No one has to face cancer alone

OUR CASE TO ENSURE

“You have cancer.”

Every day in Alberta, 58 people hear these three words. One in two Albertans will hear these words in their lifetime.

By 2030, the projected number of new cancer cases annually is 27,000, a 65 per cent increase since 2010.1 Thankfully, people are also living longer with cancer, further escalating the need for support for those who are impacted.

We all know the importance of cancer research and medical treatment. Fortunately, we have excellent medical resources to fight cancer. However, those living with cancer know that the steps to recovery, the mindset of living well, and the hope of living longer with cancer, all require support and resources beyond the medical umbrella.

According to research, 80 per cent of Canadian cancer patients reported having at least one emotional challenge after treatment ended. Anxiety, stress and worry about cancer returning were the most difficult concerns to get help for.2 Wellspring Calgary has programming to address all of these challenges. The emotional and practical support that Wellspring offers to Albertans facing cancer, not only helps those living with cancer, it saves healthcare resources.

We exist so no one has to face cancer alone.

We invite you to invest in the future of those we have the privilege to serve. We invite you to invest in Wellspring.

Who we are

In Calgary and across southern Alberta (Red Deer south to the border), only Wellspring Calgary devotes itself exclusively to the unique non-medical needs cancer presents. At Wellspring, we provide a caring community in person and online, so any adult living with cancer, their caregiver and family members can access vital information, meaningful support and effective coping strategies. All Wellspring Calgary programs, services and supports are offered free of charge and without referral. No appointment is required, and members are able to sign up and take programs without delay.

To achieve our mission, we work with community partners to provide over 90 evidence-informed programs, services and resources to those living with cancer in Calgary and across southern Alberta.

1 The 2019 Report on Cancer Statistics in Alberta 2 2018. CPAC: Experiences of Cancer Patients in Transition Study

Wellspring Calgary

is a registered

charity and part of

a network of

community-based

support centres,

available in person

and online.

What we do

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Members

New members

since 2007

in 2019

Volunteers

Staff

FTE

Program Leaders

Wellspring Calgary internal network

6,7001,100

4001590+

Wellspring Calgary community network

Cancer Control Alberta

Tom Baker Cancer CentreAlberta Health Services

Alberta Cancer Foundation

Breast Cancer Supportive Care

18 independent cancer-specific

support groups meet at

Wellspring Calgary

Affiliate of Toronto-based Wellspring

Cancer Support Foundation

Canadian Cancer Society

Young Adult Cancer Canada

Kids Cancer Care

Hospice CalgaryUniversity of Calgary,

Faculty of Kinesiology

Expert member: Provincial

Advisory Council Cancer and

other groups

In 2019, Wellspring Calgary members participated in over

40,000 hours of diverse programs, meeting the needs of

those we are privileged to serve. Over 90 professional and

exceptional leaders in their fields facilitate our programs.

We run a lean operation with 15 full-time staff.

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Volunteers – The Heartbeat of Wellspring Calgary

Volunteers play a vital role at Wellspring Calgary. In 2019, over 400 volunteers dedicated nearly 14,000 hours in support of Wellspring Calgary. These incredible men and women:

This remarkable team not only ensures that Wellspring is a warm and welcoming haven, their time and talent also allows Wellspring to deliver programs in person and online in a highly cost-effective manner. Wellspring Calgary was one of three North American charity case studies featured in the book The Abundant Not for Profit. The book makes a case for charities shifting their volunteer engagement practices to strategically and meaningfully engage volunteers in service of their mission.

Assist in supporting the operations of two centres

Assist with our signature, partner and third-party fundraising events

Share their professional expertise in service of our mission

Offer peer support

Provide governance through our Board and Committees

Provide program support

Act as ambassadors to our work

Why Wellspring Calgary?

Why Southern Alberta?

To meet the projected increase in cancer incidence and respond to growing demand, Wellspring Calgary opened Randy O’Dell House in 2019 – a second permanent centre of support in the community of Seton, near South Health Campus. Wellspring has begun to reach outside of Calgary to serve the needs of those

impacted by cancer throughout southern Alberta, exploring the use of technology, and additional co-created solutions with local communities. We are taking a responsible, sustainable, clear, and responsive approach that maintains a high degree of integrity with patients, caregivers, community partners, while maintaining the warm and welcoming essence of Wellspring.

