A campaign to expand Sorrentino’s Compassion House

It takes a lot more than deep pockets and a tool belt to renovate a home. It takes forward thinking, preparation, and research. Oh, and a whole lot of

heart, soul and commitment.

Our expansion journey started with a very successful feasibility study. As a result, Compassion House Foundation has quietly launched a $5 million

campaign to expand and renovate the current house, adding eight new guest suites, an expanded kitchen and other amenities, as well as a sustainability

fund to ensure guest fees remain affordable.

It’s our commitment to ensure that we help as many women as possible that require not only a place to sleep, but a place to call home.

Says one of our former guests:“Even though each individual goes through their own experience with cancer, it is somehow comforting to sit in a room, look at each and every person, and know that they have a

bond— it is not good to be alone in this journey.”

Can you imagine the difference you can make when you make a commitment to this amazing expansion?

MISSION VISIONMISSION VISION

Our Mission and Vision guide us in the work we do. We don’t need to preach our values because they are your values

too. Generosity. Empathy. A sense of community. This is what drives us. Our inspiration comes from the strength of

the women we serve.

Mission: The Compassion House Foundation will provide sanctuary and support to women with breast cancer and

their companions during diagnosis, treatment and recovery within and beyond our four walls.

Vision: More women with breast cancer will have access to sanctuary and compassionate support.

Compassion House Foundation flourishes through the leadership of our board of directors. These twelve individuals volunteer their time, talent, and commitment because they care. They serve because they feel a responsibility to

support the families who are going through a tough time and to show them that they are not alone.

In September Barb Walker retired from the board and in turn joined our capital

campaign cabinet. Every departure marks a new arrival and we’re pleased to announce Kathy Bonazew joined the board in the role of treasurer. Thanks to

each of you for your passion and dedication.

EXECUTIVE

Ian B. MacDonald, PresidentGord Syme, Vice President

Dena Carlson, Past PresidentKathy Bonazew, Treasurer Sandra Corbett, Secretary

BOARD

John Cloutier Grace Frey (Fort McMurray)

Maureen Leslie (Grande Prairie)

Marilyn MuchaJanet Riopel

Tina Naqvi-RotaKathy Trepanier

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mellissa Kraft

Helder & Nela Afonso, Alberta Government Services, Alberta Oil Tool, Alberta School of Business Executive

Education, Alligator Pie, Apex Oilfield Service 2000 Inc., ATB Financial, ATCO Gas, Cynthia Beaver, Bev Belanger,

Belay Advisory Inc., Blu's Women’s Wear, Brigitta Braden, Bronco Creek Farms Ltd., Marianne Brown, Dr. David

Bundle, Cameron Development Corp., Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Alberta Chapter, Canadian Natural

Resources Ltd., Cardon Homes Ltd., Don & Betty Carlson, John & Dena Carlson, Carol Blair & Associates, Christopher

Cheeseman, The Churchill Corporation, Covenant Health, Dr. Kelly Dabbs, Dandy Oil Products Ltd., Deken Oilfield

Transport, Dianne & Irving Kipnes Foundation, The Driving Force, Duncan & Craig Barristers & Solicitors, Laurel

Durstling, Robyn Duthie, Susan Dwery, Edmonton Gentlemen’s Dinner Club, Edmonton Mill Creek PC Association,

Ruth Egan-Hall, Fairley Erker Advisory Group, Franklin Templeton Investments Corp., G & M Stone Masonry, Grace

Frey, Andy Garrick, Angie Gilroy, Green Man Landscaping Inc., Dr. Dorothy Hardy, HSBC Bank of Canada, Hughes

Petroleum, IBM Employee’s Charitable Fund, Dr. Karyn Isbister, Jacobson Page Search, Pat Casey & Roy Jurgens,

Steve Kates, Katwalk Shoes, Jocelyn Kennedy, Ken-Pat Holdings, Klar Interior Design, Dr. & Mrs. Arvind Koshal, John

Krol, Deborah Kruhlak, Laird Electric, Ledcor Construction Ltd., Maureen Leslie, Gerry & Helga Levasseur, Lexus of

Edmonton, Livewell Benefits, Stephen & Lynn Mandel, Manulife Financial, Manulife Place, The Met Agency Inc., Meyers

Norris Penny, James & Sandra Mones, Mousy Browns, Terry Mucha, Sheli Murphy, Javiad & Henrietta Naqvi, National

