Many paths lead to discovery - Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

2010 atlantic division annual report
Many paths lead to
discovery

Board of directors
ExEcutivE
Charles J. Ford, Chair
Chris Bourque, Vice-Chair &
Acting Chair, Client Services Committee
Sylvia MacVey, Past-Chair
Sean FitzGerald, Secretary & Treasurer
MEMbErs at LargE
Dr. Gary Altenkirk
Rachel Cameron
Catherine Edward
Joan MacKinnon
Steve Merrill
Byron Murphy
Lisa Park
Liz Wozniak
Honourary LEgaL counsEL
Gavin Giles, Q.C.
Honourary DirEctor
Michael Kennedy
Kin canaDa Liaison
Pat King
Carol MacDonald
staff
PrEsiDEnt
Dena Simon
DirEctors
Tim Dunlop
Monica Jordan
Sandra MacLean
Jessesar MacNeil
Peter Van Harmelen
ManagErs
Starr Amey
Joanna Hamilton
coorDinators
Anita Conrad
Vanessa Linehan
Daniel Robinson
Valerie Wilson
aDMinistrator
Ann Thouless
our Mission
To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis
and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
Message from the chair
“What an incredible and
challenging year for the
MS community. It has surely
been one of the busiest in
Atlantic Division history.”
In 2010, we focused on bringing MS education
sessions to as many communities as possible in
Atlantic Canada. We continued to make good progress
with the work of the endMS campaign allowing
researchers in the Atlantic endMS Regional Research
and Training Centre to collaborate on new areas of
MS. We launched an advocacy campaign in New
Brunswick to obtain catastrophic drug coverage for MS
therapies. We’ve worked hard to ensure our continued
success in fundraising through solid planning, diverse
revenue streams and donor stewardship. And, we have
experienced an unparalleled increase in communication
between the Society and the public with MS awareness
at an all-time high.
With the advent of a new MS theory called chronic
cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI), the MS
Society responded by providing immediate funding
to study the connection between CCSVI and MS.
Not everyone agreed with this approach. We must
acknowledge these disagreements and understand
why they exist remembering we are all trying to reach
the same goal. At the same time, we must recognize
the possibilities that lay before us as we put more time,
attention and money into research that will find a cure.
The differing beliefs arising from the CCSVI theory have
the potential to create permanent disharmony and
division. Instead, let us be willing to listen to each other
to find the best way to support all members of the MS
community.
There are many paths we follow to help people with MS.
Through client support, advocacy, education, research,
and by raising the funds that allow us to do our work,
we strive to fulfill as many areas of need as we can, while
continuing to explore new theories which may lead to a
cure. Many paths lead to discovery, and it may just be an
unexpected path that leads us to end MS.
On a personal note, as my time as Chair of this Board
comes to an end, I realize I have gained more personally
than I have given. I also recognize that I have the
opportunity to continue to support the MS community
in many ways. I will do so in the hope that one day, I can
truly give as much as I have received. I want to thank all
of my colleagues on the Board over the past 9.5 years for
their collegiality, support and enthusiasm. I have always
been proud to be your colleague. To the staff of the
Atlantic Division, you have never failed to inspire me. You
are the heart and soul of this organization. I hope that I
have accomplished what I set out to do as Chair, namely,
to enable you all to work your magic on a daily basis.
I want to say a final thank you to all the organizations
and all the people who have so generously given of
their time and personal resources in the fight to end this
disease. With your continued support, we will end MS.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles J. Ford, Chair
1 Multiple sclerosis society of of canada
atlantic division annual report 2010 1

scott Gillis award
Scott Gillis was a dedicated volunteer who
demonstrated leadership and personal
commitment to the Atlantic Division of the MS
Society of Canada. He had a deep understanding
of the needs of people affected by multiple
sclerosis and of the many issues facing people
with disabilities.
Diagnosed with MS in his late twenties, Scott
became committed to representing people living
with disabilities. As a lawyer, Scott defended the
rights of persons with disabilities. As an active
community member, Scott chaired and served on
many boards and committees for organizations
such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Valley Disability
Partnership Society, Brain Injury Association of
Nova Scotia, The Disabled United for Equality of
Life, Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunity
and the list goes on.
