2015 a year of DREAMS

Dreamer: Rylan, 10Hometown: Winnipeg, MBDream: Experience the magic of Walt Disney World® 2015 a year of DREAMS

We are Dream MakersThe Sunshine Foundation of Canada is a national charitableorganization that makes dreams come true for children living withsevere physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.Our vision is that every Sunshine Child shall live their dream.opportunity fun community growth courage hopefreedom independenceplay motivation

Dreamer: Jericho, 7 Hometown: Markham, ONDream: Be the Captain of a cruise ship

Dreamer: Jordan, 14Hometown: Dartmouth, NSDream: Train at ballet camp in Toronto

Sunshine Moves Forward and Risesto the ChallengeAt Sunshine, each child who dares to dream, who This impact would not be possible without the entiretrusts us with their most secret hopes, and who Sunshine community; coming together to answer thebravely gets on a plane headed for new adventures call when needed. Whether it’s our head office staff, ouris a true success. In 2015, Sunshine fulfilled 117 volunteers, our kids, donors, or supporters – SunshinersSunshine Dreams for kids across Canada and took 71 rise to the challenge. We are tenacious and persistent,kids on a Sunshine DreamLift to Disney. By our count, taking “no” to mean “not right now”. We continuethat’s 188 success stories and one fantastic year. to dream big and I would like to thank all of our stakeholders for keeping that attitude and tenacity andFollowing in the footsteps of our brave Sunshine being role models and champions for Sunshine.Dreamers, our organization took a step forward in2015. Recognizing that there are more children who This Dream Book is not only a collection of the impact ofneed to be served, we made a conscious decision people’s hard work and generous donations, but it is alsoto bravely challenge ourselves to grow. Through a a collection of the bravery of children. It’s a chance forstrategic growth plan led by our National Board of Sunshine to thank, inspire and be accountable as well asDirectors, we have begun shoring up a foundation a reason to pause and reflect on all that we have doneof support for our dream programs by renewing together. It’s like a photo album of a dear friend and itconnections with communities and partners and makes me feel privileged to be a part of it.creating new connections and relationships that alignwith our vision and goals.We’ve focused on impact, making sure that the Nancy Sutherlandexperiences we provide are having the intended Chief Executive Officeroutcomes for Sunshine Dreamers. Through 4 years ofprogram evaluation to measure quality and impact, “If you try hard enough, youpast participant interviews have shown that after will accomplish it. There’s alwaystheir Sunshine Dream, children are more willing to a good thing to come out of hardtry new things, have a more positive outlook on life, work.” – Sunshine Dreamer Eric (Pictured on back cover)and have a greater desire to help others. The familiesinterviewed most often said that they formed positivememories together and that their families werebrought closer during the dream experience. Thissignificant data will help us in our growth and allowus to better communicate the true effectiveness of ourSunshine Dream programs.

Dreamer: Sophie, 14Hometown: Fredericton, NBDream: Graphic design equipment“Without any government or United Way funding, we depend on the generosity of ourbusiness partners, and individuals across the country to make it possible to fulfill SunshineDreams for kids across Canada. A heartfelt thank you from all of us at Sunshine.” Nancy Sutherland, CEO The Sunshine Foundation of Canada raised spent raised spentHow we raised funds How we used fundsCorporate and Foundation Grants 1.76% Dream Fulfillment 56.84% Community Outreach 5.39%Individual Gifts 65.63% Endowment Income 0.21% Fundraising 24.53% Awareness and VolunteerCommunity and Volunteer Interest 1.10% Operations 12.31% Management 1.94%Events 28.64%Planned Giving 2.65%

SUNSHINE DREAMLIFTS SUNSHINE DREAMS$2,903,841 R A I S E D29 O8,V0E0R0 NATIONALCYEOARNS OFFIDBUEILNDICNGE 1987DREAMS SINCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK50,000 CWHIITLDHRBENIGINDCRAENAAMDASDEDICATED, VOLUNTEER 13 BOARD OF DIRECTORSTHANK YOU FOR THESE MOMENTS

