Engaging NovaScotians in theFight for Life!2010-2011 Report to the Community

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Every contribution to the work of the Canadian Cancer Society makes a difference. Your support allows us to do all we can to prevent cancer, save lives and support those living with the disease.

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Message from Chair & CEO 5 | Leading Research 7 | Influencing Change 9 | Enhancing Tobacco Control 11Supporting Nova Scotians 13 | Instilling Hope 15 | Easing the Burden 17 | Engaging in The Fight 19 | Fundraise For Life 20

Celebrating Legacy Giving 23 | Daffodil Place 24 | Leading The Fight 26 | Donor Acknowledgement 29 | Treasurer’s Report & Financials 34

Board of Directors

Executive CommitteeChair (May – December 2010)Ms. Cheryl Hebert, Halifax

Chair (January – April 2011)Chair Elect (May-December 2010)Ms. Nancy Barteaux, Halifax

TreasurerMs. Susan McIsaacAmherst

Honorary SolicitorMr. Jeff Aucoin, Halifax

Secretary/CEOMs. Maureen Summers, Halifax Members at LargeMr. Tim Alison, Meteghan Ms. Dolores Atwood, Yarmouth Ms. Nancy Britten, ArichatMr. Steve Craig, Lower Sackville Dr. Bruce Crooks, HalifaxMr. Kevin Fraser, Dartmouth Dr. Carman Giacomantonio, HalifaxMs. Janice Kaffer, New Glasgow Dr. Ron MacCormick, Sydney Ms. Shannon MacDonald, HalifaxMs. Brenda Payne, Bible Hill Mr. Jeffrey Stockhausen, Halifax

MissionThe Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Saluting Our Chairs

We pay tribute to Cheryl Hebert as she relinquished her term as Chair of Nova Scotia Division’s Board of Directors to relocate for a new international opportunity. Over her tenure, Cheryl’s goal was to fully embrace two key Society priorities – prevention and advocacy – and this goal was ex-ceeded. The Society achieved key advocacy wins against indoor tan-ning beds, cosmetic pesticides and better tobacco control measures. These advocacy gains will help to prevent cancer before it starts and they make way for public policies that keep Nova Scotians healthy.

VisionCreating a world where no Canadian fears cancer.

Our New Chair

With Cheryl’s departure, we wel-comed the familiar face of Nancy Barteaux to this role. A Partner with Ritch Durnford Lawyers, Nancy’s practice focuses in the areas of Employment and Labour Law. Nancy first sat on the Soci-ety’s Nova Scotia Division Board of Directors in the late 1990s as Honourary Solicitor and rejoined as a Director at Large in 2004. She assumed the role of Chair-Elect in May 2010, and then Chair in January 2011. As someone who has lost family members to cancer, she understands the impact a cancer diagnosis can have. Nancy is com-mitted to the work the Society does and lends her volunteer leadership contributions to help us meet our goals.

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2010-11 marked a significant year in the fight against cancer and the Canadian Cancer Society was leading the way.

With the help of Society volunteers, donors, supporters and staff, we had more impact, against more cancers, in more communities throughout Nova Scotia than any other cancer charity.

As the largest national charitable funder of cancer research in Canada, we are leading the fight against cancer in research labs across the country. We fund world-class research initiatives that seek new and better ways of understanding, diagnosing, treating and preventing cancer. And our prevention work was not limited to research alone.

While we fund research to better understand how to beat cancer tomorrow, we also empower, inform and support those touched by cancer today. This past year, The Lodge That Gives celebrated 20 years of supporting Nova Scotians and their families throughout their cancer journey and more of you than ever joined Relay For Life to fight back in communities throughout our province.

We deterred cancer through our advocacy efforts and were instrumental in Nova Scotia becoming the first province to ban those under the age of 19 from using indoor tanning beds. We brought voice to cancer issues leading to the creation of healthy public policies banning the use of cosmetic pesticides and improving cigarette package health warnings. We advocated for improved and equal access to cancer drugs and treatment on behalf of cancer patients across the province. We take action to make the fight against cancer and the health of Nova Scotians a top priority by ensuring cancer issues receive the attention they deserve from our elected officials.

Our influence can be measured in the research we have funded, which has had a real impact on the health and lives of Canadians, our advocacy on cancer-related issues, and the critical work we do each day to ensure Canadians focus on the fight for life and against cancers.

We recognize that cancer is not an opponent we fight alone. Thank you to the volunteers, donors and supporters who lead the fight for life by empowering the Canadian Cancer Society to prevent cancer, save lives and support those living with the disease.

Nancy Barteaux, Chair

A Message from the Chair and CEO

“Progress has been made but there is yet more work to be done. We can’t give up the fight.” Nancy Barteaux, chair

Maureen Summers, CEO

Nancy Barteaux, chair Maureen Summers, ceo

“It is through the generosity of our volunteers and donors that the Canadian Cancer Society leads the fight for life.”Maureen Summers, ceo

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$48mIn 2010-11, the Canadian Cancer Society funded more than $48 million in leading-edge research projects across the country.

“I am excited to be part of a world-class research community in Nova Scotia. This wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of donors and volunteers who help us to make the fight against cancer a priority.”Dr. Brent Johnston, Canadian Cancer Society-Funded Researcher

The Need in Nova ScotiaEvery 3 minutes another Canadian is

diagnosed with cancer. These are our parents, children, siblings and friends. It is crucial to understand more about preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer and research provides answers to these complicated cancer issues.

As Nova Scotians, we have among the highest incidence rates of many cancers in the country. Nova Scotians look to the Canadian Cancer Society to continue to support world class research to better understand why we have more cancers and how we can reduce our risk.

There are over 200 types of cancers so the breadth of research required to eradicate the many cancers impacting Nova Scotians and Canadians is great.

How you can join the fight: Visit cancer.ca/ns/research to learn more about the fight against cancer.

How We Fought BackSociety-funded researchers continue

to lead the charge against cancer. An evaluation of the Society’s research grants program found that our researchers are more productive, published more papers and did so in more prestigious journals than other researchers.

Between 2002 and 2010, the Society awarded more than $6.3 million to cancer researchers in Nova Scotia. This has supported a thriving research community leading the way to cancer prevention, detection and treatment options.

Nova Scotia Society-funded researchers are at the forefront of cancer prevention research. Dr. Louise Parker, the Society’s Endowed Chair in Population Cancer Research, is studying the possible link between kidney and bladder cancer rates and well water. Dr. Brent Johnston is studying how to stop cancer from spreading to other parts of the body.

The ImpactThanks to Society-lead contributions,

progress is being made. Today, 62% of those diagnosed with cancer survive their disease compared to 25% of patients in the 1940s.

In Nova Scotia, cancer patients enrolled in 41 Society-funded clinical trials giving them access to the newest types of cancer treatment available in 2010-11.

With our continued priority of funding excellent research, fewer Nova Scotians will be diagnosed with cancer, treatment will improve and survival rates will increase.

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Leading ResearchSociety-Funded Researchers Stop Cancer in its TracksAs the largest national charitable funder of can-cer research in Canada, we are leading the fight against cancer.

It’s been said that the second worst thing from hearing the words “you have cancer” is “your cancer has spread.” For Ross Cowen, hearing this news almost gave him a reason to stop fighting – but Ross was determined not to leave his family too early. He had already lost his first wife to cancer, and his new found love of being a grandparent was enough for him to keep fighting.

Hailing from Paradise, Ross was diagnosed with throat cancer in July 2002. He was told that very occasionally

individuals with his diagnosis are also diagnosed with lung cancer, and with that, one month later they found the cancer had spread to his lungs. His lung was removed in October 2002 and he received radiation for his throat a month later. Ross went about his life as normal until two years later when he was told that cancer was detected again in his lung. This time, the doctors gave Ross two to six months to live and discussed his treatments without much hope. Ross was determined that he would not die of cancer and moved forward with radiation treatments. This July, Ross will be seven years cancer-free.

Once Ross was given a clean bill of health he stated that he felt relief, “I felt that I was going to live. I didn’t ask for a cure, I asked for more time. I wanted to see my grandchildren graduate from elementary school.” Ross has a very special bond with his 11-year old granddaughter, Mary, and when he was down he relied on her company, a “Mary-fix”, to lift his spirits.

Leading the way in the fight against the spread of cancer is Dr. Brent Johnston, a Society-funded researcher. He is working to stimulate a natural immunity against cancer in hopes of helping people like Ross before their cancer spreads.

Naturally occurring immune cells called Natural Killer T cells have the potential to fight infections and cancers. But, as Dr. Johnston explains, they need to be stimulated and given their marching orders first.

“Once activated, the NKT cells can set off an aggressive immune response against tumour cells,” says Dr. Johnston. In the future this research could be used to develop therapies that direct NKT cells to kill tumors more efficiently in cancer patients just like Ross and to prevent the spread of cancer cells.

“Without research, i likely wouldn’t be here.” ross cowen, paradise

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5 Times Some tanning beds can expose you to 5 times more radiation than the sun.

