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One World.
One Astellas.
ASTELLAS PHARMA CANADA
FY16 CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
// A YEAR IN REVIEW

“Our people are passionate about
helping others. Every day, we are
guided by the principles rooted in
the Astellas Way - Patient Focus,
Ownership, Results, Openness and
Integrity – which are the driving
forces behind our actions.”

As a pharmaceutical company, our greatest contribution is providing
medicines that help people live longer, healthier, more active lives. At its
core – this is our business. Yet at Astellas, our corporate creed ‘Changing
Tomorrow’ – calls on us to do even more.
Astellas around the world has a long history of caring – and our
commitment and dedication to making a mark on the world are important
pieces of our heritage, our culture and at the heart of our organization.
I am pleased to show you the many ways Astellas Pharma Canada (APCA)
employees came together to do more in FY2016, in our annual Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) report. In the following pages, you will see the
actions we’ve taken through Giving Back as ‘One Astellas’, Strengthening
our Communities, and Supporting our Patients and Partners.
Our people are passionate about helping others. Every day, we are
guided by the principles rooted in the Astellas Way - Patient Focus,
Ownership, Results, Openness and Integrity – which are the driving forces
behind our actions.
Recently, for the second consecutive year, APCA was recognized as one
of Canada’s Top 50 Best Work Places by the Great Place to Work Institute.
This achievement is a tribute to our people, who take tremendous pride
in serving patients and caring for our communities. Continuing in the
tradition of the Astellas Way, we seek to attract and retain not only the
best individuals, but the right people who fit naturally with our values
and mission—people who understand that what we do is second
only to how we do it. Thank you to the Astellas family for their lasting
commitment to the work we do and embracing a philanthropic mindset.
Everyday, they choose to make a meaningful difference for our patients
and the communities in which we work and live.
We are proud of our progress in 2016, but we know there is still more to do.
We will continue to intensify our efforts, and we remain further committed
to improving the health of people in Canada and around the world.
Sincerely,
Michael Tremblay
President, Astellas Pharma Canada

One Astellas

Astellas’ commitment to social responsibility is
powered by our people. Nowhere is this more evident
than the joint initiatives that enable APCA employees
to connect with each other and collaborate with
colleagues in the Americas and across the globe in
the spirit of giving back as ‘One Astellas’.

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Medical Affairs Americas Employees Help
Change Tomorrow for Vancouver’s Native Youth
On July 22, approximately 200 Medical Affairs
employees attending the Medical Affairs
Americas Annual Forum in Vancouver, Canada
came together to make a difference in the lives
of 330 local Native youth. This event was part of
Changing Tomorrow Day, where Astellas offices
globally participate in planned volunteer activities
in their local communities throughout the year.
Employees sorted and packed nearly 5,000 items
donated by Astellas that will support local Native
youth, including items for:
• Youth Home Start-Up Kits containing dishes,
cutlery and non-perishable food items for
Native youth leaving foster care or home for
the first time.
• Newborn Start-Up Kits including baby
shampoos, lotions, baby nail clippers and wipes.
• Art and school supplies for Native families that
have trouble affording such items.
In addition, Astellas donated $5,000 to Urban Native
Youth Association (UNYA) and employees made
individual contributions totaling $7,500 that will
support programs to improve the lives of Native
youth transitioning to adulthood and families who
are struggling to afford basic necessities.
On behalf of Native youth, UNYA staff and
Board members, Cheryl Robinson, Programs
Administrator, extended heartfelt appreciation to
the Astellas employees for their volunteer work.
The Urban Native Youth Association is very grateful for the generosity witnessed
today among Astellas and its employees. The practical kits that were created in
such a short time will make a lasting impact in the lives of so many of Vancouver's
Native youth, and tangibly demonstrate to Native youth that they are cared for and
supported by their community."
“Astellas I.T. Team Builds Wheelchairs to
Support Victims of Hurricane Matthew
In the fall of 2016, employees from Astellas Americas Information Systems took a day to
assemble, test and decorate wheelchairs. These wheelchairs were subsequently donated
to the American Red Cross and sent to Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Matthew.