It is estimated that by the end of 2020 there will be more than 60,000 people living with cancer in southern Alberta.3 These patients, their caregivers and their families all have access to Wellspring services.

In response to this growing demand for our services, Wellspring Calgary developed a strategy to co-create sustainable cancer support communities outside our city limits, with our organization serving communities in the southern half of the province, and building on shared learnings with Wellspring Edmonton as they plan their initiative in northern Alberta.

3 2019 Report on Cancer Statistics in Alberta

The Impact of Your Investment

Wellspring programs positively affect communities by directly improving the quality of life for people living with cancer, their caregivers and their families. Wellspring also:

reduces the isolation often experienced by people living with cancer through a warm and welcoming supportive community

provides a comprehensive range of over 90 evidence-informed programs, services and other resources that address the non-medical, but vitally important other needs of cancer patients, their caregivers and families, and the community

provides support to important unpaid family caregivers, thereby reducing the burden on an over-burdened healthcare system

positively addresses the short and long-term mental health concerns experienced by some when diagnosed with a life-threatening illness

improves productivity through transitioning supports that assist in returning to work

meets its mission to provide vital, essential services in a highly cost-effective manner, specifically by utilizing exceptional and well-trained volunteers

offers vital emotional and practical support to Albertans facing cancer, therefore reducing the burden on the healthcare system and preserving scarce healthcare resources

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Additional supports and services:

Peer Support: Offering one-on-one conversations with trained volunteers with lived experience who have been there.

Energy Sessions: Providing opportunities for members to experience Healing Touch, Reiki, and Therapeutic Touch.

Resource Library: Supplying the informational needs of those we serve.

Child Minding: Ensuring parents can participate in programs with confidence that their child is being supervised in a safe environment.

Community Groups: Offering meeting space free of charge for community cancer support groups and programs.

Educational: To inform, enlighten and guide people living with cancer, from

diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Programs include: Returning to Work,

Brain Fog, Healing Journey

Movement and Meditation: Indoor and outdoor programs featuring physical and mental exercises to increase strength and

resilience, build fitness, manage stress, and calm the mind. Programs include: Yoga, Tai Chi, Exercise and Educate

Caregiving and Self-Care: Providing opportunities to meet with others who

have been there, share experiences and benefit from caring for yourself and others.

Programs include: Food and Nutrition, Men’s Group, Caregiver Support

Expressive Arts: Encouraging self-expression through visual arts, writing, music and more.

Programs include: Creative Journalling, Drumming and Digital Storytelling

Kid Friendly: Designed for families in which a significant adult has cancer,

this program brings families together for connection, education, support and

coping strategies.

Money Matters: Confidential, solution-based one-on-one support with issues related to drug coverage, insurance,

finances, and employment.

The Right Program at the Right Time:

Young Adult Support: Programs exclusively focused on the unique needs and issues affecting young adult cancer

survivors and their families.

Living with a cancer that may never go away: Exclusively for those living with an incurable, metastatic, chronic, advanced

or Stage IV diagnosis, this program offers a chance to meet up, connect and lessen the significant stigma that often accompanies this particular diagnosis.

Speaker Series: Featuring leaders who share information about cancer, wellness,

and strategies for coping.

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Fresh Start with an Unexpected Twist

Maricel Jaragbas thought the shock of arriving in Calgary from the Philippines on a frigid January day was the biggest challenge she and her two young sons would face in 2019. She thought reuniting her family, after five long years, would be the beginning of something wonderful … the life she and her husband had dreamed of.

But less than two months after landing, and still weeks before the reprieve of spring, Maricel had severe stomach pains that landed her in hospital where she was later diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

“It was really very hard for all of us to take … heartbreaking really,” said the 36-year-old. “My husband was settled, he came to Canada first, but the kids and I barely had time to adjust to our new life here, and just like that cancer took over.”

Chemotherapy helped stabilize the disease, but with her husband needing to keep his job and often away at work; Maricel found life very lonely, and she hated having to rely on their five- and eight-year-old to help her cope. “No mother wants it this way – we want to take care of our kids, not the other way around.”

When a social worker at the Peter Lougheed Hospital introduced Maricel to Wellspring Calgary, Maricel made great efforts to travel across the city for programs, even though she had to take a bus and a train to get there. She took advantage of Wellspring’s childminding service, and tried iRest® meditation, restorative yoga, and the Look Good Feel Better program.

