2006/07 ann ual report - Kids Cancer Care

2006/07 annual report
Kids first
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They may have cancer but they’re
kids first
They just want to
have fun Camp & Community Outreach 4
be cancer-free Research 6
feel good Clinical Support 8
know you’re there Volunteers 10
know you care Fundraising 12
thank you Donors 22
involve you How to help 26
Message from our leaders 3
Financial highlights 14
Auditor’s report 15
Financial statements & notes 16
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Our Vision
A cure for every child,
care for every family.
A message from our leaders
Dear friend,
At the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta (KCCFA), kids come first. And the
families we meet each day shape our journey. Whether it’s at camp, in the lab or
on the hospital ward, putting kids first clearly sets our path.
The fight against childhood cancer is an arduous one but we believe that by
reading the stories in this report, you’ll agree there is hope. There are so many
inspiring stories. We trust that the ones we are sharing here demonstrate what is
possible when a community cares.
We know that many of you are inspired by families whose lives have been turned
upside down by childhood cancer. Know that by caring and taking action you
inspire these families to survive and thrive.
We are proud of our accomplishments in 2006 but our success really belongs to
the kids. And it belongs to you. Every step we make is made possible by people
like you. Thank you for your support this year. Without your time, your dedication
and your financial support, we might not have stories of hope to share.
At the end of this report,
you will find 10 ways you
or a friend or a colleague
can help. Please take a
look. Whatever you do,
however modest, you are
making a difference in
the lives of children with
cancer.
Although we have much to celebrate, there is still so much more to do for kids
and families affected by cancer. And with your continued support, KCCFA will be
well-poised to meet the changing demands of childhood cancer.
Sincerely,
Photography by Unique Perspectives Artistic
Photography unless otherwise noted.
Front cover: Kids across Alberta like three-year-old
Quinn are battling cancer and benefiting from
KCCFA programs (photo by Don Molyneaux).
Jack Perraton, C.M., Q.C.
Chair of the Board
Christine Wandzura, M.S.M
Chief Executive Officer
Opposite left (L-R): Lael, Thomas, Kyle (back),
Stephanie and camp counsellor Kate Pern (front)
enjoy some downtime at Camp SunMaker.
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camp & community
“Camp made me a normal kid. I don’t just feel
like a normal kid. I am a normal kid. I rock climb,
hike, camp, snowboard—you name it. “
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to have fun
Above left (L-R): Margaret and Mallory clown around,
while waiting their turn on the giant swing (KCCFA
photo archive).
Above right (L-R): Egor and Thomas take a dip in the
pool at Easter Seals Camp Horizon.
Opposite right: Danielle graduated from camper to
counsellor last year and is enjoying a chance to help
other kids struggling with cancer.
Tattoo: for life
A sweet little tattoo. Three handprints,
red, yellow and green, just
above the ankle.
“This tattoo,” Danielle Rettie
points to the small hand-prints on
her left ankle, “is a record of my
entire life. It’s the KCCFA handprints
and they’ve been part of my
life since I can remember.”
Danielle has attended KCCFA
camps since she was six. Diagnosed
with astrocytoma, she underwent
two spinal surgeries by age three.
Although Danielle emerged cancerfree,
she was left with a lifetime
of corrective surgeries, countless
casts, leg braces and physiotherapy
sessions.
“Sometimes I feel like a guinea pig
for Dr. Frankenstein’s illegal medical
project,” she laughs.
Every day, Danielle endures what
doctors call the after effects of
cancer, the lasting consequences
that haunt some kids their entire
life. Due to the curvature of her
spine, Danielle developed an
uneven gait pattern, which causes
her to walk differently and fall a lot.
Camp became a sanctuary for
Danielle, as it does for hundreds of
Alberta kids each year: “I’ll always
be the girl who had cancer,” says
Danielle, “but at camp we’re all the
same. Camp made me a normal kid.
I don’t just feel like a normal kid. I
am a normal kid. I rock climb, hike,
camp, snowboard—you name it.”
Last year, the 17-year-old
snowboarder and former KCCFA
ambassador graduated from
camper to camp counsellor. “Now,
it’s my turn to give back. I want to
show the kids there’s life outside of
the hospital. I want to show them
the outdoors. And I want to show
them my sweet tattoo.”

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camp & community outreach
The need
• In Alberta, more than 100
children are diagnosed with
cancer each year and thousands
are living with its effects
• Cancer treatments such as
surgery, chemotherapy and
radiation may cause physical
and psychological effects in
children such as blindness,
deafness, unsteady gait, loss of
limbs, learning disabilities and
depression
• These kids need a special place
to be kids
Our response
• In 2006/07, 463 young people
attended KCCFA’s specialized
cancer camps and 1,003 kids and
parents took part in our yearround
programs
• KCCFA programs provided
these young people with a
renewed sense of belonging and
self-esteem along with a serious
dose of fun
• Parents benefited from a muchneeded
respite and valuable peer
support
In 2006/07, 463 young
people attended KCCFA
camps and 1,003 kids and
parents enjoyed our yearround
activities.
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esearch
S ome childhood cancers such as metastatic
solid tumors, malignant brain tumours and other
recurrent cancers continue to evade medical
understanding.
to be cancer-free
Above left: (Tere Mahoney Photography) and right:
(Don Molyneaux) Thanks to your support, Alberta
researchers are moving us closer to a cure every day.
Opposite right: Research gives hope to hundreds of
Alberta kids like Rylan (photo by Don Molyneaux).
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Laying the foundation for tomorrow’s
breakthroughs
If not for research, Paddon
Thompson might not be alive today.
Diagnosed with a malignant brain
tumour at age 12, Paddon is the
reason behind his family’s major
donation to the Kids Cancer Care
Foundation of Alberta.