Car Rental, Night Owl Designer Lingerie, Nordic Mechanical Services Ltd., Norris Outdoor Advertising Ltd., Allan &

Fran Olson, Order of the Royal Purple Alberta: Breton, Camrose, Lac La Biche, Lloydminster, Ponoka, Rycroft,

Sherwood Park, Trenville, Vegreville, Viking, Parlee McLaws, Priority Mechanical Ltd., Priority Printing Ltd.,

PWC Management Services, Vernon & Eileen Ralph, R.B. Williams Industrial Supply, Realty Executive

Polaris, Scott Reed, David Reid, Janet Riopel, River City Event Rentals, RJA Medicentres Canada Inc.,

Rosslyn Liquor Store, Natalie Ryan, Shepell-fgi, South Edmonton Common, Patti Sowa, St. Joseph's

College, Staff Bureau Employment Services, Standard General Inc., Staples Advantage Canada,

Sylvan Meadows Golf Resort, Syncrude Canada, Team Telus Cares, United Way Calgary &

Area, United Way Alberta Capital Region, University of Alberta, Vandenberg’s Jewellers,

Elaine Visscher, Jim & Karen Webb, Paddy Webb, Keith & Lenora Weinbender, Williams

Engineering Canada, Woman Boutique, Women with Vision Opticians, Debra

Wooding, The Wooding Group CIBC Wood Gundy, Gay & Ralph Young,

Eric & Lorraine Young, Paola Zanuttini

Our incredible network of volunteers spent time tending to the yard, baking cookies, cleaning the house, shoveling snow and

mowing the lawn. They helped out at our signature event, Syncrude presents Fashion with Compassion, worked the silent

auction at the Fork it Over fundraiser, raised money at the Sylvan Meadows Golf Tournament, and helped belt out a few numbers at karaoke parties at the house. Our volunteers make

things happen and we are truly grateful.

To volunteer, contact Sorrentino’s Compassion House at 780.425.7224.

GROWINGCOMPASSION

A campaign to expand Sorrentino’s Compassion House

Thank you to the following individuals and companies who have made a commitment to our expansion campaign.

Alberta Royal Purple Association, Anonymous, Apex Oilfield Services/Sky of Dreams, Aquatera Utilities, Arbutusview Services, Kathy Bonazew, Janell Carpenter, Cliff Lede Family Charitable Foundation, Nancy Cumming, County of Grande Prairie, Donald Danbert, Shari Fallis, Gerry Fedio, Grace Frey, Hansen Ford, HUB International (Phoenix Insurance), Blaine & Wendy Jackson, Kitnuna Corporation, Mellissa Kraft, Larga Baffin, Maureen Leslie, Ian & Joanna MacDonald, Jim & Sandra Mones, Marilyn Mucha, Robert & Bonnie Normand, North Kleskun Community Club, Nuna Logistics, Nunasi Corporation, Polar Vision Centres, Sayler Reins, Janet Riopel, Peter & Gail Rose, Rotary Club of Grande Prairie, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield (Fork it Over), Glenna Russell, Sky of Dreams Aviation Trust, Brenda & Brian Smith, Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group, Spiral of Life Cancer Support Group, Gord & Marcie Syme, Syncrude Canada, Telus Community Fund, Marguerite Trussler, Kathy Trepanier, Barb & Bob Walker, Lorne & Elaine Wight

IN KIND: Aquila, Cormode & Dickson, McCallum Printing, mkm, Stantec

The following list includes gifts of $500 or more made from March 2010 - February 2011. We gratefully acknowledge & value all the

donations we receive. A complete list of donors is available on our website.

Note: If we have made an error or omission, please accept our apology and contact our office at 780.425.7224 and we will correct our records.

GROWING COMPASSION

Compassion House Foundation remains grateful for the support it receives from both the community in which we reside and those that we serve. In the coming year we will continue to increase our fundraising efforts in order to further realize

our vision.

Copies of our annual audited financial statements are available upon request by contacting our office at 780.425.7224.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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OPENAt Compassion House Foundation there are two words that haunt us. No

vacancy. For the hundreds of women who have stayed at Sorrentino’s Compassion House, the sense of sisterhood, companionship, comfort and

support they find gives them the strength to keep going—to survive. So you can imagine how painfully sad it is when we simply don’t have a room.

