2018                                                  COMMUNITY                                                        REPORT    Samuel, age 16 from St. Dominique, QC  Sunshine Dream: Meet Goofy at Disney
Alia, age 8 from West Kelowna, BC   Sunshine Dream: Visit Anna and Elsa   from Disney’s Frozen and become a princess    “It’s because of the people that support  Sunshine that dreams can change lives.  It has made such a huge impact on our family.”    – Amy, mother of Sunshine dream recipient Alia
FROM OUR BOARD                                                                                                                             PRESIDENT & CEO    Courage to Live Her Best Life: Kolby’s Dream    When the Sunshine team first met         At Disneyland Resort®, Kolby went         Kolby’s life today                      Kolby today, age 22 from Rossland, BC.  Kolby, she was a young teenager living   everywhere, exploring all of the shops                                            Photos from DreamLift Kelowna 2011,  with a heart condition who literally     and the best rides. She was having so     Now seven years later, Kolby has had    age 14.  carried the ‘power’ to her heart in her  much fun that her group was the last to   a successful heart transplant. And,  handbag. Kolby was the first child in    leave the park!                           although she has lost her sight, she’s  North America to receive a HeartWare                                               determined to live a happy life.  device, a battery-powered machine        Sunshine cares  that pumped her heart. Because of this                                             For Kolby that means studying science  machine and other health concerns,       Kolby’s experience is exactly why         at her local college, being a mentor  Kolby didn’t experience much             Sunshine puts so much detail and care     with the CNIB and Blind Beginnings,  independence. Her parents were afraid    into making dreams possible. And it’s     and traveling on her own across North  to let her out of their sights.          only because of you that dreams come      America. This is a future she never                                           true.                                     dared imagine before DreamLift.    But all that changed in 2011 when        We are grateful to every volunteer,       Thank you for giving Kolby the courage  Kolby went on a Sunshine DreamLift,      donor and business partner who            to live her best life.  thanks to your support.                  believes in the life-changing power of a                                           dream.                                    Chirag Shah  A future of possibilities                                                          National Board President                                           This year alone your gifts gave us  DreamLift was something Kolby could      the power to fulfill 50 dreams for        Nancy Sutherland  do because of the decades of support     extraordinary kids and youth. You also    Chief Executive Officer  Sunshine has established with medical    helped us fly 79 kids from London,  professionals.                           Ontario to Walt Disney World Resorts®,                                           Orlando for Sunshine DreamLift  Your support means kids                  London 2018. That’s a total of 129  can experience independence              kids who discovered independence,                                           optimism and confidence through new  “I do believe, from the parents’         experiences.  perspective, that Sunshine was just the  start of her independence. It opened  up doors that we never thought we’d  have,” Kolby’s mom Aileen describes.    “I’ll never forget how great it felt to know I could have a ‘normal’ teenage experience  away from my home and parents. It gave me so much confidence! Thank You!” - Kolby
SUNSHINE DREAM                                                                             Sunshine Dreams  PROGRAMS                                                                                   Change Lives       MS“uEicnvhseahreyinlt,heainDggereD9aimsfrno:eTmyo!M”exwepleibtrohieuhnrincseef,aOmNily   A Sunshine dream experience helps youth ages 7-17 at a critical stage of development discover                                                                                              new possibilities, build a foundation for independence, and give them the confidence to achieve        30+ YEARS                                                                             their goals. A dream thought impossible due to health challenges is made possible through                                                                                              Sunshine and their trusted medical advisory team.                 OF CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS                                                                                             Right now, more than 63,000 Canadian children could qualify        63,000                                                                               for a Sunshine dream experience. Let’s help them push past                                                                                             barriers, unleash new possibilities and look to a brighter future.                 KIDS CURRENTLY QUALIFY                                                                                             Sunshine Dreams                             Sunshine DreamLift        1.1M+                                                                                             A Sunshine Dream is an individual           A Sunshine DreamLift is a day of “Yes!”                 LIVES CHANGED                                                               experience, dreamed by a child and brought  and a whirlwind adventure that transports a                                                                                             to life by our dedicated team of dream      plane full of Sunshine children to a Disney        8,500+                                                                               makers. These experiences are as unique     theme park and back home all in one day!                                                                                             as the kids who dream them and can          Sunshine DreamLift is an unforgettable                 FULFILLED DREAM EXPERIENCES                                                 include family members in the customized    experience with new friends, a first plane                                                                                             adventure. From meeting a hero to having    ride, and a taste of independence away        63                                                                                   an elephant in your backyard, we encourage  from parents.                                                                                             kids to dream big and dream bold!                 SUNSHINE DREAMLIFTS