The Need in Nova ScotiaCancer prevention starts with healthy

living and enhancing provincial legislation can positively impact personal healthy lifestyle choices. While the Canadian Cancer Society has made great strides in the fight against cancer through influencing healthy public policies there is still more work to be done.

Using our voice throughout the year is vital to bringing attention to those matters that put Nova Scotians at increased risk for developing cancer. Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and staff speak up on behalf of Nova Scotians for a healthier tomorrow.

How We Fought BackThroughout the year, Society

supporters and staff bring a voice to cancer issues that impact all of us at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government.

This past year the Society was instrumental in the passing of provincial legislation that bans Nova Scotia youth under the age of 19 from using indoor tanning beds. The Tanning Bed Act makes Nova Scotia the first province in Canada to implement province-wide legislation protecting our youth from the harmful effects of these known carcinogens.

The Society also encouraged the government to implement legislation that would protect Nova Scotians from the harmful effects of pesticides. As a result, the government passed the Non-essential Pesticides Control Act that is effective April 1, 2011.

The ImpactThe Society’s ability to influence and

accomplish legislative changes on behalf of Nova Scotians has been strengthened over time thanks to our unwavering advocacy efforts focused on healthy public policies.

Research shows that exposure to UV radiation from tanning beds before the age of 35 increases your risk of melanoma and long-term exposure makes your risk even greater. With among the highest rates of melanoma in the country, The Tanning Bed Act goes a long way in protecting Nova Scotia youth from the risk of developing skin cancer.

The Non-essential Cosmetic Pesticides Control Act will successfully reduce Nova Scotian’s exposure to pesticides and reduce the risk of another potentially cancer-causing agent across our province.

“As physicians we know Nova Scotians have some of the highest rates of skin cancer and that tanning beds are a contributing factor to increasing incidence rates.”Dr. Jane Brooks, President of Doctors Nova Scotia

How you can join the fight: Visit cancer.ca/ns/tanning to learn more about the fight against cancer.

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Influencing ChangeNova Scotia Leads Canada in Protecting Youth from Tanning BedsThe Canadian Cancer Society in Nova Scotia was instrumental in banning youth under the age of 19 from using tanning beds, the first legislation of its kind in Canada.

Until January of 2010 Dana Tynski was like many busy mothers with three active children. Her life revolved around shuffling kids back and forth from hockey rinks to basketball courts and cheering them on from the stands. But everything changed the day her doctor diagnosed her with cancer.

Dana was concerned about moles she noticed on her skin and she wanted her doctor to investigate. Two moles were removed and one was diagnosed as melanoma. “As I sat in

the doctors’ office in disbelief, the doctor asked me, do you tan?” recounted Dana. “I never thought of myself as a big tanner, but I had been to tanning beds because I wanted a base tan before going south.”

Two months after her diagnosis, Dana was in the OR for wide excision surgery. They also removed the sentinel node from her groin area to see if the cancer had spread. Unfortunately, it wasn’t good news. This meant more tests, more surgery, more drugs and more pain for Dana.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer but it is also one of the most preventable. Nova Scotians have among the highest rates of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer - in the country. Research shows that being exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning beds before the age of 35 increases your risk of melanoma and that tanning beds do not, in fact, give you a ‘safe tan without burning’.

Since Dana was diagnosed with melanoma, she has wished she could turn back time over and over again. “I wished I had never stepped foot in a tanning bed, that I knew more about melanoma and read more about ultraviolet rays and what they can do. What I really wish is that I wasn’t so ignorant to think this couldn’t happen to me,” recounts Dana. “My tan has faded but my scars are very visible and the emotional scars are deep.”

Dana considers herself one of the lucky ones and she hopes to spare more people from experiencing what she has. Her personal testimony played a critical role as the Canadian Cancer Society advocated the provincial government for laws protecting those under the age of 19 from the harmful effects of tanning beds.

“My tan has faded but my scars are very visible and the emotional scars are deep.” Dana Tynski, Sydney

Visit cancer.ca/ns/tanning to learn more about the fight against cancer.Photo courtesy of Scott McIntyre Photography

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FirstNova Scotia has the highest rate of smokers in the country for those aged 20 to 24.

The Need in Nova ScotiaTobacco is responsible for 30% of

cancer deaths in Nova Scotia and it causes more than 85% of our lung cancer cases.

After years of advocacy work aimed at decreasing tobacco rates through public policies, Nova Scotia’s smoking rates have reached a plateau and we have the highest rate of smokers in Canada among those aged 20-24.

Youth continue to be a priority in the fight against cancer and there is great need to stop youth from smoking before they start.

Tobacco is a highly addictive substance and many people require support in order to quit smoking and lead healthier lives.

How We Fought BackThe Canadian Cancer Society has been a

strong voice advocating for public policies that ban candy-flavoured cigarillos, improve and enhance health warnings on cigarette packages and encourage the adoption of more outdoor smoke-free spaces in Nova Scotia.

Over 2,900 Relay For Life participants throughout the province used their voices to urge provincial and federal levels of government to take action against contraband cigarettes. These low-cost cigarettes deter people from quitting smoking and encourage the initiation of smoking, particularly among youth.

The Society offers Smokers’ Helpline phone and online personalized support to thousands of Nova Scotians who seek advice and information about tobacco use and quitting smoking so they can prevent cancer before it starts. (1 877 513-5333 smokershelpline.ca)

The ImpactThe Canadian Cancer Society is

helping to reduce the single greatest cause of cancer by advocating for greater tobacco control measures on behalf of Nova Scotians. This means that fewer people will be addicted to tobacco and be diagnosed – and die – from cancer and other tobacco related diseases.

The Canadian Cancer Society continues to help Nova Scotians quit smoking by supporting them through their journey with Smokers’ Helpline. From August 2008 to February 2011, over 1,000 Nova Scotians who wanted to quit smoking were supported through the online program.

Cancer control initiatives are pivotal in the fight against cancer because they have the power to prevent cancer before it starts.

The overall cancer incidence rate in males over the age of 69 has been dropping, primarily due to a declining rate of lung cancer from decreased tobacco use.

“When there are significant health implications on issues like tobacco use, none of us should presume that we cannot influence policies.”Mayor Bob Stead, Town of Wolfville

How you can join the fight: Visit cancer.ca/ns/tobacco to learn more about the fight against cancer.

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Enhancing Tobacco ControlHealthy Public Policies Reducing Nova Scotians’ Cancer RiskCanadian Cancer Society staff, volunteers and donors are making cancer history through their efforts for reform in tobacco control.

When Shirley MacLeod began volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society in 1989 she didn’t have to look far for motivation. “My close friend had just been diagnosed with cancer and it had a profound effect on me,” recounts Shirley. “I was approached about volunteering for the Canadian Cancer Society and it seemed like a good time to get involved.” Shirley’s work with the Society allowed her to fight back against the disease and to help make a difference in the lives of others. It’s been 22 years since Shirley first

started that fight and she is as determined today as she was then.

Active in many volunteer roles with the Society, Shirley has also been a long-time advocate for public policies that enhance tobacco control. The single most important thing Nova Scotians can do to reduce their risk of cancer is to live smoke-free. A mother of three grown boys and five grandchildren, Shirley wants to ensure her family – and yours – lives in a community where healthy choices are easy choices.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Nova Scotia. When tobacco use decreases so too does the risk of developing lung cancer and that is what fuels Shirley’s commitment. “This is not the type of work we can let up on,” says Shirley. “We need to show conviction and commitment and apply long-term strategies to tobacco control.”

Nova Scotia’s smoking rates have reached a plateau in recent years with the highest rate of smokers in Canada between the ages of 20-24. The Canadian Cancer Society, Shirley and volunteers like her are working hard to reduce smoking rates further. 2010 marked significant advances in tobacco control with the ban of candy-flavoured cigarillos and enhanced warning labels on cigarette packages and this makes Shirley happy. “I like to see progress and it is rewarding to know that our work is affecting decisions made at the government level so fewer Nova Scotians are diagnosed with cancer.”

Visit cancer.ca/ns/tobacco to learn more about the fight against cancer.

“We’ve made great strides and progress but we need to keep going.” Shirley MacLeod, dartmouth

Photo courtesy of Alex MacAulay Photographers

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1,325In 2010, 1,325 Nova Scotians called the Cancer Information Service for answers to their questions about cancer.

The Need in Nova ScotiaA cancer diagnosis comes with great

uncertainty and unanswered questions. The internet provides an abundant amount of information that is often difficult to navigate and the accuracy of the information is not always reliant. People have a need for accurate, timely and helpful information.

Cancer patients and caregivers often express feelings of isolation and have a desire to connect with somebody who ‘has been there’ and understands the practical aspects of the cancer journey.

