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2016COMMUNITY REPORT

The future belongs to those who believein the beauty of their dreams.Eleanor Roosevelt

Our Mission ABOUT US Headquartered inThe Sunshine Foundation of Canada London, ON with ais a national charitable organization national volunteerthat makes dreams come true for network fromchildren living with severe physical coast-to-coast,disabilities or life-threatening Sunshine has fulfilledillnesses. more than 8,000Our Vision is that every Sunshine dreams for childrenChild shall live their dream. across Canada andSunshine was established in 1987 coordinated 61by a London, Ontario police officer Sunshine DreamLifts.and loving father as a legacy to hisson who passed away from musculardystrophy. He wanted children like hisson to be able to live their dreams.Almost 30 years later, The SunshineFoundation of Canada continues tospread hope and optimism for kids,encouraging them to dream big anddream bold.

FROM OUR BOARDPRESIDENT & CEO2016: A Year of DreamsAs dream-makers, Sunshine is always involved with Sunshine and how they We will continue to listen, adapt,on the giving end of hope, reinforcing want to give. and respond to our stakeholders.optimism and opportunity in those We will remain focused on our goal towho need it most. In 2016, we were We did a lot of asking and a lot of grow total revenue so we can servevery fortunate to again be on the listening. From all this listening, we even more young dreamers with ourreceiving end of tremendous support received some valuable learning: Sunshine Dream Programs. We willfrom many individuals, businesses, continue to be “Dreamer-led”, creatingand communities, coming together to There is tremendous impact happening customized dream experiences ashelp us not only continue our mission because of the work we do, examples unique as each child who dreams them,to positively impact the lives of children of which you will find throughout the and we will continue to share withacross Canada, but to create new pages of this community report. you the impact that a Sunshine Dreamopportunities to grow in our ability to do Program provides.so in a way that is both meaningful and There are over 63,000 children insustainable. Canada who qualify for a Sunshine Everything we have been able to Dream Program, providing us with an accomplish this past year is a result ofReflecting upon 2016, we had an understanding of the capacity we need the incredible support we receive fromimportant year of outreach and to grow towards. our extended Sunshine family – ourlistening. We commissioned our caring supporters, our compassionateown national research project, we Sunshine has a strong, positive healthcare partners, our dedicated andconnected with our healthcare referral reputation with the healthcare referral enthusiastic volunteers. We thank youpartners to gather valuable insights partners we work with across Canada for your continued support and inviteinto the need for impact based and we have high quality scores from you to reflect with us on 2016, a year ofprogramming in Canada, and we Sunshine Dreamers and their families. Sunshine Dreams come true.listened to over 600 children, parents,and Sunshine DreamLift program Our volunteers and donors are The Honourable Ed Holdervolunteers from every province passionate about Sunshine’s mission National Board Presidentthrough our annual impact and quality but many want to work with ussurveys. We also began an outreach differently than in the past challenging Nancy Sutherlandprogram to listen to hundreds of us to think differently and creatively, and Chief Executive Officervolunteers across the country to assist inspiring new initiatives to get peopleus in the evolution of our national involved such as Sunshine Float forvolunteer program. And, we listened Dreams and Nathan’s Garage Sale.to individual donors and community As we look to the future, we aresupporters about how they want to be encouraged by what we learned.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Total Revenue $2,986,252 million Investment in Dream Programs $1,818,965 million Fundraising Expenses (includes Gaming Expenses) $1,155,820 millionHow Funds Were Raised Administrative Expenses $447,645 To view the audited financial statements, please visit www.sunshine.caHow Funds Were Raised Investment in Dream Programs 1.71%.7% 191%9% 303%0% PlanPnleadnnGeidvinGgiving ComCmoumnmityunaintyd and SunsShuinsehine VoluVnoteluenrtEeveer nEtvsents DreaDmreLaifmt Lift 1.41%.4% FounFdoautniodnatGiornanGtrsants 6.16%.1%EndoEwndmoewnmt IennctoImnceome0.10%.1%InterInestet rest 6.56%.5% IndivInidduivaildGuiafltsGifts 656.15%.1% 707%0% BusiBnuessinaenssd and SunsShuinsehDinre aDmresams ComCmoumnmityunGitryouGprsoups