“I did feel better at Wellspring – I felt a lot better. Being with others made me feel like I’m not alone in this fight. Other people have the same difficulties and they understand. It helped me to cope better with my situation,” she said.

When Wellspring introduced its Family Programs, the Jaragbas family signed up and benefited further from the support and comfort Wellspring has to offer.

“Wellspring arranged transportation so my kids and I could join the family meal night. I got to meet and talk to other parents and I learned so much from them and from the facilitators. The boys made new friends and had fun. They learned about cancer and were shown ways to express their feelings. It was just so important and so great. I am so grateful.”

Today Maricel said she still has days when side effects are intense and she feels like giving up, but her kids and Wellspring give her inspiration to stay strong.

“Every Thursday, the boys say – ‘Mom, it’s Thursday, can we go to Carma House?’ That’s how much they loved it, and me too. I cannot express how grateful I am to Wellspring – for always reaching out and helping us get through.”

I did feel better at

Wellspring –

I felt a lot better.

Being with others

made me feel like

I’m not alone in

this fight.

MARICEL JARAGBAS, WELLSPRING MEMBER

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4 https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/cca/if-cca-appendix-the-2019-cancer-report.pdf

5 https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/cca/if-cca-appendix-the-2019-cancer-report.pdf

6 https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/cca/if-cca-appendix-the-2019-cancer-report.pdf

7 Adapted from Fitch, M. I. (2008). Supportive care framework. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal = Revue Canadienne De Nursing Oncoligique, 18(1), 6. Copyright by Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology.

8 Adapted from Fitch, M. I. (2008). Supportive care framework. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal = Revue Canadienne De Nursing Oncoligique, 18(1), 6. Copyright by Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology.

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21,592

Every day 58 Albertans are diagnosed with cancer4

1 2One in two Albertans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime5

Expecting 21,592 new cases of cancer

in 2021.6

All patients require relevant information, basic emotional support, good communication, and symptom management7

Many will require additional information, education and

encouragement to seek additional help8

Cancer Patients Entering the Cancer System

All patients require screening of needs on an ongoing basis. All patients require relevant information, basic emotional support, good communication,

and symptom management. All patients require assessment of needs on a regular basis.

Many will need additional information, education and encouragement

to seek additional help.

Some will require specialized professional intervention for

symptom management/ distress.

A few may need complex

care.

will only require this level of service

will also require this level of service

This is the population Wellspring

Calgary serveswill also require

this level of service

will also require this level of service

20%

30%

35-40%

10-15%Figure 1. Refined level of care needed for subsets of patients entering the cancer system. Adapted from Fitch, M. I. (2008). Supportive care framework. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal = Revue Canadienne De Nursing Oncoligique, 18(1), 6. Copyright by Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Reprinted with permission. Available at: http://www.alberta-healthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cancer/if-hp-can-cer-supportive-care-framework-report.pdf

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You play a vital role

Three funding priorities have been identified:

At Wellspring Calgary, in many senses, our work has just begun. We welcome the opportunity to present new investment possibilities for consideration.

Operations SustainabilityCarma House Renovation and Naming

Programs and services delivery are the largest component ($2 million) of the annual operations budget.

As the demand for the provision of programs, services and supports increases in Calgary and across southern Alberta, we anticipate programs and service delivery will become an even larger portion of our annual expenses.

The balance relates to investing in our future, including finance, technology, fundraising, event management, marketing and communications, and administration.

Funds directed to our Sustainability Fund will provide vital predictable revenue to support our ongoing operational funding needs, enabling us to respond to new opportunities, and ensures predictable sustainability. While income generated by the Sustainability Fund may be used for operations, a portion of the income may also be reinvested to ensure the future value of the fund.

Carma House has reached capacity for a second time in its short 10-year history.

An investment of $1 million plus $200,000/year over five years would enable Wellspring Calgary to expand and renovate the existing Carma House location to accommodate the increased number of members requesting services, and cover operating expenses of the facility. In recognition of this generosity, Carma House is available to be renamed to honour a donor or a loved one.

