2011 Donor Impact Report - Charity Focus

Message fromSally Flintoft, Chief Executive OfficerWhen I reflect on my past nine months at Calgary Health Trust,it is apparent that it is you – our donors, sponsors and volunteers– who are at the centre of making excellence in health carepossible. I am tremendously impressed in the generosity ofAlbertans. My team sees it every day. All we have to do is lookat our hospitals and facilities to see the incredible impact youhave on health care in this city and the dreams that come torealization because of your passion and dedication.Our job at Calgary Health Trust is to work closely with you,our donors, to connect your passions with health care needs.Together, we work to positively influence patient care, fostereducation and research and provide tools and resources to theincredibly dedicated men and women who provide patient care –so they can do their job to the very best of their ability. Our visionis to create a donor and patient centered culture that is impactfuland efficient.I am often asked about the role philanthropy plays in a provincewith publicly funded health care. Our provincial governmenthas a responsibility in setting a standard of health care for allAlbertans. But they can’t do it all. It is through philanthropy thatwe can achieve excellence. It is through the dedication of ourdonors and volunteers that we can raise the bar for patient carefrom good to great.I would like to thank our volunteer board, chaired by M. AnnMcCaig, for their time and guidance. Through their ownphilanthropy, they set the standard by which we measure thework we do. They hold our team accountable and ensure thatwe deliver on what you, our donors, ask us to do.As you go through this report, you will see the words “YourImpact”- which showcases the incredible accomplishments thatare taking place and the impact donors, Alberta Health Servicesand Calgary Health Trust have on patient care when we worktogether. Together I truly believe we accomplish great things.Over the next year, we will work closely with Alberta HealthServices and community organizations to identify priorities wherephilanthropic support will ensure excellence and we will continueto show you the impact your dollars have on our community.Whether you made a direct donation, volunteered your time,bought a lottery ticket, attended one of our events or held oneof your own, I want to say thank you on behalf of the incrediblepeople in our health care system and the those whose lives havebeen changed because of your generosity.Sincerely,Whether you made a direct donation,volunteered your time, bought alottery ticket, attended one of ourevents or held one of your own,I want to say thank you on behalfof the incredible people in our healthcare system and those whoselives have been changedbecause of your generosity.Sally G. FlintoftChief Executive Officer2 Calgary Health Trust

Buildingpartnershipswith CalgaryHealth TrustCalgary is full ofdedicated andpassionate peoplelike Jim Kinnear andBill Brooks who wantto make a difference.Partnering with CalgaryHealth Trust providesthem with the eventexpertise and theknowledge of the needsthat will have the biggestimpact to health care. Weare also able to providetax receipts to those whojoin them in supportingthese important causes.20th Kinnear Classicscores an EagleCelebrating its 20th year, theKinnear Classic RockyviewInvitational welcomed animpressive list of participantswho came together to raisemoney for the SouthernAlberta Institute of Urology.Joining this year’s tournamentwas former lead guitarist ofThe Eagles, Don Felder; anumber of former NHL playersand golf legends; as well asseveral Canadian Olympicathletes.“We have always had strongsupport from Calgarians,volunteers, donors, sponsorsand golfers. The success ofthis tournament is a testamentto the commitment of peoplewho believe we have anobligation to our communityand who come together tomake a difference,” said JimKinnear, tournament chair.(From left to right) Gordon Sherry, Don Felder, Wayne Player,Jim Kinnear, Ann McCaig, Mike Vernon, Laureen Harper,Lisa Vlooswyk, Grant Fuhr, Michelle Cameronand Daniel Peter Quinn.During the last two decades,the tournament raised morethan $10 million for CalgaryHealth Trust in support ofvarious initiatives at RockyviewGeneral Hospital, including:an electro-surgical cauteryunit; Neonatal Intensive CareUnit; i-Suite operating room;and da Vinci Robot, whichassists surgeons in performinga minimally invasive surgeryresulting in less pain and bloodloss and faster recovery forpatients.20 TH ANNIVERSARY1992 - 2011“This tournamentis aboutpeople comingtogether to makea difference inhealth care.”– Jim Kinnear$10 millionSinger Beverly Mahood (centre) and Eagles guitarist,Your impactOverall the 2011 Kinnear Classic raised $745,000, includinga $250,000 contribution from the Rockyview GeneralHospital Development Council. The money raised went to theNorth Homecare Seniors’ Fall Prevention Program and theSouthern Alberta Institute of Urology, the largest and mostcomprehensive urology centre in Canada. It is the first to offera multidisciplinary, patient-centred approach to urological care.Over 700 people are predicted to go through the clinic thisyear – both men and women.Don Felder (right) with the winner of Felder’s guitar,which he graciously donated.4 Calgary Health Trust

Reducing riskfor WomenCalgary Health Trust worksto support Women’s Health,in the following areas:> Breast Health> Colposcopy> Pregnancy andInfant Loss> Obstetrics/ Gynecology> Pelvic Floor Clinic> Outreach & EducationThe High Risk BreastCancer Clinic works withpatients who are at high riskfor breast or ovarian cancerdue to gene mutation orfamily history. Together ateam of specialists workwith patients to develop apersonalized plan that willhelp to reduce their risk.The “breast” screening possibleIt’s a game, but more importantly, it’s women helping women.Every two years, women cometogether for the Pink Ringringette tournament, raisingmoney for breast health inour community. They may notknow their fellow teammatesor even how to play ringettewhen they show up, but bythe time they leave, they haveformed a friendship centredaround a common goal – tohelp other women.“Ringette is a sport full ofwomen from different walksof life, but we’ve all knownsomeone who has a mom,sister, friend or even teammatewho has been affected bybreast cancer,” said MelissaJenkinson, Committee Chairof Pink Ring.Everyone working with Melissaon the organizing committeehas a deep connection tobreast cancer. For some,they faced it head on, butfor Melissa, her passioncame when a good friendand colleague was given abreast cancer diagnosis at34. “She was young and hadjust started a family. I realizedthen that breast cancer canaffect anyone,” rememberedMelissa. “That is why it is soimportant for me to be part ofPink Ring.”In 2011, 76 participantscame together to raise morethan $50,000, bringing theevent’s total fundraising toover $165,000 for women’shealth. This year the moneywent to the High Risk BreastCancer Clinic (HRBCC), thefirst of its kind in Alberta tooffer multidisciplinary servicesto individuals who have ahigher than average risk ofdeveloping breast cancer.“We’ve all known someone whohas a mom, sister, friendor even teammate who has beenaffected by breast cancer.”-Melissa Jenkinson$50,000In 2006, Pink Ringraised money for astereotactic biopsytable. Since then,Melissa’s mom hashad a biopsy onthat very table.Your impactSeventy two women sported black and pink – to showtheir support for women at risk of breast cancer. Thegroup raised more than $50,000 for Calgary Health Trustin support of the High Risk Breast Cancer Clinic.6 Calgary Health Trust

Calgary HealthTrust’s roleSince its inception, theGrief Support Program hassupported over 16,000individuals through thegrieving process. Togetherwith Calgary HealthTrust, the Grief Supportvolunteer committeeraised over $625,000 fora new facility, one thatwould accommodatemore people, moremeeting rooms, a libraryand give counsellors theirown private offices – aspace where people feelcomfortable sharing.“Many people in Calgarydon’t have money forprivate counselling, sowithout programs likethese; they don’t knowhow to handle their grief,causing their health todwindle and their homelife to fall apart. The GriefSupport Program givesthem an opportunity to gettheir life back together,”said Michael Shaw.Losing Tim“Death, like birth, isn’t fully understood until you have toface it. No one can teach you or prepare you for it until youexperience it first-hand.” – Julie HamiltonRev. Bob Glasgow (centre) and his team of Grief Support Counsellors give peoplethe tools they need to continue living their lives.For Julie and Bob Hamilton,that understanding camein July 1999 when their son,Tim, was killed in a workplaceaccident at the age of 19.A few weeks later, Juliecontacted ReverendBob Glasgow to join theGrief Support Program.“He is so compassionateand empathetic. It doesn’tmatter when you speak toBob, you walk away feelingbetter. He is an extraordinaryindividual,” shared Julie.$625,000+Knowing they would needsupport, Bob set them up“It gave us the tools we needed to dealwith what we were going through.”with a group of parents whohad also lost a child. “Weweren’t signing up for life-longtherapy; we were signing upfor a six week skills programthat teaches you how to dealwith life. It gave us the toolswe needed to deal with whatwe were going through,”describes Julie.“They don’t teach you how toget over death; no one getsover it,” explains Julie. “I grieveand ache over Tim everyday, but the Grief Supportteam gave me tools I canuse to grieve and still love myhusband and our daughterand have the strength to getout the front door.”After losing Tim, Bob andJulie had the support of manyfriends including Michaeland Linda Shaw, and then,three years later, Michael andLinda’s world collapsed.8 Calgary Health Trust

