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Hospice CalgaryBoard of Directors

EXECUTIVE

Kevin Barr, Chair (Counsel, Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP)Mark Hutchison, Vice Chair (Client Partner, HumanEdge Global)Derek Payne, Treasurer (CFO, DIRTT Environmental Solutions)Don Chynoweth, Secretary (President, SNC Lavalin O & M Logistics Inc.)Randy Pettipas, Past Chair (President & CEO, Global Public Affairs)Sarah L. Walker, Executive Director (ex officio)

DIRECTORS Debra Corroll (President, DLC Consulting)Gordon Dibb (Retired Co-Founder, Calfrac Well Services)Marilyn Hannay (Provincial Initiatives Consultant, Provincial

Addiction & Mental Health, Alberta Health Services)Andre Mamprin (Leader, Knowledge Architecture, The Next Institute) Linda Shea (Senior Vice President, Human Resources, AltaLink)R.H. (Dick) Wilson (Community Representative)

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Our Promise to YouWe promise to journey with you through end-of-life and grief for as long as you need us. We promise to have the difficult conversations with you about death, dying and grief; hearing your unique story and responding with compassion.

About UsHospice Calgary guides children, teens and adults through the grieving process as they face a life-threatening illness and the death of a loved one.

Our team of professionals provide individual, family and group support as well as 24 hour end-of-life care. We are one organization with two centres of care: Sage Centre for counselling and education, and Rosedale Hospice for residential end-of-life care.

Sage Centre1245 70 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2H 2X8Telephone: 403-263-4525Facsimile: 403-263-4524Email: info@hospicecalgary.comWebsite: hospicecalgary.com

Rosedale Hospice920 7A Street NW Calgary, AB T2M 3J3Telephone: 403-284-5195Facsimile: 403-282-4536Email: rosedale.hospice@hospicecalgary.comWebsite: hospicecalgary.com

MESSAGEfrom the Chair and Executive Director

When you look back on years gone by, can you remember those special moments, or perhaps challenging times, and the steps it took to get to where you are today? In light of Rosedale Hospice’s 20th anniversary, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane. You’ll see a timeline that flows throughout this report, highlighting those special moments in Hospice Calgary’s development.

Hospice Calgary has always been responsive to the changing needs in our community. Back in 1980, people were hesitant to talk about issues related to end-of-life. A small group of committed volunteers from various backgrounds came together, formed Hospice Calgary, and began to educate the greater community. What started as courses and conferences, led to start-up funding for palliative care teams in the local hospitals, and eventually to Hospice Calgary’s Rosedale and Sage Centres that exist today.

We took time last year to review our past and think about what we needed to bring with us into the future. We asked tough questions about services we were providing—would they meet the needs of our changing community? How could we best provide support in a growing city and for an aging population? It was an exciting (and somewhat nerve-wracking!) process that resulted in a new strategic plan.

Hospice Calgary’s vision speaks to innovative, compas-sionate, and family-centred care—all of which continues to be at the heart of our new strategic plan. We know our current services are operating at capacity, particularly for young families seeking grief support. Where there is great demand, there is also opportunity. We are eager, and ready, to step into our future.

We realize that Hospice Calgary has a steadfast group of people surrounding it, and that you are part of that community. Thank you to all for helping Hospice Calgary provide services for over 4,200 people this past year. Together we have quite an impact!

With appreciation,

Kevin Barr, Board ChairSarah Walker, Executive Director

March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015

ASSETS

CURRENT Cash $ 1,219,042 $ 1,160,441

Accounts receivable 3,385 3,540

GST recoverable 12,297 12,982

Prepaid expenses 50,021 43,408

$ 1,284,745 $ 1,220,371

CAPITAL ASSETS

TERM DEPOSITS - RESTRICTED FUND

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

CURRENT

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted fund

Capital assets fund

Restricted fund

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2015–2016 Children...Teens...Adults...Families

Through a Child’s Eyes

By Joan Cruickshank, R.N.Director of Hospice Care, Rosedale Hospice, 1996—2002

One little girl, we’ll call her Grace, loved visiting her grand-father during his time at Rosedale Hospice. She taught us much about what children need when a loved one is dying.

Grace was an outgoing child, mature beyond her years. She wanted to be involved in grandpa’s care and loved to fetch him juice or a warm blanket. Grace would sit by his bed, hold his hand and tell him how important he was and how much she loved him.

During this time, Grace was also part of our children’s grief support group. One day the coordinator told me, “Grace wants to know exactly what she is going to see in her grandfather’s body as he nears death.” When Grace returned to Rosedale, we went to the library to chat. I explained about the colour changes we would see in her grandpa’s skin and why these changes occur. We talked about his breathing and how he might gurgle a little, but that was okay because it happens when a body slows down.

We spoke about how he may not seem to know that she is nearby, but that he can hear and that her soothingvoice would be a comfort to him. When Grace had exhausted all her questions, I realized her fears were eased.

On grandpa’s last night, Grace did not want to go home. She wanted to be with him. She watched the skin colour changes, heard the gurgles and saw him slip into unconsciousness. Grace climbed into bed with her grandpa and he died in the comfort of her little arms. She was sad, but not frightened. She was prepared.