It took seven years, two major
surgeries, many courses of
chemotherapy and radiation but
Paddon is cancer-free today. He
is now studying engineering at
Queen’s University in Kingston,
Ontario.
“My son is a miracle child,” says
Joni Hughes, a Calgary lawyer and
KCCFA board member. “Twentyfive
years ago the tumour at the
centre of his brain would have been
inoperable but because of advances
in medical research, Paddon is now
cancer-free.”
Paddon’s grandparents, William
and Jean Hughes, want to ensure
other families will not have to
experience what theirs did, so
they gave $750,000 to KCCFA’s
We Believe campaign to help build
the new Hughes Children’s Cancer
Research Centre (HCCRC) at
the University of Calgary. With
the help of the Hughes family and
other generous Calgarians, KCCFA
contributed $1.5 million toward
the new centre, currently under
construction.
Equipped with state-of-the-art
technology, the HCCRC will house
cancer researchers and doctors
who will work collaboratively to
investigate the molecular makeup
of cancers with low survival rates.
The hope is that one day their
research will lead to more targeted,
less invasive treatments that will
minimize the short- and long-term
side effects of cancer treatments
and save children’s lives.

hope
research
The NEED need Our response
• A nationwide shortage of
oncology researchers and a lack
of lab space is crippling Alberta’s
ability to recruit cancer experts
• Despite an overall survival
rate of almost 80 per cent,
certain childhood cancers
evade conventional treatments
and medical understanding
• The new HCCRC will provide
state-of-the art lab space to
attract and house today’s leading
cancer researchers and doctors
• These researchers will study
cancers with low survival rates
to develop less invasive treatments
and save more lives
In 2006/07, KCCFA
invested $1.6 million in
new and ongoing research
initiatives. For more
details on KCCFA-funded
research, visit www.
kidscancercare.ab.ca.
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clinical support
M usic offers children relief from painful
chemotherapy and radiation treatments. And even
when treatment shifts from curative to palliative,
music has its place.
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to feel good
Above left: Makayla enjoys a song with music therapist
Trina Nestibo.
Above right: Kids like Avianna and their families enjoy
the best hospital care thanks to KCCFA’s Clinical Support
program (photo by Don Molyneaux).
Opposite right: Music brings a smile to Makayla at
the Alberta Children’s Hospital, offering her a reprieve
from rigorous cancer treatments.
Sound health
Hospitals. A place of quiet and rest.
Normally a minstrel wandering
the halls with tambourines and
castanets would attract the
attention of security. But on the
oncology ward at the Alberta
Children’s Hospital music therapist
Trina Nestibo and her cart of
musical instruments are a welcome
part of the healing regime.
Funded through KCCFA’s Clinical
Support program, Trina’s music
sessions are designed to support
healing at all levels—emotional,
physical and spiritual. Research
suggests that music lowers blood
pressure, enhances the body’s own
immune responses and reduces
anxiety among cancer patients.
Some oncologists prescribe it as a
complement to medical treatments.
Music therapy takes different forms:
sometimes a child prefers to listen,
while others sing, compose, play
instruments, or even record CDs.
“These sessions provide an outlet
for self-expression,” says Trina.
“Music helps kids feel better,
so they start to see themselves
differently—not just as cancer
patients.”
Music offers children relief from
painful chemotherapy and radiation
treatments. And even when
treatment shifts from curative to
palliative, music has its place.
Trina recalls 10-year-old Jeffery:
“He loved The Bear Went Over the
Mountain. We sang that song every
week for a year,” each time pausing
just before the bear peered over
the mountain, so Jeff could reveal
what the bear could see. Usually
the bear saw everyday things—a
picnic table, a lake, a blueberry pie.
But one day, Jeff revealed, the bear
saw a tunnel of light. “Only the one
time,” Trina says, “but it showed me
he was at peace with his journey.”
Jeff died shortly after. Trina won’t
forget the music they made
together.

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clinical support
NEED
The need Our response
• Families need support to navigate
the cancer journey
• They want the best hospital
care for their children without
having to leave the province
• Nurses, doctors and social
workers need ongoing
professional development to
remain current in the field
• To improve treatments and save
lives, hospitals must regularly
test new drug therapies
• In 2006, KCCFA supported
families through a range of
in-hospital programs including
the beaded journey, music
therapy and bereavement
programs
• KCCFA helped send 15 health
care professionals to conferences
across North America, where
they gained specialized knowledge
in pediatric oncology
• KCCFA’s clinical research associate
tracked results from
more than 30 research studies
In 2006/07, KCCFA
invested $224,147 to
ensure that Alberta
families battling cancer
receive the best care at
the hospital.
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volunteers
“I saw first-hand what these families and kids go
through and I’ve seen first-hand what KCCFA can
do for these families. ”
to know you’re there
Above left: Volunteers like Alida De Vries help make
camp a special place for hundreds of kids like Cassandra
each year. Cassandra shows her appreciation
with a big bear hug.
Above right: David Waugh, a KCCFA one-to-one aide,
spends quality time with Michael at Camp SunMaker.
Opposite right: Darren and Maria Deitz with their boys
Nick (left) and Noan (right). When cancer hit close to
home, Darren increased his volunteer commitment by
heading up the silent auction at the Don, Joanne &
the Coach golf tournament.
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Inspired to act
Darren Deitz loves golf. He is
passionate about the sport but it’s
with his hand wrapped around a
telephone—not a golf club—that
his passion plays out.
Part owner of Deitz Financial,
Darren heads up the silent auction
for the Don, Joanne & the Coach
Golf a Kid to Camp tournament.
The initiative has steadily gained
momentum every year since he
took the reins.
Seeing cancer up close is what
inspired Darren to volunteer for
KCCFA. While completing his
education, he worked part-time at
Calaway Park, where after-hours
provision was made for children
with compromised immune
systems due to cancer treatments.