For MikeyThey’d supported Bob and Julie Hamilton through the unimaginable– and then it happened to them.Michael and Linda Shawlearned that their 15-year-oldson, Michael (“Mikey”), hadbeen killed during a school skitrip in an avalanche.He was suddenly gone.“During the funeral, Julie cameup to me and said ‘You haveto talk to Bob Glasgow,’”reflects Michael. “So I called.”“He allowed us to face ourgrief and get our life backagain. Bob was always therefor us and allowed us tounderstand how each otherwas feeling, to talk aboutMikey, to cry our eyes outand then put ourselvesback together.”“I wish we didn’t needa program like this, butunfortunately, these incidentsare a fact of life. None of usare trained on how to dealwith death. This is a way tohelp families cope throughstruggle; the program, slowlybut surely, helped us progressthrough our grief. It allowed usto rebuild our lives.”Both the Hamiltons andShaws saw the value the GriefSupport Program offered.Knowing that everyone willgo through the loss of a lovedone in their lifetime, the Shawsand Hamiltons joined Rev.Glasgow’s team and headedup the fundraising group toraise enough money for alarger facility.“It was easy why we wantedto give back,” said Michael.“We saw Bob occasionallyand chatted with him aboutfunding and how we couldhelp. So Bob Hamilton and Igot together and said we weregoing to make sure that theprogram got new space. Weput the committee together,made lots of phone calls andsent out letters.”“Linda and I made a donationfor the new space becauseBob saved our lives andhelped us to keep going. If itwasn’t for him, I can’teven imagine where wewould be.”Named in memory oftheir son, ‘Mikey’s Room’ isone of the quiet counsellingrooms available at the newGrief Support Centre onRichmond Road.“This is a way to help familiescope through struggle; the programslowly but surely helped us progressthrough our grief. It allowed us torebuild our lives.”Your impact“Bob saved ourlives and helpedus keep going.If it wasn’t forhim, I can’t evenimagine wherewe would be.”– Michael ShawMichael and Linda Shaw (left), Rev. Bob Glasgow (centre)and Julie and Bob Hamilton (right), together with a committeeof volunteers and Calgary Health Trust, raised over $625,000for a new space to house the Grief Support Program.Thank you.9

Grateful Patients,Families andResidentsWhen patients receiveexceptional care,they often look for ameaningful way to showtheir appreciation. CalgaryHealth Trust’s GratefulPatients, Residents &Families program allowsthem to do just that.We work very closelywith our donors to ensurethat their donations aredirected to the programsthat they are mostpassionate about. Formany, even a short staycan have a tremendousimpact on their lives orthe lives of their families,and what better way tosay “Thank You” than bygiving back to those whoprovided exceptional care.Sweetly SpeakingIt wasn’t an easy road that connected Barbara Forster toSweetly Speaking, but the care she received along the waymade her want to give back.When Barbara’s husband,Tony, passed away suddenlyon Mother’s Day 2009, shewas left with a broken heartand Tony’s unfulfilled dreamto make chocolate. That iswhy Barbara sought out andbought Sweetly Speaking.“In memory ofTony, who hada love affair withchocolate,”explains Barbara.But she wasn’t content withjust selling chocolates. “WhenTony passed away from aheart attack, I couldn’t havereceived more incrediblesupport from the staff atFoothills Medical Centre.Though my husband haddied before he arrivedat the hospital, they tookevery measure to save him,gave me a private room togrieve and took care of me.I wanted some way ofsaying thank you.”So Barbara set to work doingwhat she does best – “Wesold chocolate pizzas anddonated the profits to CalgaryHealth Trust in support ofemergency and cardiacprograms. It wasn’t much,but it was my way of sayingthank you.” Calgary HealthTrust also tested Barbara’screative spirit by asking herto make over 800 chocolatedisco balls for A Cure forDisco Fever.If you are lucky, you can findBarbara’s chocolates (with notrans fats) in the hospitals acouple days a month.“It brings joy to the patientsand nurses,” she said. “Andthat’s why we keep doing itfor them.”“I couldn’t havehad moreincrediblecompassion thanI did whenmy husbandpassed away. Iwanted some wayto say thank you.”– Barbara ForsterIt all adds up“I wanted to give back to theplace and people that helpedme when I got sick,” saidJack, a Calgary Health Trustmonthly donor for four years.Our donors come in allshapes and sizes, just likeour donations. It is not thesize of the gift that matters.Every penny helps to makea difference for our healthcare system.For Jack, monthly givingis a way to say thank youto those who helped him.Each month, Jack makes a$10 contribution to supportFoothills Medical Centre. Overthe years, his contributionto health care in our city hasaccumulated to $720.We are so grateful to ourmany donors like Jack. Theircontinued support over theyears has impacted the livesof countless people every day.Monthly donations add up, making a significant impact forpatients and their families over time.10 Calgary Health Trust

Stayin’ Alive:A Cure for Disco FeverCalgarians showed up with bell-bottoms, glitterand a whole lot of swag as they set to Boogie Downfor Foothills Medical Centre.Attendees came out in their grooviest disco attire, rangingfrom leopard print velour and gold lamé to psychedelic minidresses and sequined apparel. Event host “Johnny Ravolta”greeted guests into his “club” as they entered the venue, whichwas decorated with disco balls, crystal chandeliers and livingstatues decked out in 70’s attire. The Foothills Medical CentreDevelopment Council’s tribute to the 70’s resulted in $400,000in support of surgery.“This fun evening is a phenomenalway to engage corporate Calgary ina vision of what needs to be donein health care. There are very feworganizations that can do that withthe calibre and finesse that CalgaryHealth Trust does. When theopportunity to work with them comesup we jump at the chance, becauseno one does it better.”– Bruce Edgelow, Event ChairEvent Chairs Deborah Reti and Bruce Edgelow catchA Cure for Disco Fever.Disco’s impact on patient careFoothills Medical Centresees thousands of surgicalpatients every year. As thelargest regional trauma centrein Southern Alberta, it isimportant that surgeonshave the tools to act fastand efficiently.A Cure for Disco Feverresulted in more than$400,000 for an imagenavigation system thatprovides real-time imagesduring surgery. Thesesystems are used in trauma,spine surgery, neurosurgery,joint replacement and ear,nose and throat procedures.These images minimize visualobstruction and optimizeaccess to parts of thebody that a surgeon mightotherwise not be able to see.It also provides surgeons withdirect depth-stop calculationfor precise incisions;minimizing complications,and reducing pain, scarringand recovery time.Your impactAn image navigation system at Foothills Medical Centre willassist with trauma, spine surgery, neurosurgery, total jointreplacement and ear, nose and throat procedures.Thank you.11

Win Win WinWhen you purchase ahome lottery ticket, it’salready a win for healthcare. But for lucky ticketholders, their dedicationto supporting health careis also the key to winningtheir dream home.“One of the best parts ofworking at Calgary HealthTrust is making dreamscome true,” said SallyFlintoft, Calgary HealthTrust’s Chief ExecutiveOfficer. “We do it inmany forms every day,connecting donors tothings that have someof the greatest impacton our society – many ofthem life changing. Thereare two times in the yearwhen we get to be on theend of the phone andsay, ‘your life is aboutto change’.”Foothills HospitalHome Lottery 2011Continued support for their favourite charitieshas really paid off for a few lucky winners.For John and Mary Pfeiffer,the $2.4 million dream homecouldn’t have come at a bettertime. Two years after Johnwas laid off from his job, thePfeiffers were still struggling.But when Mary heard herticket number called outon the morning news, shecouldn’t believe what washappening to her.Despite their struggles, thePfeiffers continued to supporttheir favourite charities,including the FoothillsMedical Centre.Because of the supportfrom more than 120,000Calgarians, over $3.8 millionwas raised for priorityprograms at FoothillsMedical Centre.120,000 supporters bought tickets for their chance to win.All the proceeds went to Calgary Health Trust in support of$3.8 millionpriority programs at Foothills Medical Centre.Our Hospital’s Development CouncilsThe engagement of volunteersin the fundraising processis critical to the success ofCalgary Health Trust. Hospitalbased Development Councilsare volunteer communityrepresentatives who work withCalgary Health Trust to serveour donors. DevelopmentCouncils implement annualfundraising and developmentprograms for each adultacute care hospital –Foothills Medical Centre,Peter Lougheed Centre andRockyview General Hospital.The focus is on raisingfunds for priority equipment,programs and services.12 Calgary Health Trust