All our dreams can come trueif we have the courageto pursue them.Walt Disney

SUNSHINE DREAM PROGRAMSWe Are Dream MakersSunshine gives children living with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses theopportunity to experience freedom from their daily medical regimens and life challenges byhaving their dreams transformed into reality.Our Sunshine Dream Programs are once-in-a-lifetime experiences for kids that ignite a sense ofnewfound independence, build confidence, and create joyful memories that will stay with themfor the rest of their lives.Right now, an estimated 63,000 children across Canada qualify for a Sunshine Dream Program.Sunshine Dreams Sunshine DreamLiftA Sunshine Dream is an individual A Sunshine DreamLift is a day of “Yes!”experience, dreamed by a child and brought and a whirlwind adventure that transports ato life by our dedicated team of dream plane full of Sunshine Children to a Disneymakers. These experiences are as unique theme park and back home all in one day!as the kids who dream them and caninclude family members in the customized Sunshine DreamLift is an unforgettableadventure. From meeting a hero to having experience with new friends, a first planean elephant in your backyard, we encourage ride, and a taste of independence awaykids to dream big and dream bold! from parents. Sunshine has coordinated 61 Sunshine DreamLifts to date, with the 62ndSince 1987, Sunshine has fulfilled more than taking off from the Brantford, ON region on8,000 dreams for children across Canada. May 2nd of 2017.

“Flying and going to CANADADisney was not something USAwe ever dreamed for[our child]. He still talksabout how he got to gowith other people his age.Your efforts have givenus so much joy.”– Sunshine Parent

SUNSHINE DREAM PROGRAMSSunshine DreamLiftA Day of “Yes!”Sunshine chartered two planes and filled On April 19th, the 61st Sunshine DreamLiftthem with young Sunshine Dreamers for took off from Toronto, ON to Walt DisneySunshine DreamLifts to Disney in 2015-2016. World in Orlando, Florida. AccompaniedThe first took off on December 9th, 2015 from by a wide network of professional medicalKelowna, British Columbia, flying 71 children and community volunteers and supportfrom the Okanagan Valley to Disneyland in staff, 79 Sunshine Dreamers experiencedAnaheim, CA for their magical day of “Yes!”. an adventure of a lifetime. The majority ofIt’s called a day of “Yes!” because Sunshine the children travelling from Toronto wereand the caring volunteers and medical staff referred by partners at The Hospital for Sicktaking care of the children try to make it the Children (SickKids) and Holland Bloorview Kidsbest experience for each Sunshine Dreamer Rehabilitation Hospital, both of which providedby saying “yes” as often as possible. “Can I medical support volunteers to be matchedgo on Space Mountain again?” “Yes!” “Can with Sunshine Dreamers. The Toronto Policewe have ice cream?” “Yes!” “Can I give Service also provided tremendous support,Mickey a hug?” “Yes, yes, YES!” volunteering to assist the medical teams in physically lifting children safely on and off theThe 60th Sunshine DreamLift was made plane and the rides at the Magic Kingdom.possible thanks to the support of manycaring individuals including a key community The day would not have been possiblepartner from Kelowna, Papa John’s Pizza. without the unwavering support from theAcross the border, Sunshine volunteers were Orange County Sheriff’s Office from Orlando,joined by members of the Orange County Florida, in conjunction with volunteers fromSheriff’s Department, Federal Air Marshall’s the DEA and FAMS.Service (FAMS) and agents from the DrugEnforcement Administration (DEA) who 2016 was a magical year with 150 Sunshinetogether greeted the DreamLift flight on Dreamers experiencing a once-in-a-lifetimethe tarmac and became VIP escorts for the day to make new friends and just be a kid atmagical day. the most magical place on earth.

