2006 - 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW 25Then, Now, & Tomorrow Building on 25 Years of Osteoporosis Support in Canada Then, Now, & Tomorrow We wish you a Happy 25th Anniversary. With great growth, comes unique challenges; this work in the coming year, with new we must continue our high level of stewardship recommendations expected concerning vitamin D This year’s Annual Review honours the contributions of funds, maintain our operational effi ciency, and hip protectors, among others. of our members, donors, volunteers, staff , partners and continue to focus on our strategic priorities and supporters. While the Review recognizes to achieve our mission and vision. We are As we enter our Silver Anniversary year, we continue only some of the individuals who have shaped implementing a new framework to measure and to build on our founders’ dream - an organization our history, we thank each and every person who evaluate our overall performance and the impact of grounded in science25 and built on compassion and has contributed to our success and development our eff orts in improving awareness and knowledge care. We are grateful for the generosity, support, during our fi rst 25 years. of osteoporosis, improving access to care and making and hard work that our volunteers, staff , members, sure all Canadians benefi t from research into the donors and supporters have shown throughout the We enter 2007 celebrating Osteoporosis Canada’s prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. years. Your support enables us to move closer each milestones and refl ecting on how far the world day to achieving our ultimate goal of a future where of osteoporosis has come. We no longer shrug off In pursuing our mission that all Canadians benefi t Canadians will not have to suff er from osteoporosis, painful fractures and a stooped posture as signs of from our eff orts, we are continuing to work with but instead will be able to actively participate in life aging, but undertake research to understand the the Federal Government to establish a national to the fullest. We want the bone health of all Cana- cause of fractures so we can reduce their incidence osteoporosis strategy and to gather national dians to be as strong as our commitment, dedica- and impact as well as fi nd ways to enhance bone surveillance data on osteoporosis. tion and will to fulfi ll our dream, and provide a quality and growth. future where we will be able to stand tall and proud Our Board of Directors continues its commitment in a Canada without osteoporotic fractures. We have come a long way at Osteoporosis Canada. to enhancing and refi ning the services that From a few concerned citizens gathered around Osteoporosis Canada provides. In addition to the Happy Anniversary! a coff ee table, we have grown into a network of work of the Board’s Performance Management hundreds of volunteers and staff in 22 Chapters and Task Force, the Board has established a Risk one Division across the country, helping to educate, Management Task Force, which is responsible for empower and support a growing number of people developing an extensive risk management framework with osteoporosis and those at risk. Our services are to strengthen accountability to all of our stakeholders. more in demand than ever as our population ages. The Board also regularly reviews and updates the organization’s policies and by-laws to ensure Funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health and compliance and that they accurately refl ect the Long-Term Care has created unprecedented growth organization’s current practice. and a huge expansion in our capacity to recruit and train more volunteers and add programs, services From a treatment perspective, 2007 marks the fi fth and resources to help more people across the country. anniversary since Osteoporosis Canada published As funding from the Ontario government is used the world’s fi rst evidenced-based Clinical Practice for service delivery in the province, there are more Guidelines (CPGs). Our Scientifi c Advisory Council resources available for other parts of Canada, as continues to update these recommendations, this shown by the addition of new Chapters in Montreal year publishing papers on men and osteoporosis, Jacqui Wigginton Dr. Famida Jiwa and Waterloo-Wellington, and development work parathyroid hormone (PTH) treatment and bone Chair, Board of Directors Interim President & CEO continuing in PEI and Newfoundland. mineral density (BMD) testing. They will continue 2006 - 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW 1 Highlights & Accomplishments 2006-2007 Osteoporosis Canada grants two research awards Bone Appétit: Nutrition and your bones Bone research in space Governor General becomes Pearls of Wisdom campaign raises awareness & funds The world came to Toronto to stand up for osteoporosis Honorary Patron of Osteoporosis Canada Ralph Amo Zirngibl, with Jane Aubin as In alignment with the International Osteoporosis Though most people may not think of it, individuals Our Pearls of Wisdom campaign has quickly Four thousand participants from 98 countries co-investigator, is the 2006 recipient of the CIHR Foundation’s theme, Osteoporosis Canada confi ned to their beds and astronauts share Osteoporosis Canada was delighted that Her become one of our most successful awareness and converged on Toronto in early June 2006 for the Fellowship and New Investigator Award. The Award unveiled the Bone Appétit campaign just in time something in common: progressive bone loss. Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean fundraising programs. Raising more than $115,000 International Osteoporosis Foundation’s (IOF) is funded equally by OC and CIHR for a total award for Osteoporosis Month in November 2006. The Immobile people lose bone density because they became its Honorary Patron in 2006. The Governor in this past year, the jewelry serves as a reminder to World Congress on Osteoporosis, organized in co- of $50,000 for two years. campaign stressed that food and nutrition play a don’t exercise muscles that would otherwise build General’s letter of acceptance thrilled the charity’s individual wearers to take care of their bones and operation with Osteoporosis Canada. In addition vital role in building and maintaining strong bones skeletal strength through motion. Astronauts also volunteers and staff , who appreciated her wish for the Pearls of Wisdom promotional activities raise to the scientifi c program for researchers and To be conducted at the University of Toronto, and can therefore ensure good bone health and face long periods of immobility, in addition to zero the organization’s continued success. awareness of osteoporosis in communities across physicians, there was a meeting for National Patient Molecular Genetics Faculty of Medicine, the project reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. gravity, which negatively aff ects bone cell function. the country. Societies, a Bone Research in Space Symposium, is called The Role of Estrogen Receptor Alpha in “Considering the unprecedented number of an Allied Health Professionals Day and the Second Osteoblast Development and Bone Homeostatis, “Osteoporosis Canada has always recommended a On June 2, astronauts and medical experts shared groups requesting patronage, we are delighted This year, we’ve introduced a special 25th anniversary Women Leaders Roundtable. Generation of a Mouse Model. balanced diet with plenty of calcium and vitamin research fi ndings on immobility and bone health at to have the Governor General grant us her vice- gift set of necklace, bracelet and earrings (choice of D and exercise to help build and maintain strong the Bone Research in Space Symposium. Canadian regal endorsement,” says Dr. Famida Jiwa, Interim drop or stud style), packaged in an elegant purple Nine prominent women from around the world Osteoporosis Canada and the CIHR Institute of bones,” says Dr. Famida Jiwa, Interim President & Space Agency astronaut and physician Dr. Dave President and CEO of Osteoporosis Canada. “By and silver gift box. The perfect gift for graduations, called for action by government policy makers, Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis named Dr. CEO of Osteoporosis. “With one in four women and Williams was one of the experts on the Symposium accepting our invitation to become a Patron, Her bridesmaids at weddings or birthdays, these genuine health professionals and individuals to fi ght the Brent Richards, Chief Resident, Endocrinology and one in eight men over 50 living with osteoporosis, panel. “As we enter the latter half of the Bone Excellency Michaëlle Jean further demonstrates freshwater pearl accessories are perfect for any age. silent epidemic of osteoporosis at the Second Metabolism at McGill University in Montreal as the it is concerning to think of how the incidence and Joint Decade, it is exciting to think about the her well-known commitment to the interests and Women Leaders Roundtable event. Canada was 2006 recipient of the Dr. Timothy Murray Excellence of osteoporosis may increase in the coming potential benefi ts of using space technology and welfare of Canadians.” Supported by Dairy Farmers of Canada, a promotional proud to have outstanding representation, with the in Osteoporosis Alliance Award for his work on generations. It is critical that we get the message countermeasures to prevent osteoporosis in our campaign for the Pearls of Wisdom boosted sales participation of lawyer, author and Patron Maureen musculoskeletal aging. The $10,000 grant enabled out that good nutrition and exercise can help aging population,” Williams said. “Understanding As Honorary Patron, the Governor General will and awareness last spring, just before Mother’s Day. McTeer. The event was moderated by Canada’s Dr. Dr. Richards to work for three months at the Centre reduce your risk of osteoporosis.” the protective eff ect of appropriate nutrition, encourage the good works of Osteoporosis Canada Marla Shapiro, associate professor University of Toronto, for Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, St. calcium supplements and exercise in combination and support its goals to educate, empower and Most recently, we’ve also added a fresh spring Family and Community Health, and TV and print journalist. Thomas Hospital, Kings College, London England in Osteoporosis Canada recommends adults 19 to 50 with medications will be important for astronauts support individuals and communities in the line featuring turquoise, freshwater pearl pieces. Professor Tim Spector’s lab. He researched whether get 1,000 mg of calcium and 400 IUs of vitamin D particularly on long duration fl ights and future prevention and treatment of osteoporosis as well as Canadians can support Osteoporosis Canada by In their Call to Action, signed by all the participants, elevated infl ammatory markers and shortened each day, with daily requirements for adults over exploration missions to the moon and Mars. Similar its vision of a Canada without osteoporotic fractures. ordering from the Pearls of Wisdom gift collection. the women specifi cally urged individuals, health telomere length, a marker for biological aging and 50 increasing to 1,500 mg of calcium and 800 IUs of approaches may help maintain bone density in the Visit www.osteoporosis.ca to place your order. care professionals and government health offi cials cumulative oxidative stress, will predict subsequent vitamin D. elderly and possibly reduce the profound health to make changes to overcome osteoporosis. musculoskeletal aging. consequences of osteoporosis.”