FINANCIAL                                                                                                                           HIGHLIGHTS    Sunshine DreamLift participants Ivan and Jaiden                                 Tyler, age 19 from Hamilton, ON                                                                                  Sunshine Dream: Meet WWE hero John Cena    Financial Summary                                                      How Funds Were Raised                                    Investment in Dream Programs     Total Revenue                                                                     8.5%         5.8%                                          30%    $2,657,166 million                                                                   Community      Individual Gifts                                 Sunshine DreamLift     Investment in Dream Programs                                     Volunteer                                                                          Events                 65.2%          70%    $912,689                                                         6.4%                                 Corporate Gifts  Sunshine Dreams     Administrative Expenses                                                       Estate Gifts    $339,273                                                       10%     Fundraising Expenses (includes Gaming Expenses)                                                      Foundation    $905,122                                                Grants                                                           4.1%                                                           Endowment                                                               Income                                                        To view the audited financial statements, please visit www.sunshine.ca
“I didn’t know if the rides would be possible  for our son, but Sunshine showed us the way.  Through DreamLift, Sunshine gave us  the confidence to overcome challenges  as a family.”    – Linda, mother of Sunshine DreamLift participant Ali.    Sunshine DreamLift participants:  Taralyn, Taha, Virginia, Amanda, and Ethan
Max, age 17 from Black Creek, BC           Our Mission                                                               ABOUT US  Sunshine Dream: Meet the Canucks                                                                             Unlike other                                             The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is a national charitable        wish-granting                                             organization that makes dreams come true for children living      organizations, a                                             with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.  Sunshine Dream                                             Our Vision is that every Sunshine child shall live their dream.   experience is not                                             Sunshine was established in 1987 by a London, Ontario police      a last wish but an                                             officer and loving father as a legacy to his son who passed       opportunity that                                             away from muscular dystrophy. He wanted children like his         helps kids and youth                                             son to be able to live their dreams.                              build confidence,                                             Over thirty years later, we celebrate the thousands of young      independence, and                                             lives changed by the impact of having a dream come true.          optimism, leading to                                             These dreams have ignited optimism, independence, and             a brighter, more                                             confidence in children helping them break barriers and write a    hopeful future.                                             brighter future story for themselves.                                               We change lives.    Tanisha, age 21 from Minden, ON            Amy, age 19 from Ottawa, ON  Sunshine Dream: Visit my Australian roots  Sunshine Dream: Swim with dolphins
Sunshine DreamLift London    Sunshine DreamLift participants:                Sunshine’s nationally acclaimed DreamLift          flight on the 63rd Sunshine DreamLift from The  Nicole, John Paul, and Kimberly                 program is a day of opportunities for children     London International Airport to Walt Disney                                                  who live with severe physical disabilities or      World Resorts® in Orlando, Florida.  “A DreamLift is a stepping stone for            life-threatening illnesses. It is often a child’s  independence. Witnessing their child going      first time away from their parents, a first plane  A skilled team of over 200 medical  on that Sunshine DreamLift and having a         ride, and a day to discover their potential while  professionals, healthcare workers, specialized  successful experience is huge for the parent    surrounded by the magic of Disney.                 support volunteers and emergency service  as well as for the child. It’s a big shift for                                                     personnel accompanied the journey,  the whole family.”                              On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 79 kids from           encouraging each child to lead their own day.  – Kathy Roberts, Social worker and              London, St. Thomas, Stratford and region took      family therapist                              It takes an entire community of support to make Sunshine DreamLift possible.                                                  Thank you to the following Sunshine DreamLift London 2018 supporters:  Sunshine DreamLift participants: Andrea,  Jason, Michael, Zachariah, Monica and Henry     Sunshine DreamLift London Sponsors                 Healthcare and Community Supporters:                                                                                                       London Health Sciences Centre                                                                                                     London Police Service                                                                                                     London Professional Fire Fighters Association                                                                                                     IAFF Local 142                                                                                                     Sebringville Fire Department                                                                                                     Thames Valley Children’s Centre                                                    Donors and Gift in Kind Contributors:                                                    AGO Industries Inc.                          Fanshawe TV                        Rival Office Solutions Charity                                                  AMJ Campbell Van Lines                       Four Points by Sheraton London       Golf Tournament                                                  Bell Media                                   GANZ                                                  Best Buy - South London                      Greenshield Canada                 SC Johnson Ltd.                                                  Brymark Promotions Inc.                      HR Downloads                       SHY Aviation                                                  Conestoga College - Police Foundations       Ineos Styrolution Canada Limited   TBK Creative                                                                                               LiUNA Local 1089                   Telus                                                     Program                                   Lucan Biddulph Recreation          The Achievement Centre                                                  Conestoga College - Pre-Service Firefighter                                     The Walt Disney Company                                                                                                  Committee                       Toyota Motor Manufacturing                                                     Education & Training Program              Optimist Club of Downie Inc.                                                  Corporate Inquiry Systems Inc.               Poplar Hill & District Lions Club    Canada Inc.                                                  Dynacare                                                    Special thank you to Sunshine’s long-time volunteer champions from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office,                                                  DEA and the Federal Air Marshall’s Service.