Quinn Dreams for 500 Mr. TrebekSixteen-year-old Quinn from Peterborough, Ontario After a relaxing stay in Santa Monica, CA, Quinn and “It was an amazing gift for us to seeis a devoted fan and aficionado of the popular his family travelled to Sony Pictures Studio in Culver Quinn’s lifetime dream come true.”television game show Jeopardy! In fact, he never City. Quinn was overjoyed with his experience onmisses an episode and even watches reruns online. the set. He watched three tapings of Jeopardy! and – Kevin, Quinn’s DadHis knowledge of Jeopardy! facts and trivia goes got the VIP treatment from the Clue Crew team.back through all 33 seasons, including episodes “We saw everything behind the scenes where theby original host Art Flemming. Quinn can even tell Jeopardy Team works,” he shared. “We were in theyou who won special tournaments from years past, control room for the 3rd episode and we were givensomething his hero Alex Trebek might not even be a personal tour. We met Alex Trebek after andable to do. Watching the show, day-in and day-out, had pictures taken with him behind the actualQuinn dreamed of one day being on the Jeopardy contestant’s podium where I got to present himstage, being greeted by Alex and holding a buzzer. with a key to my city.” It was an experience that Quinn will never forget and a new Jeopardy! factQuinn lives with a seizure disorder, developmental to add to his collection.delay, and has left side hemiplegia due to stroke.His family and friends say that he “shines” with his With Quinn’s little brother and sister sendingbig smile and his inviting and energizing personality. their love and support from home, Quinn’sThis shinning smile shone a bit brighter in 2016 Mom and Dad got to spend some quality timewhen Quinn received his Sunshine Dream to travel with him. “We had an amazing opportunity toto California to meet Alex Trebek and watch a live just concentrate on Quinn for 6 wonderful days intaping of his beloved Jeopardy! “Holy Mackerel!” California,” says Robin. “All the adventures we hadhe said. Quinn’s dream was about to come true. and the chance to just have fun and enjoy each other’s company was just amazing.” “It was anThe adventure started with a special Sunshine amazing gift for us to see Quinn’s lifetime dreamDream Presentation held at Quinn’s local WINNERS come true,” says Kevin. “For us to be there while heand HomeSense store – National Dream Partners for experienced that was just great.”Sunshine. Store Manager Shannon led her team tobuild a custom replica of the Jeopardy! set for Quinn Since returning from his trip, Kevin and Robininside the store – a set that is now proudly displayed have shared that Quinn has more confidence andin his bedroom at home. After a special cake, well maturity. He now initiates conversation with otherswishes from staff and customers and some hugs which is something he had never done before.with Sunshine Bear, Quinn and his Mom Robin and What’s next for Quinn? His ultimate goal is to beDad Kevin were off to California for Quinn’s dream a game show host and design his very own gamecome true. show, like a British version of Jeopardy!

SUNSHINE DREAM PROGRAMSTiffany’s Toronto Argonauts TouchdownFor some people, having a friend to connect with would also get to explore the sights of downtown “Having her dream fulfilledand confide in is a dream come true. For twelve- Toronto, including the iconic CN Tower, Ripley’s brought her spirits up and madeyear-old Tiffany from Yorktown, Saskatchewan, the Aquarium and a Toronto Blue Jays game. her feel so special.”friendship she holds most dear is with TorontoArgonauts Defensive End Ricky Foley. Tiffany lives The experience was more than Tiffany could have – Brent, Tiffany’s Dadwith spina bifida and hydrocephalus. As an avid hoped for. It was the first time that she and herCanadian football fan, Tiffany first met Ricky Foley brothers David (16) and Andrew (14) had ever been Toronto; went to Ripley’s Aquarium and saw sharksin 2013 when he played for the Saskatchewan on a plane. “Ever since Tiff was born,” her parents swimming over them in glass tunnels; they attendedRoughriders. Together, Tiffany and Ricky would talk explain, “her brothers have come to most of her a Toronto Blue Jays game together, and even went toafter each home game, building a friendship and medical appointments and know what she goes the dog park to play with Ricky’s puppy Snoopy.continuing to keep in touch during the offseason. through every day. Seeing how happy she was on this trip was like a dream experience for them as Tiffany’s Dad Brent says that since their trip, heAfter Ricky was traded to Toronto in 2015, the once well.” The family travelled to Toronto for a fun- has noticed that Tiffany is more open to trying newa year that he and Tiffany were now able to see packed adventure starting with the Argos morning things and is more open in general. “Having hereach other was a big change for their friendship. practice where Tiffany was reunited with Ricky and dream fulfilled brought her spirits up and made herThey continued to keep in touch and Snapchat given a helmet signed by the whole team. feel so special,” says Brent. Since the “touchdown”almost every day, but for Tiffany, being able to travel of a dream come true, Tiffany continues to maintainto Toronto and see her friend in his new home was On game day, Tiffany and her family sat on the contact with Ricky, sharing a tighter bond thanan exciting dream. sideline for a pre-game practice and met CFL Hall of before with new memories made together. Famer, Damon Allen, General Manager, Jim BarkerTiffany applied to The Sunshine Foundation of and Argos Coach, Scott Milanovich. After practice,Canada to have her Sunshine Dream of travelling Ricky presented Tiffany with a personalized jerseyto Toronto to hang out with Ricky come true. In her with her name and his number. The family watchedapplication she explains that, “Ricky has become the half-time entertainment and parts of the gamelike an uncle to me and he is very supportive right from the field – a dream come true for anyabout all my appointments or if I just need to talk. football fan.I would love to tour Toronto with my family andspend time with Ricky and his team.” “Ricky makes me very happy. He is hilarious and makes me laugh a lot,” says Tiffany. “HeTiffany was presented with her Sunshine Dream protects me when we’re hanging out.” And hangcome true. In addition to getting to see Ricky and out they did! Tiffany and Ricky went to dinner atcatching an Argos game, Tiffany and her family the CN Tower, checking out the amazing view of