Ralph Amo Zirngibl, Jean Lamoureux, Dr. Dave Williams, Her Excellency, the Right Gillian Fedchak, Dr. Marla Shapiro, is the 2006 recipient of the Coordinator, French Communication Physician and Canadian Honourable Michaëlle Jean. Manager, Resource a long-time supporter of CIHR Fellowship and New & Translation, helped create the Space Agency astronaut. Development, Osteoporosis Canada, Investigator Award. bilingual Bone Appétit poster for Photo Credit: Permission to launched and directs the moderated the Women Osteoporosis Month. reproduce authorized by the Pearls of Wisdom fundraising Leaders Roundtable at Offi ce of the Secretary to the Governor General, 2006. campaign. the World Congress on Osteoporosis.

2 2006 - 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW 2006 - 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW 3 Highlights & Accomplishments continued Osteoporosis 2006-2007 Fast Facts

COPN helps people with osteoporosis live well section of our website. Working with Ottawa and the provinces to reduce Chapter has also been awarded a Federal grant 1.4 million Canadians suff er from osteoporotic fractures from the New Horizons for Seniors program. The Marg MacDonell, osteoporosis. Where are the faces of osteoporosis more prevalent COPN Chair In addition, the SAC completed three papers, Chapter will deliver interactive sessions to ensure than in the Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network funded by the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy: Maureen McTeer, Osteoporosis Canada’s National seniors living with osteoporosis are well informed (COPN)? Guidelines for BMD Testing in Healthy Women Aged 40-60 Patron, and members from our National Board and have the tools to live well with their disease. One in four women over the age of 50 has Years; Guidelines for BMD Testing in Men Aged 50 Years + of Directors met with MPs and public offi cials on osteoporosis. At least one in eight men Now in its fourth year, COPN continues to and Ontario Recommended Standards for BMD Testing, Parliament Hill in late October 2006. The purpose Finally, in Ontario, the comprehensive Ontario over 50 also has the disease. However, the represent the person living with osteoporosis. Provincial Recommendations for the Site Accreditation of was to bring forward a National Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Strategy has just completed its second disease can strike at any age. COPN members participated at meetings with Facilities Performing DXA Scanning in Ontario. Strategy. year of implementation. As a leading partner in this Best Medicines Coalition, National Pharmaceutical Strategy, Osteoporosis Canada has played a key The cost of treating osteoporosis and the Strategy, Canadian Institutes for Health Research “We continue to review and expand our clinical Osteoporosis Canada is seeking federal funding role in implementing each of the fi ve components fractures it causes is estimated to be $1.9 Peer Review, the Knowledge Exchange Task Force, OC’s Scientifi c Advisory Council provides guidance practice guidelines as new treatments are approved to implement a National Osteoporosis Strategy. of this Strategy relating to promotion, screening, billion each year in Canada alone. Long and the Cochrane Symposium. to healthcare professionals and studies on their eff ectiveness are completed,” The National Strategy’s objective is to reduce the post-fracture care, continuing medical education term, hospital and chronic care account said Dr. Famida Jiwa, Interim President and CEO prevalence of osteoporosis, in addition to reducing and research and evaluation. The experience gained A very exciting new partnership has been Osteoporosis Canada’s 58-member Scientifi c of Osteoporosis Canada. “This is essential work if fractures, morbidity, mortality and costs associated in the Ontario Strategy is being shared with the for the majority of these costs. Given the developed with the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy Advisory Council (SAC) continued to deliver we are to advise health professionals on the best with osteoporosis through a targeted approach. organization’s stakeholders right across the country increasing proportion of older people in for information sharing and the coordination of practical and scientifi cally based guidance to care for people with osteoporosis. We are very to the benefi t of all Canadians. the population, these costs will likely rise. materials development. both