Lifestyles Lottery 2011“Thank you, you just changed my life.”That’s what Alan Radke saidwhen Ann McCaig told himshe was standing in his brandnew $1.5 million show home.The Radke family hadbeen purchasing LifestylesLottery tickets in support ofPeter Lougheed Centre andRockyview General Hospitalsince 1996, knowing they weresupporting a good cause.“You never expect to win,”said Alan.As a lawyer, Alan had beenhelping many of his clientsmake donations to CalgaryHealth Trust through legacygiving and endowments, butthe thought that his personalcontribution would result in anew home was beyond belief.(above) Early bird prize2011 Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG. (left) All eyeswere on Alan Radke ashe and his family touredtheir new luxury homefor the first time after histicket was pulledin December.Calgary Health Trust Board Chair, Ann McCaig, and CEO,Sally Flintoft, joined the winners (from left: the Radke family,Bernadette Dunlop, Joan Furtney, Lina Bieber and Joanne andJames Sewell) of the top five prizes of the Lifestyles Lottery.$1.7 millionSince the beginning, the lotteries have raised more than$69 million combined for health care. With the support of theDevelopment Councils, lottery funds have gone to supportmany areas over the years including cardiac, neuro criticalcare, surgery, labour and delivery, diagnostic imaging,respiratory medicine, e-simulation and urology. When healthcare professionals have access to the very best equipment,it helps save lives.Your impactThank you.13

SnowflakeCampaignIndividually, a snowflake is unique, delicateand fragile, but together they can be apowerful force. Like snowflakes, when wecome together to support our hospitals,programs and care centres, we make asignificant difference in enhancing the healthand wellness of our community.For Judy,My dear sisterLove you & missyou alwaysLeilaYou savedmy husbandsLIFE.Thank You1Sharon“Snowflakes are oneof nature’s most fragilethings, but just lookwhat they do when theystick together.”– V.M. Kelly$160,000Raising money for Greatest NeedsWhen you give to CalgaryHealth Trust’s SnowflakeCampaign, you give to thegreatest needs in health care.We work closely with healthcare executives, doctors,researchers and staff from ouracute care, community healthand Carewest facilities toidentify priority programs andthe most immediate needs.Whether your contribution is$20 or $5,000, you are helpingto achieve something great.This year we have raised morethan $160,000 through ourSnowflake Campaign. Imaginethe difference we have madetogether for health care inour community.Your impactTogether, donations to Calgary Health Trust’s SnowflakeCampaign raised more than $160,000 to support excellencein health care.14 Calgary Health Trust

For Grandma, Love CassieDecember marked CassieWilloughby’s eighth birthday –a birthday she was thankfullyable to share with hergrandma.Cassie’s grandma spentsix and a half weeks inthe Intensive Care Unit atRockyview General Hospital.During her stay, she was puton life support twice. “Whenwe first got there, we were toldto expect the worst,” sharedCassie’s mom, Colleen. “Thestaff who looked after her aresimply amazing; they savedmy mom’s life.”So when it came time forher birthday, Cassie wantedto pay it forward to the staffat the ICU.With her grandma’s help,Cassie sent out specialinvitations to her ‘Pay itForward’ birthday, askingfriends and family to celebratewith her by donating tothe ICU.“They don’t know what animpact they have. This wasCassie’s way to say thankyou to the medical staff whogive so much to their patientsand patients’ families everyday,” explained Colleen.The staff at the ICU threwa special birthday party forCassie and many of the nurseswho played a big part in theWilloughby’s life were able toattend. “They decorated theroom and gave me cake,”described Cassie.‘Pay it Forward’ birthdays area tradition for the Willoughbyfamily. Over the years, Cassieand her family’s generosity hasinspired many of her friends towant to give back to programsthat are important to them too.“I gave my birthday money to theICU because my grandma was in thehospital and they made her better.”– CassieThanks to the staff at the Rockyview Intensive Care Unit (ICU),Cassie celebrated her eighth birthday with her grandmaby donating her birthday money to the unit.Three cheers for Rockyview2011 marked the third annualRun for Rockyview, bringingtogether staff and volunteersto support programs and unitsin the hospital. The partnershipwith Calgary Health Trust giveshospital staff an opportunityto use team fundraising pagesto raise support amongst theirfamily and friends. With staffraising money that can beused by their own units, thingscan get fairly competitivequickly, but all in good spirit.$11,000The event also brings manypeople from different unitstogether. The hospital’s VicePresident, Nancy Guebert,met teams at the finish line tocongratulate staff for their hardwork and join in the post runactivities.This year’s brightest team,the Allied Health Antelopes,adorned hot pink as they allhit the 5km in stride. Togetherthe 100 runners raised over$11,000 for programs andunits at Rockyview.Team Allied Health Antelopes brightened the 5km path as theyjoined 100 fellow Rockyview General Hospital co-workers toraise over $11,000 for their units.Thank you.15

The health ofour communityWhen most people thinkabout health care, theythink about acute carefacilities. But there isa group of programsthat are focused oncommunity wellnessand prevention servicesto assist people beforethey require a trip tothe hospital.Community health is anew way of thinking. Itlooks at prevention as akey strategy in impactingthe number of peoplewho require acute care.When people in thecommunity have accessto preventative healthcare from the start, theyare more likely to livehealthier lives.Calgary Health Trustis able to work withany donor who hasan interest across thespectrum. Many of theprograms offered throughcommunity health havea social impact that willaffect the wellness ofour city for generationsto come.Going extra milesfor preventionWhen you think about makinga donation to health care,chances are a van is notthe first thing that comes toyour mind. For Barbara Rossand her Safeworks team, anew van was a priority ontheir wish list for a coupleof years. A new van wouldmean they could continuefull speed ahead with theirintervention strategy to reducethe spread of disease amongmarginalized groups.Barbara, Harm ReductionSupervisor for Alberta HealthServices, said the programwas at a point where theywere looking at leasing a van.“This wasn’t at all practical forus,” she said. “We are out onthe road seven days a week,365 days a year travellingacross the city. Leasing avan would have been animpractical and expensivesolution to our problem.”As part of the Harm ReductionUnit of Alberta HealthServices, Safeworks providespublic health services to highriskgroups, such as testingand treatment for SexuallyTransmitted Infections (STI),HIV and Hepatitis A, B & C,vaccines from DT to Flu andwound care. “Our programallows us to provide a highriskpopulation, with veryspecific health needs, effectiveharm reduction health care.Because we are a publichealth organization, we areable to offer a continuum ofcare beyond just providingthem with the basics. Weare keeping people healthyand alive and healthy.”“Satellite ability is a keycomponent to our program,”says Barbara. “Many peoplewouldn’t use our program ifwe only offered it inside theclinic for a number of reasons.We’ve built up a trust withour clients. We go to themand they use our services.Because of that, we areseeing HIV at its lowest riskof spreading.”For Alex Rowan, her passionfor people in marginalized“We are keepingpeople aliveand healthy.”populations made her want toget involved. That’s how shelearned about Safeworks.“FirstEnergy was holding acharity golf tournament andwas looking for a charity tosponsor,” said Alex. “Notonly was it an opportunity forSafeworks to get funding fora new van, it also broughtawareness about harmreduction programs to theCalgary business community.”Working with Calgary HealthTrust, Alex and her fatherKen Rowan were able todeliver the keys to a newretrofitted minivan on behalfof FirstEnergy in January 2011that will meet Barbara and herteam’s needs for many milesto come.“In public health, we have to look atthe people and take care of thembefore we look at their actions.”13,000+ visitsHarm Reduction strategiesare making big changesThe impact of reductionstrategies is hard to measure,but for Barbara and her teamone of the benefits of providingsatellite services has beenseen in the reduction of thespread of HIV.In 2010, the Safeworksprogram had more than13,000 client visits andadministered more than 1,270vaccinations, 450 STI testsand 460 HIV tests. As theprogram works in partnershipwith many communityorganizations, more clients arebenefiting from their services.Your impact“Many people wouldn’t use ourprogram if we only offered it insidethe clinic for a number of reasons.”– Barbara Ross16 Calgary Health Trust