“I’ll never forget those kids on the
rides,” says Darren. “It was amazing
seeing kids who wouldn’t normally
be allowed at an amusement park
having so much fun.”
In 2000, Darren started working
as a shave volunteer. When cancer
struck close to home, his resolve
to help grew even stronger and he
took on the silent auction for the
golf tournament. His cousins Ryan
and Lisa were diagnosed within two
years of each other. Ryan lived only
one week after diagnosis but Lisa,
now 13, is in remission today. Last
year, three-year-old Quinn, the son
of his friend Allan Laudersmith, was
also diagnosed with cancer.
“I saw first-hand what these
families and kids go through,” says
Darren, himself the father of two
boys. “And I’ve seen first-hand what
KCCFA can do for these families.
I’m not out at camp helping but
making this tournament happen is
the next best thing.”

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volunteers
The NEED need Our response
• It costs more than $1,000
to send one kid to a specialized
KCCFA cancer camp
• Without volunteers, camp
programs would be costprohibitive
• Fundraising events are labourintensive
and the Foundation has
limited resources
• Volunteers like Darren Deitz
make fundraising events like the
Don, Joanne & the Coach Golf
a Kid to Camp tournament a
success, raising $161,445 for the
tournament in 2006
• Camp medical volunteers give
kids a chance to have fun in a
safe environment
• KCCFA maximizes resources
and services for Alberta families
by recruiting volunteers from all
walks of life
In 2006/07, 159 volunteers
gave 12,176 hours of
volunteer service to
KCCFA, translating into big
smiles around the campfire.
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fundraising
Trico Homes President, Wayne Chiu, had seen a
friend through the tribulations of childhood cancer
and felt compelled to help.
to know you care
Making inroads to new cures
You hear them, long before you
see them. The guttural rumbling
reverberates through the mountains,
until finally they appear around the
bend, a throbbing procession of
motorcycles—exhausts crackling as
they pass, riders’ faces stern with
concentration.
“Everyone, from our president,
Wayne Chiu, to the riders and
volunteers, is passionate about
this cause,” says Richard Gotfried
of Trico Homes. “At Trico Homes
we’re committed to enhancing our
customers’ lives, while enriching
the community.”
Above left: Dave Bridarolli of Calgary Motor Dealers’
Association with Christine Wandzura at the Vehicles
& Violins gala, a community initiative that raised
$128,202 for Alberta children with cancer (KCCFA
photo archives).
Above right: Canadian hockey legend Lanny McDonald
hosted a shave at the Global Petroleum show last
June and helped raise $41,495 for KCCFA kids (photo
courtesy of June Warren Publishing).
Opposite right: Unidentified Flying Object at the 2006
Trico Homes Ride for a Lifetime. Each June, Alberta
bikers take the high road to raise money for childhood
cancer research (photo by Mike Drew of the Calgary
Sun).
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Raising havoc? No. Raising money.
Trico Homes Ride for a Lifetime
thundered onto the highways in
2003, the inspiration coming from
Calgary’s Trico Homes. Company
president, Wayne Chiu, had seen a
friend through the tribulations of
childhood cancer and felt compelled
to help. The ride seemed like a
creative idea, fresh and fun, but
would they attract enough sponsors
and raise enough money to make a
difference?
Absolutely. The inaugural ride raised
$250,000. In 2007, the accumulative
total is poised to top $1 million,
every cent of which goes to
childhood cancer research.
Christine Wandzura of KCCFA
holds the partnership with Trico
Homes in the highest regard: “Trico
Homes and KCCFA have grown
up together. Wayne and his team
are committed to building a better
future for our families and, for this,
we are deeply grateful.”
Among the 80 motorcyclists
to enjoy the camaraderie, the
hospitality and breathtaking vistas
of the highways in 2006, was
Larry Farmer. He’s convinced
that enthusiasm for the cause is
contagious. His wife Jolynne first
went on the ride as a passenger.
“Now, she rides her own Harley!”

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fundraising
The NEED need Our response
• Caring for a child with cancer
demands a 24/7 commitment,
often requiring one parent to
quit a job, so KCCFA offers
camp programs at no cost to
families
• KCCFA strives to ensure
that Alberta families receive the
best care at the hospital
• Cancer research requires a
significant, ongoing investment
to create an atmosphere ripe
for scientific discovery
• KCCFA raised $1,281,750 in
2006/07 through four key
fundraising events: Trico Homes
Ride for a Lifetime; Shave Your Lid
for a Kid®; Parents’ Quest for a
Cure; and the Don, Joanne & the
Coach Golf a Kid to Camp
• Our community friends raised
$881,434 in 2006/07 through 101
fundraisers such as the
Toromont golf tournament
and the Vehicles & Violins gala
• Donations last year amounted to
$1,733,126
In 2006/07, financial
support to the tune of
$3.9 million from our
community made camp,
research and clinical
programs possible for
Alberta families affected
by cancer.
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highlights
financial
highlights
Our financial success
highlights the goals of
the Foundation as we
fight childhood cancer
on three fronts—with
laughter at camp, the
best treatments at
the hospital and with
innovative science in
the lab.
Thank you to our
friends who make
this possible.
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Strength in numbers
The pie charts below highlight the achievements of the Foundation
in 2006/07 and the impact of our donors, sponsors and friends in the
community.
Where the money comes from
• There has been solid growth of support from the community
—277 per cent revenue growth since 1999/00
• The success of our capital campaign continues to impact our
bottom line
• Community fundraising initiatives have grown in both the number
of events and dollars raised
Where the money goes
• Research investment is up by 177 per cent over 2005/06
• Investment in Clinical Support is up 73 per cent over 2005/06
• Fundraising and administrative costs are within industry standards
of 25 to 35 per cent of revenue
• Investment in our three program areas—Pediatric Oncology
Research, Clinical Support and Camp & Community Outreach—has
increased sevenfold since the Foundation expanded its mandate in
1999/00 to include research and clinical support

AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the members of Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta:
We have audited the statement of financial position of Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta as at January 31,
2007 and the statements of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Foundation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on these financial statements based on our audit.