How We Fought BackThe primary need after a cancer

diagnosis is information. Last year the Society empowered Nova Scotians by providing immediate and reliable answers to their questions through our Cancer Information Service – a free telephone and online service. (1 888 939-3333)

The Society offers over 50 resources that help Nova Scotians reduce their risk of cancer, understand their diagnosis, manage their treatment and live beyond their diagnosis.

In 2010-11, the Society supported patients and caregivers through peer support programs, like Cancer Connection, to ensure they were not alone in their fight against cancer.

In September 2010, the Society proudly contributed a gift of $100,000 to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation in support of the delivery of excellent cancer care in Cape Breton.

The ImpactWith increased access and use of the

internet more Nova Scotians than ever are relying on the Canadian Cancer Society’s online information to help cope with the uncertainty associated with a cancer diagnosis. In 2010-11, over 4,200 Nova Scotians visited our website for support services.

The Cancer Information Service phone service continues to provide personalized answers to Nova Scotians’ questions about cancer issues. 1,325 Nova Scotians used this telephone service last year.

Nova Scotians were provided information about preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer as a means of empowering Nova Scotians in their own fight against cancer to reduce the risk of Nova Scotians developing the disease.

“It made such a difference because she gave me hope.”CancerConnection client

How you can join the fight: Visit cancerconnection.ca to learn more about the fight against cancer.

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Supporting Nova ScotiansSharing Information and Hope with Patients and CaregiversThe Canadian Cancer Society is doing everything possible to empower, inform and support Nova Scotians living with cancer.

Carol Anne Dobbs never thought that by sharing her own cancer journey it would give others hope and a will to keep fighting. But today, she does just that through the Society’s CancerConnection program.

When Carol Anne started having some respiratory symptoms, she attributed them to a preexisting condition, so it was only by chance that her doctor ordered a chest x-ray. She remembers going into the doctor’s office that day. She

knew something wasn’t right. He said to her, “this never gets easy,” and she responded “I have cancer, don’t I?” Carol Anne was diagnosed with lung cancer in June 1995, had surgery four months later but did not require chemotherapy or radiation as follow up treatment.

Carol Anne, a mother of two daughters, was also a caregiver to her companion, who was diagnosed with throat cancer. She was his primary caregiver for seven months, and saw him through chemotherapy and radiation. Sadly, he lost his battle a year ago in February.

As a CancerConnection volunteer, Carol Anne provides support to others who have been diagnosed with cancer as well as caregivers. “When the doctor said the word cancer, it was like throwing a bucket of cold pins and needles all over me,” remembers Carol Anne. “I was scared.” Carol Anne knows firsthand that hope is paramount when facing cancer. “The clients I am matched with know that I’ve walked in their shoes and that everything said between us is confidential and won’t be judged,” says Carol Anne. “I’ve heard it all – anger, frustration, fear, denial. But I’ve been there. I know.”

The CancerConnection peer support program matches cancer patients, family members and caregivers with trained volunteers who have had a similar journey. The impact Carol Anne’s volunteering has had is immeasurable. “When I’m nearing the end of a match, I say to the client ‘Remember how you felt the first time we talked? Think about where you are now.’ You can hear the difference in their voice.”

“Hope is paramount for cancer patients and their families.”Carol Anne Dobbs, Sydney

Visit cancerconnection.ca to learn more about the fight against cancer.Photo courtesy of Scott McIntyre Photography

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The Need in Nova ScotiaChildhood cancers are rare and young

people account for about 2 per cent of all Canadians diagnosed with cancer. Being diagnosed with cancer as a child is not something children and their families expect to face and it poses many unique challenges.

Fighting back against cancer involves more than fighting against the physical aspects of the disease. It is critical that children affected by cancer have the opportunity to be around others they can identify with and hear stories of hope and inspiration as a means of reducing feelings of isolation.

How We Fought BackFor over 20 years, the Canadian Cancer

Society has provided Camp Goodtime, a week long fun-filled camp experience for children with cancer.

Camp Goodtime wouldn’t be able to fight back if it weren’t for the caring expertise of the volunteers who plan and attend camp. From our camp director to our counsellors and nursing staff, our supporters volunteer their time to create a safe and fun environment for the children to thrive in.

The Society is committed to supporting children affected by cancer and the Nova Scotia Division contributed a gift of $100,000 to Brigadoon Village in 2010. This is an initiative which will provide the Canadian Cancer Society’s Camp Goodtime with a permanent home that will enhance the experience of young campers in the future.

The ImpactIn August 2009, 79 children joined

the Canadian Cancer Society at Camp Goodtime for a care-free summer camp experience.

Through camper/parent surveys, the majority of those polled expressed an increase of hope; an increase in the ability to cope; an increase in ease in speaking about their cancer; a decrease in anxiety and a feeling of being more supported in their fight against cancer. The children gained this from Camp Goodtime while forging meaningful relationships and having fun!

How you can join the fight: Visit cancer.ca/ns/campgoodtime to learn more about the fight against cancer.

Photo courtesy of Alex MacAulay Photographers Photo courtesy of Alex MacAulay Photographers Photo courtesy of Alex MacAulay Photographers

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Instilling HopeCamp Goodtime Helps Kids Fight Back Against CancerCamp Goodtime is a Canadian Cancer Society-funded summer camp for children who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Spencer Hubley was just two years old when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and his young life was suddenly cast into a very grown up world. His days became filled with doctor’s appointments, medical tests and cancer treatments and his family’s life was thrown into a tailspin. Spencer underwent chemotherapy for over three years and just six months after his treatment ended, his family was told that his cancer had returned. This time Spencer received chemotherapy and radiation. As of April 7, 2011, Spencer will be free of cancer for five years.

Spencer first came to Camp Goodtime when he turned eight years old. Childhood cancers are quite rare and this can mean that a child may feel especially isolated and alone. The camp experience helps children with cancer – and the families who love them – fight back against cancer by offering support, hope and fun.

Spencer’s parents, Hazel and Larry, were comforted by the fact that Camp Goodtime would allow their son to do what an 8 year old does best – be a kid – and that he would get to do this with other children who had similar cancer experiences. “I was glad he was getting a chance to do regular children’s activities and get away from the hospital if even only for a little while,” recounts Spencer’s mother. “I hoped he would get to make friends, create memories and forget about his treatment for a little.”

Spencer was anxious and excited about arriving at Camp Goodtime for the first time but as an 13 year old with five years of camp under his belt, he’s now looking forward to his sixth year this summer. “I keep going back to camp because of the friends I’ve made there,” says Spencer. “I always feel sad on the last day but I’m looking forward to seeing my camp buddies and pulling pranks on the counsellors! I just can’t wait to see everybody again.”

Spencer’s parents feel his time spent at Camp Goodtime has made him more independent and they’re happy about that. “I think Spencer has learned that he can be away from us and still be okay,” says Hazel. “He needs to know that he has reasons to go on.”

Through the generosity of Nova Scotians, the Canadian Cancer Society is fighting back on behalf of Spencer and children like him by offering programs such as Camp Goodtime and investing in pediatric cancer research.

“The counsellors and other campers are just the best. I love all the crazy things we do.”

Visit cancer.ca/ns/campgoodtime to learn more about the fight against cancer.Photo courtesy of Alex MacAulay Photographers

Spencer Hubley,Dartmouth

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1,056In 2010, the Canadian Cancer Society welcomed 1,056 Nova Scotians to The Lodge That Gives.

“I’ve been coming to the Lodge for years and I find it a very positive place. It makes me feel like I really can continue this fight.”Gerald Sampson, Port Hawkesbury

The Need in Nova ScotiaFor many Nova Scotians, a cancer

diagnosis entails more than physical and emotional concerns. The fight against cancer is very often associated with a financial burden as well.

The provincial government invested in new radiation equipment for cancer treatment centres in Halifax and Cape Breton. This means Nova Scotians will travel to Halifax and Sydney for radiation therapy now and in the future.

Investment in cancer research has seen progress in cancer treatment and, increasingly, patients are treated on an outpatient basis. Many patients living outside of these cancer centres are required to live away from home for the duration of their treatment.

How you can join the fight: Visit cancer.ca/ns/lodgethatgives to learn more about the fight against cancer.

How We Fought BackThanks to Society volunteers, donors

and staff, the Canadian Cancer Society’s Lodge That Gives has been a formidable opponent in the fight against cancer for over 24,000 Nova Scotians throughout the past 20 years.

Recognizing that accommodation support is also needed for those receiving treatment in Cape Breton, the Canadian Cancer Society provides resources to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre to offer accommodations during treatment.

The ImpactThe Canadian Cancer Society’s Lodge

That Gives provided meals, a home away from home, practical and emotional support to almost 1,100 Nova Scotians living with cancer in the last year. The Lodge provides practical and emotional support for individuals throughout Nova Scotia and including Cape Breton.

Many cancer patients staying at the Lodge indicate that not having to worry about where to stay in Halifax during their cancer journey allowed them to concentrate on what matters most, their health.

