar Strategies
A.W.B. Charitable Foundation Anonymous (8) Alex Irish & Associates John and Shahla Dieroff
Insight Technologies
ACI Brands Inc. AstraZeneca Canada Inc. Andrew Peller Limited D’Orazio Infrastructure Group
Laura Isidean and Chia-yi Ltd.
AIG Canada Chua Belden Canada Brian and Karen Annis
Annette Dukszta
Air Canada Don Bent and Eva Thurlow Anonymous (36)
The Kensington Foundation Dulux Paints
Anonymous (3) Boehringer Ingelheim Elise Assaraf
Ladies Luncheon Afternoon Ann Dunlop
(Canada) Ltd. Stephanie and Peter Atkinson
Azureau Wines Tea and Marketplace
Christie Cass Beverley Edwards
10Elle Canada Beauty Sale J. S. Cheng & Partners Mike Miller Ruth Weinstock’s Margaret Valiquette
Elmwood Spa Inc. In loving memory of Celebration of Life Al Verma
Enterprise Rent A Car Jackman Foundation Carole Mitchell Ed and Donna Rygiel Mr. Alan Wainstock and
Entripy Custom Clothing Terry and Bonnie MOLSON Ladan Sadeghi Mrs. Susan Wainstock
Jackson Monde Du Chocolat Rosemarie Schoutsen Drew and Eloise Wallace
Estate of Gail Palkeinen
Judy and Craig Jarvis The Murphy Family Marilyn and Wes Scott The Walmley
Daniel Ferguson
(WeirFoulds) Gilles and Anne Mieke Foundation Sears Canada Foundation
Kaars Sijpesteijn My Custom Sports Chair Walter and Maria
Fernande & Marco Zevy Nancy Sedgwick
Endowment Fund at the Holger and Claudette Inc.
Jacques Seguin
Schneider Family
Jewish Foundation of Kluge Mahmoud Nazzari Foundation
Harry and Lillian
Greater Toronto Knar Jewellery Christopher Newall Walton Memorial United
Seymour
Bill and Dianne Ferris Knights of Columbus - Church
Susan Niczowski Hemant Sharma
Elissa and David L Marian Council #3881 Kate Waschkowski
No-Mo-Vember Wayne E. Shaw
Fingold Kopriva Taylor Stuart and Esther Waugh
Oakville Futsal Club Sherwin-Williams Paints
Laura Fisher and Gilbert Community Funeral William R. Webb
Home Kieran O’Donnell Victoria Shipp
Jubinville Graham and Judy Weeks
Lindsay and Bud Pablo Cheese Tarts Yvonne and Glenn
Flagship Audio Inc Vivian Weinert
Kronenberg David H. Pakrul Simmonds
Aaron Foster Wellness By Design
Robin Lampman Numila Parker Marty Simon and S.
Bruce Friesen Wellspring Zumbathon
Don Langill Kanizehn Patel Levitt
Gala of Hope Terry and Cathy Whalen
Spencer Lanthier and Geoff Pearlstein Donald Sinclair and
Irene and Robert Gale Grace Kelly When We Was Young
Diana Bennett Stephen and Nancy
Golf Tec Brett Smiley Concert
Leggat Auto Group Pelletier
Brian and Helen Gore Drew Smith The William and Nona
Lemonwood Luxury Judi Perry Brinkert and
Paul Green Heaslip Foundation
Group Inc Allan Brinkert Lois and Larry Smith
Florence Guy* and Terry Karina Lopez The William Birchall
Sally Peterson and Bryan Paula J. Smith
Montgomery Foundation
Robert and Patricia Lord Pearson Sodexo
Shelly Haber and Rick Mrs. Michael Wilson
Maria del Mar Lorenzo Picton Mahoney Asset Solar Provider Group
Greene Management Paul Woolford
Judith Love M.A. South
Halton Police BBQ Polar Asset Management Martha Wright
Lorraine Luba Karen Spearing
In memory of Charlotte Partners Felice Yesovitch
Hardwicke Linda Lucas Ben Springer
Bruce Poon Tip The Young Family
Hendrik Hart Madeline Lunney and Stryker Canada Foundation
The Price Family
Geoff Grayhurst STYLUS Asset
Eric Hartley Quarrywood Foundation Leslie G. Young
Sandra Lynch Management
Josh Hartway Lima Ramsankar David and Evelyn Yu
Carole Macaulay Stewart Sutcliffe
Maggie Hayes Tom Rankin Greg and Nancy Zavitz
Chris MacDonald Sweet Pea
Health Science Ann Ranson Aaron Zevy
Consultants June Macdonald and Michael Tait
Geoffrey Rytell RBC Global Asset
Joe Heffernan Elaine and Bill Tebbutt
Management Inc.