Canadian, and international, healthcare grateful to the members of our Scientifi c Advisory Since the meetings in October, OC has provided professionals. Council, particularly those on the clinical guidelines details and updates to Ministers of Health in several The reduced quality of life for those with The Chair of COPN is now an ex-offi cio member committees and all of the authors involved, for their provinces as well as other policy makers in Ottawa. osteoporosis is enormous. Osteoporosis of the Osteoporosis Canada’s National Board of Osteoporosis Canada’s clinical practice guidelines time and dedication in completing these guidelines Throughout 2007, more provincial Ministries of Maureen McTeer, Patron of can result in disfi gurement, lowered self- Directors to best represent the interests of people for the use of parathyroid hormone (PTH) for the and papers.” Health will be contacted and work will continue Osteoporosis Canada, has championed the organization’s esteem, reduction or loss of mobility, and living with osteoporosis at the highest level of the treatment of osteoporosis, as well as a review paper on building nation-wide consensus on funding a advocacy eff orts at both the decreased independence. organization. on PTH were published in the July 4, 2006 issue of The SAC is now working on three scientifi c papers National Osteoporosis Strategy. Federal and provincial level. the Canadian Medical Association Journal. addressing vitamin D, bone turnover markers and COPN is also about helping people to live well with hip protectors. Provincial funding from BC has led to the Osteoporosis is a disease characterized osteoporosis. COPING, The Newsletter became a In January 2007, the Canadian Medical Association development of a services framework for by low bone mass and deterioration of bi-weekly, on-line publication this year and reaches Journal published OsteoporosisOsteoporosis CCanada’sanada’s osteoporosis and arthritis for that province. This bone tissue. This leads to increased bone well over 600 people. Responses from reader recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment and framework is a patient centered approach to fragility and risk of fracture, particularly surveys are incorporated to make it even more management of osteoporosis in men. Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, collaborative health care across the spectrums for Chair, Scientifi c Advisory Council of the hip, spine and wrist. relevant. And now work has commenced on the the prevention and management of osteoporosis redesign of the COPN section of the OC website. Highlights of both of these guideline papers (PTH and arthritis. Learn more at: www.osteoporosis.ca and Men and Osteoporosis) were also published You are invited to connect to COPN and receive the in Osteoporosis Canada’s Osteoporosis Update Osteoporosis Canada’s Manitoba Chapter is free newsletter by calling 1-800-463-6842 or magazine, which is mailed to more than 18,000 partnering with its provincial government and register on line at www.osteoporosis.ca and look physicians and health care professionals across other community groups to deliver a new provincial for: COPN, Patient Network. the country and posted in the Health Professionals Bone Health and Falls Prevention Strategy. The

4 2006 - 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW 2006 - 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW 5 Michaëlle Jean Eleanor Mills Dr. Tim Murray Dr. Joan Harrison Lindy Fraser Honorary Patron Patron Founding Member Founding Member Self-help Pioneer Her Excellency the Right Eleanor Mills was a tireless A founder of Osteoporosis Dr. Joan Harrison pioneered In 1981, Lindy Fraser started Honourable Michaëlle supporter of those living Canada, Dr. Murray mobilized bone mineral density testing the fi rst self-help group for Jean is committed to social with osteoporosis; she led a his contacts with individuals and was one of the founding people with osteoporosis, advancement and aid. The cross-country series of walks who possessed the knowledge members of Osteoporosis bringing national attention Governor General supports known as The Boney Express, and experience required to Canada. to the cause and inspiring the Osteoporosis Canada’s to help others overcome the establish Osteoporosis Canada formation of Osteoporosis vision of a Canada without pain and loss of mobility from (then the Osteoporosis Society Canada. osteoporotic fractures. osteoporosis. of Canada) in 1982.