MILLION/ANNUM MILLIONMILLION$3 $3.4$2

Invest in our future

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Other ways to invest

Stay informed about the progressive work being delivered at Wellspring. Attend a Speaker event or follow us on social media.

• One-time gift: Show your support with a charitable donation

• Monthly donation: Provide reliable long-term support

• Stocks and securities: Donate marketable stocks or securities

• Workplace giving: Make a donation and double your impact with an employer match

• Corporate Investment and/or Sponsorship

• Participate in our special events

• Host a community fundraiser

• Bequests/Estate planning: Make a legacy gift in your will through cash, securities, or donations of all, or a portion of your estate

• Life insurance: Designate Wellspring Calgary as the owner or beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy

• RRSP/RRIF: Name Wellspring Calgary as a beneficiary of an RRSP/RRIF

Consider an opportunity to invest in Wellspring Calgary:

Create a sustainable future by making a planned gift:

Tell others about Wellspring so they may reach us if we can be helpful to them, their friends and families.

Visit us at Carma House and/or Randy O’Dell House, and invite others to do the same.

Show compassion and understanding for those in your circle of family and friends who are living with cancer.

Volunteer at Wellspring – the contribution of your time and expertise is invaluable.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair Bill (William) G. Gilliland Partner Dentons Canada LLP

Past Chair David Harvie Executive Vice President, Corporate Development Brookfield Residential (Retired)

Treasurer Steven Reilly CFA Energy Marketing Consultant Windcraft Corporation

Secretary Jean Disturnal MSc, MD

Directors Dr. Victoria David Hematology Resident McMaster University

Alexandra (Alex) Federucci Vice President, People & Business Process Integration TC Energy (Retired)

Sean Fujikawa Senior Advisor Asset Development & Execution Suncor Energy

Ryan Gellatly CA Manager, Financial Reporting DIRTT Environmental Solutions

Dr. Sean McFadden General Thoracic Surgeon Foothills Hospital

Lindsay Morgan Director, Logistics Clover Oil and Gas

Dr. Alison Murray Palliative Care Consultant Alberta Health Services

Kent Parlee Financial Planner Investment & Retirement Planning Royal Bank of Canada

Wes Tatebe Vice-President, Investment Advisor CIBC Wood Gundy

Rod Wilson General Manager Business Development Petrogas Energy Corp.

Nancy Wright Nurse (Retired)

Wellspring Calgary Leadership

Wellspring Calgary History

Three co-founders (John Stephure, Rita Egizii, and Barbara Cunnings) came together

with a shared cancer experience and combined research and resources to create

Wellspring Calgary.

2006

We launched Money Matters program, a solution-based program with significant

positive impact in the lives of those facing employment, financial and insurance

barriers during their cancer journey.

2013

A temporary space at Fountain Court in SE Calgary was opened, to expand programs

and serve those living in south Calgary and area.

Calgary business owner Randy O’Dell provided a $4 million transformational gift to

name the new permanent location in south Calgary. Also, a private family foundation

pledged $500,000 towards this expansion.

2016

Wellspring officially launched the Campaign for Wellspring Calgary with a goal of $12.9

million, including construction of Randy O’Dell House, member services and program

delivery, and to increase the current sustainability fund.

2017

Randy O’Dell House opened after the Campaign for Wellspring Calgary exceeded

its campaign goal, raising $13.2 million from the generous support of individuals,

foundations, corporations, construction and government partners.

2019

Launch of our online programs expansion to communities in the southern Alberta

region – from Red Deer south to the border.2020

Wellspring Calgary commenced operations in leased space in Parkdale. 2007

Carma House was generously built and donated by Carma Developers (now

Brookfield Residential).

Wellspring Calgary lost friend and co-founder John Stephure to cancer.

2009

We reached $6 million endowment goal thanks to 17-plus community donors.2010

A south pilot show home project was opened, thanks to Cedarglen Homes.2014

Patti Morris Chief Executive Officer

Sheena Clifford Program Director

Janice Van Coughnett Philanthropy Director

Gina Pon Finance Director

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Carma House 1404 Home Road NW Calgary, AB T3B 1G7 403.521.5292

Randy O’Dell House 3910 Seton Drive SE Calgary, AB T3M 2N9 587.747.0260

Charitable registration number: 809013675RR0001

Wellspring is funded solely through the generosity of the community.

We do not receive core government, hospital or agency funding.

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