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“
Being able to give back by building a
wheelchair was very close and dear
to my heart. My mother used one for
years and it was an essential part of
her life. Having the opportunity to
provide that support to others meant
a lot. But doing it while working
together with my colleagues was an
added bonus.”
– Paul Gullo
Senior Manager,
Information Systems at Astellas Pharma Canada
Astellas USA Foundation
Astellas USA Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporate foundation
that awards grants to support charitable, scientific, literary and educational
programs. It also provides grants to US, Canadian and Latin American
nonprofit organization s that align with their focus areas.
“We are grateful for the kindness and generosity of the Astellas
Pharma Canada employees in support of our Alberta Fires
appeal. Thank you again for making a difference in the lives of
those most vulnerable.”
– Carol Stanford
Associate, Community Engagement Department of Philanthropy
Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Zone
Since its inception in 2005, the Foundation has contributed more than $20
million to charities to help sustain and enrich the communities where we live
and work. In May 2016, a $20,000 grant was made to the American Red Cross
to provide disaster relief to Canadian families who were devastated by the
wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Astellas Pharma Canada employees also banded together to provide aid to those
affected by the largest wildfire evacuation in Alberta’s history. Employees dug
into their pockets to donate just under $8,000; this amount was matched by the
company, resulting in a donation to the Canadian Red Cross of close to $16,000.
Photo credit: DarrenRD - File:Landscape view of wildfire near
Highway 63 in south Fort McMurray.jpg, CC BY-SA 4.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48561288
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Supporting
Our Patients
& Partners

Patients are at the heart of Astellas. Our dedication to
improving patient health is reflected in our efforts to
raise funds to combat devastating illnesses like prostate
cancer. We are also proud to support organizations like
Starlight Children's Foundation in their mission to bring
joy to children who are seriously ill.

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“This event really demonstrated to me that anything is possible
after donating an organ or receiving a transplant. A big thank
you to the Games organizers and Astellas for providing us with
the opportunity to volunteer!”
– Lisa Li
MSL
APCA Volunteers Inspired by Athletes
at Canadian Transplant Games
Astellas Pharma Canada employees were excited
to volunteer at the Canadian Transplant Games
that took place in Toronto through the week of
August 8th, 2016.
The week of activities began with Astellas
volunteers greeting athletes as they arrived at
Union Station, helping them with their luggage
and escorting them to waiting shuttles. "It was
great meeting all the athletes before they left to
register for the Games," said Paul Richter, Executive
Product Specialist.
On Tuesday, the Astellas team assisted with the 5
km Cycling Race at Sunnybrook Park – counting
down start times, setting up and manning
signposts along the route, cheering the athletes
on and helping with the medal ceremony. They
also had the opportunity to work side-by-side
with Eileen Zhang, a living donor cycling across
Canada to raise awareness for organ donation. "It
was an inspiring, emotional and very special day
that taught me some life lessons," said Hardip
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Mahida, QA Associate. "Eileen Zhang was a great source of motivation, an
amazing personality."
The Wednesday team spent their day helping out with a variety of events,
including the family games on Olympic Island. "I had so much fun running a game
of Twister for the kids at the afternoon picnic!" said Denisse Irrgang, Commercial
Operations Analyst. "There was a beautiful presentation in which transplant
recipient children thanked their siblings for their support. I was so moved by the
resilience and joy of the participants - it was a truly memorable day."
On Thursday, Astellas volunteers supported the 5 km run for adults and the
1 km run for children at Sunnybrook Park, where they helped with mapping
out the route, directing athletes and cheering them on, keeping time and
assisting spectators. "It was such a great experience to be at the finish line to
see how proud friends and family of the athletes were when their loved ones
finished the race," said Lisa Li, MSL. "This event really demonstrated to me
that anything is possible after donating an organ or receiving a transplant. A
big thank you to the Games organizers and Astellas for providing us with the
opportunity to volunteer!"