The Canadian Cancer Society makes the experience and care of residents staying at The Lodge That Gives a priority and those efforts are paying off. Last year, 98% of Lodge residents indicated that they felt a decreased sense of anxiety because of their stay at the Lodge.

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Easing the BurdenThe Lodge That Gives: A ‘Home Away From Home’The Lodge That Gives provides meals and ac-commodation support for cancer patients throughout Nova Scotians who must travel to Halifax for treatment.

Dave Stoddart first heard about the Canadian Cancer Society’s Lodge That Gives 20 years ago when his father was diagnosed with throat cancer. His Dad was living along the South Shore of Nova Scotia at the time and was required to travel to Halifax for cancer treatment. Leaving the comfort and familiarity of his home must have been difficult but Dave remembers his father speaking highly of his time spent at the Lodge.

“My mother was very impressed with the Lodge and she still speaks highly of it and how nice the staff was,” recounts Dave. “My Dad also had very good things to say about it.” Dave had no way of knowing that he would follow in his Dad’s footsteps until he was diagnosed with cancer himself in June of 2010. Requiring treatment in Halifax for prostate cancer, Dave, a father of three, left his home in Greenwood to make the Lodge his ‘home away from home’ like his father had before him.

Even though Dave had heard about the Lodge, he was still filled with a sense of anxiety before he arrived. But that didn’t last long.”I am a shy person by nature but the Lodge was a comforting setting for me,” says Dave. “The people there were going through the same thing I was and we all drew strength from that. It’s called The Lodge That Gives for a reason and you don’t have to be there long to know that.”

Many Lodge residents are relieved to know that the Lodge helps to ease the financial burden that is often associated with a cancer diagnosis. Perhaps Dave describes it best. “Having to deal with cancer treatments was burden enough,” Dave says. “The Lodge gave me peace of mind and I knew that I had a warm bed and good meals to see me through my treatment. I can honestly say that it was an integral part of my treatment.”

“I know the Lodge helped me get through a very rough time. I don’t know what I would have done without it.”Dave Stoddart, Greenwood

Photo courtesy of Photography by Lori Weir

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The Need in Nova ScotiaThe Canadian Cancer Society relies

on the support of volunteers and the generosity of donors to do all we can in the fight against cancer.

As the leading cause of premature death in Canada, cancer takes a toll on every community. Every 3 minutes another Canadian hears the words, “you have cancer”.

A cancer diagnosis often makes an individual – or a caregiver – feel isolated and alone. Many people touched by cancer lack the opportunity to stand with others in celebration of survivors, remembrance for lost loved ones and united in the fight against cancer.

How We Fought Back2010 marked the 9th year Nova Scotians

came together to re-write the future of cancer at the Canadian Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay For Life. Relay For Life is more than just a fundraising event. It is a movement that takes place in 20 countries worldwide and in 485 communities throughout Canada last year.

In Nova Scotia, 25 communities were part of the Relay movement in 2010. 10,200 participants and 2,276 volunteers came together in the fight against cancer.

Relay empowered participants to learn more about how to prevent cancer, to join the Society’s advocacy efforts and to become a volunteer.

More than 2,331 cancer survivors stood as symbols of hope and inspiration during Relay For Life events across the province.

The ImpactNova Scotians came together and rallied

in support of those living with cancer and for the eradication of the disease by raising $2.7 million through Relay in 2010-11.

Relay is resonating with residents across Nova Scotia and the Canadian Cancer Society was pleased to welcome students from the Metro Universities to the Relay For Life family in 2010-11. They join students from Acadia University and StFX as the next generation of cancer fighters. Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders and these cancer champions are proof that the fight against cancer is in good hands.

How you can join the fight: Visit relayforlife.ca to learn more about the fight against cancer.

Photo courtesy of Alex MacAulay Photographers Photo courtesy of Roxane Bay Photo courtesy of Alex MacAulay Photographers

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Engaging in The FightNova Scotians Join Relay For Life for the Ultimate Fight NightThe Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than a fundraiser. It’s a life-changing event that celebrates the fight for life in an inspirational and powerful way.

There are moments in a person’s lifetime that have the ability to suspend time. Hearing that you have cancer is one of those moments. In one speeding and incredibly vivid moment, you know that your life will be changed forever from that day forward and that you’ve got the fight of your life on your hands. Now imagine experiencing that moment twice. Pat Westlake has.

Pat, a mother of two adult children and two beautiful grandsons, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999.

She underwent surgery for her cancer and was also treated with radiation therapy. Happy and relieved to have her diagnosis behind her, Pat began to volunteer for the Society just one year later. She joined her first Relay For Life just a few years after that.

“My first Relay was in Truro and it was a life changing experience for me,” recounts Pat. “I couldn’t wait to get back again the next year. I think everybody should experience the fun, inspiration and hope that is part of every Relay I’ve attended.”

Pat was recently diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time, has just had surgery and currently awaits treatment. She is facing this struggle with the same strength and energy she has shown in the past. As Pat fights her most recent battle with the disease, her involvement with Relay remains a priority. This community-based fundraising program exists to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and to fight back to find a cure for the disease.

Those who know Pat aren’t surprised to know that she doesn’t volunteer for just one Relay For Life event. She’s been involved with five of them and often all in the same month of June. “Wherever you find people who have been touched by cancer, you’ll also find energy, love, gratitude, joy and hope. The time we share together is a gift and it encourages me to see so many people coming together for one cause.”

As Pat’s good friend has said, “Cancer has a nerve to pick another fight with you”. The Canadian Cancer Society couldn’t agree more and we fight back at Relay For Life to ensure cancer picks fewer fights with all of us.

Visit relayforlife.ca to learn more about the fight against cancer.

“Relay encourages others. Together we can make a difference and wipe out cancer.”Pat Westlake, Center BurlingtonPhoto courtesy of Photography by Lori Weir

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Fundraise For LifeNova Scotians found creative ways to rally families, friends and communities in the fight against cancer in 2010-11 and they did it their way. They shaved their heads, played hockey, walked up hills and then skied back down them all to raise funds and awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society. Leading the swell of support, our ‘champions of hope’ across the province arranged over 200 events and raised over half of a million dollars. We salute the hundreds of Nova Scotians who are role models in our communities and we remain grateful for their imagination, inspiration and heart.

The Looong Game Hat TrickPlaying hockey for 24 hours may not be everyone’s “cup of tea” but for 42 partici-pants it was exactly where they wanted to be. We all know that Nova Scotians looove their hockey but they’re also as committed to making a difference for people living with cancer. For the third time, the Town of Windsor played host to the event that included the Honourable Minister Peter Mackay. Cancer is a disease that doesn’t sleep and these 24-hour hockey-playing-cancer-fighters are standing guard and skating their way to a future free of cancer.

Get Up ThereWho looks at a ski hill and decides to walk up it before skiing down it? The crew from Get Up There, that’s who. Get Up There is a more than a cancer fundraiser. It’s an empowering public awareness movement aimed at eradicating colorectal cancer by raising funds and awareness for prevention and early detection. Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the country and the second leading cause of death but it is often curable when detected early. Like the Society, the crew from ‘Get Up There’ believe this is worth fighting for.

Bald For SureWhen 13-year-old Mikaela Hallett of Por-ter’s Lake lost her grandfather to cancer in 2010, she knew she wanted to find a big way to honour his memory. It doesn’t get much bigger than rallying a community in the fight against cancer. Mikaela, and the love for her grandfather, captured the hearts of her schoolmates, friends and fam-ily across the country when she decided to raise funds by shaving her hair in his memory. On October 8th, her grandfa-ther’s birthday, Mikaela’s school gathered to cheer her on as she cut her hair and then donated it to Locks of Love to make wigs for children fighting cancer.

How you can join the fight: Visit cancer.ca/ns/communityfundraising to learn more about the fight against cancer.

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Give To Live It’s no secret that cycling is good for us but when cycling is used to make a dif-ference in the lives of cancer patients it’s even better. 36 riders from the Maritimes joined GIVETOLIVE’s 10-day cycle from Vancouver to Austin, Texas to meet up with cancer survivor Lance Armstrong and the Livestrong Foundation. They raised funds and awareness of the cancer issues facing all of us from one side of the country to the other. These participants proved that they have the drive to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Halifax West Head For a CureToday’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders and the students of Halifax West High School are proof that Nova Scotia is in good hands. For the eighth year running, Halifax West held their annual Head For A Cure event to ensure that fewer Nova Scotians see loved ones diagnosed with cancer. The students organized everything from school BBQs, 50/50 draws, coin drives, pledges, and online-giving. Every April, the students hold their grand finale where staff, students and community members come forward, tell their story, shave their heads and show that they are formidable opponents in the fight against cancer.

BJ’s Links Fore LymphomaWhen cancer affects somebody you care about, it becomes personal. That’s exactly how the crew at Halifax-based radio sta-tion Q104 felt when their fellow morning show radio host, BJ Burke, was diagnosed with lymphoma. BJ’s colleagues and his legions of fans wanted him to know that he was not fighting cancer alone. What did BJ want? To support others who were affected by cancer. The result was a 2010 golf event titled BJ’s Links Fore Lymphoma in support of BJ’s own battle with cancer and in honour of others facing the disease. Funds raised supported the Canadian Can-cer Society’s Lodge That Gives.