Scott served on the MS Society, Atlantic Division
Board of Directors from 1998 until his death in
May 2010. During that time he served as legal
counsel, and as a member of the Executive
Committee and was involved in fundraising,
government relations and client services.
His encouragement radiated and motivated
staff, volunteers and participants . . .
honouring
a Friend
As Chair of the Social Action Committee, he
successfully lobbied the Nova Scotia Government
for drug coverage for the four available MS drug
therapies. Most recently, Scott was the Chair of
the Client Services Committee where under his
leadership, funding programs were reviewed to
ensure accessibility and sustainability, and Being
Well with MS – a unique funding program in
Canada – was launched.
Scott inspired people with his positive outlook
and accomplishments, and left them challenged
to do more in their own lives. His encouragement
radiated and motivated staff, volunteers and
participants to work together to achieve the
mission of the MS Society of Canada.
In November, the Atlantic Division Board of
Directors unanimously agreed to establish an
award to celebrate and remember the positive
impact that Scott had on every life he touched.
The Scott Gillis Award will be presented annually
to a person who exemplifies Scott’s remarkable
traits.
advocacy
New Brunswick is one of only two
provinces in Canada that does not
have coverage for catastrophic drugs
for its residents. With the costs of MS
therapies ranging from $13,000 to $40,000
per year, they are unaffordable for many
families, even those with private insurance.
Anecdotes from people with MS needing
to make the choice between necessary MS
treatments and the basic necessities of life,
signaled a need for change.
In the summer, the Atlantic Division
launched the Campaign for Coverage
website, to facilitate an online letter writing
campaign resulting in 500 electronic and
hard copy letters sent to the Minister of
Health.
ccsvi
For many people, the idea of chronic
cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI)
was a new sign of hope – a fairly simple idea
to explain MS – that created great interest in
the media and in the MS community. People
looked to the MS Society for information
and answers that we simply did not have.
For some, the MS Society message of hope
mixed with caution, and the need for further
research, was disappointing.
It’s time for action!
Meetings were held with Government
representatives and a media campaign was
conducted in newspapers throughout the
province. As a result, the promise of coverage
became part of the Liberal and Progressive
Conservative Party platforms during the
September provincial election in New Brunswick.
“We’re pleased the Government has
acknowledged the lack of catastrophic drug
coverage in New Brunswick is an issue and our
voice is being heard,” says Steve Merrill, Chair
of the Atlantic Division’s Government Relations
Committee. “We will continue to press the
Government of New Brunswick until coverage is
made available for all residents.”
Campaign for Coverage
Acces Medicaments
2 Multiple sclerosis society of canada atlantic division annual report 2010 3
.ca
The Atlantic Division worked hard to assure
people through hundreds of phone calls, emails,
presentations, and media interviews that we will
continue searching for answers and that we will
be there to provide support and information as it
unfolds and we learn more about CCSVI.
Through our commitment to CCSVI research, we
hope to determine the relationship between
CCSVI and MS. And we hope to further explore
this new path of MS discovery.

Golfers chipping on to the green at
the Drive to end MS tournament.
chapters
In August, 112 golfers teed
off in the first-ever Drive to
end MS golf tournament at
Granite Springs Golf Club in
Bayside, NS.
Hosted by the Kinsmen and
Kinette Clubs of the Halifax
Regional Municipality, the
tournament was held during the
Kin Canada National Convention
with the proceeds coming to the
MS Society, Atlantic Division.
Over $22,000 was raised by our
Kin friends and partners.
DRIVE to end MS
Chapters are the spirit, the grassroots of
the Atlantic Division where participants,
volunteers, ambassadors and people living with
multiple sclerosis come together.
The Annual Chapter Conference was held in
Halifax at the end of March where 14 delegates
from around the region represented their Chapters
with renewed energy, new ideas and enthusiasm
for the MS Society’s mission.
One of the goals of the conference was to create
strong connections between people working at
the grassroots of the MS Society and the work
happening at all levels of the organization.