Except as explained in the following paragraph, we conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted
auditing standards. These standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable
assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation.
In common with many charitable organizations, the Foundation derives revenue from donations and other sources,
the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of
these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Foundation and we were not able to
determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to revenues, excess of revenues over expenses, assets and
net assets.
In our opinion, except for the effect of adjustments, if any, which might have been required had we been able to
satisfy ourselves concerning the completeness of revenues referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Foundation at January 31, 2007, and
the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting
principles.
Certified General Accountant
Calgary, Alberta
March 20, 2007
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KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION OF ALBERTA
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As At January 31, 2007
2007 2006
(Note 9)
ASSETS
Current
Cash $ 395,451 $ 381,489
Short term investments (Note 3) 2,589,749 2,261,304
Accounts receivable 29,898 198,508
Prepaid expenses 23,858 31,931
3,038,956 2,873,232
Property and equipment (Note 4) 40,763 54,339
LIABILITIES
Current
$ 3,079,719 $2,927,571
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 42,200 $36,108
Unearned revenue 9,750 50,553
51,950 86,661
Deferred contributions (Note 5) 773,189 976,295
NET ASSETS
825,139 1,062,956
Invested in property and equipment 40,763 54,339
Unrestricted 2,213,817 1,810,276
2,254,580 1,864,615
$ 3,079,719 $ 2,927,571
Approved on behalf of the Board:
Jack Perraton
Chair of the Board
Jackie Altwasser
Chair, Finance and Audit
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the audited financial statements.
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KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION OF ALBERTA
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the year ended January 31, 2007
2007 2006
(Note 9)
REVENUE
Foundation’s fundraising events $ 1,281,750 $1,095,024
Capital campaign revenue 1,021,108 484,664
Community fundraising events 881,434 728,465
Individual and corporate donations 407,076 685,887
Donations from other non-profits 180,247 76,603
Government grants 124,695 75,000
Investment income 90,358 43,498
3,986,668 3,189,141
EXPENSES
Research program 1,558,302 562,174
Foundation’s fundraising activities 644,616 614,361
Camp and community outreach program 553,169 508,523
General and administrative 449,431 376,936
Clinical support program 224,147 129,757
Volunteer program 108,990 84,442
Capital campaign expenses 43,522 84,664
Amortization 14,526 14,336
3,596,703 2,375,193
EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $ 389,965 $ 813,948
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the year ended January 31, 2007
Invested in
Property and Unrestricted 2007 2006
Equipment
Balance, beginning of year $54,339 $1,810,276 $1,864,615 $1,050,667
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses (13,576 ) 403,541 389,965 813,948
Balance, end of year $40,763 $2,213,817 $2,254,580 $1,864,615
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the audited financial statements.
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KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION OF ALBERTA
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended January 31, 2007
2007 2006
(Note 9)
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from:
Foundation’s fundraising events $1,264,975 $ 1,546,822
Capital campaign revenue 713,705 792,066
Community fundraising events 881,434 657,572
Individual and corporate donations 477,345 546,558
Donations from other non-profits 180,247 76,603
Government grants 124,695 75,000
Investment income 90,358 43,498
3,732,759 3,738,119
Cash paid for programs, activities and administration (3,389,401 ) (2,368,101 )
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
343,358 1,370,018
Increase in short term investments (328,445) (1,203,543)
Acquisition of property and equipment (951) (68,675)
(329,396 ) (1,272,218 )
NET INCREASE IN CASH FOR THE YEAR 13,962 97,800
CASH, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 381,489 283,689
CASH, END OF THE YEAR $ 395,451 $ 381,489
The accompanying notes form an integral part of the audited financial statements.
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KIDS CANCER CARE FOUNDATION OF ALBERTA
NOTES TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended January 31, 2007
1. PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta is incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act as a not for profit
organization. It is a registered charity under the Income Tax Act. Therefore, under Section 149, the Foundation is
not subject to the payment of income taxes.
The Foundation dedicates fundraising efforts to three areas:
Camp and Community Outreach
The Foundation provides free, year-round support opportunities for young people and their families affected
by cancer. The Foundation manages residential and day camps for thirteen weeks every summer for children,
teenagers and young adults, aged 3 to 25, in various stages of cancer treatment. During the year, the Foundation
also runs youth recreational programs and hosts a variety of supportive conferences and seminars.
Research
Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta provides funding for some of the world’s leading experts in pediatric
oncology research and treatment in Alberta. The results of their outstanding research directly impact the level of
care that the pediatric oncology team is able to offer Alberta children with cancer, and ultimately many treatment
programs around the world.
Clinical Support
Funding from Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta purchases much needed equipment, enhances programs
and supports doctors, nurses, psychologists and therapists in the area of pediatric oncology-related medical care
and family assistance. Practical and necessary support items aid sick children and their families during hospital stays
and clinic visits throughout the entire cancer journey.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
and in management’s opinion, have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the
framework of the significant accounting policies summarized below.
Revenue Recognition
The Foundation follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are
recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are
recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and
collection is reasonably assured. Gifts received in kind are recorded at the fair market value determined at the
date of contribution.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Amortization is reported using the following method and rates:
Furniture and fixtures 5 years Straight line
Computer equipment 3 years Straight line
Leasehold improvements Term of lease Straight line
Contributed Services
Volunteers contribute many hours per year to assist the Foundation in carrying out its service and fund raising
activities. Due to the difficulty of determining their fair value, contributed services are not recognized in the
financial statements.