Third Option: Giving choice to victimsof sexual assaultImagine being a victim of sexual assault.Where do you go? Who doyou talk to? Do you presscharges? What are therepercussions? What arethe next steps?In Calgary there is a singleanswer to these questions –Connect.Connect is a collaborativepartnership that includesCalgary Police Service andthe Calgary Sexual AssaultResponse Team (CSART)through Alberta HealthServices. The team providesspecialized services within72 hours for people who havebeen victims of sexual assault.72hours“We have a very specializedteam that offers a continuumof support for victims,” saysHeather Battle, Care Managerof the CSART program. “Thiscollaboration allows CSARTto give our clients end to endhealth care and provide theemotional and legal supportthey need at the same time.”“One of the hardest choicesany victim has to make iswhether or not to presscharges. Unfortunately,because evidence must becollected within a 72 hour timeframe, they have to make thisdecision quickly,” explainsHeather. “There are so manyvariables and emotions thatcan weigh into this.”Working with Calgary HealthTrust, the women of theCanadian Progress Club –Calgary Wild Rose made adonation to the program thatallowed them to run a trialcalled Third Option. “What weare able to do now is providemore choices for our clients.Third Option allows us tofreeze and preserve evidence,giving the client time to make“The highest chance someonehas of healing is emotionalsupport and choice.”a choice that is right for theminstead of a rushed decision.”“Third Option has beentremendously successful,with about 25 per cent of our– Heather Battleclients using it. The highestchance of healing comes fromemotional support and choice,and that is what we are able togive them.”{ }Impact fact: When a woman enters the Connect offices, nurses are able to have a follow-up appointmentwith them to provide tests and treatments for HIV, STIs, Hepatitis and continued emotional support. This preventsclients from having to go to a clinic to discuss their situation and be re-examined.Greater impact“When women enter theprogram, our goal is to makethem as comfortable aspossible through this trauma.Because many women haveto leave their clothing asevidence, donations throughCalgary Health Trust havebought clothes and food thatprovide women with comfortand dignity, not leaving themwearing a hospital gown. Wealso provide shower kits forthe women because many ofthem want nothing more thana hot shower and they canbe here for a long time,”said Heather Battle.The donations the programhas received have rangedfrom clothing to a specializedpolylight for DNA analysis.“These are very practical,real things that really make adifference to the women whocome through the program. Inthe end, this program and allthe little parts are helping thesewomen stay healthy physicallyand emotionally.”Your impactWhen a woman is sexually assaulted, she must decide within72 hours whether or not to press charges. With Third Option,she is given time to make the choice that’s right for her.Thank you.17

The Trust’s rolein innovationand REACH!REACH! was thelargest, most successfulfundraising campaignin Calgary which raisedover $300 million. Asa partnership betweenCalgary Health Trust,University of Calgaryand the, then, CalgaryHealth Region, REACH!set out to make Calgarya world-leader in healthcare innovation. Manydonors made pledgesthat spanned a numberof years. Since then, theTrust has continued towork with these donorsto ensure their donationsare allocated to the areaswhich they’ve pledged.Though the Campaignwas completed in 2009,donations from thisproject continue to makea substantial impact onresearch and innovationfor health care in our city.Your ImpactThe Sonosite M-Turboultrasound machine meansthat emergency roomdoctors have access to theinformation they need onthe spot.They are unique because theydo not use radiation and arethe size of a laptop, allowingthem to be transportedwherever needed. Themachines feature fasterprocessing times; utilizeda Vinci technology for highdefinitionvideo processing;and produce clear imagesthat can easily be used toview and diagnose traumainjuries, obstetric problemsand aid in life-savingintravenous insertion.Flames/Rotary Club of Calgary $10M ImpactThrough their REACH! pledge,the Flames/Rotary Club ofCalgary have contributed to:• Hotchkiss Brain Instituteto support patient-focusedspinal cord research andthe creation of a state-ofthe-artimaginglaboratoryto understand the reasonswhy nerves fail. This will alsoassist with new treatmentsfor those living with MSand stroke.• Alberta Bone and JointInstitute to create the TissueEngineering Repair Lab withthe goal to use a person’sown tissue to developpersonalized bone andcartilage for transplant.Partnering for innovationThe partnership betweenRotary Club of Calgary andthe Flames Foundation for Lifeexemplifies their commitmentto Calgary’s community. In2006, Flames/Rotary Clubsof Calgary made a significantpledge to REACH!, supportingeight major projects whichtouch multiple aspects ofhealth care.Through their total pledgeof $10 million, they havesupported new medicaltreatments and innovation inpatient care and research.Their latest gift of $250,000made a significant contributionto purchase Sonosite M-Turboultrasound machines.What started out as FoothillsMedical Centre emergencydoctors fundraising for thepurchase of two machinesat the hospital grew into acommunity of support.The funds raised for thesemachines are an example ofwhat happens when peoplecome together: Throughthe support of The FlamesFoundation for Life, RotaryClub of Calgary, Rotary Club• Libin CardiovascularInstitute of Alberta toreduce predicted increasesin cardiovascular disease,working with patients andcare givers to reduce andmanage risk factors.• Project neuroArm, theworld’s first surgicalrobot capable of bothmicrosurgery and imageguidedbiopsy–a hugebenefit to brain surgerywhere any deviation cancompromise the outcomefor the patient.• Institute of Public Healthand the creation of COREConnections, a healthpromotion interventionprogram in schools focusedon getting in early andhelping set healthy patternsfor life.• Southern Alberta Instituteof Urology, a centre ofexcellence for urologycare from education toprevention, treatment andpost-operative support.They have also supported thedevelopment of the RotaryFlames House providinghospice care to children withlife-threatening illnesses andthe Rotary Flames Park atRonald McDonald Housewhere kids can play safely.Representatives from local community groups whocontributed over $500,000 for new ultrasound machines posewith Calgary Health Trust Board Chair, Ann McCaig and BoardMember Brenda Huband.of Calgary South, Calgary combined total of $509,635Emergency Department was donated to CalgaryPhysicians, Rockyview Health Trust. Together, theyGeneral Hospital (RGH) and purchased eight ultrasoundPeter Lougheed Centre machines; two to be used$10,000,000(PLC) Volunteer Resources, in the emergency rooms ofand Foothills Medical Centre each hospital.Development Council, a18 Calgary Health Trust

Giving cancer a kickIt’s not a coincidence that Mike Metcalfe wore the number eight when he hit thesoccer pitch this year – it’s the number of years the Mike Metcalfe 30 Hour SoccerMarathon has partnered with Calgary Health Trust.As an avid soccer player, Mikehad faced many opponents,but in December 2003,Mike learnt that he wouldface his hardest oppositionto date: testicular cancer.For a year, Mike foughtthrough 500 hours ofchemotherapy, a stem celltransplant, an Orchidectomyand a rare and risky procedurecalled Retroperitoneal LymphNode Dissection.In November 2004, he wasdeclared in remission, but forMike, the battle was far fromover as he continues to kickcancer on and off the field.This year’s Mike Metcalfe30 Hour Soccer Marathonraised over $70,000 forCalgary Health Trust topurchase a refrigerationunit for the storage of liverbiopsies. “There is really littleknown about liver cancerin the medical communityworldwide,” said Mike.“Establishment of a liverbiobank will essentially givedoctors the ability to identifypatients most at risk for livercancer and develop newtreatment methods.”The Cancer Research Societyestimated that in the year2011, 1,950 new liver cancerdiagnoses were made inCanada and 810 Canadiansdied from the disease; 79%men and 21% women.The 76 teams and over 1,100people who participated in theMike Metcalfe 30 Hour SoccerMarathon are helping Mikeand Calgary Health Trust put adent in these statistics.Founder Mike Metcalfe with a young recruit (left)and 2011 30 Hour Soccer Challenge finalists (below).Photos: Tremaine Lea, http://tremaine.smugmug.com/Thank you.19