APCA Joins Forces
with the Watsi Tribe
On May 16th, 2016, APCA employees gathered
at the Hilton Markham Suites for the Annual
Employee Meeting. Everyone in attendance was
highly engaged as guest speaker Chase Adam
recounted the series of events that inspired him
to start Watsi.
Watsi is a global online platform whose mission
is to connect donors with patients who can't
afford the medical procedures they need. At the
conclusion of the presentation, APCA president
Michael Tremblay presented Mr. Adam with a
$10,000 cheque in support of Watsi. In addition,
each employee was given a $100 Watsi donor
cards to be used to fund patients in need of
medical care.
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IN SUPPORT OF PROSTATE
CANCER AWARENESS
& RESEARCH
At Astellas, we strive to make a positive impact in our communities, while
making a difference in the lives of our patients. Oncology care and support
is foundational to Astellas. In 2016, we participated in many programs and
initiatives in support of prostate cancer awareness and education. In the
following pages, you will see how we collaborated with organizations such
as Prostate Cancer Canada and Movember to bring unique programs and
volunteer opportunities to life so that we could help increase awareness of
Astellas and support Oncology patients in Canada.
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Astellas Showcases Commitment to
Oncology with #baskets4bros Event
On November 28th, 2016, Astellas Pharma Canada held the #baskets4bros event at the Air Canada
Centre (ACC) in Toronto, amid a full house of cheering Raptors fans. As the Toronto Raptors took on the
Philadelphia 76ers, special broadcasts – including a Top 10 Moustaches countdown - encouraged fans
to post selfies using the hashtag #baskets4bros. For each selfie posted with this special hashtag, APCA
committed to making a $5 donation to Movember (to a maximum of $50,000). There was strong response
on social media, including a tweet from astronaut Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space.
It was a great evening that showcased Astellas’ commitment to oncology and changing tomorrow, and
resulted in $50,000 donation to Movember.
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APCA Employees Band Together to
Raise Funds for Movember
The 2016 Astellas Movember team and APCA
employees banded together to pull off a
spectacular Movember fundraiser in 2016. Astellas’
Mo-Bros and Mo-Sistas did an incredible job of
raising funds, while employees enthusiastically
competed in the in-house MOVE challenges.
Other successful in-house initiatives included a
Pizza & Bingo lunch, the Movember Bake Sale, and
a Chili Cook-off. When all was said and done, APCA
employees raised an impressive grand total of just
under $19,000 for Movember, with and additional
$10,000 going to Prostate Cancer Canada.
Astellas Steps Up in the Fight
Against Prostate Cancer
On March 5, 2017, APCA Medical Affairs employees
accepted the challenge to climb the stairs in 6
Toronto skyscrapers, raising funds to support the
fight against prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer
Canada’s Step Up Challenge involves teams of five
competing in a 5,000 foot race up a number of the
tallest skyscrapers across Canadian cities. This year
marks the 4th annual challenge, with corporate
teams located in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto
raising more than $650,000 for prostate cancer
research.
the 6 Toronto skyscrapers with a fantastic overall
time of 80 and 83 minutes. A huge thank you to
everyone who came out and to Astellas Pharma
Canada for the generous donation.”
“Cheers to the fit MA team!” added Barb Ramos,
Associate Directory, Urology. “A very noble cause
and I am proud that Astellas is one of the key
supporters for this initiative for Prostate Cancer
Canada awareness.”
All proceeds from the Toronto Step Up
Challenge will be invested in research
focused on early detection, treatment,
and survivorship, as well as helping PCC to
produce up-to-date, accurate, and effective
support resources and services that are
made available to patients, caregivers, and
family members free of charge.
Team organizer Taban Saifi, Medical
Information Resident, had this to say:
“The PCC Step Up Challenge was a huge
success! Two teams of 5 individuals from
Astellas Pharma Canada finished climbing
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ASTELLAS ASPIRE
Astellas Aspire is APCA’s official partnership with the Starlight Children’s
Foundation – an organization that helps lift the spirits of seriously ill children
and their families through entertainment, education and family activities.
Managed by APCA’s Cause Committee, the partnership supports Starlight
in two main ways: raising funds for Starlight Wishes and Great Escapes.