Sunshine DreamsDreams as Unique as the DreamersA Sunshine Dream is an individual experience, dreamed by a child and fulfilled by our dedicated DreamTeam. These experiences are as unique as the kids who dream them and can include (and often do) familymembers joining in a once-in-a-lifetime customized adventure. Sunshine has fulfilled dreams for morethan 8,000 children across Canada.During her Sunshine Dream, Serena’s little On the first day in Jamaica, Serena hadbrother Matteo told his mom, “We have had breakfast with all of the Sesame Streetmany good days and many bad days together. characters and swam in the pools all day.Today has been a good day.” Matteo loves Every night, they took in all the Sesame Streethis sister with his whole heart and sharing her shows and parades. Together, they took part inSunshine Dream to experience Sesame Street in watersports and explored the ocean.Jamaica meant the world to them both. On their last night, Serena watched the SesameSixteen year old Serena lives with terminal Street live show and at bedtime, Cookiedeletion chromosome 7Q 34 and has cognitive Monster came to her room for Night Night,delay. Her favourite things include her little Sleep Tight. They talked, played, and had somebrother, Sesame Street, and pools. Before cookies (of course!). He read her a bedtimetheir trip, Matteo explained to his sister that story and gave her a stuffed animal.she could get tucked in by a Sesame Streetcharacter at night. Her family had never seen Every day, Serena watches the video of herher so excited. dream presentation and the Sesame Street shows from her trip. In her heart, she knows“Our family has struggled with our daughter’s this was her special day.illness,” Yolanda, Serena’s mom explains. “Itaffects every aspect of our daily life. The trip “We have had many goodgave us the chance to be a ‘normal’ family days and many bad daysand to enjoy the normal things families share together.Today has been atogether on a vacation.” good day.” – Mateo, Serena’s brother

Dreamer: Serena, 16Hometown: LaSalle, ON

Sunshine DreamsThey Never Expected Me to beAble to Go to Walt Disney World®Twelve-year-old Gregory was born with him of the lines for rides at Walt Disney World®.Crouzon syndrome and lives with When he needed another MRI of his brain, weOsteochrondritis Dissecans. His condition means still heard the usual comments about his dislike ofhis brain grows faster than his skull, resulting in dark, cramped spaces, but then he ended it with,great pain and many medical procedures. but it has lights kind of like the Space Mountain ride. His boost in confidence is amazing.”In his dream application, Gregory wrote that atrip to Disney World would provide him with For the first time in many years, Gregory wasa common experience he could share with his excited to go back to school. Why? So he couldclassmates. “I don’t want to be different from tell his friends about his dream. “I want to seeeveryone, so this would be the first thing that I their reaction,” he says. “They never expectedwill have in common.” me to be able to go to Walt Disney World.”Gregory’s mom Dianne explained the “For a child used to gettingfantastic change in their family following the bad news, having Gregory’sSunshine Dream - “Our day-to-day Sunshine Dream come trueconversations changed. Our view on life was the best thing that couldchanged. Show me where it hurts, became have ever happened to him.”show me where our Disney resort is again; Howmany appointments do I have today? turned – Dianne, Gregory’s mom.into how many rides can we do in a day?Instead of will I need a needle when I go seethe doctor? he asked, will we have enough timeto do the ride again?”Months after his trip, Gregory still talks aboutthe fun memories he had and how it haschanged his outlook. “We were waiting in lineat SickKids and instead of complaining abouthow his legs hurt and he needed to sit down,he was talking to me about how it reminded

Dreamer: Gregory, 12Hometown: Maple, ON

Sunshine DreamsDreamer: Parker, 19 Dreamer: Kaydence, 5Hometown: Strathmore, AB Hometown: St. Thomas, ONParker’s Sunshine Dream Kaydence’s Sunshine DreamShare a Flames Game Fit for a PrincessParker is the biggest Calgary Flames fan with an Kaydence is a Disney princess at heart andeven bigger heart. His Sunshine Dream was to always dreamed she could meet her favouriteshare a Flames experience with family, friends, princesses in person. Sunshine ensured she hadand the medical professionals who have helped the royal treatment, meeting Elsa, Anna, andhim with the challenges of living with cerebral Ariel, and getting a total princess makeover.palsy. Parker’s dream day was two years in the Kaydence lives with spastic diplegic cerebralmaking to ensure everyone could participate. It palsy which makes walking challenging for her.included watching the team practice, touring the Meeting the princesses gave Kaydence a boostCalgary Saddledome, lunch at Flames Central, of confidence to use her canes more often andand meeting the team after the 3rd period of their has since increased her walking distance.game against the Sabres. Go Kaydence!“The best part was having my “A Sunshine Dream isfamily, friends and workers watch transformational; something wethe game from the suite. Everyone believe is important for kids likewas so excited and I was so happy to Kaydence who overcome obstaclesshare the day with them!”- Parker every day.”- Jill, Kaydence’s mom