A&W employees at Pleasant St. in Dartmouth
cruisin’ for a
cause
Atlantic Canadians turned out for
the second year in a row to support
A&W’s Cruisin’ for a Cause where the
restaurant donated $1 from every
TeenBurger® sold on August 26th. In
addition, paper car cutouts were sold for
$1 and coin box donations were collected
throughout the month contributing to
over $700,000 raised nationwide.
Brian Hansen, Chapter Chair, of the Annapolis Valley
says as he was new to the MS Society, he wasn’t aware
of the many areas or paths the Society had to support
people with MS. The conference really helped to bring
him clarity on the workings of the organization.
“Finding out the extent and the breadth of things
going on in fundraising was an eye opener for me,”
says Brian. “I found it extremely satisfying to get to
meet the people. Putting a face to a name and finding
out who’s in charge and who does what – I really
appreciate all the work being done.”
Photo: Beverly Vokey, Susan Martin and Brian Hansen
learning to help yourself
and others
Officially, Jeanne MacPhee of Nine Mile Creek, PEI,
wasn’t diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS until
1989, even though her first MS symptoms began in 1974.
Those were the days before MRIs and today’s modern
diagnostic tools, making it difficult to diagnose, and even
more difficult to cope with symptoms from a disease that
you don’t know you have. Finally getting a diagnosis was a
relief. Having an MS self-help group to turn to for support,
made all the difference.
“When I first found out I had MS, the leader of the self-
help group was a life saver to me,” says Jeanne, who took
over the group herself in the mid 1990s. “When she couldn’t
do it anymore and no one else wanted to pick it up I said,
‘Self-help is too important. We can’t let it go.’”
Now Jeanne leads two self-help groups with partners,
Joanne Daley and Lyn Cowperthwaite. One group is more
structured and they review the latest news and materials
from the MS Society hosting regular guest speakers. The
other group is more of an afternoon drop-in group which
better suits some people who may be too tired by the end
of the day to make an evening meeting, or perhaps need
more flexibility. Jeanne says no matter which group she’s
leading, the most important thing about self-help is that
people have a place to talk, share, and learn from each
other’s experiences.
“We become very good friends,” says Jeanne. “A member
came to the meeting one night who was very ill and her
husband asked her why she was going. She said, ‘I just have
to see my friends.’ Later, he told her he couldn’t believe how
much better she was when she got home. That gives me
motivation to keep doing it.”
The paths Jeanne has followed with the MS Society have
improved her quality of life and helped others. She sits
on the Client Services Committee and has accessed the
equipment and transportation funding programs. Through
the Being Well with MS program, she and her husband,
who is also her caregiver, were able to attend the show
River Dance and have plans to use the program for more
entertainment. Jeanne also participates in the MS Walk and
has volunteered as a site manager for the MS Carnation
Campaign for the past 16 years.
Fulfilling the mission of Client Services
in the Atlantic Division means directly
helping people affected by multiple
sclerosis. Education was the key area of
focus in 2010.
• More than 30 self-help groups offered
peer support and self-education
opportunities.
• Self-Help Group Coordinators from PEI
and NB attended a bi-annual workshop
to receive skills training and collaborate
with peers.
• Our toll-free information line answered
an average of 11 calls per day related to
education, information and funding.
• Formal education sessions were hosted
in 28 communities throughout the four
Atlantic Provinces via Telehealth Video
Conferencing, community access cable,
streaming live to the web and in person.
• Applications to our funding programs
increased by nearly one-quarter this year!
• More than 150 new clients were approved
for funding.
Photo: Self-Help Group Leaders Workshop
Jeanne MacPhee seated far right.
4 Multiple sclerosis society of canada atlantic division annual report 2010 5

The endMS Summer School is a national
interactive education program of the endMS
Network designed to enhance knowledge, skill,
and interest in MS research among trainees. In
May, the 2010 endMS Summer School was hosted
in Halifax by the Atlantic Regional Research and
Training Centre at Dalhousie University.
During the five-day endMS Summer School
program, 40 graduate and post graduate trainees
from across Canada were immersed in topics
ranging from epidemiology to neuropsychology,
genetics and rehabilitation. Sessions were taught
by leading Canadian MS researchers.