Starlight Children’s Foundation events are supported through employee
donations and employer matching. For each one hour of salary donated,
Astellas doubles the donation to Starlight Children’s Foundation. For
example, if an employee donates $100, Astellas adds $200, so that Starlight
receives $300.
The following are the ways in which Astellas Aspire contributed to
Starlight in 2016.
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Great Escapes
Starlight Families Get Star Treatment
at the Air Canada Centre
With the support of Astellas Pharma Canada, Senior Sales Manager Kevin Murphy arranged
for a special treat for Starlight kids and their parents for the 4th year in a row. On January 14th,
these Starlight families watched from a private box at the Air Canada Centre as the Toronto
Rock went head to head with the Edmonton Rush. Starlight sent the following note:
To Kevin and the Astellas team:
On behalf of Starlight, and the children we work with,
thank you so much for hosting (and donating) an
awesome evening for our Starlight families. Each
and every attendee had an amazing time and
thanked us over and over again. Meeting the team
was truly a highlight for some of our teens. We are
“so grateful for your continued generosity!”
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Colour Me Mine Art Event (Edmonton) – May 2016
“We are just headed home and I am reflecting
on this happy day! I am seriously tearing up
again ... You have no idea how much today
touched my heart! Thank you!!! My family is so
grateful to Starlight for all you do, we enjoyed
today so so much! It was so great to attend
Color Me Mine for the first time in an “easy
setting” and meet everyone in person! It was
a truly a pleasure. Words cannot express our
gratitude, being a part of Starlight has brought
such joy and comfort to our family! From the
bottom of our hearts, we thank you so much!
You are absolutely wonderful!!!! Today was great!!”
– Shan,
Starlight Mom
Pirate Adventures (Vancouver) – June 2016
“My name is Ethan and I am 8 years old. I live in
Victoria, BC, with my mom, dad and little sister.
Over my 8 years, I have spent a lot of time in
and out of hospitals with various illnesses.
This past June, I was turning 8 and a miracle
happened. Debbie and the Elves from Starlight
Children’s Charity threw me a birthday party
on a pirate ship! There were cupcakes, presents
and best of all – friends. For the first time in
my life I was special for something other than
my disabilities. I would like to thank everyone
involved with giving me the best birthday I
have ever had. Love, Ethan.”
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Calgary Stampede Afternoon Rodeo (Calgary) – July 2016
“Our family had a blast at the rodeo and
Stampede! The kids were so excited! Elijah
was telling his doctors at clinic today about
watching a guy wrestle a cow to the ground
after jumping off a horse. We are so thankful
for the opportunity!”
– Diane,
Starlight Mom
Bingemans Water Park Day (Kitchener) – July 2016
“It was a fantastic event! Playing, eating, drinking, talking and meeting new families. Ethan said: ‘it
is better than McDonalds. Can we come next Sunday again?’ We can see how he was enjoying and
loved the activities. We so appreciate it!”
– Linda,
Starlight Mom
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Super Hero Party at
Hospital (Quebec)
– August 2016
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Escape Room (Toronto) – August 2016
“Thanks for a great day! After so many days and moments spent in
a hospital and not doing stuff with the family Starlight gives back
something that was taken away. Thanks!”
– Marlene,
Starlight Mom
Motomax (Quebec) – August 2016
“Really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the amazing boat ride experience.
Most days it feels like I’m moving mountains to help Ryder. I want nothing more than a happy
healthy life for him. I know he’s moving mountains also, working twice if not three times harder
as the “norm”. Today was all about us and we felt It! The warm greeting, smiling faces, activities,
lunch, even me having to eat 2 ice creams, lol. All leading up to a cruise with the sun shining and
breeze in our hair. Our mountains were gone today! Thank you!