SUNSHINE DREAMPROGRAMS Daniel’s Sunshine Dream Come True A Birthday in the Bahamas“As parents, we are fortunate to have What a better way to celebrate your The mid-February weather during hisa child that, in the midst of challenges, birthday than by receiving a Sunshine Sunshine Dream trip was perfect forhas inspired many people to look at life Dream come true. This past Spring, Daniel walking around the marina admiring the bigthrough a different set of lenses.” from Maple Ridge, British Columbia yachts, eating ice cream, and listening to celebrated his sixteenth birthday on an local drummers. Daniel’s favourite part was– Liliana, Daniel’s Mom exciting, once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the mix of excitement and relaxation. Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas. It was an important trip for his Since returning from his trip, Daniel shares family and a chance for them to spend his experience with everyone he meets, some much needed time relaxing and especially those who recognize him from creating positive memories. the local newspaper profile of his Sunshine Dream Presentation at his local WINNERS Daniel lives with chronic kidney disease and and HomeSense store in Maple Ridge a chromosome abnormality. Limited in his where he was joined by Sunshine Bear verbal skills, Daniel is extremely expressive and a local RCMP officer as well as store and those who meet him love his energetic, associates and local volunteers, all gathered full of life attitude. His goal on this trip was to wish him “Bon Voyage”. to relax, swim in the shallow waters with dolphins, and enjoy the thrills of the water “The Sunshine Foundation gives kids an slides with his parents and older brother opportunity to do something they dream Jeremy. about. As parents, we are fortunate to have a child that, in the midst of challenges, has “I went on as many waterslides as I could,” inspired many people to look at life through says Daniel. “I loved the speed and the a different set of lenses.” - Liliana, Daniel’s tunnels. And swimming with the dolphins Mom was the best experience ever. I loved the way they moved and talked to me. It was very relaxing.”

VOLUNTEERS People with Big Hearts! Wayne C. Dunn Spirit of Service Award“Volunteers do not The caring individuals who volunteer to children on Sunshine DreamLift,necessarily have for Sunshine have a lot of heart! With and they are kind-hearted individuals Each year, a Sunshine volunteer isthe time; they just a small staff team based in London, who brave the hot sun or the cold awarded The Wayne C. Dunn Spirithave the heart.” Ontario, we rely on a national volunteer wind at outdoor events. Our volunteers of Service Award, recognizing and network to help us with our mission. donate their time, their talent, and honouring an individual who has– Elizabeth Andrew Making it possible for us to support their treasure to help make Sunshine contributed to the mission of The children near and far, Sunshine Dreams come true for children across Sunshine Foundation of Canada volunteers put their hearts into the country and we are so grateful to through his or her extraordinary, engaging communities and bringing our extended Sunshine family. personal service over an extended people together to make dreams period of time. In 2016, this award come true. Who are our volunteers? was presented to Sherri Bell of Stratford, ON, for her commitment What do the members of Sunshine’s Sunshine volunteers are young to service and her dedication to national volunteer network do? What professionals building their careers; Sunshine. don’t they do? From assisting home they are retired people who may office staff with research to becoming have extra time to give back; they are Throughout her years of service, Sunshine Bear at events; from Moms and Dads who want to support Sherri has taken on various organizing community fundraisers a vital children’s charity, and they are roles, big and small to help make to speaking on behalf of Sunshine at you. From all of us at Sunshine, thank Sunshine Dreams come true. Sherri community meetings. They are experts you so much to all our dedicated and has dedicated herself to keeping in their field, providing medical support spirited volunteers. You help make her community active and has Sunshine Dreams possible. contributed significant amounts of time and energy to support our mission.