Ken Maiden Rose and Keith Telfer
Shawn Hewitt and Deb RE/MAX Aboutowne
Clive and Hilary Maile Terence & Svea
Bill Hewitt Realty Corp.
Manitou Investments McKillen Foundation
Peter and Patti Hnatiw Red Nose Sales
Holly Marasco The Hope Charitable
Ann Holowchuk Nita and Donald Reed
Dan Marinangeli Foundation
Holt Salon & Spa Richard Reid
Shelley Martin Barry and Liz Thomson
Hopecaps Janice and Hugh Rennie
The Massage Clinic The Tickled Toad Pub
Bradley and Nancy Holden Rhodes & Grill
Health Centres
Hotson Kevin and Charlotte
Kevin McAllister Marilyn Trentos
William Hubachek Riddell
McAughey Family Umbra
Steve Hurowitz and Barbara Ritchie
David and Marg University Women’s
Diane Osak Rockin’ Soiree
McCann Club Dinner
Carol Hurst Rocklinc Investment
Patty McDonald
Institute of Cosmetic and Partners Inc.
Laser Surgery McDougall Gauley LLP
Ron Rogers
Samantha Ireland and Dr. Craig McFadyen * Indicates deceased donors
Annie Ropar and Alan
Troy Hare Judy McKinnon Hibben Every effort has been made to ensure the
Alex Irish McMillan LLP The Rotary Club of accuracy of this list. We apologize for any
J & B Brown Furniture Perry Mercer and Family Oakville Trafalgar
errors or omissions and ask that you bring
& Appliances Millcroft Financial Roundtable Capital
any discrepancy to our attention by contacting
Group Partners Inc.
donations@wellspring.ca.
11Financial Highlights
2017-18
The Wellspring Mission at work
Responding to the program needs of cancer patients and their loved ones in GTA communities:
Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House (Oakville) The Wellspring Centre of Innovation:
Program visits: 16,710 researching, developing, testing and
Centre cost: $ 780,000 sharing new approaches to supportive
cancer care
Wellspring Westerkirk House (north Toronto) Centre cost: $ 385,000
Program visits: 11,934 Online Expenses: $ 130,000
Centre cost: $ 510,000
Wellspring Downtown Toronto
Program visits: 10,997
Centre cost: $ 770,000
Wellspring Chinguacousy (Brampton)
Program visits: 8,033
Centre cost: $ 570,000
3%
41% Planned Giving and Other
$115,000
Events
$1.4 million
2017-18
Sources of Revenue
7% 49%
Chinguacousy Fdn
$250,000 Donations
$1.7 million
For a copy of Wellspring’s audited financial statements,
please contact Eva Thurlow at 416-480-4440 x 230 or eva@wellspring.ca
12Visionary
Campaign
$395,000 Mission
To create the best programs
to meet the psychological,
Anonymous emotional and educational needs
of individuals and families living
Aon Risk Solutions with cancer, and deliver those
Stephanie and Peter Atkinson programs to people in Canada.
The Belbeck-Fukakusa Family Foundation
CNA Canada
John and Wendy Crean
Vision
George and Katherine Dembroski Wellspring is the model for
excellence and innovation in
Eric Hartley supportive cancer care.