– Jay,
Starlight Dad
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Starlight Wishes
Wish Child Emily, 13
When Starlight spoke with Emily’s mom about her daughter and living with Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism, this is what she had to say:
“Emily is a true superstar! Her journey began at birth as a very sick little girl born with down
syndrome, a hole in her heart and a malformed blocked intestine. As the years have added to
her age, so have the challenges. At 13, Emily is tube fed, has uncontrolled seizures, has endured
many serious infections, scoliosis, hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, post-traumatic stress
“I can't thank you enough for the beyond incredible Wish
Trip we had! It was simply amazing. Every detail is just so
special. It felt like the biggest hug being there.
disorder, anxiety, and a cognitive delay, all while she is rocking her extra chromosome! Emily
has lived a superstar life of many helicopter and plane rides, “escorted” (ambulance) trips, all
being the guest of honour a.k.a. Superstar.
Her greatest strength is her resilience and true larger than life personality and positive outlook.
Her biggest joy is spending time singing and dancing and keeping up with the latest on her
favourite stars. She dreams of being a superstar and practices each and every day. Emily has a
way of capturing the hearts of all who cross her path and remind us all, regardless of challenges,
to always dream big and have fun!”
For her wish, Emily dreamed of going to Disneyland for a superstar experience. “I can't thank
you enough for the beyond incredible Wish Trip we had! It was simply amazing. Every detail is
just so special. It felt like the biggest hug being there. It was fun and smiles at every turn. The
magic is endless! For Emily her most favorite part was Village Idol, where she continued her
superstardom and performed Little Things by One Direction, a close second was meeting Olaf
and singing with Elsa at the sing along. Thank you so much!” Emily and family
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Wish Child Alessandro, 5
When Starlight’s Wish Coordinator visited 5 year old Alessandro and his family, he was more
than excited to show her his collection of toys. He loves all of them, just like any other kid
does. The difference is that when Alessandro was just ten months old, he was diagnosed with
Severe Hemophilia B. Due to his severe bleeding disorder, he requires prophylaxis several times
a week to reduce the risk of hemorrhaging. Alessandro made a point of introducing the Wish
Coordinator to a very special group of toys – his Disney collection and a plane that he had built
to show how much we wanted to go to Disneyland for his wish. On December 17, 2016, with
the support of Astellas, Starlight made sure that Alessandro’s wish came true, brightening up
the life of this special boy and his family.
Wish Child Mariam, 17
Mariam is the 1 in 100,000 to be diagnosed with the very rare McArdle’s Disease. As a 17 year
old, this disease has greatly impacted her academics, and especially her social life. Due to the
severe pain Mariam experiences, she has missed about 50% of her classes. While her school
has been supportive in providing online classes for her to take, her absence creates a feeling
of isolation as she misses out on all the other things that a teenage girl looks forward to – like
hanging out with her friends and having a fun time.
Mariam’s wish was to take a trip to Disneyland with her mom, with the comfort of knowing she
would have the help she needed in the case of a debilitating cramp. “The wish was more than
what we expected. Everything was well thought out and exceptional attention was given to
“The wish was more than what we expected. Everything
was well thought out and exceptional attention was
given to detail.
detail. There is absolutely nothing we would change. The fastpass was exceptionally valuable!!
At no time did we wait for a ride or attraction. This made it easier for Mariam to enjoy the day
without getting tired. Also, all the family time – priceless! You are the best and make children
and their families smile. Thank you for everything!” Mariam and family
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Here’s how Astellas Aspire supported
Starlight Foundation in FY16
3
wishes have
been granted
8
great escapes
have been held
$30K
funds donated
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Strengthening
Our Communities

We work to inspire our people to be active
members and help improve their communities
through philanthropy, volunteerism and leadership.
Each Astellas employee receives 5 volunteer days
throughout the year to give back and pitch in to
make a difference.