Communities SunshineComing Together on the HillSunshine is fortunate to have the support of many community-led During the 2nd Annual Sunshine onfundraising events across Canada, engaging families and friends in the the Hill, representatives from Sunshinecommon goal of raising funds for Sunshine Dreams. Each event is Board leadership and home office staffdifferent; some are large, some are small, but they are all organized by visited Ottawa to update Members ofcaring individuals who want to make a difference in the life of a child Parliament on Sunshine’s importantliving with a severe physical disability or life threatening illness. work. Meetings were held with various MPs in addition to a meet and greetA few examples of the support we received from communities across reception hosted by The Speaker of theCanada in 2016: House, The Honourable Geoff Regan. Guests of honour, the Rondeau family • Crop for Kids – St John’s, Newfoundland - Neil, Christine, Carol, Dylan, Joelle, • Amanda Marascio Circle of Hope Golf Tournament – Uxbridge, Ontario and Adrianna, shared their Sunshine • Christmas Gift Wrapping – Kelowna, British Columbia experience with the distinguished • Catan 4 Kidz – Toronto, Ontario audience assembled in the Speaker’s • Country Garden Tour – Maple Ridge, British Columbia Salon on Parliament Hill. • An Evening with Brushes – Halifax, Nova Scotia Attendees of the reception, received aThank you to all our community fundraisers for your creativity and Sunshine Bear produced for Sunshinededication to Sunshine – you are dream makers! by TJX Canada for the WINNERS/ HomeSense Spread a Little SunshineInterested in hosting your own event? Campaign. As the MP’s were called toContact us today: [email protected] vote, several Sunshine Bears could be seen in the House of Commons – a first for Sunshine Bear!

EVENTSWith today’s event-goers calling for more raise $83,131 to support our Sunshineadventurous and creative experiences to Dream Programs. Volunteers fromparticipate in, Sunshine saw an opportunity across the region lent support to theto create a unique event that would bring day, including vital safety and securitytogether various communities in a highly roles by numerous County of Brant Fireengaging and fully accessible way. On Fighters, OPP Auxiliary and EMS Officers.June 24th, we launched the first Annual Team Challenge presenting sponsor BDOSunshine Float for Dreams – a one-of-a-kind Canada LLP, provided over 50 enthusiasticteam-based fundraising adventure that saw volunteers to help execute the event,hundreds of participants float a 5.5km route hosted many team fundraisers anddown the Grand River in Brantford, ON. showed lots of team spirit on the river.Encountering team challenges along theirroute, fundraisers spent the day soaking The success of the day and the fun thatup the sun, building relationships with was had by all was made possible byco-workers and spending quality time with the outstanding support of all of thefamily and friends. Teams “battled it out” in volunteers and generous donors andthe on-water challenges, competing to win sponsors BDO Canada LLP, VersaBank,the Team Challenge Award, and showcasing GoodLife Fitness, S.G. Cunninghamtheir heartfelt enthusiasm for the chance to Limited, Waterloo Innovation Network,win the Team Spirit Award. RBC Wealth Management, M&T Printing Group, Bell City Brewing Co., DattoAs a true community event, Sunshine Canada Enterprises Inc., PresidiumFloat for Dreams empowered almost Equipment, Culliton Inc., and our media300 fundraisers to come together to supporters The Expositor, AM 570 News, 96.7 CHYM, 106.7 Country, BX93, News Talk 1290 CJBK, and 106.9 the X. A special thank you to Fanshawe College’s Television Broadcasting program for providing the video crew to document the day. Sunshine is planning more boatloads of fun with the 2nd Annual Sunshine Float for Dreams, taking place on Saturday, June 17th. Visit www.floatfordreams.ca for more information and to register your team!