Visit cancer.ca/ns/communityfundraising to learn more about the fight against cancer.

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The NeedNova Scotians are generous and

giving people. Many have already made significant contributions to the work of the Canadian Cancer Society through annual giving daffodil and residential campaigns, Relay For Life and independent fundraising events.

A well planned gift can provide very attractive tax benefits to the donor. It can also be a meaningful opportunity to create a lasting gift and continue the commitment to the fight against cancer.

How We Fought BackIn 2010, the Canadian Cancer Society in

Nova Scotia established the Legacy Circle to honour donors who arranged for future gifts to the Society in their estate plans. This is a unique circle of donors who are fighting cancer in a very special way. The Legacy Circle is a way to express appreciation and provide opportunities for donors to learn about the impact of the Society’s work today and plans for tomorrow.

The Society continued to offer assistance to Nova Scotians in gift planning, discussing the impact of their gifts and ensuring that their wishes are carried out as they have intended.

The ImpactThe Society’s impact in the fight against

cancer was strengthened by generous Nova Scotians who proudly contributed through planned giving in order to make a difference in the future of cancer.

Last year, the Society received a number of gifts through planned giving options like insurance and bequests. These gifts empower the Society to lead the way to understanding, preventing and treating cancer while supporting Nova Scotians touched by the disease.

How you can join the fight: Visit cancer.ca/ns/giftplanning to learn more about the fight against cancer.

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Celebrating Legacy GivingEmpowering the Fight Against Cancer Through Planned GiftsA planned gift enables the Society to fund research that outsmarts cancer for future- generations and improve the lives of people currently living with cancer.

Giving has been a part of Pauline Spence’s family life for as long as she can remember. The ability to make a difference in the life of another is a lesson she learned early on. As a long-time supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society, fighting back against cancer in order to make a difference for those touched by the disease is something Pauline strongly believes in.

“Our family wasn’t wealthy but we weren’t afraid to work for a living,” she recounts. “My father ran a general store and gas pump near Windsor and my mother looked after the books. The business was at the center of the community and my parents were keenly aware of the needs of the people surrounding them. During the depression they helped many.”

Pauline had regularly supported eradicating cancer and supporting those touched by the disease through annual residential fundraising drives. The Canadian Cancer Society was an organization she trusted when she decided to plan a gift to improve the lives of others.

“When I decided it was time to get things in order, I sought a financial advisor,” said Pauline. “He got to know me and made various suggestions based on what he knew about me and my circumstances. I chose a gift of insurance because it presented no risk for me while benefitting others.”

The Canadian Cancer Society in Nova Scotia established the Legacy Circle to honor donors like Pauline. Membership is a reflection of the highest of values of philanthropy and commitment to the Society’s mission. It also celebrates gift planning, creates awareness and encourages others to consider making similar gifts. When provided the opportunity

to share her story with others, Pauline replied, “That would be fine by me. There’s no need to hide your light under a bushel if it’s a worthy cause.”

For Pauline, making a gift of insurance to the Canadian Cancer Society is beneficial for several reasons. Her gift empowers the Society to have more impact against cancer and it allows an affordable way of making a larger donation. Pauline’s contribution also satisfies the spirit of giving her parents worked to instill in her as a child.

Visit cancer.ca/ns/giftplanning to learn more about the fight against cancer.

“There’s no need to hide your light under a bushel if it’s a worthy cause.”Pauline Spence, Liverpool

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Building on a Tradition of Hope and Healing

The Canadian Cancer Society has embarked on the Daffodil Place capital campaign, an exciting and proactive initiative investing in cancer prevention research and support for Nova Scotian’s affected by cancer. Throughout the past year, we have been discussing our plans and gaining support across the province for a planned expansion – our vision is Daffodil Place.

Daffodil Place will offer expanded Lodge accommodations and enhanced support programming options to help Nova Scotians dealing with the practical realities of cancer. Our investment in cancer prevention research will inform healthy public policy and empower people with knowledge to make healthy choices for themselves, their families and for future generations.

(Left) Peter C. Bessey Campaign Chair of the Daffodil Place capital campaignSenior Vice President, ScotiabankRetail & Small Business Banking Atlantic Region (Middle) Allan C. Shaw, C.M.Honorary Chair of the Daffodil Place capital campaignChairman, The Shaw Group (Right) Maureen SummersCEO, Canadian Cancer Society Nova Scotia Division

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“There is no time to waste. today one in four Nova Scotians will hear a diagnosis of cancer. soon, without a solid commitment to change this rising trend, it will be one in two.”Dr. Louise ParkerEndowed Chair in Population Cancer ResearchHalifax

“My husband stewart was involved with the lodge’s original campaign and he felt this was an extremely important project for all nova scotians. it pleased him very much that it became a reality during his lifetime.”Dorothy HannamPast Resident of the Lodge That Givesthe Annapolis Valley

How you can join the fight: Visit cancer.ca/ns/lodgethatgives to learn more about the fight against cancer.

Daffodil Place

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Lodge That Gives has been supporting Nova Scotians since 1990.

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4th Annual MLA BreakfastOn November 16, 2010, the Canadian Cancer Society

welcomed Nova Scotia’s provincial elected representatives to the 4th MLA Breakfast. This annual event provides the Society the opportunity to emphasize critical cancer issues facing Nova Scotians to those who are well-positioned to influence public policies for a healthier tomorrow for all of us.

The focus of the event was the planned expansion of the Lodge That Gives and the introduction of the Daffodil Place capital campaign. Hosted by members of the campaign cabinet, discussions highlighted future growth for the Lodge That Gives, enhancement of supportive care programming and capacity-building for cancer prevention research in Nova Scotia.

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Lodge That Gives has been supporting Nova Scotia families touched by cancer since 1990.

A lot can change over the course of 20 years but the Canadian Cancer Society’s commitment to Nova Scotians diagnosed with cancer has not.

The 20th anniversary event was held to honour those who built and have sustained the Lodge and to celebrate the impact the Lodge has had – and continues to have – in the lives of Nova Scotia families. Many donors, volunteers and past residents of the Lodge were welcomed to Palooka’s Gym in Halifax, a fitting venue in which to “fight back”.

For the more than 24,000 Nova Scotians who have called The Lodge their ‘home away from home’ since the doors opened in 1990, it has helped remove some of the financial and emotional burden that came with their diagnosis. The Lodge continues to make an impact for those living with cancer thanks to the generosity of donors who have fully funded the operation of the facility since it opened 20 years ago.

Celebrating 20 Years of The Lodge That Gives

Stephanie Parker Haines with her son, Lodge resident, Gabriel.

Peter Bessey, Chair of the Daffodil Place Campaign Cabinet presents flowers to Marsha Sobey.

Visit cancer.ca/ns/lodgethatgives to learn more about the fight against cancer.

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Darren Dick, Chair, Major Gifts of Campaign Cabinet and Master of Ceremony for the Lodge celebration.

“We must respond in ways that are immediate and in the best interest of those who will receive the always unnerving diagnosis of cancer.” Peter Bessey, Chair Campaign Cabinet, Daffodil Place

Hon. Chris d’Entremont, MLA Argyle and Society volunteer, Shirley MacLeod.

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The Jim Connors Award was a new addition to the Canadian Cancer Society Honours and Awards granted in 2010. It recognizes an individual with an exceptional commitment to cancer awareness and eradication.

Pictou County’s Shannon MacLean was the recipient of the first presentation of the Jim Connors Award. Her enthusiasm for Relay For Life is contagious and she knows how integral a team is in achieving meaningful goals. As a Team Registration Chair for Relay For Life, she developed innovative ideas for team recognition and made time to mentor teams toward their goals. She also provided leadership at Relay events in Truro and at StFX. Shannon’s commitment to the fight against cancer is an inspiration to those who know her and her dedication to the success of Relay For Life is worthy of celebrating.

Leading The Fight

We like to think that big impact happens as a result of some big hearts and we have some very dedicated Nova Scotians to thank for that.

Every day, volunteers, donors and Society supporters from across this province stand united in their determination to make a difference in the lives of those touched by cancer. These champions of hope are our greatest weapon and they empower the Canadian Cancer Society to lead the fight against cancer.

Each donation and every volunteer

Left to right front row: Ann MacGregor (ECFM Radio), Leona McDonald, Joan Bowen, Jean MacDonald, Gail Stevens, Betty Eisnor, Doris Rafuse, Bev Hennigar. Left to right back row: Cheryl Hebert (Board Chair), Heidi Fraser, Justin Baird, Darlene Hart, Shannon MacLean, David Samson, Vince MacLean, Doug Theriault, Stephanie Cook, Anne Marie Bowie, Roger White (CKDH Radio), Shirley MacLeod (Chair, Honours and Awards Committee), Maureen Summers (CEO). Absent: Karna Blenkhorn.