Grace phoned us the next day to thank us for caring for her grandpa. We thanked her for teaching us what love and caring are really about.

The total number of people who participated in counselling or education programs or hospice services offered through Rosedale Hospice and Sage Centre.

The number of people who accessed services during a time of illness.

The number of people who accessed services during a time of bereavement.

The number of people who participated in education programs.

The number of amazing volunteers who contributed 9,900 hours of their time and talents!

4,200

1,320 1,4751,400

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LEGACY: $500,000+Alberta Health Services

LEADER: $250,000—$499,999City of Calgary FCSSEstate of Eileen Brown

PILLAR: $100,000—$249,999Calgary Poppy FundRon MathisonMcCann Family Foundation

TRIBUTE: $50,000—$99,999Cat n’ Fiddle PubGovernment of AlbertaNexen Energy ULCArdith Pietsch (deceased)Excel Homes & EmployeesShaw Charity Classic MERIT: $10,000—$49,999Anonymous DonorsCanadian Cancer Society Alberta/ Northwest TerritoriesCenovus EnergyChildren’s Hospital Aid SocietyDIALOGExcel Homes Limited PartnershipBruce Herdman & Sarah WalkerHotchkiss Family FoundationIntact FoundationIsabel Evelyn Hardwick Calow Fund at The Calgary FoundationJack Carter Family Fund at The Calgary FoundationJupiter Resources Inc.Maunders McNeil Foundation IncRexall FoundationRoman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of CalgaryThomas SimmonsTELUSThe Arthur J. E. Child Foundation

The Taylor Family FoundationThe Williams FoundationSusan & Mac Van WielingenHarry & Bette Wheeler

SUPPORTER: $5,000—$9,999Alliance Pipeline Ltd.AltaLinkAssociated Canadian TravellersATCO GroupSam & Lorraine BoueyCalgary Children’s FoundationAlex & Wendy CampbellCardel HomesGordon & Sheryl DibbEvan J Strong Funeral ServicesFlexpipe Systems a Division of ShawCor Ltd.Glenbow Ranching 2004 Ltd.Graham GroupErnie & Leah HagelHoly Spirit Charitable SocietyWilliam & Marie LangfordLeslie LebsackLightstream Resources Ltd.McInnis & Holloway Funeral HomesMeteoros Fund at The Calgary FoundationEric MillerAlan & Geri MoonLorraine & Mike MumbyMurphy Oil Company Ltd.Douglas & Donna NgRoss & Robin PhillipsPricewaterhouseCoopers Canada FoundationRotary Club of Calgary SouthThe Foundation for Seniors Care –Hearts of ExcellenceMichael & Renae Tims Tradex Supply Ltd.Ron Winkelaar & Susan Stanford

Best Seat in the Parade, Calgary StampedeCat n’ Fiddle Golf TournamentCat n’ Fiddle Live AuctionExcel, Not Just a Walk in the Park Ohama WalkRiley’s Lemonade StandRylan’s Birthday PartyShaw Charity Classic Birdies for KidsTofi no Bike RideWozny Ball Hockey

Calgary Hitman Teddy Bear TossTelus Mobility Stuffi es for Kids

OUR DONORSOur donors and community partners help us provide compassionate care and innovative services for Calgarians who need us at a diffi cult time in their lives. Special thanks to those who invested in Hospice Calgary over the period of April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016.

Space constraint limits us to recognizing donations from individuals, foundations, corporations and community groups who have made a donation of $500 or more (including gifts-in-kind). We strive to ensure the accuracy of our donor lists. If you have been inadvertently left off this list, please contact us at 403-263-4525 so that we may correct the oversight.

THIRD PARTY FUNDRAISERSWe are sincerely grateful to the individuals, families, companies and community organizations who raised funds on our behalf this past year.

“Everyone in the group is so compassionate, so helpful. They remind us that we are not alone.”

Gerry and Anita AndersonLiving with Cancer participants

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FRIENDS: $500—$4,999Anonymous Donors1870064 Alberta Ltd.Colin & Colleen AitkenAkira & Misae Masuda Fund at The Calgary FoundationAngles Hair and AestheticsArthur J. GallagherAlberta Treasury BranchesAthabasca UniversityKevin Barr & Cara BonneyAngela BaskervilleLawrence & Grace BaskervilleBayshore Home HealthBaywest ProjectsDouglas BeachGrant & Mavis BeckIan BellDorothy BoothmanMarc BowlesCameron & Susan BrauerKevin Braum & Erin DolanBruce & Sue BurnyeatRobert & Georgia CairnsCalfrac Well Services Ltd.Calgary Heritage Lions ClubCalgary Mountainview Lions ClubCalgary Southridge Lions ClubShirley CarterCenovus Employee FoundationCentini Restaurant & LoungeRichard & Patricia CherneskyChinook Energy Inc.Marion ChristensenPeter & Sonia ChristensenCatherine CiprianoBob & Marilynne ClayBarrie & Carol ClaytonLaura & Edward ConnollyJohn CordeauDebra Corroll & Rory BognerKristell & Kurby CourtRobert & Ann CowieWinston CurrieBrian Curts & Heather McQuayD.E.U. Corp.Leane DaleyLuke DaSilva