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Investments
Investments are recorded at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
Measurement Uncertainty
Under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, an important concept in the preparation of financial
statements is the use of estimates in the determination of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and excess (deficit)
of revenues over expenses for the year. To the extent that these estimates may vary from actual results, there
would be a corresponding effect on various elements of the financial statements.
3. SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
In 2007, short term investments consisted of term deposits with a maturity beyond 90 days. In 2006, the short
term investments consisted of term deposits with a maturity beyond 90 days as well as shares of marketable
securities. The market value of the short term investments was $2,589,749 on January 31, 2007 (2006 -
$2,247,654).
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Cost Accumulated Net Book Value
Amortization
2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
Furniture and fixtures $50,334 $49,383 $19,943 $ 9,876 $30,391 $39,507
Computers 8,942 8,942 5,962 2,980 2,980 5,962
Leasehold improvements 10,350 10,350 2,958 1,480 7,392 8,870
$69,626 $68,675 $28,863 $14,336 $40,763 $54,339
5. DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS
Deferred contributions represent unspent resources received in the current and prior periods but designated
by the donor for use in specific programs or future operations as noted below. The contributions designated as
Capital Campaign are for support of the Kids Cancer Care Foundation Chair in Pediatric Oncology (KCCF Chair)
and for the Hughes Children’s Cancer Research Centre (HCCRC). Changes in the deferred contributions are as
follows:
Camp Research Capital 2007 2006
Support Support Campaign Total Total
Balance, beginning of the year $ 199,868 $ 469,025 $ 307,402 $ 976,295 $ 329,390
Amount added during the year 623,435 615,496 713,705 1,952,636 976,295
823,303 1,084,521 1,021,107 2,928,931 1,305,685
Amount utilized during the year
Camp support (553,169) - - (553,169) (319,144)
Support for the KCCF Chair
and the HCCRC - (422,414) (1,021,107) (1,443,521) -
Other research support - (159,052) - (159,052) (10,246)
Balance, end of the year $ 270,134 $ 503,055 - $ 773,189 $ 976,295
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6. COMMITMENTS
The Foundation has minimum lease commitments under an office lease
over the next five years as follows:
2008 $ 107,321
2009 111,333
2010 115,346
2011 118,021
2012 118,021
In addition, the Foundation has further commitments as follows:
Research Commitments
The Foundation has the following commitments to research grants,
projects and awards:
2007 $ 90,000
2008 50,000
7. DISBURSEMENT QUOTA
Under Canada Revenue Agency rules, all charities must spend a minimum
amount (the disbursement quota) on their charitable programs, including
gifts to qualified donees. The purpose of the disbursement quota is to
ensure that, as much as possible, charities use their tax receipted donations
to help others according to their charitable purposes. The disbursement
quota test was met for the year 2006 - 2007.
8. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Foundation’s financial instruments consist of cash, temporary
investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and deferred
contributions. It is management’s opinion that the Foundation is not
exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from
these financial instruments. The fair value of these financial instruments
approximate their carrying value, unless otherwise noted.
9. COMPARATIVE FIGURES
Certain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with
the current year’s financial statement presentation.
Staff
As at January 31, 2007
Christine Wandzura, M.S.M., CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
Gail Corbett
Communications Manager
Desmond Courtney
Program Coordinator
Sara Foster
Event Coordinator
Tracey Huddy
Outreach Coordinator
Kristina Keith
Event Coordinator
Kelly Kerr
Program Coordinator
Mike MacKay
Director of Camp & Community Outreach
Candice Martin
Manager of Community Initiatives
Trish Matheson, CFRE
Director of Development & Communications
Janice McLeod
Administrative Coordinator
Jodi McNabb, CFRE
Development Manager
Barbara Smeltzer
Manager of Volunteers
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thanks
Through your heartfelt donations, brave head
shaves and creative fundraising initiatives, you have
taken a place in the hearts of families battling
childhood cancer. Thank you.
to thank you
Above top: Volunteers like Collett Campbell help make
things happen at KCCFA camps and fundraising events.
Above lower: A big THANK YOU from KCCFA kids.
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We gratefully acknowledge the following donors, shave and event
hosts who contributed to KCCFA between February 1, 2006 and
January 31, 2007.
Heroes
$100,000+
Brahma Compression
Jeff & Liz Anne Tonken
Kids With Cancer Society
Riddell Family Charitable
Foundation
Trico Homes
William & Jean Hughes
Champions
$50,000 - $99,999
Alberta Lottery Fund
Hands of Healing
$25,000 - $49,999
Calgary Jewellery Ltd.
ENMAX
Estate of Olive Mae Mueller
Heritage Pointe Lake
Developments Ltd.
Robert Zakresky
Telus Employee Charitable Giving
Campaign
The Calgary Foundation
-Taramatt Endowment Fund
The Wild Rose Foundation
Hands of Honour
$10,000 - $24,999
Anonymous (2)
Arcuri Homes
Boundary Technical Group
Craig & Laurie Hansen
CSS Office Furniture Systems
Service Inc.
Delphi Energy Corp.
Golder Associates Ltd.
Lite 96
Lupi Construction
Plains Fabrication & Supply
Telus Communications
The Calgary Police Alumni Hockey
Team
The Sixty Three Foundation
United Way of Calgary and Area
- Donors’ Choice
WestCreek Developments Ltd.
WestJet Airlines Ltd.
Zargon Energy Trust
Hands of Promise
$5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous (6)
Aurum Ceramic Dental
Laboratories Ltd.

Bill & Megan Darling
Bill Borger
BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.
- Calgary Perron Branch
Calgary Ribbon Exchange
Caltech Surveys Limited
CIBC World Markets
CIBC World Markets Children’s
Foundation
Donmar Foundation
EnCana Cares Foundation
Executive Marketing & Strategies
Ltd.