Students at MRI Brain Imaging Analysis Workshop.
The endMS Network is an initiative of the MS Society of Canada and the MS Scientific Research Foundation,
funded by the MS Society’s $60 million endMS Campaign. It is a collaborative network of researchers and
trainees formed to accelerate discovery in the field of multiple sclerosis to end MS in the shortest possible time.
endMs summer school
Members of the MS Society’s Halifax Chapter also
participated by volunteering for the endMS Summer
School workshop entitled, Patient and Family
Perspectives. This gave students the opportunity
to interact with people living with MS to learn
more about their experiences and gain a deeper
understanding of how research affects the lives of
those touched by the disease.
“I got to learn clinical research techniques which
are complementary to my field in basic biomedical
research. I also think it’s very special to get to talk to
MS patients. This not only taught me the patient’s
perspective, but also motivated me to continue MS
research.”
endMS Summer School participant
atlantic endMs research retreat
In October, the 2nd annual Atlantic endMS
Research Retreat was held in Halifax. Trainees,
clinicians, researchers and guests came together
to share and discuss the findings of the Dr. T.J.
(Jock) Murray endMS Summer Studentship Award
recipients.
As a key activity of the endMS Network, this
competitive awards program is designed to foster
interest in MS research and enable undergraduate
and medical students to expand their knowledge
and skill in the field of MS. It seems to be working.
At the retreat, C.J. MacMillan, a Ph.D. student
studying MS and stroke at Dalhousie University
was inspired by a theory presented by Jacqueline
Vincent, a summer studentship award recipient.
2010 Ms rEsEarcH HigHLigHts
• MS Society funds four Canadian CCSVI
research projects for $700,000 to
determine the significance of CCSVI in
the MS disease process.
• Scientists map the points at which
vitamin D interacts with our DNA and
identified over two hundred genes that
it directly influences including those
related to MS. Evidence suggests that
vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy
and in early childhood may increase the
risk of developing MS later in life.
• Surprise discovery by young University
of Edmonton Ph.D. student opens new
area of MS research. While studying the
gene Calnexin, she discovers that when
the gene is disabled in mice it produces
similar mobility issues and tissue
deformations around the animal’s nerves
as those found in people with multiple
sclerosis.
Jacqueline presented data on MRI imaging in
MS patients and how that correlates to cognitive
measures of the disease and the changes she
recognized in the thalmus.
C.J. says although Jacqueline’s project was far out of
her field of research, the results really struck a chord
with her and she has decided to investigate this
theory in her own work.
“The endMS network has played a critical role
in helping me establish connections with future
colleagues, and senior researchers who have
been assisting me in expanding my view of what
MS research is, and how my research can fit in a
productive manner,” says C.J.
Ms rEsEarcH
arEas of focus
• Myelin Repair
• Virology
• Paediatric MS
• MRI Studies
• Immunology
• Health & Treatment
• Genetics
• Bone Marrow Transplantation
• CCSVI and MS
6 Multiple sclerosis society of canada atlantic division annual report 2010 7

Sandra Wood was presented with an award in
recognition of 20 years of dedicated service at
the RONA MS Bike Tour in July.
Sandy Wood started volunteering with the Nova
Scotia Bike Tour in 1991 and her husband Woody
participated as a cyclist. To bring spirit and support
to the tour, Sandy made a cardboard sign to hold
up to the riders that read, ‘I have MS. Thank you for
your support.’
She used that sign for a few years until she upped
the ante by offering candy to the cyclists while
volunteering for the first time at a rest stop, and
from there her legacy began. Soon there were
themed rest stops with decorations for Santa’s Work
Shop and Beach Fun. Politics even crept into her
themes with a special Canada Day port-a-pottie
“Seat in Parliament.” It’s become a covert operation
each year and no one, not even family are in on the
secret theme.
For Sandy and her family, involvement in the MS
Bike Tour and with the MS Society has always been
a family affair. Her daughter Denise Corkum always
volunteers at the rest stop with her, Woody her
husband cycles, and we think a few child labour
laws may have been broken over the years as the
grandkids were recruited to help out at rather
young ages.