Maureen McTeer Jacqui Wigginton Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou Dr. Jacques Brown Dr. Diane Thériault Patron Chair, Board of Directors Chair, Scientifi c Advisory SAC Consultant Vice-Chair, Board of Directors Maureen McTeer, a Jacqui Wigginton began Council (SAC) Dr. Jacques Brown co-chaired Dr. Diane Thériault is a respected author, lawyer and serving as Chair of the Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, the work that led to the consultant with the Scientifi c women’s health advocate National Board of Directors in recipient of the Lindy Fraser publication of evidence- Advisory Council and a has championed the 2005. She was instrumental in Memorial Award (2005), was based clinical practice tireless advocate for improved cause of osteoporosis and the merger of OSTOP BC with instrumental in the successful guidelines for the diagnosis osteoporosis care for the Osteoporosis Canada for Osteoporosis Canada in 2000. development of the Ontario and treatment of osteoporosis residents of Nova Scotia. more than 15 years. Osteoporosis Strategy. in Canada in 2002.

Joyce Gordon Karen Ormerod Dr. Famida Jiwa Gerda Todd Jim Trimble President & CEO (1994-2004) President & CEO (2004-2007) Interim President & CEO BC Division Surrey /White Rock Chapter Joyce Gordon’s 10-year Karen Ormerod, former (2006 - present) Gerda’s leadership and vision Jim Trimble has contributed tenure as President and CEO President and CEO of Dr. Famida Jiwa joined led her to establish OSTOP, to and supported many was characterized by steady Osteoporosis Canada, Osteoporosis Canada as Osteoporosis Society of BC, educational and fundraising Then, Now, Tomorrow growth and progress for the began implemention of OC’s Vice President after managing which eventually merged events throughout the years organization, as osteoporosis projects under the Ontario the provincial osteoporosis with Osteoporosis Canada, as long-standing member and became a growing health Osteoporosis Strategy, program with the Ontario resulting in the BC Division. past chair of the Surrey White concern. managing the resulting Ministry of Health and Rock Chapter. growth across the country. Long-Term Care.

Elda Clarke Marta Haley Huguette Couture Claudine Bergeron Kathleen Edith Mary Dixon Saskatoon Chapter Ottawa Chapter Quebec City Chapter Manitoba Chapter Regina Chapter Elda Clarke is the Executive Marta Haley, Volunteer, Huguette Couture from Claudine Bergeron is a Kathleen Edith Mary Dixon Chair of the Saskatoon Education Committee Lévis, Québec, is the bilingual volunteer, who is an active member of Chapter. Elda is passionately Member and Speaking of Bones volunteer treasurer for is dedicated to raising the support group and dedicated to assisting people presenter. Marta shares with the Executive Council and osteoporosis awareness. poured tea for the Chapter’s through osteoporosis the community her knowledge a speaker and organizer She volunteers in the offi ce Volunteer Appreciation Tea. education, support and of osteoporosis and its of educational programs. and facilitates a self-help Diagnosed with osteoporosis advocacy. treatment and prevention. Her tireless eff orts greatly support group. in 2002, Kay lives an active contribute to our success. and productive life.