Helping people to breathe easyFor some, an asthma attack can be life threatening.“The challenge we face iswhat happens when patientsdon’t respond to traditionaltreatments for asthma,” saidDr. Richard Leigh.People with asthma areencouraged to make lifestylechanges that prevent attacksbut avoiding a common coldisn’t that easy.For Dr. Leigh and his teamof researchers, the airway isinstrumental in understandingthe role of the commoncold in asthma and chronicobstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), a term which includeschronic bronchitis andemphysema. “We know thatindividuals who frequently getcolds develop scarring in theirbronchial tubes and this is animportant factor in causingtheir airways to constrict toomuch and too frequentlyin response to allergens,”explained Dr. Leigh. He refersto this as ‘airway remodelling.’Working with Calgary HealthTrust, a private donor madea four year donation of$200,000 to the AirwayInflammation Research Groupat the University of Calgary.The money has helped Dr.Leigh’s team to understandwhat happens to the airwaywhen getting a cold, helpingYour impact20 Calgary Health Trustthem create their ownHistology Tissue Core Facilityto look specifically at thecells in the airway. It will alsobe instrumental in identifyingwhich antiviral molecules aremost relevant and how theycan be enhanced.Most recently, the teampurchased a programmablerobot to assist in theirresearch. A study, led byDr. Leigh’s co-worker,Dr. Robert Newton, will usethe robot to look at hundredsof genes at one time andhelp to better understandhow commonly used asthmamedications work in the body.Doing so will allow the teamto radically improve existingtreatments, but also identifypotential new pathwaysto develop new asthmatreatments. “This robot is aradical game changer for us,”said Dr. Newton. “We are nowable to accomplish in a fewmonths what previously wouldhave taken us many years,putting us much closer toidentifying genes that respondwell to antiinflammatorymedication.”This research will substantially16 minutesadvance treatment for asthmaand COPD.How this research will impact acute careAsthma and chronicobstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), including bronchitisand emphysema are two ofthe most common chronicdiseases in the world, affectingapproximately 3.5 millionCanadians.In Alberta, someone havingan asthma attack visits the(Top) Researchers are able to isolate and examine individualmolecules in the airway. (Bottom) The robot allows for multiplegenes to be examined at once, saving years in the study.emergency room every 16minutes with symptoms thatthey cannot control throughtraditional medicine. Acuteasthma attacks account forhalf of the total health carecosts for this disease andare the most frequent causeof hospitalization in pediatricpopulations in developedcountries.Identifying the molecules that are most important will helpDr. Leigh, Dr. Newton and their team substantially advancethe treatment for asthma and COPD.“If we can identify which moleculesmatter the most in severe cases, thenwe can adjust traditional medicine tohelp more people with asthma.”– Dr. Richard LeighAcute attacks of COPDaccount for 3 per cent of allhospitalizations and 70 percent of health care costs forCOPD. The average hospitalstay for someone admittedbecause of an attack is 14days due to current treatmentswith a 25 per cent failure rate.Dr. Leigh and Dr. Newton’sresearch is looking for waysto significantly decreasethese numbers.

The Lung FunctionAt 40 per cent lung capacity, everything you do becomes a struggle.Exercise, carrying groceries,making the bed and otherthings that are part of yourdaily routine can be verydifficult for a person living withCystic Fibrosis (CF).For the seventh time, theSummit Foundation hostedthe Lung Function AwardsGala to support research andtreatment for those with CF –a multi system, fatal disease.CeFfort founder and eventchair Nicki Perkins, along withher family and friends, aredoing everything they can toradically change the results.This year’s gala raised$77,000 for Calgary HealthTrust in support of initiativesat the Microbial CommunitiesLung Suite located in theInstitute of Infection, Immunityand Inflammation. The donorfundedlab can test for multiplebugs at one time, many thatmay have gone undetected foryears. In Nicki’s case, a clinicalstudy found an antagonizingbug that was aggravatingother known bugs she wascurrently being treated for,such as pseudomonas.(Above) As a woman living with CF, Nicki Perkins, CeFfortfounder and Event Chair, is leading the army in fighting CFfor future generations to come. (Left) An adult living withadvanced CF has considerable damage to the lungs (left).{ }Fact: An average person cantake in and push out 4L of air. At theadvanced stage of CF, Nicki’s lungsare so damaged, she is only able tobreathe in and push out 1L.According to Nicki, doctorsnow are treating her for thesuper antagonizer instead ofthe effects of pseudomonas,which was causing severelung damage. “I can feel betterwithin two to three days oftreatment versus the previoustwo to three weeks and itdoesn’t cause damage tomy lungs.”This discovery has significantlychanged the game formany people with CF. “Noweveryone with CF is tested forthe antagonizer to see if theirtreatment can be adapted,”explained Nicki. The discoveryalso has benefits for otherpatients with similar immunityand inflammation issues,such as Crohns and IrritableBowel Syndrome (IBS), byhelping doctors to isolate thedifferent bacterias and treataccordingly.“I’m motivated to raise moneyfor this research because itcould save my life, but alsobecause of the impact it willhave for the generations tocome – not needing a lungtransplant before age 40,Your impactgetting married, starting afamily, going to university andliving longer lives,” said Nicki.“I like to know I am effectingchange for someoneevery day.”“CF is an invisible disease that needsan army to fight it,” explained Nicki.Thank you.21

Working withCalgary Health TrustThe Hearts vs. Mindstournament is a communityevent that partners withCalgary Health Trust.Community events relyon the creativity andenthusiasm from peoplewho wish to raise moneyfor different areas of healthcare in our city.As community partners,Paul and Jason wereable to leverage CalgaryHealth Trust’s expertisein fundraising and receivesome helpful resourcesto run a successful golftournament fundraiser.They were also able touse the Team Fundraisingpages to engage ina friendly fundraisingcompetition and providetheir donors with charitabletax receipts, making it awin-win for employees andtheir units.When the therapists andnurses from the Tertiary NeuroRehabilitation program cameto support the Firefighters asthey took on the WheelchairSports Association’s (WSA)Inferno rugby team, they didn’tknow what to expect. Soon,they found themselves in a fullcontact game of rugby againstsome of their past patients.“It was really inspiring to seesome of our former patientswho battled through intenseHearts vs. MindsThe Hearts of Cardiac Sciences go heart to head againstthe Minds of Clinical Neurosciences in the first annualHearts vs. Minds tournament.When the Neurology andCardiac clinical teams startedthe Hearts vs. Minds golftournament, they thought itwas a good opportunity toengage staff from differentportfolios in an effort to bringrehabilitation to now truly excelin this competitive sport – andthere is no question that theyare exceptional athletes,”said Jason Knox. “Playing ina wheelchair was incrediblychallenging and by the end ofthe game my body felt it.”The challenge raised moneyfor Neuro Rehabilitation’s (Unit58) greatest needs. “For us,the donations to the unit arethe icing on the cake. We havemany patients who strugglethem together. Quickly theyhad 72 participants competingto raise money to see whichunit would claim the cup.“Rarely do our staff have theopportunity to participatein events that are acrossThough there is only one trophy, the staff from both CardiacSciences and Neurosciences win with the availability of neweducation opportunities.with devastating losses afterspinal cord injury and perhapslife in a wheelchair. Our team isthere to support them throughthis journey,” explainedJason. “It is so humbling andrewarding to see how talentedthese athletes are. We got toshare that with our currentpatients and see our formerpatients helping fundraise,not only for their association,but also for the programthat helped them in the veryunits,” said Paul Wright,Unit 58 Manager at FoothillsMedical Centre. “This friendlycompetition was a great wayto forge relationships and raisemoney.” According to Pauland Manager Jason Knox,one of the biggest advantagesthey’ve seen is team workand collaboration of clinicalstaff members betweendepartments and units acrossthe hospital.The money raised from theevent went towards creatingstaff education opportunities.“A lot of our staff educationand program developmenthas to come from privatefunding,” said Jason. “This isan opportunity for staff to usetheir charitable giving in a waythat will impact them directly.”Inspiring athletes spin circlesaround Firefightersbeginning. It has created someamazing role models for whatis possible, and continuesto help spinal cord injurysurvivors in the future.”The staff in NeuroRehabilitation assists newspinal cord injury patients tolive with their injuries. Partof their goal is to help thesepatients remain active in thecommunity, so reconnectingwith members of WSA is agreat partner in doing that.Athletes of WSA are not onlyadvocates raising moneyfor Neuro Rehabilitation, butthey are role models for whatis possible.22 Calgary Health Trust