Jim Connors Award

Jim Connors’ Award recipient, Shannon MacLean: Past Chair, Cheryl Hebert; Jim Connors’ daughter, Lauren Connors.

2010-11 was a year the Canadian Cancer Society fought back against cancer in a big way but we didn’t do it alone.

contribution made to the Society provides a lifeline for all we do. Every year, the Society recognizes outstanding volunteers with a number of esteemed awards. We applaud the 2010 honours and awards recipients and salute the hard work and dedication of all of our supporters.

Past Chair, Cheryl Hebert; 2010 Medal of Courage recipient, Gail Stevens; Canadian Cancer Society CEO, Maureen Summers.

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How you can join the fight: Visit cancer.ca/ns/volunteer to learn more about the fight against cancer.

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In 2010, the Association of Fundraising Professionals awarded the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life ‘Dream Team’ with the 2009 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group award. The ‘Dream Team’, a group of 10 business and community leaders from Halifax, raised over $117,000 for the fight against cancer and became the top fundraising team in Relay For Life history in Canada.

The members of the ‘Dream Team’ showed what was possible when passionate people came together to achieve a goal and the spirit of their accomplishment didn’t end when the 12-hour Relay For Life event did. Relay For Life welcomed two more ‘Dream Teams’ in 2010, one in Pictou County and one along the South Shore, and they raised a combined total of $97,000.

Inaugural Relay For Life Dream Team

Wendy Black, 2010 Outstanding Individual Philanthropist of the Year recipient and Maureen Summers, Canadian Cancer Society CEO.

If you’ve ever wondered whether or not one person can make a difference you need only think of Wendy Black. Hailing from Chester, Wendy has lived her life with a focus on others. As a long-time supporter of the special needs of children, she has supported the Canadian Cancer Society’s Camp Goodtime since 2004. Through Wendy’s generosity, the Society has provided hundreds of children with cancer an opportunity to experience the care-free joy of summer camp in a supportive and medically supervised environment. The Association of Fundraising Professionals presented Wendy with the 2010 Outstanding Individual Philanthropist of the year award. Wendy leads by example and is an inspiration to her community and to the staff, volunteers and donors of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Community Hero

We are proud of the many Nova Scotians who enable us to lead the fight against cancer by donating and volunteering their time and ex-pertise to the Canadian Cancer Society. It’s no surprise to us that some of these cancer fighters have been recognized with prestigious Maritime Philanthropy Awards for their commitment and dedication to a cause they believe in.

Champions of Hope

Visit cancer.ca/ns/volunteer to learn more about the fight against cancer.

“This is our way of fighting back. Hopefully what we are doing will also motivate others to get behind this effort to eradicatethis disease and to help those who

are affected by it.”Mike Bagnall, 2009 Dream Team Member

The Inaugural Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life ‘Dream Team’ and 2009 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraising Group recipients.

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“I give to the Canadian Cancer Society because research is very important. Investing in research is the only way we can find out why people get cancer and how to prevent it. Research also helps to improve treatments for cancer patients.”Helen K. Gibson, Windsor

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Legacy Circle

The Nova Scotia Legacy Circle honors our donors who have arranged for future gifts to the Society in their estate plans. Thank you for your commitment and thoughtful consideration.

Wendy Black Philip W. Bonin George Bradshaw Alison Chabassol Kenneth Crook Darren L. Dick Robert J. Lawlor A William MurrayCarol D. MurrayJonathan Neale Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Sabean Brigid Savage Sandy and Peter Smith Rose Spicer F. Pauline SpenceE. Nancy Stevens Kathryn M. Stewart Leona E. Strum E. Patrick SullivanEvelyn P. Sullivan Maureen Summers Bernard and Margaret SwainSheila D. Patterson Janet PiersKelly Power Anonymous (7)

Estates

We would like to gratefully acknowledge gifts from the following estates:

Joseph & Thelma ArseneauFrances Audrey BrundageCurtis H. ChipmanJanet Louise CookEstelle CoulterAgnes DoucetteEileen Agnes FraserMary Ann GallowayTeresa Estella GerriorCatherine GodwinIrene Laura Mae GreekEileen MacKay HiltzFrances Irene HiltzJean Alexandra Sophia HughesClarence Russell IsnorFrederick & Abbie Lane Charity FundVida Olivia LargeMarie Jeanette LavioletteLillis Marie MacdonaldFlorence A. MacKillopRhoda Marion MacLeanGrace MacLeodElizabeth Young Fraser MacLeodMary Margaret MacRaeMarion B. McLeanPatrick Joseph MeagherConstance Grace OxleyMargaret Theresa PowerHelen Dickson PurvesAlice Frances StoneShirley Kathleen SurgentMary Elizabeth TateFreda Marie TaylorDoris Elizabeth ThorntonDonald James ThoulessViolet Audry TylerElizabeth Shirley WhalenLillian Franklin WhiteMaria Charlotte Yotoff

Donor AcknowledgementOur sincere gratitude goes out to all of our donors who have supported us. The Canadian Cancer Society would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to the following individuals and families for their generosity, as well as to those who wish to remain anonymous.

Individuals

The following individuals have contributed more than $250 to the mission of the Canadian Cancer Society in 2010-11:

Adam JohnsonAdam MorriseyAgnes BurnsAgnes LeadbeaterAlexandra WeldAlice Jane Dollahite-ScottAllen SullivanAngela Barrett - JewersAngela WhiteleyAnne EmeryAnnette CrossArchie MorrisonArthur ShearsBernard MacLennanBert HartnellBetty KennettBlois & Bev Hennigar*Bob SmithBrenda SmallBrian FluhmannBrian SiscoBrian And Debbie BoutilierBrock SansomBruce HillBruce MacGowanBruce TowlerCarl JordanCatherine CoolenCatherine RedmondCecil RossChad RobertsonC. David KuehnerCharles MeagherCheryl MacDonald*Cheryl McKillop

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Chris ColepaughChris HelikClarissa DesjardinsClifford FanningColin MacDonaldColin MacKinnonConrad FernandezCrystal MelansonCrystalle LaamanenDaniel MacDougallDaniel RobichaudDarren Dick Darryl BraineDavid CraigDavid ShupeDavid TurnerDavid WebbDavid S. Precious CMDavid & Joan CassDeborah PageDebra Vantriet*Dixie Lee Cress*Don CookDonald McKerronDouglas MorganDouglas PurdyE. Audrey Sibbins*E. Mona RiceE.E. Douglas DayEd StrattonEdward CleatherElaine Myette*Elizabeth ShawEric SheppardErma BlenusEuna FergusonEvelyn AndrewsEverette BakerEwan OrrFrank DauphineeFrank MartynFred GordonG. Scott MooreGary FoshayGenevieve Spencer*Geoffrey WebsterGeorge Dickie

Gerald NicholsonGerry BoudreauGeno SajkoGordon LovettGraham SmithGreta MelvilleGuy PoulinGwen MacEachernH. B. SabeanH. Irwin StuttHarold McGeeHeather JohnsonHelen HorsteinHelen K. GibsonHubert MacDonald*Hugh BrownIan MacKeiganIan MelansonIsabel Grant - Fairn*Jackie Anthony (Gord’s Guys)Jacqueline Premdas*James PetrieJames SearyJamie MacDonaldJanet CarneyJanetta Pinch - SmithJason SilvermanJason WalshJeff DuffeyJennifer SiemensJennifer StewartJessy LinJill & Brian Easson Jim BaileyJoan BolandJohn GillisJohn GuinanJohn LaChapelle*John MacIsaacJohn MarshallJonathan SchraderJoseph BaxterJoseph DiabJulia Cochrane*Karen BearsKaren FegartyKaren Mingo

Karena & Sam BungayKarl Larson Kathryn YetmanKellie DavisKelly SerbuKen Branchard*Ken & Marguerite BrownKenneth ClahaneKenneth MacQueenKevin DugganKim GrimardKim MacDonaldKimberly SmithL. Kathleen BarbourLee MillerLeonard MacNeilLinda BurtonLisa DavisLynn HennigarMae ClevelandMansour SavariMarc FurlotteMarc TrepanierMarcus HladikMarilyn BransonMark BurseyMartin van BommelMary RuggelsMary ShephardMary Patricia HallMatt DuffettMaureen Summers*Meghan FergusonMichael DrohanMichael Van WageningenMichael McRae*Mike A. BagnallMilford LloyMiriam HaymanMonika RowickaMuriel StatesMurray D’AngeloMyrtle DemingsNancy Barteaux Nancy MastronardiNancy TattrieNatasha Mohr

Nora SmithNorman MackenzieMellisa DaveikisPamela BartlettPatricia McWhinneyPatricia Nickerson*Patrick RoquePatsy PoirierPaul and Joanne BonazzaPaul DicksonPaul ZivePaulette UpshallPeter GuildfordPeter McCormickRay LandryRay SmallwoodRaymond MacDougallRefina BuhariwallaReginald RitchieRhonda SewellRichard JoyceRichard PalmeterRick MacLellanRobert EdmundsonRobert ShawRobert TateRobert & Audrey O’LearyRoberta MurphyRodney SallmenRoger SinclairRon DauphineeRon MacCormick Ron WallaceRonald ColpittsRoss AndersonRowena WileRuth MacRaeSacha HanrahanSarah BarrettSean MurrayShane JosephShari TuckerShawn WellsShirlene Blades*Shirley BidwellSteve CraigSteve Toole

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Susan BentSusan LundquistSusanne BernierTamara Barker WatsonTerence & Jean Barnes*Thelma NewcombeTheresa MacDonnell*Thomas WhiteTimothy MahoneyTom CampbellTraci PageVikki Armsworthy & Fred MunroeWanda MacDonaldWanda StreetWayne MooreDr. William AbbottWilliam MacCullochYalla SangareAnonymous (750)

* Special gratitude to the many Nova Scotians who make monthly contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society.