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APCA Donation Committee
The APCA Donations Committee provides support to non-profit organization
in Canada. The Committee reviews and grants requests for donations or
sponsorships from a variety of organizations, ranging from disaster relief to
sports team sponsorship. Here ae the organizations the Donations Committee
has supported in 2016:
Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Variety Village, Gilda’s Club of Greater
Toronto, Luxor Shriners, Crime Stoppers of York Region, Coast to Coast Against
Cancer, Canadian Red Cross
We Give Where We Live:
Proudly Supporting Youth Teams
Astellas Pharma Canada is proud to sponsor our regional youth teams. In 2016,
APCA awarded up to $500 to each of the following teams:
Oakville Minor Baseball, YSSK Major Atom Boys Basketball, ASSO U16F AA Soccer,
KW United U13 Lacrosse, Royal de Beauport U14FA Soccer, Royal City Hyacks
Football Club, Newmarket Redbirds Bantam 2, Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club,
Mount Seymour Ski Club, North Toronto Soccer Club, KW Predators Volleyball
Club, Oakville Vytis Boys 2001, Whitby Minor Hockey Association, Tyke 2 Rangers
2016/17, Assoc. de Soccer Profoot Feminin, RHILL Bantam 1 Hockey Team, St.
Albert Raiders Hockey Team, RHL Initiation “G” Hockey Team, RHL Cochrane
Novice Warriors, Evolution 16U Girls Volleyball.
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CHANGING TOMORROW DAY>
Changing Tomorrow Day is Astellas’ annual global day of service. Every
year, Astellas employees around the world work together to bring our
commitment to our communities to life.
In 2016, more than 2,200 Astellas Americas employees in the U.S., Canada
and Brazil volunteered at 87 sites for a total of 9,038 hours. In Canada, Astellas
employees across the country participated in two Changing Tomorrow Day
activities, and supported Camp Trillium, a camp in Waterford, Ontario for
pediatric cancer patients, and GlobalMedic, a global disaster relief agency
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Camp Trillum
Astellas Employees Pitch In To Make
a Difference at Camp Trillium
On September 7th, 70 Astellas Pharma
Canada employees spent Changing
Tomorrow Day 2016 at Camp Trillium
Rainbow Lake in Waterford, Ontario, to
help prepare the camp for the winter
months. Despite the record breaking
heat, spirits were high and everyone
tackled their projects with enthusiasm
and camaraderie, from clearing brush
and painting fences and campfire
benches, to cleaning and organizing the
daycare and sewing curtains for cabins.
Employees also worked on several
projects to support the launch of Camp
Trillum's CampOut for Cancer campaign,
which will enable people across
Ontario to help send families living with
childhood cancer to Camp.
This year's day of service at Camp Trillium was the first Changing Tomorrow Day experience For Dipti
Tankala, Associate Medical Information Manager. "Camp Trillium truly is a camp like no other. I feel
honored to have had the chance to volunteer at a place that gives joy and creates happy memories for
children and their families to cherish forever, " said Dipti.
The day began on a high note and ended the same way, with the announcement that APCA will be
sponsoring the CampOut for Cancer campaign with a donation of $25,000. Tired but happy to have had
the opportunity to give back, and proud of all they had accomplished, the general sentiment felt by all
was summed up by Brendan Lounsbery, Corporate Counsel.
The projects accomplished by APCA employees on CT Day 2016 were recognized
“
by Fiona Fisher, Director of Fundraising for Camp Trillium –
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can’t tell you how
much we appreciate everything that got accomplished
today. It makes Camp life easier, makes the site look
better and helped us to prepare for CampOut for
Cancer. Please pass on our appreciation to all.”

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GlobalMedic
Astellas Partners with GlobalMedic to
Support Syrian Refugees in Canada
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, Astellas
Pharma Canada partnered with GlobalMedic at
the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Toronto to
pack hygiene kits for Syrian refugee families who
are making Canada their permanent home. As part
of Changing Tomorrow Day 2016, 40 individuals
from the APCA Urology Business Unit spent the
afternoon packing kits with essential hygiene
products such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes,
shampoo and various home cleaning products.
Kits will be distributed to Syrian refugee families
in Canada to decrease their financial burden and
help ensure they stay healthy in their new homes.
GlobalMedic is an operational arm of the David
McAntony Gibson Foundation – a registered
Canadian charity that runs capacity building
programs and provides disaster relief services
to large-scale catastrophes around the world.
GlobalMedic has implemented over 170 disaster
responses in 57 countries.