Focus Energy Trust
Genco Place Properties Ltd.
Government of Canada - SCP
Hopewell Residential Communities
Karim Manji
Kramer Mazda
Maguire’s 5th Ave Floors Inc.
Michael R. Shaw Foundation
Parkgreen Homes Ltd.
Peter & Cristina Blackmore
Sanjel Corporation
Sterling Western Star Trucks
(Alberta) Ltd.
The Calgary Foundation - Scott
Daniel Seaman Memorial Fund
Totem Building Supplies
Universal Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd.
Weiland & Susan Wettstein
Wim Van Der Poel
WM Schmidt Mechanical
Contractors
Hands of Hope
$1,000 - $4,999
571127 B.C. Ltd. DBA Robertsen
Media
A Child First Preschool Inc.
AFP Calgary & Area Chapter
Alberta Governor Service Inc.
Ali Zentner
Argo Sales Ltd.
Arlene McDougall-Kirstein
Barbara McKillop
Beattie Homes Ltd.
Berkhold Family Foundation
Bertram Drilling Corp.
Betty Lou Munro
BKDI Architects
Bob Rodda
Bob Steele
Brad & Brenda Caron
Brent Jarvis
Calgary Southeast Conservative
Assoc.
CanTorque Inc.
Cardel Construction Ltd.
Carma Developers Ltd.
Carol Oxtoby
CCS Energy Services
Central Warehouse Equipment
Inc.
Chemac Inc.
Chinook Refrigeration
Christopher Gnyra
Chuck Young
Clickspace Interactive Inc.
Concord National Inc.
Consolidated Gypsum Supply Ltd.
Continental Electric Motor
Services (Northern) Ltd.
Continental Electrical Motor
Services Ltd.
Corey J. Low Professional Corp.
Coril Holdings Ltd.
Cottonwood Golf & Country Club
D. Kent Fraser
Dave Kelly
Delta Construction & Siding Ltd.
Deschenes Regnier
Detail Drywall
DMG World Media
Doug & Laurie Strother
Dr. Duncan Brown
Durwest Construction Systems
Eagle Copters Ltd.
Edmonton Kenworth Ltd.
Emercor Ltd.
EnCana Corporation
Eric Knopp
Fidelity Investments Canada
Limited
Finning Power Systems
FirstEnergy Capital Corp.
Friday Professional Group Inc.
Garry Schmidt
geoLOGIC
Government of the Province of
Alberta - STEP
GRB Engineering Ltd.
Great Western Brewing Co.
Greatwest Kenworth Ltd.
Grizzly Resources Ltd.
Hallmark Tubulars
Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation
of Calgary
Heritage Pointe
Hillhurst Denture Clinic
Holy Spirit Charitable Society
Home Depot of Canada
Homes By Avi Inc.
Hopewell Residential Communities
Imperial Parking
IPSCO
Ja-Co Welding
Jamie Bennett
Jan McCaffery
Jan Watrous
Janice & Graham McLeod
Jason Gaul
Jason Ng
Jeff Kohn
Jim Baird
Jodi McNabb
Joe Klassen
John & Tammy Olson
Jonathan MacDonald
Kathy & Drew Harris
Keith MacPhail
Ken & Bernice Baher
Kennibar Resources Ltd.
Kevin Wilkinson
Kinsmen Club Riding Crew
Kinette Club of Stampede City
Kinsmen Club of High River
Kinsmen Club of Stampede City
Mayerthorpe Kinette Club
Loreen Gilmour
Manfred Schmidt
Mark & Paulette Konopczynski
Mark Lenko
Mark Suchan
Martin Newby Consulting Ltd.
MCAP Financial Corporation
Merit Impressions
M-I Drilling Fluids Canada Inc.
Michelle LeRouge
Naveen & Christina Dargan
Nezameddin Nourian
P2 Energy Solutions Alberta ULC
Parkland Industries
Paul Langille & Jackie Cullen
Paul Lee
Pauline Florence
Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Peter G. Burgener Architect Ltd.
Peter Lee
Phil’s Restaurant
Pierson’s Funeral Service Ltd.
Prairie Saddlery (2002) Inc.
Precision Drilling Corporation
Pro-Am Motorcycles (1990) Ltd.
Prominent Fluid Controls Ltd.
Prominent Homes Ltd.
Prophit Management Ltd.
Ptarmigan Charitable Foundation
Pure Energy Services Partnership
RBC Foundation
RBR Framing
Red-Alta Utility Location Ltd.
Reid Built Homes
Rick Ehlers
Rob & Diane Robertshaw
Rob Bourassa
Rob Sheedy
Robert McCue
Robert Paulson General
Contractor Ltd.
Roger & Sue Tang
Rolling Mix Concrete Ltd.
Rotary Club of Calgary South
Royal Canadian Legion, No. 285
RTD Quality Service Inc.
Sanitherm Alberta
Scott Reed
Select Energy Systems
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Serge Millette
Shane Homes
Shell Canada Limited
Signature Vacations
Sohel Shivji
Stan Poulsen Trucking Ltd.
Stepper Custom Homes Inc.
Stone Creek Properties Alberta
Ltd.
Storm Exploration Inc.
TDL Drywall Inc.
The Bank of Nova Scotia
The Calgary Foundation - Rob &
Ruth Peters Family Fund
The Kaufmann Family
Todd Iverson
Torrent Consulting Group Inc.
TransCanada PipeLines Limited
Traverse Landgroup Ltd.
Trinidad Drilling Ltd.
Truman Insurance Agency Inc.
Universal Compression Canada LP
University of Calgary
Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd.
UTS Energy Corporation
Val Putzi
Vance Elder
Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd.
W. Brett Wilson
Walt Healey Motorsports
Wayne & Jocelyn Johnson
Wayne & Joyce Zabrodski
Western Energy Services
Western Materials Handling &
Equipment Limited
Westock Frame and Wheel
Alignment Ltd.