Lynn and Ewout Heersink
Colleen McMorrow and Brian Baker
The Michael and Christine Selim Foundation
(a fund held within the Oakville Community Foundation)
Goals
• Maintain excellence in all
The Muzzo Family Charitable Foundation Wellspring centres
The Odette Kaye Family Foundation • Develop innovative programs
Ozz Electric Inc. and continuously improve
those in existence
Jim and Yola Rager
• Serve as many cancer
The Shorey Family patients and their loved ones
as possible with regard to
Keith Powell and Cynthia Struthers
Canada’s diversity
Sara Turner and John Philp • Secure a sustainable
WB Family Foundation funding base
Peter and Eve Willis • Achieve and maintain
organizational health
13Board Chair
Report
For the past seven years as a member of the Board determined, and with a shared sense of purpose, to
of Directors, I’ve had the pleasure of watching see Wellspring succeed and grow. This steadfast
as Wellspring continues to raise the bar in terms commitment to helping, provides us with a stable
of serving our members and leading the way source of funding from which Wellspring conducts
in providing the most impactful and innovative its daily operations and enables our members to
programs to help people through a cancer journey. participate in programming at no charge.
The continued growth and effectiveness of Wellspring’s ability to continue to deliver the best
the Wellspring mission work depends on the care for our members rests largely on the tireless,
Colleen McMorrow organization maintaining a strong and sound core dedication of our staff, volunteers, and program
Board Chair at its centre. This core consists of a robust sense leaders. I feel confident this team will excel at
of purpose, financial functionality, vital strategic becoming change champions as we move into our
partnerships and a talented and engaged group next quarter century of care.
of staff and volunteers. Ensuring we are able
I would also like to thank the entire Board for its
to continually invest in this infrastructure is the
ongoing commitment to Wellspring. This past
responsibility and focus of the Board of Directors.
year of reflection has allowed the Board time
This past year, a report on the cancer patients’ to review our work and identify directions and
experience, released by the Canadian Partnership priorities to strengthen Wellspring for the future.
Against Cancer, played an important role in Among those who have brought their profound
validating that Wellspring has been fulfilling an gifts, both personal and financial to the role are
important need. The report acknowledged that Janice Fukakusa and John Philp, both of whom are
cancer patients experience significant physical retiring from the Board after having served since
and emotional side effects after completion of 2009. Janice successfully led the Well Dressed for
treatment which, for most, go unaddressed. This Spring Fashion Show committee to seven highly
has only served to strengthen Wellspring’s long- successful events in as many years and we are
standing and important role in the health care grateful that she will continue in this role, and John
continuum and is why Wellspring has been able to served as Board Chair for two years, following
develop important and extensive partnerships with three terms on the Board. Their continued
national cancer and health organizations. These commitment to our mission, and their contributions
partnerships have proven essential in helping to our members, staff and volunteers, cannot be
more widespread audiences gain access to vital understated.
supportive care and expertise through shared
resources.
Wellspring continues to apply best practice
approaches to its philanthropy efforts. We are Colleen McMorrow
deeply grateful for the community of faithful Board Chair
supporters who time and time again come together,
142017-18
Board of
Directors
Colleen McMorrow Dr. Craig McFadyen
(Chair) Staff Surgeon, Trillium Health Partners
Corporate Director
Gael Miles
Regional Councillor, City of Brampton
John Bernhardt Anne Odette Kaye
Senior Vice President and Family and Charitable Foundation
Chief Financial Officer, EllisDon Director
Chiara Borrelli Lisa Pearson
Senior Vice President, Regulatory Principal, Navigator
Compliance Management, Scotiabank
Mark Bridgman John Philp
Partner, Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc.
Senior Vice President and President,
Interim, TELUS Retail Ltd. & Channels
Mags Shorey
Volunteer
Dr. Sharon Campbell
Senior Scientist, Propel Centre
for Population Health Impact, Cynthia Struthers
University of Waterloo Principal, Cynthia Struthers
Nurse Consultant Leading Edge
Advance Practice
Janice Fukakusa
Corporate Director
Bill Tebbutt
Managing Director, Investment
Jonathan Grant Banking, Desjardins Capital Markets
Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Laura Isidean Antonella Vergati
Director, Verwest Investments Inc.
Non-profit Board Member and Advisor
Craig King Peter M. Willis
Executive Co-Chairman,
Managing Director, Equipment Sales and Service Ltd.
Investment & Corporate Banking,
BMO Capital Markets
Ian Matthews
Managing Director and CAO,
CIBC Capital Markets
D’Arcy McDonald
SVP, Retail Deposits and
Day to Day Banking, Scotiabank
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