OrganizationsWe extend thanks to the many organizations that support the fight against cancer. The fol-lowing contributed over $250.

1070672 Alberta LimitedAbell Pest ControlACA Metal WorksACADOM Limited - Dept. of MedicineAd-Dispatch IncorporatedAdvance Commission Company of CanadaAloetteAlumitech LimitedAnchor PlumbingAPC Coatings LimitedAralee’s HairstylingAramarkArchie’s Welding IncArmour TransportationArmy & Navy Air Force Vets - Unit 217Around the Bend FoundationAsbestos Abatement Ltd.Ash TrustAssociated Maritime PharmaciesAtlantic Home Warranty ProgramAtlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd.Atlantic University SportAviva Insurance Company of CanadaAvondale ConstructionB.P. Financial CorporationBad Wolf SolutionsBakers Point Fisheries LtdBarnett Consulting Association IncorporatedBarrett Lumber Company Ltd.Barrington Area Lionettes ClubBarscope Interactice Data SystemsBay Equipment RentalsBayshore Contracting LimitedBE Massage Therapy LtdBedford Regency HotelBell AliantBGS Training IncorporatedBlack & McDonald LimitedBlackline Management GroupBlue Water Agencies Ltd.BMO Employee Charitable FoundationBMO Harris Investment Management Inc.

Boundary Lane Farms LtdBoyd/Holly HunterBoyne Clarke Barristers and SolicitorsBreast Quest Dragon Boat SocietyBrentwood BookkeepingBrewery & Soft Drink - Local 361Brooks & Baker Medical IncBrown’s Self StorageBurnside Consultants LimitedC J Matthews & Associates Ltd.C.F. Construction Ltd.Caldwell-RoachCaltex Energy IncCanada Bread Corporation LimitedCanada East ProcurementCanada Life Assurance CompanyCanada Revenue AgencyCanadian Culinary FederationCanadian ForcesCanadiana Resturant and LoungeCanwest Global TelevisionCarroll Pontiac Buick LimitedCarter Andy Auction ServicesCAS Interiors IncorporatedCasino Nova ScotiaCassa Business Equipment Ltd.Catholic Womens LeagueCathy’s Home BakeryCBCL LimitedCEC Home InspectionsCenovus Energy IncorporatedChebucto Mixed Dart LeagueChignecto-Central Regional School BoardChinook Consulting ServicesCIBC Children’s FoundationCitco Canada IncorporatedClare Mutual Insurance CompanyClare PharmasaveClean It FirstClearwater Seafoods Ltd. PartnershipCoast Pro Contracting LimitedCollins Barrow Nauss Hornby LLPComeau’s Sea Foods LimitedCommercial Sustainable Flooring LimitedCommissionaires Nova Scotia

Conroy Refrigeration Ltd.Contech Construction Services Inc.Cox & Palmer Barristers & SolicitorsCresco Construction LimitedCROSSMARK Canada Inc.Crowell’s Pharmacy LimitedCrowther and Brayley Ltd.C-Vision LimitedD.K. Spec Inc.Dab Electric LimitedDakota Holdings Ltd.Dana L. Sweeney Funeral HomeDartmouth DodgeDartmouth Ladies Curling ClubDeep Brook-Waldec Lions ClubDefence Research DivisionDepartment of EducationDepartment of Fisheries and OceansDesign Solutions Inc.Desjardins Securite FinanciereDet Norske VeritasDexter Construction Company LimitedDoody Calls Portable Toilets LimitedDora Construction LimitedDymaxion Research LimitedDynamic FundsDynamix Professional Video SystemsEastern CollegeECCWElmsdale Animal HospitalEmera Energy Inc.EMG Media IncorporatedEnCana Cares FoundationEnfield Home Hardware Building CentreEnvirosystems Inc.Ernst & Young LLPEuroSportsEvergreen Home for Special CareExxonMobile Canada PropertiesFamily Healthcare AssociatesFarmers Co-operative DairyFarwell Law Offices IncorporatedFirst Baptist ChurchFive Star Roofing and MasonryFlagstone Management Services (Halifax) LimitedFlynn Logging & Construction

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ForestersForm-Tech ConstructionFour Seasons Roofing LtdFourleaf Properties LimitedFowler Bauld & Mitchell LtdFrito Lay CanadaFull Throttle Power Sports LimitedG.T. TransportationGlasgow Metals LimitedGlooscap Variety StoreGrant Thornton Chartered AccountantsGraybar Canada Ltd. (Harris & Roome Supplies)Great West Commercial Kitchen Repair Ltd.Green Bridge AutoGreen Eyes Entertainment IncorporatedGreenwood Home HardwareGreg’s Painting LimitedHalifax Regional MunicipalityHalifax Regional Police DepartmentHalifax Stanfield International Airport AuthorityHalifax Tax Benevolent FundHalifax Visiting DispensaryHarbour Foundation EmployeesHazco Environmental ServicesHelly Hansen Canada LimitedHerbert & Jean Lamb FoundationHiggins ConstructionHighland Building SuppliesHilchie Environmental Septic ServicesHomburg CanadaHome Hardware Stores LimitedHubCraft Tim-br MartIMP Aerospace ComponentsIMP Group International IncIMP Group Limited Aerospace DivisionImperial Manufacturing GroupImperial OiliNova Credit UnionIntertape PolymerInvestors GroupIona Resources Holdings LimitedI-Port Support Services Inc.J Proudfoots IncJack Brown InsuranceJeantie’s Mini Mart

Jennings Capital Inc.Joseph Howe Family DentistryKel-Greg EnterprisesKevin Pratt Auto RepairKinette Club of SackvilleKingston Family DentistryKMV Consultants Ltd.Knox Law Inc.Kohltech International LimitedKongsberg Simrad MesotechKynock Resources Ltd.L & B Electric LimitedLabatt Breweries of CanadaLafarge Canada IncLand & Sea Contracting Ltd.Langille Financial IncorporatedLawtons Drug Stores Services & OperationLinks at Penn HillsLloyds TSBLockview High SchoolLogan Drilling LimtedLost Creek Village Inc.M & M Meat ShopsMacGregor’s Custom Machining LtdMacIntosh Landscaping & Trucking LimitedManulife Financial Life Insurance CompanyMarener Industries Ltd.Marid Industries Ltd.Maritime Broadcasting SystemMaritime Tractor Repairs LimitedMcInnes CooperMCK & WoodworkingMenkes Property ManagementMetamorphic Theatre AssociationMetro InsulatorsMHPM Project Managers IncMICCO CompaniesMichelin North America Canada Inc.Mid Annapolis Valley Kinsmen ClubMike’s LunchMil - Aero Electronics Atlantic Inc.Millenium Directional Service LimitedMills Heavy Hauling Ltd.Mitton Hill Enterprises LimitedMolson MaritimesMother Hubbard’s Kitchens

Natural Resourses CanadaNeptune Water SystemsNetgrowth Inc.Newcap RadioNEWDOCK - St. John’s Dockyard LimitedNewPage Port Hawkesbury LimitedNexen IncorporatedNorth Nova Education CentreNova Automotive Machine Company LtdNova Scotia Power IncorporatedNova Scotia War Brides AssociationOcean Choice International IncorporatedOland BreweryOPSEU Local 380O’Regan’s Toyota DartmouthOxford Frozen Foods LimitedParagon Golf & Courtry ClubParsons Investments Ltd.Partition Components IncorporatedParts For Trucks Inc.Peak Rentals IncPepsi Beverages Company South ShorePerry Rand Transportation Group Ltd.Pharmasave Drugs Atlantic Ltd.Plastiques GPR IncPlumbers & Steam Fitters Union - Local 56Police Association of Nova ScotiaPolyCelloPomerleau IncorporatedPresse & Mason Law OfficePrime Material HandlingPrince Andrew High SchoolProperty Valuation Services CorporationProvince of Nova Scotia Department of FinancePudgey Tire LimitedR & D Zinck Holdings / Olympian SlipformRafuse Home HardwareRamar Construction LimitedRans Enterprises LimitedRBC RCMP Veteran’s Ladies Auxiliary