Dreamer: Noah, 13 Dreamer: Sebastian, 7Hometown: Delta, BC Hometown: East York, ONNoah’s Sunshine Dream Sebastian’s Sunshine Dream“Movin’ Mountains” with Usher A Dolphin Tale TooNoah looks to singer/songwriter/actor/dancer Usher Sebastian celebrated his Sunshine Dream on hisas a role model and mentor. On his Sunshine Dream 7th birthday at the Clearwater Marine Aquariumday, Noah was fitted for a new suit and ‘golden’ in Florida, visiting Winter, the tailless dolphinchain. He was picked up from school in a limo to and his aquatic friend Hope from the moviemeet Usher and watch his concert from the front Dolphin Tale 2. Sebastian relates to Winter’srow. “For one night, it was like his challenges just story as he lives with his own challenges: severewent away – this is a child who is legally blind and quad dystonic/mixed cerebral palsy, epilepsy andlives with cerebral palsy - who can only walk short a vision condition. “Just to be able to see himdistances, and yet he danced the entire night – that happy was amazing,” his mom recounts.nothing was going to stop him.” – Noah’s mom. “His dream was so powerful“As Noah gets older, he gets tired because he could choose it, heof being different but the day after was in control. It made himthe dream, he told me that he was so feel important.”- Kara, Sebastian’s momlucky to be different, as experienceslike that don’t happen to everyone.”- Tania, Noah’s mom

Sunshine DreamLiftSunshine DreamLift to Disney BuildsIndependence and the Desire toPursue Other DreamsA Sunshine DreamLift is a day of “Yes!” and On December 9th, 71 kids from the Okanagana whirlwind adventure that transports a plane Valley took flight from Kelowna Internationalfull of Sunshine Children to a Disney theme Airport – destination: the happiest place on earth,park and back home in just one day! Disneyland® in Anaheim, California. The 60th Sunshine DreamLift was made possible by theFor many children, a Sunshine DreamLift is support of many caring individuals including keymore than just fun. It’s a day to experience the community partner and champion Papa John’sexcitement and adventure of a first plane ride Pizza. Thanks to the kind hearts of volunteersand a taste of independence away from mom and supporters, dozens of children were ableand dad. to experience an unforgettable day of freedom, friendship and adventure and made memoriesIt’s a day to be a regular kid in a magical setting that will last a lifetime.and make memories that will last a lifetime.



Sunshine DreamLiftSunshine DreamLift Kelowna gaveGenevieve the Power to LeaveHer Worries Behind.Genevieve is a bright nine year old girl from When she got home, Genevieve couldn’t stopPrince George, BC who lives with juvenile talking about her day at Disney that grew herarthritis, a vision condition, and severe anxiety. self-confidence and belief in her ability to doApproval to participate on the Sunshine anything. “I faced my fears and had fun. And I’mDreamLift Kelowna 2015 was a big step and going to have to do that all the time!” Genevievemade a lasting impact in her life. exclaims.This experience was not only important to Since her Sunshine DreamLift experience,Genevieve, but mattered a lot to her parents as Genevieve’s interest in other countries andwell. Mom and Dad cried when they saw her cultures has increased. “It really opened her eyesreaction to receving her approval letter. to the world beyond Prince George. She is also“We just can’t express what it means to have really keen to show us all about Disneylandour kid’s face light up for something – it should we get back there as a family. I can’t waitshouldn’t be so rare!” to see her be the ‘expert’,” says her Mom. “I already know that would be my favourite part ofOn Sunshine DreamLift day, Genevieve packed the trip!”enough confidence to share with her otherDreamLift friends. It was a little scary at first to “I faced my fears and hadgo on a plane with kids she didn’t know but fun. And I’m going to havethe day proved to be a lot of fun. She navigated to do that all the time!”crowds along Main Street, and bravedrollercoaster adventures like Splash Mountain – Genevieveand Pirates of the Caribbean.