“I remember arriving at the stop when I was
little and so excited to eat the treats and help
out,” says Jennifer Corkum, one of Sandy’s five
granddaughters.
8 Multiple sclerosis society of canada
rona Ms Bike tour
The RONA MS Bike Tours in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the highlight of the summer,
collectively raising over $465,000. Over 600 participants and volunteers took part this year
either by making a commitment to raise funds and cycle, or to flag, build, cook, fix, pedal,
drive, count, feed and cheer for the cyclists. Whatever path you chose, thank you.
it’s a Family affair
Denise Corkum and Sandy Wood
“When I was old enough to ride my bike in the tour
with my Granddad, I remember how thrilled I was to
have Nanny’s support when I coasted into her rest
stop, hot and tired.”
Jennifer rides with Team Cycledelics, who raised over
$22,000 this year, but she’s also been involved with
other activities at the MS Society for many years.
“When I was little, Nanny would bribe me with
a lobster supper for my time volunteered selling
carnations in the mall,” says Jennifer.
It is immediately apparent to anyone who’s met the
Wood family that they have a great sense of humour
and a tremendous dedication to helping those with
MS through their support of the Nova Scotia Bike
Tour.
“We’ve had lots of fun and have made many
memories over the past 20 years from the bike tour,”
says daughter Denise. “It’s mom’s favourite weekend
of the year.”
Ms Walk
It is inspiring. Each year, participants from communities across Atlantic Canada
are working harder and – even in tough times – continuing to raise more each year
at the MS Walk. Over $620,000 was raised this year by 2500 Atlantic Canadians
for MS research and services making every step matter.
lina’s Best
She was at the first Walk in Saint John in 1999. Eleven years later,
Lina Toole has raised almost $50,000 for MS – an impressive
accomplishment. At 68, Lina prefers to raise funds the old-fashioned
way, by beating the streets and getting pledges from family, friends,
and businesses in her community.
“I go see the people I call my regulars. They know it must be spring
when they see me coming,” chuckles Lina. “I enjoy the Walk and the
people. And I relish those few minutes we have with friends we only
get to see once a year. I think it’s important.”
But, the reason Lina does all of this, hits a lot closer to home. Her two
daughters, Susan and Catherine, were both diagnosed with MS just six
months apart at the ages of 25 and 29 respectively. The first diagnosis
came in July 1998 and the second in January 1999. Both women had
very young children at home at the time and it was difficult for the
family to process so much at once, but Lina took the path of action
becoming Saint John’s MS Walk Top Fundraiser for more than a decade.
“I hope for the cure so that MS can be eradicated before my granddaughters get
to an age where it could happen again,” says Lina. “I just do the best I can.”
you can count on Us
Lina second from left with her
daughter and granddaughters
Every year, volunteers from the Royal Bank of Canada show up at
MS Walks across the Atlantic Division to help with registration and
the banking of participant pledges. It’s a lot of paperwork and
without the sponsorship of the Royal Bank and their employees –
we might still be rolling pennies!
In a further show of support, RBC Manager of Client Care, Joanne
Stevenson from St. John’s applied for an internal program whereby
the company donates cash to a charity based on 10 or more employees
volunteering for the charity on a weekend. The application was
approved and a cheque for $1,000 was gratefully received by the MS
Society. Thank you for exploring another path for your generosity.
Photos Top: RBC volunteers show their spirit in Charlottetown. Below (l-r): Sheri
Rumbolt, Tammy Murphy, Joanne Stevenson and Sharon Locke present Atlantic
Division, Honourary Board Member, Mike Kennedy with $1,000 cheque in St. John’s.
atlantic division annual report 2010 9

treasurer’s report
It gives me great pleasure to present the 2010 financial results for the Atlantic Division of the Multiple
Sclerosis Society of Canada.
The Division raised $1.8 million in revenue from all sources in 2010. We are extremely grateful for these
excellent results that could only be achieved through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers,
participants, donors and staff.
As a Society, we strive to achieve balanced spending between research and client service expenditures.