RCS Retail Construction Specialists Inc.Rebekah Assembly, I.O.O.F. Atlantic ProvincesRenewable Energy ServicesRethink CommunicationsRevolveRJ Bartlett Engineering LtdRko Steel LimitedRockcliff Ventures Inc.Rodney Enterprises Ltd.Rolls-Royce Canada Ltd.Rooftight Construction LimitedRoss Veterinary ServicesRunning Room Canada LimitedRussel Metals Inc.S & S Painting Enterprise Inc.S. W. Weeks Construction LimitedSacred Heart School of HalifaxSaint Andrews Presbyterian ChurchSambro SoundSarco Door Systems LimitedScotiabankScotia Garden Seafood Inc.Scotsburn Mechanical Contractors LtdSharon’s Place ConvenienceShaw Contact FlooringShelburne Regional High SchoolShirreff Hall Residence CouncilSilver Roe Seafoods Ltd.Simple Office SolutionsSir Charles Tupper School StaffSir Charless Tupper School Parents and Teachers Assoc.SobeysSolar Home ImprovementsSonic InnovationsSource AtlanticSpar Marine LimitedSquires Construction Ltd.St Joseph’s Credit UnionSt Timothy’s Coffee HouseStantec Consulting LimitedStaples Soul CommitteeStarkey Labs - CanadaSteele Ford LincolnStewart McKelveyStillwater FinancialStorage Inn Ltd.Strategic Charitable Giving FoundationStrictly Hydraulics

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97.7 FM100.9 Big Dog101.5 The Hawk94.1 CKEC96.5 Kool FMA.P. ReidAcadia University Aggregate EquipmentAgritech ParkAM90 CKDHAmherst Daily NrewsAtlantic SuperstoreBalloon WorksBrown’s Self StorageCape Breton PostCars & Trucks R UsCastle Building CentresCAT Rental StoreChester Area Middle SchoolCIBCCity PrintersCJLSCKBW 98.1 FMClare DodgeComeau’s Sea Foods Ltd.Credit UnionCredit Union AtlanticCredit Union ClareCredit Union New RossCredit Unions Cape Breton D’Maya Consuliting and ManagementEcole Beau PortExit RealityGordon CoatesHighliner FoodsLighthouse PublishingMagic 94.9 FMMaritime Inns & Resorts MetroMetro Cares & Trucks R UsMic Mac MallMunicipality of ChesterNautel

New Glasgow FlourishNova Scotia Power Inc.Onyx Marble IncParrsboro Lions ClubPortland Street HondaPremium GroupRamarRBCRonaRSASargent’sScotiabank - AmherstScotiabank - BridgewaterScotiabank - HalifaxScotsburnSobeys - DigbySobeys - Pictou Sobeys - MiddletonSt. FX UniversitySteel Centre Credit UnionStrait Area ReporterStrait Regional School BoardSubwaySuperstoreTDThe AdvocateThe Eagle 103.5 FMThe NewsThe Town of AmherstThe Town of KentvilleThe Town of MiddletonThe Uncommon GroupTim HortonsTown of Port HawkesburyTRA AtlanticTri-Mac ToyotaTruro Daily NewsVidabode Group Inc.Wilsons

Partners - Relay For Life

Special Acknowledgement

The Canadian Cancer Society wishes to extend special thanks to our valued provincial and regional sponsors. Your support is making a difference in the lives of Nova Scotians.

A - Maritime Television Sponsor Relay For Life

Medavie Blue Cross - Atlantic Survivor Sponsor Relay For Life

Atlantic Lottery - Atlantic Volunteer Sponsor Relay For Life

Farmers – Daffodil Campaign Sponsor

The Canadian Cancer Society thanks our provincial and regional Relay sponsors who help make our signature fundraising event a success.

Strike Energy IncorporatedSunChemicalSunlife FinancialSykes Sylrick Enterprises LimitedSymcor IncorporatedT.C. Howatt Inc.TD Waterhouse Private Giving FoundationTecstar Computers Orbit ElectronicsTeleTechTelus CorporationThe Bottle DepotThe Boyd & Holly Hunter FundThe Bruce and Lynnda Ross FoundationThe Cat Rental Store #0002The ChickenburgerThe Drafting ClinicThe Prince George HotelTheriault Financial IncThree Brooks DevelopmentTitan SystemsTNC Restoration LtdToews Engineering Inc.Toothy MooseToronto Dominion BankTown of KentvilleTRA AtlanticTrinity United ChurchTruro Elementary SchoolUnited Association of Journey- man and Apprentices Local 56United Brotherhood of Carpenters Joiners of America L 1588Verb Interactive Inc.Victory Credit Union Ltd.Vine’s Pasta GrillWBLI Chartered AccountantWest Side BistroWetmore Corkum AppraisalsWeymouth Drug Store LimitedWHW Architects Inc.Whynot Family Restaurant Inc.Wilson Fuel Company LimitedWilson’s PharmasaveWinchester Disposal Service LimitedWoodlawn Medical ClinicWTF Holdings Ltd.Xerox Canada LimitedYarmouth Dental GroupYarmouth Sea Products Ltd.

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Treasurer’s ReportThis report covers financial highlights from the fiscal year ending January 31, 2011.

Canadian Cancer Society volunteers, donors, supporters and staff are our greatest resource in the fight against cancer in Nova Scotia. Their contributions are the lifeline of our work and they enable us to deliver upon our mission of eradicating cancer and enhancing the lives of people living with cancer.

This fiscal year, total revenues in the operating fund were $6.4 million. Our revenues are largely derived from diversified fundraising initiatives, which raised $6.1 million.

Nova Scotians continued to support Relay For Life in communities throughout the province. In 2010-11, $2.7 million was raised at 25 Relay events thanks to the hard work of our dedicated volunteers.

Annual giving which includes our door-to-door residential and daffodil campaigns raised $1.6 million.

Special events revenue includes funds raised by Nova Scotians united in their fight against cancer. They organize fundraising events province-wide benefitting the Canadian

Cancer Society. These revenues total $754,000 representing a second year of significant growth at a 34% increase over the previous fiscal year.

Despite the economic challenges the Society saw both growth in revenue and successful cost containment. Fundraising streams other than planned and major gifts account for a 2% increase over the previous year, while fundraising and management and general expenses decreased slightly. In the previous fiscal the Society received a significant bequest which accounts for the overall decrease in revenue.

Our financial position continues to remain strong. Our short term investments of $3.8 million are invested in low-risk, high grade financial instruments such as treasury bills, bankers’ acceptances and government bonds, all of which ensure cash is available when required. Our endowed funds of $3.0 million are invested in long-term nationally-pooled funds that include investments in equity securities.

Internally restricted resources include an operating reserve fund of $1.4 million to provide continued funding in the event of adverse conditions.

Expenditures from the capital campaign include expansion planning for our current lodge facility. Plans for the expanded facility include additional accommodations and common areas for the Lodge, community program space as well as a cancer prevention centre that will provide space for researchers and facilitate knowledge transfer.

As Treasurer and Chair of the Audit Committee, I would like to thank all cancer fighters - volunteers, donors, advocates and supporters, for making 2010-11 a year we fought together for life. Together, we have the power to re-write the future of cancer in Nova Scotia.

Susan McIsaac, FCATreasurer, Chair of Audit Committee

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Financial PositionJanuary 31, 2011 with comparative figures for 2010

(in thousands of dollars)

ASSETSCash and investmentsCapital AssetsOther Assets

LIABILITIESCurrent liabilitiesOther liabilities

RESOURCESExternally restrictedInvested in Capital AssetsInternally restrictedUnrestricted

Operating FundYear Ended January 31, 2011 with comparative figures for 2010

(in thousands of dollars)

REVENUEAnnual GivingRelay For LifeSpecial EventsTributesMajor & planned giftsOther Income

EXPENDITURESPreventionAdvocacyResearchInformationSupport for people living with cancerFundraisingManagement and general

Increase in resources

RESTRICTED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND

Year Ended January 31, 2011 with comparative figures for 2010

(in thousands of dollars)RevenuesExpensesDecrease in resourcesTransfers from Internally restrictedIncrease in ResourcesThe above data has been extracted and summarized from the

2011 Audited Financial Statements of the Division. A complete set of financial statements is available upon request.

2011

7,7511,843

2919,885

1,200868

2,068

3,1421,8432,106

7269,885

2010

7,7271,862

2669,855

864805

1,669

2,9751,8622,380

9699,855

2011

1,5862,711

754500559296

6,406

683428

1,061510

1,2322,159

5076,580(174)

2010

1,7522,647

561482

1,036422

6,900

727462985478

1,2822,160

5136,607

293

2011244 602

(358)363

5

2010 10

292 (282)

292 10

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