EVENTSMore than anything, Nathan wanted life-threatening illness could have Nathan’s fundraising idea, thank you to Nathan and his familyto be able to ride a bike. Living their Sunshine Dreams come true. launching an initiative for their generosity of spirit andwith cerebral palsy, this simple act Together, Nathan and his Mom officially called Nathan’s their dedication to making Sunshineperformed by kids all across the decided that the best way for Nathan Garage Sale. 2016 was the Dreams come true for more kids. Youcountry seemed like an unattainable to actively participate in raising funds first year of this initiative for are a true inspiration.dream. When he was 16 years old, for Sunshine would be to host a Sunshine, inviting friends,Nathan found out that The Sunshine garage sale. Nathan put his heart and families, and supporters from If you’re interested in hostingFoundation of Canada would make soul into it - sending out emails to across Canada to host their a Nathan’s Garage Salehis dream come true. Soon after, let everyone know about his big day. own “Nathan’s Garage Sale” please contact [email protected] received a brand new tandem Their friends and family pitched in and to help Nathan ‘pay-it-forward’.adaptive bicycle and while still they even had a French fry truck on 10 enthusiastic event hostsaccompanied by his Mom on bike site to serve food and refreshments. said yes from St. John’s, NL torides, the independence and freedom Nathan set his goal to raise $500 at Sudbury, ON, raising over $10,000 tothat it afforded him was beyond his sale. The community rallied and support Sunshine Dream Programs.anything he could have imaged. his sale raised $1,300! Nathan’s smile that day brought tears to his Mom’s Nathan’s Garage Sales in 2017 will runFollowing that first day with his new eyes as he beamed with pride for from May through to the end of Julybike, Nathan became determined what he had accomplished. and will be expanding even furtherto ‘pay-it-forward’ so that kids all to include community organizationsacross Canada who were also living Inspired by Nathan’s spirit and and businesses across the country.with severe physical disability or determination, Sunshine expanded Sunshine would like to give a special

BUSINESS SUPPORTERSDedicated to Papa John’s PizzaDreams Dreams for Kids DayMaking Sunshine Dreams come trueis only possible with the support we The 2nd Annual Papa John’s Pizza from Dream Cookie sales over a tworeceive from individuals, community Dreams for Kids Day, held on April 27th, month period, is a true testament togroups and businesses across 2016, raised an astounding $46,647 to communities coming together.the country. Whether it’s through make dreams come true. Communitynational cause marketing programs, champion Geoff Linquist and the Papa Thank you Geoff Linquist, Scottevent sponsorship, employee giving John’s Pizza family in the Okanagan Patten, and the Lawrence Group andprograms, event participation, or a new Valley brought together five locations the caring staff at stores in Kelowna,and innovative idea, Sunshine has the for a one-day dream-a-thon, donating West Kelowna, Kamloops, and Princebest supporters who give generously one hundred percent of sales for the George, British Columbia, and everyand whom we are so proud to work day to Sunshine. This tremendous customer for saying YES to makingwith and celebrate. effort, combined with donations dreams come true!In 2016, there were many eventshosted and campaigns held that ralliedthousands to get involved on our behalf.From staff-led community barbequesand pie in the face challenges atBDO Canada to TJX Canada leadinga month long campaign at WINNERSand HomeSense stores, to familiesand friends coming together in tributeto a loved one. The dedication todreams that these community-mindedindividuals and organizations show usthroughout the year is heartwarmingand it is with the most heartfeltgratitude that we say thank you toall the community groups, individualchampions and business supporters forall you do to make Sunshine Dreamscome true.

Spreading a Lot of SunshineTJX Canada and their associates at home as they consider the possibility of supporting ouroffice, distribution centres and WINNERS and organization. Our long-standing partnership withHomeSense stores across the country, have TJX Canada, and the collaborative way in whichbelieved in the power of dreams since 1999. we work together, helps other potential partnersThey have supported Sunshine’s efforts to build understand our commitment to working withhope, confidence, optimism and a sense of our corporate supporters to help them achieveindependence for kids every year since and have their community investment objective, whilemade an incredible contribution to the lives of at the same time helping Sunshine achieve ourthe children we are privileged to serve. In the own. With over $9.8 million dollars raised andspirit of true partnership, TJX Canada continues contributed to Sunshine since 1999, TJX Canadato contribute more than just money to our has positively impacted the lives of thousands ofcause, investing both time and talent in support Sunshine children through their on-going supportof generating awareness for our mission. We and passion for our cause.are humbled and grateful for the contributionsof TJX Canada to our organization, which in2016 topped the million dollar mark once againthrough a combination of corporate donations,generous customer and associate contributions,internal fundraising events and more. While theunwavering support of TJX Canada leadershipis deeply appreciated, we are truly touched bywhat Sunshine has come to mean to the manyTJX Canada associates across Canada who haveembraced our organization and the importanceof dreams. Their passion, commitment andenthusiasm continue to exceed our greatesthope, each and every year.We are thankful also for the impact TJX Canada’ssupport of Sunshine has had on other companies