Wolseley Canada
WorleyParsons Komex
WRD Borger Construction Ltd.
Zirco (1989) Ltd.
Shave Hosts
$1,000+
Airdrie Co-op
Alysha Lindley
Andrew Sibbald Elementary
School
ATB Financial
Aussie Rules
Barb Leteta
Beaumont Composite High School
Belfast Elementary School
Bev Facey High School
Bison Transport
Bob Bourassa
Branton Junior High School
Brook Campbell
Calgary Co-op
Calgary Health Region
Carrie Wallach
Carter Johnson
Cathy Ross
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CP Rail
Crowther Memorial Junior
High School
Davin Bangsund
Delta West Academy
Devry Institute
Doug McLaughlin
Dr. Duncan Brown
Dr. Gladys M. Eggbert Junior High
School
Ecole Beaumont Composite High
School
Ecole Madeline d’Houet School
Ecole Varsity Acres School
Elisabeth Vathje
Ellen Letherby
Elly Strother
Elly Tumasz-Jordan
Ernest Manning High School
Ferby Family
Geoff Irwin
Global Petroleum Show
Golder Associates Ltd.
Good Shepherd School
Grande Cache Hotel
Head for a Cure - U of C Faculty
of Medicine
Heather Harden
Helen Price
Henry Wise Wood High School
High River Cuts for Cancer
Hillhurst Community School
Holy Spirit Academy
Joan McGrath
John Ware Jr. High School
Karen Ruggles
Katie Giammariano
Katie Winters
Keith Cole
Kelan Pasey and Nashwan Al-Saidi
Kramer Mazda
Lester B. Pearson High School
Mandy Jones
Matthew McNeil and Friends
Matt Perella
McKenzie Lake School
Melinda Ferby
Midnapore Elementary School
Nancy Spreadbury
Nashila Kanji
Nathan Ross
National Sports School
Nicole and Molly Jarvis
Nuria and Patricia Sanchez
Rachel Lundberg
Ramsay Elementary School
Raymond James
Reid Leclair and Jesse Airey
Renee McFarland
Rick and Betty Ann Giammarino
Rita Vathje
Sandy Clark
Shellen Thomas
Sir Winston Churchill High School
St. Mary’s High School
Stampede Park
Steve Cooke
Susan Foster
Tracey Connors
Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
William Aberhart High School
Wolf Mans Pub
Yukiko Shimozono
Community
Fundraising Initiatives
$1,000+
Action Energy Inc.
Acumen Capital Partners
Alberta Professional Golfers’
Association
Amanda and Samantha Brown
Anadarko Canada Corporation
ARC Resources
Association of Canadian Travel
Agents
Bell Distribution Inc.
BKDI Architects
Bon Ton Meat Market
Bow Valley Club
Boyden Globel Executive Search
CACEE
CAGC Tough Times Golf
Tournament
Calgary Motorcycle Roadracing
Association
Canada Safeway - Banff
Canada Safeway - Beddington
Cardel Construction Ltd.
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
CB Engineering Ltd.
Churchill Energy Inc.
CMDA Vehicles & Violins Gala
Coach & Horses Ale Room
Cottonwood Golf & Country Club
CP Rail
Crowfoot Bottle Depot
Ecole Madeline d’Houet School
ENMAX
Firewagon
Golf A Kid to Cure
IDEAL
IPSCO
Jermaine Copeland Celebrity
Cruise
Jugo Juice
Kinetic Projects Limited
Lake Louise Ski & Snowboard
School
Lynnwood Station
Metropolitan Grill
Peak Energy Services
Post Hotel Wine Summit
Racing Towards a Cure

Range Gals Pow-Wow
Rangeland RV & Trailer Sales Ltd.
Red Deer RV Country Limited
Ride for Wild Roses
Rogers Communications Inc.
Royal Liquor Merchants
RVDA Golf Tournament
Schlumberger
Ski & Fun Travel
Southern Alberta Hockey
Association
Strathmore Heritage Days
Strathmore Poker Run
Toromont Process Systems
Volunteers
On behalf of Alberta families struggling with childhood cancer,
we thank the volunteers who made things happen at KCCFA in
2006/07.