Elzia Landry Laurie Georges Dr. Earl Bogoch Christine Thomas Dr. Robert Josse 25 National Offi ce Director, Finance & SAC Consultant Chair, Ottawa Chapter SAC Consultant Elzia Landry has been a Administration A prominent orthopaedic Christine has worked Dr. Robert Josse co-chaired volunteer with the National As our National Director of surgeon and consultant tirelessly to develop the the work that led to the Offi ce of Osteoporosis Canada Finance & Administration, with the Scientifi c Advisory Chapter. She is the winner publication of evidence- since April 1994. She has the Laurie is our longest-serving Council, Dr. Bogoch is a strong of the 2007 Eleanor Mills based clinical practice distinction of being the longest- staff member, having been at advocate for individuals Inspiration Award, given to guidelines for the diagnosis serving and the only bilingual Osteoporosis Canada for over living with osteoporosis and those who have embraced and treatment of osteoporosis (English/French) volunteer 12 years. is a passionate supporter of their own osteoporosis and in Canada in 2002. answering calls on the National Osteoporosis Canada. inspired others. 1-800 information line. 6 2006 - 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW Living with Osteoporosis The Gail Lemieux Story The Larry Funnell Story Gail is the mother of three grown children and In 1980, I slipped and fell on the ice in front of Canada. I eventually formed a support group in my Larry and his wife Alice live in Cloverdale British I was shocked when my doctor told me eight I was initially so reluctant to disclose my condition currently lives in Barrie with her husband Jim and my home and fractured two vertebrae. I was community and became a member of the Board Columbia with their dog Leesha. They have two years ago I had osteoporosis. Like many others, I that I agreed to go horseback riding with a group their two cats. Gail worked as a homecare manager hospitalized for two weeks, then sent home of Directors of Osteoporosis Canada. I have had grown sons and three grandchildren. Now retired, didn’t think that the disease aff ected men. Even of colleagues on a team building exercise – even for MDS Laboratories in Barrie for 12 years until she to recover. the opportunity to speak to many groups and Larry was the Director of Human Resources for though I broke many bones in my mid to late 40s, though I was absolutely terrifi ed the whole time was put on long-term disability due to osteoporosis. organizations in Canada and abroad about living Environment Canada’s Pacifi c and Yukon Region. all from accidents no more severe than a fall from a that I might fall and end up in a heap of broken In 1991, on Boxing Day, I fell again, down a fl ight with osteoporosis. I am now involved with the standing position, it wasn’t until a 10th fracture that bones. Gail is a former member of the National Board of stairs, and fractured another vertebra. This time Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network. Larry was diagnosed with osteoporosis when my doctor sent me for a bone scan. My history with 25 of Directors of Osteoporosis Canada. She has recovery seemed endless, but I returned to work. he was 48 years old, shortly after moving to bone breaks suddenly made sense. I’m very pleased to be part of COPN. I want to traveled both nationally and internationally for the Vancouver from Ottawa. He became involved with help change the way osteoporosis is discussed organization, sharing with audiences the patient However, the pain became too much to bear, and I Osteoporosis Canada because he was seeking As a man, I felt isolated by osteoporosis. The and marketed. It’s not just a woman’s disease – we perspective about living with osteoporosis. fi nally saw another doctor who suggested another information about the disease. internet told me that a signifi cant number of those need to get the message out that osteoporosis X-ray and discovered another fracture. I was affl icted with osteoporosis were men. Really? Where aff ects men. Much can be done to reduce the risk Gail is now a member of the Steering Committee of diagnosed with severe osteoporosis and was put on Responding to the Canadian Osteoporosis Patient were they hiding? Didn’t they want to talk to other of developing osteoporosis or to catch it at an early the Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network (COPN) long-term disability. Network’s call for membership, Larry is now a men and share their experiences? Perhaps they too stage. Most of all, any man with the disease needs a vital part of Osteoporosis Canada. She has lived member of COPN’s executive committee, hoping were embarrassed to learn they had the disease to know that he’s not alone, that there are others with osteoporosis for more than 25 years. Here, in When I was able to be up and around and do some to raise awareness of the disease among men. He - my own embarrassment kept me from telling and of course the COPN to support him in his quest her words, is her story. easy things, I got involved with Osteoporosis recounts his experiences with osteoporosis. anyone other than my family that I had osteoporosis. to live well and live safely.