Shakeh & Umeshwar DayalColette DeJordyDick and Nancy Wilson Fund at The Calgary FoundationJames DolanDolev Holdings Inc.Donald Terry Swystun Charitable Fund at The Calgary FoundationTom Dowsley & Therese RajotteElbow River Marketing LPEnbridge Inc.Encana Cares FoundationEnersul Inc.Engineered Air – Resman Community ServicesEnterprise Holdings FoundationDenise & Kevin EsauAlan Facey & Luis Gonzalez-LundenIan FawcettBarbara FeldbergJill & Blair FinkKim FinversLance & Judy FloerFluor Canada Ltd. Doreen FolkAndrew FoxFraternal Order of Eagles – 2098 Calgary HeritageFreshwater Creative Corp.James & Pam GallagherJane GattHugh & Rosemary GillardJames GrayLawrence & Sheila GraystonRobert & Yolande HallHalliburtonDiana HaneveltGraham & Marilyn HannayHarry & Martha Cohen FoundationRichard & Lois HaskayneGwen HavensTim HenryHillhurst Rebekah Lodge 116Chris HomenkoJoe & Diana HorlerLee & Christine HorneCarol HowesLaura Lee & Wayne Hrabok

Leonore HuntMark Hutchison & Catherine AngusAndrew & Anne IlnyckyIndependent Order of Oddfellows Lodge No. 46Investors GroupRhodelle & Brian IrelandJim and Doris Garner Fund at The Calgary FoundationKBM Commercial Floor Coverings Inc.Keating Family Fund at The Calgary FoundationKeyera Corp.John KillamKinsmen Club of CalgaryGerald KnowltonMichael KoernerJacqueline KolesarRamon KornerDiane KossmanDave & Debbie KyleRoy LambLAN Solutions CorporationSue & Ron LandelsLarry Kwong Holdings Ltd.Danelle Hames & Matt LawRonald & Barbara LawLebsack Fund at the Strategic Charitable Giving FoundationLaurie Lemieux & Wayne RosenLeonard & Faigel Shapiro Family Fund at The Calgary FoundationJaime LepkoPierre & Liz LerouxTina LooHugh & Betty Lynch-StauntonRobert MacdonaldAndre Mamprin & Patricia GlennColin & Joni MannRonald & Nancy MannixMarathon Oil Canada CorporationMarie & Fred Kernaghan Family Fund at Private Giving FoundationLuc Marmelic & Peggy McKaySharon Martens Maslach Construction Ltd.Elly & Ray McBethPatrick & Gail McCarthy

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Hospice Calgary is proudly associated with:

Neil & Meigan McDonaldLynette & Kenneth McNeillMEG EnergyBruce & Noreen MeyerRobert MeyersMirage Landscaping Inc.Ronald & Margaret MurphyMaureen MydenTyler NelsonChrista NicholsonNorton Rose Fulbright Canada LLPNova ChemicalsOakridge Oldtimers Hockey TeamKelly & Rick OsunaJim & Donna OswellThomas Oystrick & Barbara ZachPaddy-Luke Fraternal SocietyChristian PagenkopfPamela Grigg Charitable Fund at The Calgary FoundationParamount Limousine Service Ltd.Parlee McLaws LLPBonnie PascallPascall Management Services Inc.Derek & Penny PayneMargaret & Michael PerletteBill PettipasRandy & Luba Pettipas

Pierson’s Funeral Service Ltd.Cameron PlewesDianne PolandRaymond James Canada FoundationDuncan RobertsonMarli RobertsonRobin’s Fund at the Strategic Charitable Giving FoundationSheila Roddy & Allen SchinkRotary Club of Calgary MillenniumKarla & Trevor RussellAaliya SabirOllie SamoilDavid & Sue SchausTamara SchurchKaren SchwartzenbergerShaw Communications Inc.Linda Shea & David HutchisonSimply ElegantDarwin Smith & Erica McBethGordon & Fay SmithGreg & Janis SmithMargaret & Ron* SouthernKaren SpencerSt. Pius X ChurchSt. Stephen’s Anglican ChurchMargaret StanfieldGloria Steele

Jeanette StringerStronghold Technical Ltd.Chris SurowskiWilfrid & Gaye TalbotThe Stein Group Ltd.Cathey TraceyTristar Resource Management Ltd.Rosa TwymanAnn & Rory TylerWalter & Sharron UrichukSandra VandenbrinkVin Gogh Paint & SipW & J HeatingMary Alice WalkerMike WallerJudith WarkWaterway HouseboatsRon & Norma WestcottJeni WhitingDick & Nancy WilsonLeone (Lou) WinthersSusan WittrupWMJ Metals Ltd.Tom & Rita WoertmanWoods Edward Engineering Ltd.Deb WoznyRaymond Young(*indicates deceased)

Our donors (continued)