The money raised this year enabled the Division to contribute over $222,000 to national research
programs and also fund another successful equipment provision program.
The Division remains on a very solid financial foundation, a foundation from which we will bring hope to
people living with multiple sclerosis every day.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean FitzGerald, Secretary Treasurer
Atlantic Division Board of Directors
Balance Sheet (unaudited)
As at December 31, 2010
Balance Sheet (unaudited)
Balance sheet
As at December As at December 31, 2010 31, 2010
Assets
December 31
2010
December $ 31
2010
$
December 31
2009
December $ 31
2009
$
August 31
2009
August $ 31
2009
$
Current Assets assets
Cash 416,104 170,044 715,375
Marketable Current assets securities
Accounts Cash receivable
Due Marketable from the securities National Office
Prepaid Accounts expenses receivable and supplies
45,455
42,804 416,104
10,019 45,455
21,754 42,804
101,653
61,304 170,044
54,491 101,653
20,024 61,304
98,147
68,842 715,375
34,112 98,147
14,743 68,842
Due from the National Office
Prepaid expenses and supplies
10,019
536,136 21,754
54,491
407,516 20,024
34,112
931,219 14,743
Capital assets 50,667 536,136 407,516 217 931,219 369
Capital assets 586,803 50,667 407,733 217 931,588 369
Liabilities
586,803 407,733 931,588
Current Liabilities liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 62,756 34,531 128,375
Due Current to the National liabilities Office
Deferred Accounts revenue payable and accrued liabilities
166,258
62,756 -
15,413
34,531 -
227,119
15,000 128,375
Due to the National Office
Deferred revenue
166,258
229,014 -
15,413
49,944 -
227,119
370,494 15,000
Net assets
229,014 49,944 370,494
Unrestricted Net assets
357,789 357,789 561,094
Unrestricted 586,803 357,789 407,733 357,789 931,588 561,094
Approved by the Board of Directors
586,803 407,733 931,588
Director Director
Charles J. Ford Sean FitzGerald
statement of revenue and expenditures and changes in net assets
For the year ended December 31, 2010
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures (unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2010
10 Multiple sclerosis society of canada atlantic division annual report 2010 11
Revenue
December 31
2010
$
December 31
2009
$
August 31
2009
$
Leadership Giving
endMS Research and Training Network 71,581 24,075 59,379
Individual giving 81,804 33,229 69,566
Corporate giving and major donors 82,829 7,726 61,447
Bequest revenue 46,828 500 67,358
Grants from pharmaceutical companies 29,800 10,000 23,400
Grants from governments - - 2,010
Other grant revenue - 7,000 8,250
Total revenue from leadership giving activity 312,842 82,530 291,410
Community based fundraising events 1,087,366 18,927 1,144,369
CCSVI research 1,124 - -
Corporate Partnerships and third party events 68,711 52,781 39,481
Sale of goods 163,358 176,615 177,345
Public awareness activities 89,932 235 129,395
United Way and Health Partners 49,019 2,860 51,880
Investment Income 11,947 4,196 6,067
Memberships and Miscellaneous 1,410 990 1,210
Total Revenue 1,785,709 339,134 1,841,157
Direct Fundraising Expenditures
Leadership giving 89,693 33,381 94,796
Community based fundraising 411,721 92,387 494,252
Corporate partnerships and third-party events 16,149 5,971 8,039
Cost of goods sold 112,409 118,536 125,482
Total Direct Fundraising Expenditures 629,972 250,275 722,569
Funds Available for Programs and Support Activities 1,155,737 88,859 1,118,588
Expenditures
Client Services 321,247 97,529 279,267
Research 150,316 1,442 201,497
Research – CCSVI 1,124 - -
Research–restricted for endMS Research and Training network 71,581 24,075 84,333
Public education and awareness 202,639 47,432 194,934
Chapter and volunteer support and development 134,358 41,087 141,309
Government and community relations 51,706 16,025 44,167
Administration 179,496 55,991 164,771
Indirect fundraising 43,270 8,583 8,310
Total Expenditures 1,155,737 292,164 1,118,588
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditures - (203,305) -
Unrestricted net assets – beginning of period 357,789 561,094 561,094
Unrestricted net assets – end of period 357,789 357,789 561,094
Note: The MS Society of Canada changed its fiscal year-end from August 31 st to December 31 st effective 2009.