Aditi Amin • Alex Melon • Alida De Vries • Allison Ross • Allison Rowein
• Amber Tiegen • Angela Narynski • Ani Bedrossian • Barb Fowler • Becky
Morante • Birgit Ladouceur • Brent Chiswell • Brett Kilb • Brianne Whittaker
• Bruce Morris • Caitlin Mcleod • Candice Bower • Carie Wik • Carol Oxtoby
• Carolyn Secord • Carrie Martin • Cassandra Johnston • Cassidy Wyntjes
• Cathy Stang • Chantal LeBlanc • Chelsea Kotris • Chelsee Albo • Cheryle
Becker • Christian Keon • Christine Giurissevich • Cindy Malazdrewicz •
Cindy Railton • Dan Proulx • Danielle Ternovoy • Darcy Deering • Darren
Deitz • David Smeltzer • Debbie Lewis • Deirdre Churchill-Smith • Denise
Legasse • Diane Hamilton • Dustin Salisbury • Emma Hamilton • Ernie
Greenwood • Francesca Corbett • Geoffrey Haynes • Ginette Traversy-
Ens • Gord Gair • Grace Lee • Guylaine Langlier • Harry Ediger • Heather
Bauman • Heather Plewes • Helen Rempel • Holly Voytechek • Howie Crone
• Ian Chan • Jackie Springer • Jeevan Mangat • Jennette Beers • Jennette
C. Allum • Jennifer McLeod • Jessica Whitney • Jillian McDonald • Joanne
Johnson • Joanne MacDonald • Jocelyn Johnson • Jody Schwartz • Joelle
Brausen • John Gunn • Jonathan MacDonald • Joni Pleau • Jovian Collins
• Juan Delgado • Julia Drager • Justine Macdonald • Kaitlin A. Iannuzzi
• Karen Leung • Karisma Lee • Karla Whitnack • Karolina (Carola) Stadler
• Kathryn Gardner • Kathy Ho • Kathy Needham • Katie Beadon • Katie
Blair • Kelly Erickson • Kendalle Ropchan • Kevin Ho • Kiersten Rieberger
• Kim Carrington • Kim Fennema • Kira Adams • Kristina Keith • Kyla
Mactavish • Lana Tacey • Laura Gardner • Leah Thompson • Leisa Emsley
• Leon Lau • Linda Yager • Lisa Ceroni • Lisa-Anne Cimino • Lorraine Van
Gastel • Lyndsey Leary • Mabel Simpson • Maple Liu • Marg Connors •
Margaret - Anne Stroh • Mark R. Fraser • Merle Trudel • Michele Merrell
• Minelli Clements • Miranda Hummel • Murray Kirzinger • Neil Reynolds
• Nicola Hatfield • Nicole Archambault • Nicole Engel • Nina Mangat •
Penny Bailey • Penny McQuarrie • Rebecca Dyck • Renee Birrell • Richard
Gardner • Ron Busch • Roxene Kelloway • Roy Roth • Ruth Gjosund • Ryan
Murray • Sarah Blanchard • Shannon Morgan • Sharon Baptiste • Sharon
Berling • Shellen Thomas • Sherry McKeil • Staci Parker • Stephanie
Laidlaw • Sue Tang • Susan (Jane) Fowler • Susan Seekings • Terry
Baptiste • The Little Family • The Verheyde family • Thilo Kaufmann
• Tina Cleary • Tracy Carson • Trevor Trefanenko • Trudi Webster •
Vickie Free • Wayne Johnson • Wendy Reynolds • Wylma Williams
Board of Directors
As at January 31, 2007
Jack Perraton, C.M., Q.C., Chair
Jackie Altwasser
Crispin Arthur
Cindy Gibson
A. Joni Hughes
Bob Millar
Dr. Susan Lees-Miller
Jennifer Salmon
Don Schafer
Brad Stevens
Dr. Doug Strother
KCCFA has made every
effort to present a
complete and accurate
list of our supporters. We
apologize for any omissions
or errors that may occur.
Due to space limitations,
we are only able to list
contributions of $1,000 or
more.
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community friends
You can give kids an amazing camp adventure,
set valuable research in motion and ensure that
kids receive the best possible care.
to involve you
Above left: Our community friends make colourful
experiences possible for young campers like Sarah,
pictured here with Camp SunRise coordinator Miranda
Hummel (KCCFA photo archives).
Above right: Behind every smiling child at KCCFA is a
dedicated volunteer like Shellen Thomas. Shellen not
only organizes her own shaves and raises money for
KCCFA kids, but she also volunteers at camp, fundraising
events and in the KCCFA office.
Opposite right: Alberta teens like Aileen Ruddock enjoy
the opportunity to connect with friends, while taking on
new challenges with KCCFA’s teen programs.
Back cover: Julie sets her sites high on the climbing wall
at Camp SunMaker (KCCFA photo archives).
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Ten ways you can make a difference
There are countless ways you can
make a difference in the lives of
children and families affected by
cancer. Here’s 10.
1. Make a donation
Make a gift to the Kids Cancer
Care Foundation of Alberta.
2. Double your giving
When making a gift to KCCFA,
find out if your company has a
matching gift program to double
the impact of your gift.
3. Join our monthly giving
program
Sign up to make monthly
donations and help finance the
next wave of cancer research.
Monthly donations from your
bank account or credit card are
convenient and, over time, will
amount to a significant gift.
4. Provide a fitting memorial
Is there someone special you’d
like to remember? Maybe a
friend or relative who is no
longer living? Give this person
special recognition with a gift in
their name. We’ll mail a card to
the family and let them know
you made a gift in honour of
their loved one.
5. Leave a legacy or gift in
your estate
Giving from the heart brings
meaning, dignity and purpose to
a life well lived. Your gift provides
an opportunity to support the
Foundation, so our work may
continue long after you’re gone.
Speak to your financial advisor
about leaving a bequest for
KCCFA.
6. Shave Your Lid for a Kid®
Lose your hair and show
support for kids who lose
theirs during cancer treatment.
Motivate your friends and
colleagues, collect pledges and
we’ll shave your lid.
Creative concept - Averie Moppett & Laura Perry Design/Production - Averie Moppett

empower
7. Support a KCCFA
fundraising event
Events need people! Ride a
motorbike, swing a golf club,
dance at a gala. It’s all fun and it
helps the kids.
8. Plan your own fundraising
event
Run 10K, hold a car wash, plan
an art auction, dance for 24
hours, canoe across a lake, bake
cookies or flip pancakes. There
are countless ways to raise
money for KCCFA and each
fundraiser makes a difference.
9. Volunteer your time
Volunteers are at the heart
of KCCFA. Whether you enjoy
working with children, prefer
the allure of special event
planning or the quiet of an
office, we have a place for you.
10. Spread the word
Our greatest resource is you
—our dedicated community
of supporters. Tell your friends,
family and colleagues about
KCCFA’s work to help families
touched by childhood cancer.
To help, contact our office:
P 403.216.9210 or toll
free at 1.888.554.2267
(in Alberta)
W www.kidscancercare.ab.ca
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2006/07 annual report
Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
609 – 14 Street NW, Suite 302
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 2A1
P 403.216.9210/1.888.554.2267 (Toll free in Alberta)
F 403.216.9215 E staff@kidscancercare.ab.ca
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To learn more about childhood cancer and how you can help, please visit our website,
www.kidscancercare.ab.ca