That’s all about to change. Plans are underway to raise the funds needed to more than double the size of Sorrentino’s Compassion House. The goal is to

complete the expansion in time to celebrate our 10th anniversary in the fall of 2012. So you can see we have a big year ahead of us, and a lot to be proud of

this past year.

To all of you who help make the house a home away from home for women on their cancer journeys. To board members, volunteers, corporate partners and generous donors down the street, across the province and beyond – thank you

for everything you do. And finally to our staff who tirelessly deliver compassion every day, we applaud you.

Ian B. MacDonald • Board President

“Time passes and memories fade but my soul will forever remember the kindness and fellowship I experienced

within these walls of Sorrentino’s Compassion House.” Christine

Compassion House is a special place, a home away from home for Alberta women seeking breast cancer treatment in Edmonton. Imagine what it must be like. One day you are having your regular mammogram and the next day you awake into a bad

dream that devastates your whole family.

Give up? Not on your life. The women who walk through our doors fight with veracity. They refuse to sit by. With a community of support they soak up our love and our empathy. Knowing you are rooting for them makes their hearts soar with the will to survive. The struggle seems to last an eon, but they put one foot in front of the

other and never lose sight of the finish line. Victory doesn’t come to all, but those who make it to remission feel a duty to comfort and support their fellow houseguests like

a big sister.

At Compassion House Foundation there are two words that haunt us. No vacancy. For the hundreds of women in the fight of their lives who have lived at Sorrentino’s Compassion

House, the sense of sisterhood, companionship, comfort and support they find gives them the strength to survive. Having to say no to these women is heartbreaking each and every time.

That’s all about to change.

Open. At Sorrentino’s Compassion House, even more women will find quiet peace of mind or the courage to pour out their hearts. Open. We will open our doors wide so that more guests can focus on fighting breast cancer rather than fighting traffic in taxis between

expensive hotels and cold hospital cafeterias. Open. We will grow to accommodate demand, ensuring that we won’t have to turn on the ‘No Vacancy’ sign again.

Plans are underway to more than double the size of Sorrentino’s Compassion House. The goal is to complete the expansion in time to celebrate our 10th anniversary in the

fall of 2012.

To all who help make that happen – the board members, volunteers, corporate partners and donors down the street and around the province – thank you for opening your hearts to make

our dream a reality. And finally to our staff who tirelessly deliver compassion every day, we applaud you.

Ian B. MacDonald • Board President • Compassion House Foundation

The women who find a community of healing at Sorrentino’s Compassion House have a thousand reasons to fight and a million reasons to live.

Your personal donations, corporate funding,

employee programs and memorial gifts help make Sorrentino’s Compassion

House a home.

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When there’s a job to be done, communities roll up our sleeves and make it happen.

Sorrentino’s Compassion House means something different to every woman who walks through the doors. Flipping through our guest book, you will find women like Dawn, who appreciated finding a home and a

family when she couldn’t be with her own. Women like Joyce, who cherished the feeling of being embraced by the house, finding the grace and

dignity to continue her journey.

Or Greg:“Thanks so much for taking such great care of my wife.”

The walls of this house are painted with the stories of the women whose lives have been changed by the experience. Help us build new memories for all the women whose struggle is just beginning. Please open your hearts

(and the next panel) to help however you can.

2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT

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It’s probably what you expect from an annual report—facts and figures. But we all know the statistics. One in nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their

lifetime, and the diagnosis can be emotionally and financially devastating to a family. It can be especially lonely when you must leave your community for treatment.

The theme of this year’s annual report is “Open”. That’s because our job is to be open. Open hearted. Open and welcoming. A place where you can be yourself.

Here’s what we did this past year: We helped people.

Throughout the year Sorrentino’s Compassion House was a refuge for women who needed to feel safe as they fought for their lives.

Like Ruth: “It’s all right to have cancer here. It’s all right to talk about it without thinking you are scaring somebody who loves you. It’s a safe place to be depressed and tired, or happy and energetic. It’s a safe place to tell people what you need and how

you’re really feeling.”

Or Liz: “While the surgery has left its scars, and the chemo and radiation have had their effects, it is not these things that have changed me. It is the people along the

way that have altered my outlook about what matters.”

That’s the kind of year we had.

A YEAR IN REVIEW