BUSINESS SUPPORTERS7th Annual OARATire Take Back EventWith close to 60 participating at local tire collectors, haulers, BMO Shines in Kelownaauto recyclers, tire haulers, and and processors with collectorsprocessors from across Ontario donating collector fees for each Since 1998, BMO Financial Group Sunshine was honoured to continueand led by the Ontario Automotive tire to Sunshine. Funds raised in Kelowna has contributed over to be a key charity partner withRecyclers Association (OARA), the in 2016 broke the $1 million $370,000 to support Sunshine the BMO Okanagan MarathonOntario Tire Stewardship (OTS), threshold of total funds raised for Dream Programs through employee which took place over Thanksgivingand the Ontario Federation of Sunshine since the Tire Take Back events, the BMO Okanagan weekend. BMO Financial Group andAgriculture (OFA), the 7th Annual Event began in 2010 and recycling Marathon, and the annual BMO the Running Room invited runnersTire Take Back Event from May 459,071 old tires into new dreams Shred-a-thon. and walkers to collect pledges to24th to June 4th, 2016, raised for Sunshine Dreamers. Thank support Sunshine and other locala total of $117,998 to support you to OARA, OTS, and OFA, and On September 8th, 2016, the charities.Sunshine Dream Programs. During to all the collectors, haulers and 8th Annual BMO Shred-a-thonthe 12-day tire recycling blitz, processors and congratulations invited Kelowna, BC residents The tremendous outpouringOntario residents and farmers Early’s Auto Parts in Alliston, ON and businesses to drop off paper of support from the Kelownarecycled their used tires for free highest number of tires collected. documents for confidential shredding community during these events by Iron Mountain at the BMO was a bright star in our year. Thank Capri Centre Branch - turning old you BMO, Running Room and documents into new dreams come Iron Mountain for being Dream true. The event was a great success Champions! raising $5,846 in cash donations.

DONORSPOTLIGHTDonors Making a DifferenceDaryl Stone, a former RCMP Staff When asked what keeps him During his years serving in various absolutely uplifting. It really makesSergeant from Maple Ridge, BC, first involved, he says, “Sunshine Dream capacities with Sunshine, Daryl has you feel good that you can makebecame involved with Sunshine in Programs provide a wonderful experienced many touching and someone’s dream come true.”1990. Now over 25 years later, Daryl opportunity for a child, giving them memorable moments. During one ofcontinues to donate his time, talent, a little break from their many daily his first experiences with Sunshine, Daryl continues to be a passionateand treasure as a volunteer and challenges. Seeing the happiness he recalls that the kids “knocked ambassador and donor for Sunshine,monthly donor. and smiles of the children is what [his] socks off!” One of his favourite saying, “There’s no end date for my makes it so gratifying.” memories is from a Sunshine walk- involvement with Sunshine!” In 2015 a-thon in the 1990s when he was he was the recipient of the Wayne partnered with a young boy named C. Dunn Spirit of Service Award, an Marco who had cerebral palsy and award that recognizes outstanding was in a wheelchair. That day, Daryl volunteer support in support of and Marco created a strong bond Sunshine’s mission over an extended which developed into a lasting period of time. friendship with the two continuing to visit regularly. On behalf of everyone at Sunshine and the children we serve, we “Dreams make such a change for celebrate individuals like Daryl not only the child, but for the whole and the thousands of supporters family. As a long-time supporter, to Sunshine whose contributions I’ve had the privilege to see the far- impact so many lives. Your caring reaching outcomes from the Dream spirit makes it happen, your heart experience.” makes the difference, and we are continually grateful. Being a monthly donor is the easiest way to give and ensure that Sunshine has a predictable source of income to support dream fulfillment. Daryl explains what keeps him donating monthly, “Sunshine is such a well-run charity and the work is