Running for a reasonSeven years ago onMother’s Day, Todd Birss,General Manager for ForzaniFoundation, had twin boysborn four months premature.Just over a pound each,the boys spent almost fourmonths in the NeonatalIntensive Care Unit (NICU) andSpecial Care Nursery.He credits the amazingdoctors and nurses whohelped them through their stayon the unit, but there weretimes when the twins neededemergency tests or the use ofmachines and only one wasavailable or there was a wait.“It’s hard to think that an infantcouldn’t have emergency testsdone right away because theywere lacking the equipment toaccommodate us. There wasan obvious need and I felt thatwe could make a significantimpact for them.”Sitting down at a committeemeeting for the annual SportChek Mother’s Day Run& Walk, Todd shared hisexperience with the group.“Supporting the NICUs wassomething the committeereally wanted to get behind,”said Todd. Every year sinceTodd’s experience, ForzaniFoundation has donated$200,000 from the Sport ChekMother’s Day Run & Walk toNICUs across the city.The event has great supportfrom the community; with over14,500 participants in 2011,undeterred by the rain.“We take pride in sitting downwith Calgary Health Trust andthe NICU Managers to findout what their greatest needsare and how we can have animpact,” explains Todd.“Every so often, I run intoa nurse who tells me what adifference the donationsmade for the unit.”For the event committeeand community supporters,knowing that babies aregetting the treatment theyneed so they can come homewith their mothers is what it’sall about.Over 14,500 community supporters participated in the2011 Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run and Walk to raise moneyfor Calgary’s NICUs.The most precious of thingsMargaret Bank is the UnitManager for NeonatalIntensive Care (NICU) atRockyview General Hospital.Much of the success she hason her unit, she attributes tothe great generosity of thecommunity. “The greatestsuccess for our littlest patientscomes when everything workstogether,” she says.“We have been blessed bythe generosity of so manyCalgarians and corporationsover the years that haveenabled us to enhance thecare that we provide our tinypatients and improve theiroutcomes.”Margaret gives immense creditto Alberta Health Services,who must allocate the capitalbudget to the areas thatneed it the most. “Thereis such a competition formoney among every programthroughout every hospital andcare centre in the provincethat they sometimes have toallocate money to areas ofhigher need and find ways tostretch dollars. Often a brokenmachine needs to be replacedbefore another one can beupgraded,” explains Margaret.“Philanthropy has allowedus to keep learning aboutbetter, more effective waysfor care and maximize theresources we need to makesure our patients have the bestpossible outcomes.”An example of how learningand technology go handin hand for Maragret andher team is the impact thebed’s temperature has onthe outcome for an infant.“Research has shown thatcooling the head of prematureinfants can prevent bleedingin the brain, which can havemany long term effects.With funds from CalgaryHealth Trust, we were able topurchase a cooling mattressfor babies at risk of this.”The unit also used donationsto purchase hybrid warmers.“With a push of a button,the warmer turns into anincubator,” explains Maragret.“This is important becausesome of our babies are so24 Calgary Health Trust

126,700 reasons to smileCommunity support has never tasted so good!The entire proceeds fromthe Tim Hortons’ SmileCookie Campaign, betweenSeptember 19-25 inCalgary were donated toCalgary Health Trust, raising$126,700 in support of theNeonatal Intensive Care Unitsthroughout the city.“All of our Tim Hortonsrestaurant owners give backin so many different ways, soSmile Cookie is a way thatthey can all come together tosupport their local community,”explained Trina Rathgeber,Regional Marketing Managerfor Tim Hortons. “When westarted Smile Cookie, wewanted to do somethingrelated to health care andchildren. After hearing howbusy Calgary’s NICUs are itseemed like an area that wecould really make a differencein together.”The money raised this yearpurchased a number of vitalpieces of equipment, suchas SiPAP machines. Thesemachines are a non-invasiveway to prevent prematurelungs from collapsing andassist babies who are havingdifficulty breathing. Twounits also received specialevacuation beds. “We hopewe never have to use them,”said Rockyview GeneralHospital NICU Manager,Margaret Bank, “but it iscomforting to know that if weneed them, they are there.”For the staff at FoothillsMedical Centre NICU, aspecialized fridge and freezermeans they can store more ofwhat is known as the “miraclemedicine” – breast milk.Having breast milk availableassists in preventing manyserious complications thatcan be common amongpremature babies.“I would like to extend asincere thank you to everyonewho helped to make thisyear’s campaign such anoverwhelming success,” saidCaroline Barham, Tim HortonsRestaurant Owner. “Raisingawareness for Calgary HealthTrust through the Smile CookieCampaign opens the door tomore community involvementand ensures that the fundsraised in our community stayin our community. I thinkthat’s something we can allsmile about!”“The Smile Cookie Campaignopens the door to more communityinvolvement and ensures that thefunds raised in our communitystay in our community.”– Caroline BarhamCalgary Health Trust Board Chair, Ann McCaig, and hergrandchildren do their part in the sweet 126,700 SmileCookies sold this year.Your impactfragile that their skin canactually break and they cannothandle being transferred frombed to bed.”“It’s all interrelated,” describesMargaret. “We are so blessedby the incredible support fromthe Sport Chek Mother’s DayRun & Walk, Tim Hortons’Smile Cookie Campaign andthe CE Franklin 3-on-3 HockeyTournament, as well as thenumerous family graduates,private donors and people inthe community who are sopassionate about our littlepatients. As long as we keeplearning and keep strivingto do better, we are able togive our patients the greatestchance for success.”Margaret Bank (left) and her team at the NICU know that thegreatest success for their tiny patients comes when we allwork together.Thank you.25

Hope for othersTwenty years ago, Paul andMary Amirault sat in theNICU with their beautifulbaby girl as she sufferedthrough treatment, operations,monitoring and care necessaryto keep her alive. Jenniferwas born prematurely withsignificantly underdevelopedlungs after amniotic fluid lossduring pregnancy.“Jennifer had manypneumothorax tubes, usedfor collapsed lungs, to helpher breathe. After a numberof stressful procedures,and excellent care from thedoctors and nurses at FoothillsNICU, they recommendedJennifer go on a high-speedventilator,” describes Paul.“At the time, the only oneavailable was in Edmonton.”With the help of STARS,Ronald McDonald House andthe Royal Alexander Hospital,Jennifer lived for another10 days. “We’ll never knowif having such a device inCalgary would have made adifference for our Jennifer, butever since, we’ve wanted tohelp increase the potential forother families in the NICU tohave happy outcomes.”A few years ago, the couplewere doing estate planning.“It was important to us tohave a philanthropic element,while maintaining a secureretirement and leaving alegacy for our two boys. Ourfinancial advisor suggested alife insurance policy,” explainedPaul. “When our advisor askedif there was any special areawe wanted our money to goto, we thought of Jennifer.”The couple set up a policywith Calgary Health Trust asthe beneficiary and specialinstructions that the money bedirected to the Foothills NICU.“The premiums we pay are thesame as we were donatingpreviously (with the same taxbenefits), but the outcome willbe significantly greater. It isa very efficient way for us tomake a meaningful donation.”“We were lucky, because wehad Jennifer with us for 30days,” smiled Mary. “Withoutthe donations that others hadmade to the NICUs, we mightnot have.”The story has a happyending as one year laterPaul and Mary welcomedtheir second son.Paul and Mary remember Jennifer by giving hope to othersthrough a gift of life insurance, hoping their donation will givemany families happy outcomes in the future.A gift for MomSanta and his elves fromthe Kinettes Club of Calgarymade a stop at the NeonatalIntensive Care Unit (NICU)at Peter Lougheed Centre,bringing stockings for momswho would be spendingChristmas with their littleones in the hospital. It’s noteasy being away from homeat Christmas, so the giftsfilled with toiletries and afew personal items were awelcome surprise!“I am simply amazed by the generosityyou have in giving to those who havebeen placed in these circumstances.All the items were personalized andwarmed my heart. Thank you. We willdefinitely pay it forward.”– Mom, whose premature son was in the NICU“It is very hard to have twins so earlyand worry about them all the time.Your kindness has brightenedour day. Thank you.”– Mom of twins who were in the NICU at ChristmasSanta’s stop at Peter Lougheed Centre’s NICU broughtChristmas joy to moms and their families.26 Calgary Health Trust