“When working with Astellas’ team to package
the kits, I was taken aback by how committed
everyone was to making the event a success. The
team then went above and beyond and loaded
the kits into our trailer. Their work ethic and
enthusiasm was amazing and they were truly a
great team to work with.”
“300 hygiene kits were packaged and will be delivered to
Syrian refugee families who are newly arrived to Canada.
That’s approximately 1,500 people that will benefit from this
Matt Capobianco,
support - which is a phenomenal impact," Deputy Director of GlobalMedic.
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Here’s how Astellas Aspire supported
Chnaging Tomorrow Day 2016
2
organizations supported
110
employees volunteered
640 2,500
hours giving back
individuals helped
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APCA MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN THE COMMUNITY>
At Astellas, we are proud of our community focus, and the many ways we
strive to support causes that are close to our hearts and homes. All Astellas
employees are able to participate in our volunteer time off program, where
individuals receive a progressive five paid days off throughout the year to
give back to organizations and causes that are meaningful to them. In the
following pages, you will see some of the ways our employees participated
in our #TakeADay program to give back in their communities.
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Cooking for a Cause – Astellas Treats
Ronald McDonald Families to an Italian Evening
On Monday, July 18th 2016, Astellas employees cooked dinner for
approximately 140 adults and children at Ronald McDonald House in Toronto
for the Home for Dinner program. A "home away from home" for families
to stay near their hospitalized child at little or no cost, Ronald McDonald
House strives to make sure that nothing else matters when a family is focused
on their child's health. By eliminating the common worries for families, like
having a nutritious meal or having a place to sleep, the Ronald McDonald
house is a welcome sanctuary for many patients' families.
The group prepared an Italian themed meal that included: meat lasagna, cheese
cannelloni, garden salad, caprese salad, garlic bread, bruschetta, vegetables
and dips and tiramisu. The Italian theme was amplified with decorations, a
photobooth with props for families to take pictures, music, and loot bags for the
kids. Everyone was also treated to an ice cream surprise with a Baskin Robbins
cart and sundae bar (a first at Ronald McDonald House!). The families were very
appreciative of the food and the extra effort that Astellas employees put into
the dinner. Joanne Castillo, Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate, summed up her
experience as a first-time volunteer at Ronald McDonald House:
Shared Services Employees Pack Care Kits for
Ronald McDonald House Families
On March 23, 2017, twenty-two Shared Services employees spent an hour assembling care kits – bags filled
with nutritious snacks and breakfast items purchased by Astellas Pharma Canada – for families at Ronald
McDonald House in Toronto. A sense of purpose filled the air as employees quickly divided themselves
into teams; some manned tabletop stations piled high with items, while others went from one station to
the next, filling the bags. Several employees decorated labels for each bag, adding hand-drawn pictures
and heartfelt notes.
150 care kits were assembled by the team, which were then delivered to Ronald McDonald House to help
brighten the day of families with sick children. “Packing the care kits was truly rewarding, it felt good to
be doing something that would help the families at the Ronald McDonald house,” said Jessica Coulis,
Associate Corporate Planning Manager. “I really enjoyed seeing the whole team come together to pack so
many kits, so quickly, while still having fun… talk about a ‘win-win’!”
Upon receiving the kits, Ronald McDonald House sent the following note:
“WOW! These bags are quite impressive.
Thank you again for thinking of Ronald
McDonald House Toronto in your charitable
giving. Your donation will be thoroughly
enjoyed by our families staying with us.”
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Astellas Lends Helping Hands to
the Edmonton Food Bank
On December 13, 2016, Astellas Pharma Canada
employees gathered at the Edmonton Gleaners
Association, more commonly known as Edmonton's
Food Bank, to lend some helping hands. The facility
acts mainly as a central warehouse, distributing
food through over 210 agencies, churches and
food depots throughout the city.
The cross-functional team consisted of Jill
Kravinchuk, Patient Access Manager, Mike Reidy,
Sales Manager - Urology, Donna Bergsten, Senior
Product Specialist - Hospital, Wade Aranas, Senior
Product Specialist – Urology and Greg Norman,
Senior Product Specialist – Urology.