THANK YOUBoard of DirectorsSunshine’s activities are governed by a volunteer, national Board of Directors comprised of highly-regardedrepresentatives from the fields of health care, business, public service and the community, who meet regularly toestablish our strategic direction and monitor financial matters.Officers Directors Catherine Parsons-Dhamija, MBAThe Honourable Ed Holder, P.C., Philip A. De Souza, BA Partner, Deloitte Canada, HumanBA, CStJ, UE – Board President Senior Specialist, Communications Capital Consulting & Partnership, HIROCChirag Shah, CPA, CA, MBA Steve Sauve, CPA– Board Vice President & David Doig, LLB Senior Tax Manager, KPMGTreasurer Principal, David Doig + AssociatesManaging Partner, Ann Stubbins, BScNPricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, Faith Folk, MSM Marketing and Business StrategySouthwestern Ontario Senior Specialist, BMO Bank of Manager, Trudell Medical Montreal Marketing Ltd.Stephanie Ross, B.A., LLB. –Board Secretary Monique Kack-North, Jennifer Yao, MD, FRCPCCorporate Counsel, GoodLife CILT, CITT, P.Log. Clinical Associate Professor, UBC,Fitness Vice President Logistics, TJX Head, UBC Division of Physical Canada Medicine and Rehabilitation, GF Strong Rehabilitation Center Rajiv Reebye, MD, FRCPC, BSc.Pharm, BMedSci A special thank you to past Board Physical Medicine and members who have recently Rehabilitation Specialist, GF Strong retired after six years of service: Rehabilitation Center Greg King Chad Spence Marc Fadel

SPONSORS AND DONORSWith heartfelt gratitude to our business and community group supporters Provincial Nevada Break Open Tickets Program Bright Night Big Dreams Vancouver Stratford Suitcase Party Contributions of $20,000+For a full list of Sunshine’s caring family of supporters, visit Sunshine.ca.

Business and Community Group SupportersAir Canada Macs 1521 The Mitchell & Kathryn Baran Family FoundationAir Transat Macs 699 The Optimist Club of BrusselsAlaska Airlines Macs-Beckers 61575 The Running RoomAmanda Marascio Circle of Hope Golf Tournament Macs-Beckers 65066 The Sifton Family FoundationAmes Family Foundation Macs-Beckers 66039 The Sook Ching FoundationBalpex Inc. Manulife The Toronto Argos Football ClubBar-Ken Restaurant McDonald’s Restaurants of Brantford and Paris The Village General StoreBDO Canada LLP Ministry of Transportation Golf Tournament Tiny Tim RestaurantsBen and Hilda Katz Charitable Foundation National Bank of Canada / Altamira Foundation Toronto Blue JaysBest Buy London South Nexion Canada - Gillian Scott Unifor Local 200 Social Justice FundBrantford Professional Firefighters Association OARA Tire Take Back Unifor Local 444Carlisle Village Store Ontario Federation of Agriculture Urbane Cyclist Worker Co-opCarr’s Delivery Service Ontario Tire Stewardship VersaBankClub Penguin Optimist Club of New Hamburg Vichy CanadaCoffee Dome Donut Oshawa Family Convenience Walt Disney Park and ResortsConestoga Pre-Service Firefighting Program Park N Fly Toronto Waterloo Innovation Network Inc.Creative Mobility Park N Fly Vancouver WestJetCrop For Kids Precision Pole Inspections Ltd. WICKED LLCDelta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre Presidium Equipment Ltd. WWEEdmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund RBC Royal Bank / RBC FoundationEdmonton Oilers Community Foundation Reciprocal Opportunities Inc. Legacy GiftsErie St. Restaurant Crawl Ripley’s Aquarium of CanadaFreedom Concept Rival Office Solutions Golf Tournament Bill White Memorial Dream Endowment FundGanz Rockland Variety County Heritage / Stevenson Hunt Endowment FundGoodLife Fitness S.G. Cunningham Mio/Manz Sunshine Endowment Fund Grant Thornton LLP Sebringville FirefightersGreater Toronto Airport Authority Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport Special thank you to our service partners in CanadaHeartland Farm Mutual Sheraton Universal Hotel and the U.S. who help make Sunshine Dreams comeIgloo Software SHY Aviation true: Police, Fire, Emergency Services, Airport Personnel,Ineos Styrolution Canada Limited Silver Wheaton Corp. and our Health Care referral partners.Info-Tech Research Group Speed Fastening Golf TournamentLCBO Starwood Canada Contributions of $5,000+LiUNA Local 1089 Stephen Smith & Dorothy Woltz FoundationLucan Biddulph Recreation Committee The Brantford ExpositorLutheran Social Services (London) The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited

Get In TouchIf you’re interested in helpingmake a child’s dream come true,please contact us.Toll-free: 1-800-461-7935Email: [email protected]