NHL Alumni lace up for our tiniest playersCE Franklin 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament scores $200,000 for NICU.Having a family is one of themost exciting things – untilyou’re thrown a curve ball. Formany families that go throughthe Neonatal Intensive CareUnit (NICU) at Foothills MedicalCentre, Rockyview GeneralHospital and Peter LougheedCentre, the first few days arethe hardest of them all.Over 2,000 babies go throughthe NICUs in Calgary eachyear; approximately 10 percent of all the babies thatare born in the city andsurrounding area. The NICUshave the most intensive carebeds of any specialty andare one of the highest needsenvironments, not in terms ofthe patients, but in terms oftechnology and family support.When Mike West, Presidentand CEO of CE Franklin Ltd.,and his team approachedCalgary Health Trust, theywere looking for a way tosupport excellence in healthcare and make an impact ontheir community. The morethey learned about the NICUs,the more they wanted to dosomething – and being inCalgary, thought it shouldinvolve hockey.“The CE Franklin 3-on-3Hockey Tournament is ourway of investing back intoour community. It alignswith our operational valuesof contributing to thecommunities we operate in,”explained Mike. “The NICUsseemed like a cause thatneeded some assistanceand we thought we couldbring a lot of energy andsupport around the cause.Our investment in the localcommunity is something ouremployees are extremelyproud of and something wehave worked hard at over thelast couple of years.”The tournament raisedover $200,000 for CalgaryHealth Trust in support of theNICUs. “We couldn’t haveasked for a better chair thanFlames Assistant GM andNHL alumnus Craig Conroy,”said Mike. “We wanted thetournament to be a chanceto bring companies together,create some camaraderie andbring families out to support avery worthy cause, and Craigjumped right on board willingto do whatever was needed.”Other alumni who joined thetournament included MarkAstley; Rene Corbet; DwayneHaye, Craig Levie, Jeff Shantz;Morris Lukowich; DennisPolonich; Rob Tudor; WarrenSkorodenski; Gord Sherven;Anthony Stiles and KenHouston. Teams were givenone alumni player to hit theice, with 2010 Olympic Goldmedalist Christine Nesbitt alsoon hand to sign autographsand greet the players andfans.“The more we started talkingabout it, the more I wasamazed at how many of ourown employees have beenimpacted and have hadto utilize these services,”said Mike. “Family is such aprecious thing. The work thatall the doctors and staff doin the NICUs for these tinypatients is second to none.”Celebrity Chair Craig Conroy jumped at the chance to supportsuch a good cause (shown here with a fan from the KidZone).Companies face off in good camaraderie for Calgary HealthTrust in support of the NICUs.{ }Fact: Calgary’s NICUs are the primary acute care facility for premature infants and their families in Southern Alberta,southwest British Columbia and southeast Saskatchewan. Premature infants as early as 23 weeks, surgical newborns,infants with heart problems and those that just need a little extra care all pass through the doors of the NICUs.$200,000Thank you.27

Getting seniors to Move ‘n MingleFriends Jean and Agnus enjoygetting outside, walking to thelocal coffee shop and visitingover tea with friends. However,for the 92 and 90 year-olds,getting there might havebeen a challenge if not forthe Move ‘n Mingle Programin their community.“We’ve been doing theprogram since it first started,”smiles Agnus. “We just loveit. I feel more stable andconfident walking outside,especially in the winter.”The program is designedto teach participants howto strengthen their core forbalance and listen to theirbodies when they are notfeeling stable enough to dosomething.“Without donations to ourprogram, it would not beavailable to many of thosewho need it,” said ReneEngle, Program Coordinator.“We have many people whoneed the program for manydifferent reasons; when youare scared to go outside inwinter because you might fallor your income prevents youfrom social environments, youbecome isolated.”The $20,000 donation toCalgary Health Trust fromBankers Petroleum, DouglasUrch and Abdel Badwi wasinstrumental in continuing theFocus on Seniors Move ‘nMingle program in the city’snortheast.“It is important to us toensure that all seniors in ourcommunity are able to benefitfrom programs like Move ‘nMingle,” explained Doug. Themoney allows for seniors insubsidized housing and lowerincomecommunities to attendtwo 45 minute classesper week.“What we are able to offer isa comfortable environmentwhere we can build corestability and balance,allowing participants to takepart in daily life with a newconfidence” said Rene.“The program gives seniors thestability and balance they need to dothings like pick-up their grandkids, getout of a car or carry their groceries.”– Rene EngleSeniors get moving two times a week in an effort to strengthentheir core and understand their body to prevent falls.Friends Jean and Agnus feel confident as they walkto the local coffee shop to enjoy tea with their friends.In 2008, 76% of seniors’ injuryrelatedhospital visits were due tofalls, making it the most commoninjury among those over 65.Impact Fact: It is predicted that annualdirect costs for fall-related hospital admissionsfor seniors will likely reach $228 million* if notprevented through programs such as Move ‘nMingle. This cost does not include payments{ }to physicians, physiotherapists, homecare,medication or additional costs to the individual.*Alberta Health and Wellness, Information Services 200928 Calgary Health Trust

Vets helping VetsVeterans are a tight knit group. Like firefighters, paramedics and police officers,they are there to help each other out when needed.In Calgary, a number of groupssupport our local veteransand the Friends of the ColonelBelcher Society (FOCBS). Oneof those groups is the KoreaVeteran’s Association (KVA)Unit #54.Butch MacFarlane is theSecretary Treasurer for theKVA Unit #54 and has beena member since the groupformed in June 1989.All members served in Koreabetween 1950-1956. Afterthe Cease Fire was signed in1953, Canada kept troops inKorea from 1953-1956. At onetime, there were about 200members, but now there areonly about 40 remaining.“Even though our group hasbeen decreasing over theyears, every single member isinstrumental in fundraising andwe appreciate all their hardwork,” says Butch.The KVA Unit #54 hostsan annual casino and theproceeds support over 30charities in the city. Each yearthey donate money throughCalgary Health Trust in supportof the FOCBS.The association has donatedmore than $110,000 to theFOCBS. These donationshave supported the purchaseof priority equipment such asoverhead bed lifts, motomedbicycles, bladder scannersand Quality of Life programs.“The Colonel Belcher is aspecial place to us and it isdefinitely the main recipient ofour support,” says Butch. “Alot of veterans don’t have thatmany people left to help themout, so we do what we can.”Music brings seniors together socially and also has manyhealthy benefits such as lower blood pressure and heart rate.“There are so many healthbenefits associated with musictherapy. It can lower blood pressure,lower heart rates, and can be verycalming and relaxing to the residents.”– Kathryn Daniels$110,000Music has many healthy benefits for seniorsThis year, part of the KVA Unit#54’s donation went to theQuality of Life Music TherapyProgram. Along with donationsfrom many other communitygroups, the music therapyprogram throughout Carewestis one of the most popularprograms among residentsand hits the right note withtheir health.“There are so many healthbenefits associated with musictherapy,” says Kathryn Daniels,Carewest’s Music Therapist.“It can lower blood pressure,lower heart rates, and can bevery calming and relaxing tothe residents.”But beyond this, there aremany other benefits. “Peoplecan reminisce about the past,a time they remember fondly,”notes Kathryn. “It gets peopleout of their rooms and intosocial situations with otherpeople...it’s a great way tostay active and have fun.”She says that you can findsongs for anything, such as,music from the 1920s to the1950s or music that reflectsdifferent colours or animals.Your impactAll of the sessions arestimulating and they inspirediscussion. “Music issomething we can all relateto and enjoy,” said Kathryn.“We couldn’t have put themoney in a better place,”reflects Butch. “We knowthe money is helping people,and it’s important to helpwhen we can.”Thank you.29

A good timefor a good causeEach year, thousandsof people support ourevents for health care,showing that it is possibleto support a good causewhile having a good time.Calgary Health Trustworks with the eventcommittees and hospitalDevelopment Councilsto put on an event thatis sure to be a night toremember.Organizing these eventsis not an easy task.Each year, thousands ofvolunteer hours are givento Calgary HealthTrust. From sitting onDevelopment Councils,chairing an event, workingbehind the scenes atour Marquee events orstuffing envelopes; thankyou to all our volunteersfor your dedication andcommitment to oursuccess.Comedians hit a Funny BoneLaughter will benefit many people lookingto live an active and healthy lifestyle.Comedians Colin Mochrieand Brad Sherwood fromthe hit TV show, Whose Lineis it Anyway? left the crowdroaring for the ArthroscopicSurgery Program at the 2011Funny Bone Comedy Night.Their laughter will benefit manypeople looking to live healthy,active lifestyles.“Calgary is a city that comestogether to accomplish greatthings, and many medicaladvancements have cometo fruition because previousFunny Bone events were verysuccessful,” said Jim Reid,Co-Chair of Funny BoneComedy Night. “Still, there ismore work to do. Together wecan continue to help increasethe technology available andhelp provide the best carepossible for people in ourcommunity.”Calgary is a vibrant city, full ofpathways and parks. On anygiven day, the city’s pathwaysare full of walkers, runnersand cyclists, old and young.Any one of these people maybenefit from the donationsmade to arthroscopic surgery.“We’re trying to build acentre of excellence forsport medicine,” saidDr. Timmerman, OrthopaedicSurgeon at Peter LougheedCentre, where he and hiscolleagues focus on keepingpeople healthy and active.Sports medicine, he pointsout, is more than the treatmentof jocks and professionalathletes. “I call it sport andactive medicine.”Patients who are Olympians,NHL or CFL players are faroutnumbered by the “weekendwarriors” and kids on theplayground who suffer tornknee ligaments or torn rotatorcuffs in their shoulders.Arthroscopic treatmentcombines surgery andstate-of-the-art imagingequipment: tiny high-definitioncameras that give surgeonsan exceptional view ofdamaged bone and tissuewith minimal invasion.“The belief is the betteryou see, the better youwill do as a surgeon,”Dr. Timmerman says. “Andwhen we do better, patientshave better outcomes.” Helikens traditional orthopaedicsurgery to looking through akeyhole; “Arthroscopic surgeryis like stepping into the foyerand seeing the whole room.”“This type of support will helpus remain state-of-the-art,teach medical students, teacheach other and teach otherswho can take this knowledgeto their communities. Wecouldn’t continue to dowhat we do without thisequipment.”“We’re trying tobuild a centre ofexcellence forsport medicine.”– Dr. Timmerman,Orthopaedic Surgeonat Peter Lougheed CentreComedians Colin Mochrie (left) and Brad Sherwood (right) put laughterinto arthroscopic surgery at Peter Lougheed Centre.30 Calgary Health Trust