The column titled December 31, 2009 represents the 4 month period from September to December 2009.
The column titled August 31, 2009 represents the previous full fiscal year from September 2008 to August 2009.

Friends of the atlantic division
DivisionaL PartnErs
rona Ms biKE tour sPonsors
national title sponsor
RONA
national sponsors
Atlas Canada
Brinks Inc.
Louis Garneau
Pedal Magazine
Thule
Big Dog 100.9
Cat Country 99.5
CKEC 94.1
CHSJ Country 94.1 FM
endMs caMPaign suPPortErs
Knowledge circle
$100,000 to $249,999
The John and Judy Bragg Family Foundation
KPMG Foundation
Patron
$50,000 to $99,999
Jazz Air LP
Leader
$10,000 to $24,999
Joe Randell
Teva Neuroscience Canada
investor
$5,000 to $9,999
Anonymous
Charles J. Ford
Joan MacKinnon
Louis J. Maroun
Lisa & Roger Park
Dena Simon
Waterbury Newton
tour sponsors
Cyclesmith
G. E. Barbour Inc.
Premiere Van Lines
C103 & XL 96.9
FRED FM
KOOL 96.5
K-Rock 105.5
Media sponsors
MAX 98.3
Ocean 100.3
Q104
XFM 98.9
Ms WaLK sPonsors
Presenting sponsor
Medavie Blue Cross
national sponsors
Brinks Inc.
Student Works Painting
Chatelaine
97.3 The Wave
590 VOCM
Cape Breton Post
The Daily Gleaner
regional sponsors
Kin Canada Atlantic District 7
Premiere Van Lines
Purolator Courier Ltd.
RBC Financial Group
Walk sponsors
Subway
Tim Hortons
The Guardian
The News
Metro Halifax
The Miramichi Leader
supporter
$1,000 to $4,999
Mitchell McConnell Insurance Ltd.
Dr. Jock & Janet Murray
Jonathan Robbins
friend
$500 - $999
Anonymous (2)
Peter & Dana Burns
Sharon Marie Boutin
Fredericton Church of Christ Congregation
Joanna Hamilton
Scott & Trish Murray
Craig Newell
Paul Scott
The Telegram
The Times & Transcript
Truro Daily News
The Western Star
atlantic division supporters
$10,000 - $30,000
Estate of Janet Louise Cook
Pfizer Canada Inc.
Estate of Irene Rioux
$5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous
Estate of Gordon Butler
The Employees of ING
Real Estate
L D Pattison
Dr. Ed Pineau
$2,500 - $4,999
Ambir Solutions
Biogen Idec Canada Inc.
The GlaxoSmithKline
Foundation
The Greater Saint John
Community Foundation
Investment Planning Counsel
of Canada Ltd.
Louis J. Maroun
Medavie Blue Cross
Scotiabank
$1,000 - $2,499
David Arsenault
Lloyd & Marie Barbara
Bedford Open Golf
Tournament
BMR Structural Engineering
Brian Munro Professional
Corporation
Myles Byrne
Caltex Energy Inc.
Ronald H. Cameron
John Chapman
Susan Connor
Shane Dafoe
Dillon Consulting Limited
Estate of Mary Edna Dysart
Edmonds Landscape and
Construction Services Ltd.
Elizabeth A. Wozniak Inc.
EMD Serono Canada Inc.
EnCana Corporation
Estate of Margaret Enman
David Fountain
Fredericton Community
Foundation Inc.
G. E. Barbour Inc.
Gap Foundation Gift Match
Program
Andrew Gittens
Going Mobile Wireless
Graham Munro Charitable
Foundation
Graybar Canada Ltd.
Groupe BMR Inc.
Halifax Kinsmen Club
Stephen Halsall
Louise Hartley
Tony Hebert
Harvey Humby
Iona Resources Holdings
Limited
Island View Lions Club
Labatt Brewing Co Ltd.