Jill describes their experience as follows: “We
spent most of our time building custom hampers
for clients, which will be distributed to churches
throughout the city for single adults and families.
Donna spent most of her time working at the
front entrance providing food hampers to walkin
clients in need. The Edmonton Food Bank is
currently serving about 23,000 clients per month,
which is up from their usual 18,000 clients. This
is due to the economic down-turn and likely
the very cold weather we have had for the past
10 days. It was a great experience and we will be
volunteering again soon for Albertans in need!”
"We spent most of our time building custom hampers for
clients, which will be distributed to churches throughout
the city for single adults and families".
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APCA’s Susanne Townsend Cycles 525 km
with NB Doctors Cycling Against Cancer
APCA's Susanne Townsend, Senior Oncology
Product Specialist, cycled an astonishing 525 km
through New Brunswick as part of the NB Doctors
Cycling Against Cancer Volunteer Bike Tour that
took place June 13-17, 2016. The Bike Tour was
led by Dr. Mohammed Harb, department head of
Medical Oncology at the Moncton City hospital, in
support of the hospital's Oncology Clinic.
Susanne shared her experience:
"I volunteered to drive the pace
car and somehow got roped into
cycling the whole 525 km over
5 days! Day one (Moncton to
Kouchibouguac) had 25 cyclists
traveling 120 km in 5 degree
weather with torrential rain and
winds. On day two, we began the
day as the vote group of 8. It was
windy but at least not as rainy.
It got better from there, both the
weather and the riding itself.
Our goal was to raise $30,000 for
the new Moncton Oncology Clinic.
We wanted to purchase 6 sleeper
chairs so that patient caregivers
could comfortably stay with cancer
patients while they had their
chemo treatments. This is especially
important in Moncton, as patients
travel long distances to receive
treatment. We were successful in
our goal, and were also able to
purchase several remote Vital sign
monitors so that patients could
be discharged sooner and still
be appropriately monitored
from home.”
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Astellas’ Green Team
Picks Up for Earth Day
APCA’s Green Team and their supporters embraced the spirit of Earth Day and took action to reduce
environmental impact. On April 21, 2016, employees grabbed their garbage bags and participated in the
2016 Keep Markham Beautiful Corporate 20-Minute Makeover.
The team included: Lucy Guo, Accounts Payable Coordinator, Penny Tang, Labeling and Compliance
Associate, Viktoria Velman, Senior QA Associate, Desiree Hale, Submissions Associate, Joanne Castillo,
Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate, Elsy Reinoso, Senior QA Associate, and Hardip Mahida, QA Associate.
APCA’s Kevin Nadeau and the Rideau
Titans Raise Funds for Local Charities
APCA’s Kevin Nadeau and The Rideau Titans, who train at the Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa, are actively
involved in giving back to their community. In 2016, the team raised an impressive $7,000 for local charities.
The team is also on track to represent Canada in the Men’s Premier Division at the 2018 Word Dragon Boat
Championship. They had an outstanding performance in 2016, taking 1st place in Ottawa, placing 3rd at the
Montreal Championship and the Quebec Cup, and placing 5th at the National Championships in Welland, Ontario.
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APCA’s Paul Richter and Family
Walk for Bladder Cancer
To support their friend and bladder cancer
survivor, the Richter family walked for Bladder
Cancer Awareness on Saturday, September 25th.
With the generous support of several APCA
colleagues, they raised $225.00. In total, the event
raised approximately $500,000 across Canada.
Bladder Cancer Canada is a national charity
organized to:
• Help bladder cancer patients and their support
teams address the day-to-day issues of this
disease;
• Increase awareness of bladder cancer among
the general public and medical community and;
• Fund research which pursues the diagnosis,
treatment and elimination of bladder cancer.
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In FY16 APCA had a
Record Year for Giving back
90%
of APCA employees
volunteered in FY16
1,035
Total Hours Spent
Volunteering
36
Charities were supported
by APCA in FY16
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