Facing Cancer Together Created by: Dr. Marilyn Hundleby 2 Presented by: Donna James & Kerri Kaiser Gladwin
Lead Builders Qualico Landmark Group Krawford Construction Kennedy Architecture Stantec DDR Equipment 100+ construction partners Wellspring Edmonton Construction Site - April 10, 2015 Facing cancer together | 3
Lead Donors Allard Foundation Quikcard Foundation Capital Power Syncrude Canada Province of Alberta Facing cancer together | 4
Estimated Impact of Cancer on the Canadian Economy (2005 – 2035) $1.2 Trillion over 30 years Indirect Costs of Cancer Direct Health Care Cost Tip of the Iceberg $1,020 Billion (85%) $180 Billion (15%) - Hospital Costs { - Diagnosis - Treatment - Drugs } - Average 15 years lost life - Cost of extended survival - Short-term disability - Long-term disability - Lost productivity - Corporate profits - Taxation Revenue
Wellspring History Anne Armstrong Gibson founded Wellspring in 1992 First Wellspring “Home” in Toronto “The Coach House” - Supported by Dr. Simon Sutcliffe Facing cancer together | 6
Anne’s Vision To create a Canada-wide network of community-based centres 1. offering emotional, social, and spiritual support to individuals and families living with cancer. Community based organization offering strategies and educational 2. type programming that empowers patients and their loved ones to face their own challenges. Goal was to enhance medical system to provide holistic 3. comprehensive family-centered supports. Facing cancer together | 7
Purpose To be a place of healing for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. To provide warmth and a nurturing environment for patients to share experiences and coping strategies. To offer workshops, classes and individual support services delivered by trained volunteers and professionals. * FREE of charge to participants. Facing cancer together | 9
Current History We make 10 Wellspring facilities across Canada, including Toronto, Oakville, London, Stratford, Niagara and Calgary, we know the model works. Our Healthcare Advisory Council engages local healthcare professionals and provides expertise and collaboration to ensure our programs integrate with regular medical treatment. Oakville, ON Calgary, AB Facing cancer together | 10
Opening in 2016 Our Building Located at 65 Avenue and 113 Street in Edmonton (near University and The Cross 12,000 sq. ft. facility with full length skylights 1.25 acres of land leased from the Province of Alberta for $1 a year Facing cancer together | 11
Our Programs Exercise and Fitness Yoga and Meditation Diet and Nutrition Peer Support Professional Speakers Series Back to Work Strategies Financial planning Arts4Medicine Facing cancer together | 12
Our Facilities Facing cancer together | 13
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Wellspring Edmonton’s Donor Recognition Program Builder’s Plaque and Donor Wall Naming Opportunities Wellspring Endowment Fund - Rooms and Building Features - Programs - Donor Named Endowment Facing cancer together | 15
Wellspring Edmonton Campaign Each week 160 (700/month, 8400/year) new patients register at the Cross Cancer Institute - Northern Alberta. Whether a mother, husband, child, grandfather or aunt - cancer touches everyone. Wellspring Edmonton needs ongoing help to meet this critical need. It came into being through generous donations and will be sustained through donations. Projected annualized operating budget of $650,000. Ongoing donations are always needed. Facing cancer together | 16
Thank You For Being Here! Questions? Contact Us to Donate: Wellspring Edmonton P.O. Box 68061 Edmonton, AB T6C 4N6 Telephone: 780.758.4433 Email: info@wellspringedmonton.ca Website: www.wellspringedmonton.ca Follow us: @wellspringedm Join our group: Wellspring Edmonton Facing cancer together | 17
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