Lawtons Drugs Head Office
Dan Macdonald
Dean MacDonald
P Donald Macdonald
Peter MacDowell
Joan MacKinnon
Archibald McLean
Heidi Morton
Greg Mullane
Peter Munro
Jeff Munroe
Nova Agri Associates Ltd.
Bill Oldford
O’Neill Foundation Inc.
Beth Peterson
RBC Foundation
Alex Ritchie
Alison Robichaud
RONA Halifax
Valerie Russell
Paul Saulnier
Theresa Saulnier
Sisters of Mercy
Newfoundland
William Skinner
Sobeys
Bud and Doe Stewart
Estate of Audrey May Trainor
$500 - $999
Dr. Gary Altenkirk
Alward Charitable
Foundation Inc.
Famille Baril
Edward Bates
Margaret Beattie
Duncan Beveridge
Robert Beveridge
William Beveridge
Melvin Borean
Heather Brennan
Helena Breon
Charles Broderick
Thank You for your Generosity
Michael Brown
Brunswick Valley Lumber Inc.
Bunting’s Grocery Ltd.
Peter and Dana Burns
Jude Byrne
Capital District Health
Authority
Carmie’s Pre-School and
Daycare Center
CBJ Inspection
Kevin Christie
Nancy Comeau
Conseros Software Inc.
Dartmouth Kinsmen Club
Dexter Construction
Company Ltd.
Ernest DeYoung
Viola Doncaster
Caroline Doyle
Dre Hélene Huard
Corporation
Professionnelle Inc.
Ellsworth Estates
Jamie Emberley
Emergency Medical Care
Engent, Inc.
Elisabeth Fall
Anonymous
Laura-Lea Fisher
Ford’s Apothecary
Forest Hills School
Stéphane Fortin
Stefan Furey
Paul Gaudet
Frances Geitzler
Peter Giberson
Gavin Giles
Jim and Margaret Gillis
Thomas Hart
Patricia Hastey
Robert Hatheway
Terry Healey
Margaret Higgins
Susan Higson
Jessica Houtsma
Iron Mountain Canada Corp.
Winston Kelloway
James Kennedy
Raymond Kierstead
David L. Knight
Lahave Seafoods Limited
Mike Lovegrove
Eileen MacDonald
Joseph Macdonald
Matt Mackenzie
A.J. MacLean
Greg MacNeill
Managed Health Care
Services Inc.
Wayne Mattice
Mills Heavy Hauling Ltd.
Bruce Mitham
Mitton Hill Enterprises
Limited
Lenore Mombourquette
Isaac Mosher
Maureen Mueller
Alex Mulford
Jennifer Mullane
Jan Murray
Owen Myers
Graham Oakley
Anonymous
Wayne Pike
L. Dawn Porter
Potash Corporation of
Saskatchewan Inc.
Quispamsis Elementary
School
Douglas Reid
Robin LeBlanc MD Inc.
Serge Roy
Royal Flush Services Ltd.
Sampling Technologies
Maurice Sanford
Scott Blois Automotive Ltd.
Dena Simon
Rebecca Simpson
Cathy Smith
Standard Life Assurance
Company of Canada
Stanfield’s Limited
Brad Stanley
Mark Stewart
Tim Stone
Stoneworx Design Inc.
Michelle Sullivan
Sun Life Financial
Anonymous
Terrain Group Inc.
The Kings Mutual Insurance
Company
Bruce Towler
United Commercial Travelers
of America, Jack Kidd
Counsel #755
Peter Van Harmelen
Kenk Van Leeuwen
Terry Wadden
Walmart Canada Corp.
WBLI Chartered Accountants
WTF Holdings Ltd.
12 Multiple sclerosis society of canada atlantic division annual report 2010 13

Multiple sclerosis society of canada, atlantic Division
109 Ilsley Avenue Unit 1, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1S8
Tel: (902) 468-8230 Fax: (902) 468-5328 Toll-free: 1-800-268-7582
info.atlantic@mssociety.ca www.mssociety.ca