Dreamer: Genevieve, 9 (pictured right)with DreamLift friend Isabel, 9Hometown: Prince George, BC

Champions Making it HappenThank You for Making Dreams Come Truefor Sunshine Kids from Coast to CoastNational Partner WINNERS & HomeSense Provincial Partner Tire Take BackSpread a Little Sunshine OARA, OTS, OFA collectors, haulers, and processorsCommunity Volunteer Papa John’s Pizza Dreams for Kids DaySunshine DreamLift Kelowna

Bright Night Big Dreams Windsor Corporate Challenge Vancouver GalaSunshine alumnus Josh at BrightNight Big Dreams Vancouver Gala London Corporate ChallengeOrange County Sheriff’s Department Sunshine DreamLift Kelowna

Dreamer: Jake, 17Hometown: Airdrie, ABDream: Sledge hockey equipment

Dreamer: Nathan, 17 Hometown: Brantford, ON Dream: To ride his own recumbent tandem bikeYour Legacy Can MakeDreams Come TrueLeaving a legacy gift in your Some options you may consider include:will is easy • Gift in your will • Gifts of shares, securities and mutual fundsPlanning your legacy is a chance to tell your life • Gifts of life insurance story. It’s a way to celebrate the people, events and • Gifts of registered property, RRSPs and RRIFscauses that have inspired, motivated and touchedyou throughout your lifetime. It is also an opportunity Talk with your family. Talk with your advisor.to help fulfill the dreams of children living with severe Then talk with Sunshine’s Dream Team.physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses andtheir families from across Canada. Options for your bequest You can choose to direct your gift to an areaBy planning your legacy, you decide how your that has special significance for you or you canassets are directed in a way that is most meaningful simply choose to support the highest priorityto you – and most financially beneficial for you and needs of The Sunshine Foundation of Canada.your family. In fact, choosing to include a legacy gift Choosing this option allows us to fulfill dreamsin your estate plan can positively affect your current for deserving children anywhere in Canada, notax situation or that of your heirs. matter what their dream.Making a bequest to The Sunshine Foundation of Our team will work closely with you and yourCanada as part of your estate planning is an easy advisors, on a confidential basis, to help chooseway to ensure continued opportunities for children the best options for you and your family;living with severe disabilities or life-threatening ensuring that your legacy of care reflects yourillnesses to dream big and dream bold. priorities and will have a lasting impact. Would you like to learn more? Contact The Sunshine Foundation of Canada at 1-800-461-7935 x227.