Music puts things in MotionCanadian singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky and jazz legend Tommy Bankshit the right note with supporters.This year’s Music in Motion hitthe right note with supportersin both Calgary and Edmontonas Canadian singing sensationNikki Yanofsky and jazzlegend Tommy Banks wowedthem with their amazingperformance. Together, theCalgary and Edmonton eventsraised more than $1 millionin support of research thatwill benefit all Albertans andimprove care and rehabilitationfor Bone and Joint Healthin Alberta.Music in Motion is a uniqueevent that brings togethersix dynamic organizations inAlberta with one commondream: to improve theopportunities available forthose with joint and soft tissueinjuries and diseases. Part ofthe proceeds went to furtherthe amazing work being doneto realize this dream throughthe research and clinical trialshappening at McCaig Institutefor Bone and Joint.“The success in Calgaryand Edmonton has unitedour province’s largest healthorganizations around a sharedpassion for bone and jointhealth research and a sharedgoal to improve the care andrehabilitation patients receivethroughout Alberta,” saidCalgary Co-Chairs M. AnnMcCaig and Marilyn McCaig.(Top) Canadian Nikki Yanofsky wows supporters intomotion for Bone and Joint health in Alberta.(Bottom) Calgary Co-Chairs Ann McCaig and Marilyn McCaigjoin Nikki Yanofsky, Tommy Banks and trumpet soloistJens Lindemann on the red carpet.$1,000,000+Philanthropy brings a Canadianfirst to McCaig Institute forBone and Joint HealthThe McCaig Institute forBone and Joint Health nowhouses the most cuttingedgediagnostic equipmentin the rheumatology researchlaboratory thanks to the moneyraised from 2010 and 2011Music in Motion supporters.A single drop of blood canbe used to accurately screenfor specific proteins relatedto bone and joint diseases,including inflammatory bowelsyndrome, cancer andvasculitis disorders whichaffect the veins and arteries.Research and understandingare at the foundation ofultimately developing personalhealth profiles and therapeuticinterventions for these typesof diseases.Alberta is the first in Canadato have this technology andmany are looking to theMcCaig Institute for the betatestresults that will come fromits application.Research is the foundation for therapeutic interventionsfor bones and joints and other diseases.Your impactThank you.31

1 2Cardiac SciencesCalgary Health Trust: Looking forwardIn 2012, Calgary Health Trust is working closely with Alberta Health Servicesand community partners in seven key areas. Our goal is to make Calgary a centreof excellence in providing patient focused health care.Mental Health1 in 5 Canadians will be affected by mental health issuesin their lifetime. The other four will have a friend, familymember or co-worker that is affected. (Health Canada)1 in 2 people in Southern Alberta will require some form ofcardiac care and/or cardiac diagnostic imaging in their lifetime.Clinical NeurosciencesFrom Alzheimer’s disease to stroke and epilepsy, neurologicaldiseases, disorders and injuries represent one of the leadingcauses of disability in the Canadian population and costthe economy over $9 billion a year. (University of Calgary,Department of Neuroscience)3Calgary provides the onlyelective and emergency vascularcare to more than 2 millionpeople, including residents fromsouthwestern Saskatchewanand southeastern BC.Women’s HealthWhether it’s for screening, treatment or prevention, at one pointin their lives, every woman will need the services of Women’sHealth Ambulatory Care.32 Calgary Health Trust

5Bone and JointHousing the world’s firstrobotic knee, Alberta is leadingthe way in understandingtransplant ligaments to gaininsight into injury mechanisms,develop prevention strategies,and evaluate treatment optionsthat optimize healing. (McCaigInstitute for Bone and JointHealth)Simulation technology is crucialto the orientation and trainingof thousands of health carepractitioners in providing saferand quality care for patients.Technology and InnovationAlberta’s investment in research and technology is leading theway in areas such as e-simulation and vascular surgery. Thework that doctors are doing today is setting a new standardfor patient focused health care for the future.6By the year 2020 over half a million people in Alberta will be overthe age of 65. (Alberta Health & Wellness)Seniors’ HealthThank you.33

Thank YouEvery donor has a story, every gift has a vision and every patient’s life can bechanged. Together we are making a difference.As you’ve turned the pages, we hope you have been inspiredby some of the incredible people and stories in our community.Every year we have the opportunity to work with amazing peoplewho are truly making a difference to health care in Alberta,and beyond.Thank you for your continued support over the past 15 years.Together we have raised more than $315 million towards healthcare excellence, and our journey has only just started.Calgary Health Trust Board of Directors: (from left to right) David Routledge, Peter Valentine, Philip G. Hughes,Board Chair M. Ann McCaig, Tim Hamilton, Cynthia Moore, Carlo Bellusci, Kevin Gregor, Dr. T. Chen Fong,Sandy Edmonstone, Sherrold Moore, Brenda Huband, and Bobby Libin.34 Calgary Health Trust

Connecting donor passionswith health care needsAs you’ve seen through the report, donors are helping to enhance the healthand wellness of our community by supporting the things that matter most to them.There are many ways that our donors are working with Calgary Health Trust to supportour community.Major GiftsCalgary is a very philanthropic city, and we are fortunate to workwith some very generous individuals and corporations who arededicated to enhancing health care for Albertans.Their gifts are an investment in advancing programs, researchand treatment methods that will change the course of healthcare in our community.Annual GivingOur annual donors are huge advocates of Calgary Health Trustand the work we do. They come to us for many reasons, butmost importantly because they believe in creating excellence forhealth care in Alberta. Whether they give $5 a month or make acontribution in response to our mail outs, their money is makinga difference in the areas that need it the most.Grateful Patients, Residents and FamiliesOften, patients and their families look for a meaningful way togive back to the people that took such good care of them. Wework closely with our donors to ensure that their donationsare going to the needs in health care they are most passionateabout. For many patients, their donation may change a life ofsomeone who went through a similar experience.Memorial and Tribute GivingA memorial or tribute gift is a special way to recognize someoneclose. Many of these are given to areas that played an importantrole in a persons life creating memories that will live on.Legacy GivingOur legacy donors believe in investing in the future of health carefor generations to come. For many, legacy gifts are a chance tocontinue to make a significant impact on the lives of others, evenafter they are gone.Whether they have named the Trust in their will, donated lifeinsurance, RRSPs, RRIFs, or property, these individuals havebuilt a legacy for the future. Some donors have establishedendowments to ensure the long-term support of the programsof their choice, and in the process have created a legacy forthemselves and their families.Community GivingCommunity spirit and the desire to help family, friends andneighbours is at the heart of community giving.Many of our donors work together to achieve a common goaland raise money for a cause that matters most to them.Events, Sponsorships and LotteriesSupport of our Trust, partnership and community events andlotteries is a way for donors to show that supporting a goodcause can go simultaneously with having a good time. By buyinga ticket, your money goes to help raise millions in support ofhealth care in our community.Your Impact is our chance to say thank you toour donors, volunteers and supporters. To all ofthose who have supported Calgary Health Trustover the past year, we applaud the spirit ofgenerosity in which you give. Just look at whatis possible when we come together to connectour passion for giving with our community’shealth care needs.Thank you.35

Thank YouEnhancing health care in our communityCalgary Health Trust connects donor passions with health care needs. Together we aretouching lives in our community every day by raising funds for enhanced technology,programs and services at Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, RockyviewGeneral Hospital, Women’s Health, Carewest continuing care centres and othercommunity health programs and facilities.For more information on Calgary Health Trustplease visit calgaryhealthtrust.ca or call 403-943-0615.