“ “I slipped and fell on the I was shocked when my doctor ice in front of my home and told me eight years ago I fractured two vertebrae.” had osteoporosis. Like many - Gail Lemieux, Person with osteoporosis others, I didn’t think that the disease affected men.” - Larry Funnell, Person with osteoporosis

8 2006 - 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW 2006 - 2007 ANNUAL REVIEW 9 Financial Highlights Thank You! 2006-2007 Osteoporosis Canada wishes to acknowledge the following corporations, foundations, employee groups and service organizations for their generous support: During this last fi scal year, Osteoporosis Canada Operations of the organization were increased in thousands of hours given by individuals to all of the A & W Food Services of Canada Inc & Appalaches TD Waterhouse Private Giving Foundation increased its fi nancial operations by 44 per cent large part, due to the increased funds provided Chapters and groups across Canada in all capacities Associated Companies Groupe Westco Inc TDS Automotive over those of the last fi scal year. Such rates of by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term including National and Local Board members, AIM Funds Management Inc. H.Y. Louie Co. Ltd. Tetra Pak Canada Inc. growth do not come without their attendant Care for activities related to Ontario’s multi-year Scientifi c and Operations Advisory Council All Charities Campaign Hydro One Employee’s and Pensioner’s The George Lunan Foundation challenges, and in the end, the Program Fund of Osteoporosis Strategy, which aims to improve the members, and National Offi ce and Local Chapter Allied Insurance Services Inc Charity Trust Fund The Guarantee Company of North America Osteoporosis Canada incurred a modest operating bone health of all Ontario residents. operations staff members, have all immeasurably Association of Fundraising Professionals IBM Employees’ Charitable Fund The Harold Crabtree Foundation defi cit of $125,172. Total revenue for the Program contributed to the continued success of our Atco Electric Ltd. Inco Limited The HYDRECS Fund Fund was $6,324,623 and total expenses were The Research Fund, which is administered by the organization. Barrick Gold Corporation Intergroup Consultants Ltd. The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba $6,449,795. Investment Committee of the Board of Directors Beatrice & Arthur Minden Foundation Investors Group Matching Gift Program The Joan and Bruce Philip Foundation and is fi nancially segregated from the Program Berdie & Irvin Cohen Endowment Fund J. P. Bickell Foundation The Julie-Jiggs Foundation The charts below detail the results of operations of Fund, closed the fi scal year with a balance of Berwick Physiotherapy Clinic Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal The Peterson Charitable Foundation the Program Fund. Forty-seven per cent of revenues $1,395,257. The Research Fund receives and BMO Fountain of Hope Employees’ Foundation Kodak Employee Chest & Trust Fund The Sister of The Presentation are derived from government grants. The remaining manages fi nancial resources available for scientifi c Brandon Area Community Foundation Manitoba Hydro The Winnipeg Foundation 53 per cent are derived from individual donations research projects selected by the Scientifi c Advisory Burlington Taxi Inc. McLeish Containers Thompson Funeral Home and Cemetery and bequests as well as corporate donations and Council of Osteoporosis Canada. Ken Chong, C.A., C.G.A. CBC Radio Canada Meadowbrook Retirement Village Thornley Fallis Communications Inc. sponsorships. Expenses incurred by the Program Treasurer, National Board of Directors Central Park Lodges Merck Frosst Canada Inc. Tops Chapter #4824 Fund serve to fulfi ll the Vision and Mission of Finally, I would like to personally thank all of the Chartwell Renaissance Retirement Residence MTS Volunteers Toronto Community Foundation Osteoporosis Canada in key service areas. volunteers to Osteoporosis Canada. The tens of CIBC Nathan and Lily Silver Family Foundation Toyota Canada Inc. CIBC Asset Management Inc. Nexen Inc. Trillium Corporation Communications Inc. CIBC Retiree Advisory Committee Niagara Community Foundation Tweed Chapter # 148 Order of the Eastern Star REVENUES Individuals EXPENSES Education & Program City of Edmonton - DATS Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. Vancouver Island Health Authority 1,419,693 23% Development Delivery City Of Winnipeg Employees’ Charitable Fund Ontario Energy Network Vital Steps 2,629,464 41% Dairy Farmers of Canada OPG Employees’ & Pensioners’ Charity Trust Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Corporations Davidson Yuen Simpson Architects P & G Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. Wyeth Consumer Healthcare Inc. & Foundations Supporting Deanna & Edwin Cohen Family Foundation Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. 1,189,303 19% Services Dr. Tersia Lichtenstein Inc. PPG Canada Inc. 606,469 10% Special Events Eli Lilly Canada Inc. RBC Foundation 378,415 6% Resource EnCana Cares Foundation Regional Health Authority 3 Development F. K. Morrow Foundation Regroupement Infi rmieres (RS) Retraites Government 1,022,706 15% Fortune Energy Inc. Rogan Foundation Grants Foster’s Shoes Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008 3,007,548 47% Ontario Ministry GE Canada Community Donations sanofi -aventis of Health Sales Gemini Healthworks Inc. Sealed Air (Canada) Co. 2,191,156 34% 121,026 2% George Weston Ltd. Southwind Retirement Home Greenway Business St. Catharines Corrugated Containers Other* Griffi ns Greenhouses Starbuck All Charities Inc. 208,638 3% Groupe D’ Entraide Pour Arthrite De Beauce Sudbury Physio Centre 6,324,623 100% 6,449,795 100%

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