Dreamer: Katie, 10 Hometown: Toronto, ON Dream: Walt Disney World®Major Supporters September 2014 – May 2016* PRESENTSAllan DeGenova Real Estate Corp. Crop for Kids Foundation Starwood Hotels NPT Chartered Accountants Stratford Suitcase PartyAmanda Marascio’s Circle of Hope David Doig Ocean Trailer St. Clair College Ontario Police College Tornado Fun Run Sudbury GalaAmes Family Foundation Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Optimist Club of Brussels Super Convenience Optimist Club of New Hamburg The Bill C. White Endowment FundAnnual Gathering of Musicians Association Oshawa Family Convenience The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd. Precision Pole Inspections Ltd. The ExpositorAshley Marie Sabo Golf Tournament Entertaining Affairs Inc. Presidium Equipment Ltd. The Harold E. Ballard Foundation Provincial Nevada Break Open Tickets The Jack & Barbara Hay FoundationBalpex Inc. Forest City Road Race Qualtech Seating Systems The Mitchell & Kathryn Baran Family Randy Rathwell FoundationBar-Ken Restaurant Gerdau Ameristeel RBC Royal Bank The Sook Ching Foundation RBC Dominion Securities Inc. The Running RoomBDO Canada LLP GoodLife Fitness RBC Foundation The Village General Store RCMP E. Division Golf Tournament The Walter J. Blackburn FoundationBen and Hilda Katz Charitable Foundation Imperial Oil RE/MAX Twin City Realty Tiny Tim Restaurants Ricardo Media TJX Canada FoundationBMO Okanagan Marathon Info-Tech Research Group Rival Office Solutions Golf Tournament TJX Canada Associates Swing Fore Rotary Club of Richmond Hill TV Auction Dreams Golf TournamentBMO Shred A Thon J. P. Bickell Foundation Sandman Hotel Group Unifor Local 200 Justice Fund S.C. Johnson Canada Unifor Local 444Brantford Dream Team for Kids John Scott Memorial Fund S.G. Cunningham Limited Uranium One Sebringville Firefighters Road Toll Versa BankBrantford Fire Department LiUNA 1089 Silver Wheaton Corp. Waterloo Innovation Network Snap On Tools Windsor Restaurant TourBright Night Big Dreams Vancouver Gala Lauren Smith Annual Garage Sale Speed Fastening Golf TournamentCalgary Flames Foundation LCBOCarlisle Village Store Lions Club of LucanCarr’s Delivery Service Lerners LLPCharity Golf Classic (London) London City Chrysler Jeep DodgeCisco Systems Canada Co. Lucan Biddulph Recreation CommitteeCity of Brantford Staff Challenge Macs-Beckers 61575Coffee Dome Donut McDonald’s Restaurants of BrantfordConestoga College Pre-Fire Class and ParisConestoga College Police Foundations MoparfestCooper Standard Automotive Mio Manz Endowment FundCounty Heritage/Stevenson & Hunt MTO Golf TournamentInsurance Fund NA Engineering Associates Inc.Crabtree Foundation National Bank of Canada The Altamira*Supporters above have generously contributed $5,000 or more at time of printing.We extend our sincerest gratitude to service partners in Canada and the U.S. who help make dreams cometrue: Police, Fire and Emergency Services across Canada; Orange County Sheriffs in Orlando and Anaheim; US &Canadian airport personnel, and our valued and trusted health care partners who refer qualifying Sunshine Kids.A special thank you to our volunteer event committees for their tireless efforts and dedication.

Volunteers Who Shine for DreamersBoard of DirectorsSunshine’s activities are governed by a volunteer-based, national Board of Directors comprised of highly-regardedrepresentatives from the fields of health care, business, and community/public service.Officers Monique Kack-North, CILT, CITT, P.Log. Greg King, CA, MBA. Board President Vice President, Logistics for TJX Canada (WINNERS, HomeSense and Marshalls) CFO, Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC) Rajiv Reebye, MD, FRCPC, BSc.Pharm, BMedSci The Honourable Ed Holder, P.C. B.A. CStJ, UE, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, Board Vice-President GF Strong Rehabilitation Center Chad Spence, FSA,FCIA,CFA, Board Treasurer Ann Stubbins, BScN Principal, Mercer (Canada) Limited Marketing & Business Strategy Manager, Trudell Medical Marketing Ltd. Stephanie Ross, LLB. Board Secretary Corporate Counsel, GoodLife Fitness J ennifer Yao, MD, FRCPC Clinical Associate ProfessorDirectors Head, UBC Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Philip A. De Souza, B.A. GF Strong Rehabilitation Center Senior Specialist, Communications & Partnership, HIROC David Doig, LLB Lydia Yu, CPA, CA Principal, David Doig + Associates Investor Relations, Sina Weibo Marc Fadel, MD, PhD, FRCPC A special thank you to past Board members Medical Director, Adolescent Program, Ontario Shores who have recently retired: Centre for Mental Health Sciences Philippa O’Brien Robert Bradshaw Faith Folk, MSM Pat de Meester Senior Specialist, BMO Bank of MontrealRegional Volunteer ChampionsSunshine is fortunate to have a network of dedicated volunteers from coast to coast, spearheaded by a group ofpassionate regional champions who devote countless hours to helping make dreams come true.Davina Mullin, Daryl Stone Elaine TurnerB.C. Lower Mainland KingstonBonnie Venables Sherri BellVancouver Stratford-Huron-PerthSandra Middleton Bonnie BrownInterior B.C. (Kelowna) Sarnia-LambtonCharmaine Winter Monique McKay, Karen KausNewfoundland-Labrador Windsor-EssexMark Hobeck Peter FergusonNova Scotia London MiddlesexCynthia Loiselle-Seguin, Sarah LashbrookSudbury

Dreamer: Eric, 9Hometown: Tilbury, ONDream: Be a Master builder at LEGOLAND®sunshine.caCharitable Registration #12995 4822 RR0001