SUNSHINE                                                                                             DREAMLIFT                                      A Sunshine DreamLift Family History    Sunshine DreamLift participants:  Sunshine dreams change lives of kids and their           “It means the world to us to see him experience  Brody, Cooper, and Aidan          families. But for Randy, he never thought he’d           things he only dreamed of, knowing that his vision  Cooper, age 12 from Thedford, ON  witness the powerful impact of a dream experience        is very fragile and can change in the blink of an eye.  with his father Randy.            twice in his lifetime.                                   He could be blind at some point even in his young                                                                                             life so we want him to have these experiences and                                    In 1988, on the second year of the Sunshine              memories while his vision is still good. Then he can                                    DreamLift program, Randy’s brother Gerald                keep these memory photos for his lifetime,” his                                    (then, age 18) had just returned from Disney,            mom explains.                                    bringing back a hat for his younger brother Randy                                    (then, age 13). Gerald was living with a rare            The Shaw family shares their endless gratitude                                    form of bone cancer but as Randy explains, “the          for dream experiences that spanned over 30 years                                    DreamLift sparked something for him. It gave him         and continues to hold                                    independence and confidence.”                            a bright spot in their                                                                                             hearts:                                    The day was uplifting to say the least and Gerald                                    made an effort to visit Disney every year thereafter.    “We are very                                    Sadly, 23 years later, his cancer returned. Yet his      grateful for what                                    DreamLift experience made such a positive impact         you have done for                                    that upon his passing, he requested to wear his          Cooper and for                                    DreamLift sweater.                                       my brother many                                                                                             years ago. It’s                                    Seven years later, and 30 years since his late           beyond words                                    uncle’s DreamLift trip to Disney, Cooper learned he      what your                                    was approved to take part in Sunshine DreamLift          dedication and                                    London 2018. His family knew exactly how                 support means                                    powerful this experience would be for him.               to us and so                                                                                             many families.”                                    Cooper lives with Stickler Syndrome, a genetic           – Randy.                                    disorder that causes serious vision, hearing and                                    joint complications. He is completely blind in his left                                    eye, and is extremely near sighted in his right eye –                                    but you’d never know it seeing the high energy and                                    enthusiasm he exudes.
SUNSHINE                                Jalee - Singer Niall Horan Changes Her Life          DREAM STORY                                                  Just as Jalee was entering high school, challenges  Niall took time to learn about Jalee and signed her  “This dream made a huge impact                  associated with her muscular dystrophy began to     AFO braces. This was the very moment she felt a  on my life. It’s something I can look           worsen. She was experiencing a lot of pain and      change in her life.  back on. Any time I’m down I look               muscle weakness and required surgery every year  at the photos and it brings a huge              but One Direction was always there for her.         “Signing my leg brace was a huge thing for  smile to my face. It brought me more                                                                me. Before, I’d feel upset and insecure when  confidence and so much joy.”                    “[One Direction] helped me through all of my        people would point at my leg brace. But now                                                  procedures. All of the doctors knew I was a huge    I’m proud to show it off.”  – Jalee, age 19 from Sudbury, ON                fan so they played the music in the operating                                                  room.” Jalee explains.                              To add to the magic of the night, Niall played two                                                                                                      One Direction songs. Out of any of the songs he                                                  In 2015, One Direction fans were heartbroken        could have chosen, he played “Drag Me Down”,                                                  by the news that the band had split. Jalee didn’t   Jalee’s life motto from back in 2015. “Nothing                                                  know what would come next. But Jalee didn’t         can drag me down, not these operations, not my                                                  give up on her dream. She followed singer Niall     disability,” she describes, “for him to play that was                                                  Horan’s musical journey online and listened to his  meant to be.”                                                  latest hits.                                                                                                      Back in Sudbury, Jalee keeps up with One                                                  In the Fall of 2018, Jalee’s Sunshine Dream came    Direction and Niall Horan fans around the world,                                                  true. She flew from Sudbury, ON to meet Niall       some of whom she met at the concert. She                                                  Horan at his concert in Toronto. “It was the best   incorporates music into all aspects of her life as                                                  week of my entire life,” Jalee describes.           a motivation tool - especially as she studies and                                                                                                      volunteers in physiotherapy.                                                                                                        “My goal once I graduate from college is to work                                                                                                      with kids with disabilities and help people like me                                                                                                      take their first steps and reinforce their muscles.                                                                                                      My biggest motto now is “dreams do come true”.    Singer Niall Horan with Sunshine dreamer Jalee
Lucas - A Dream Swings Into Action                                                                                                      SUNSHINE                                                                                                                                    DREAM STORY  Ten-year-old Lucas is an active boy who loves         So with his heart on his sleeve, Lucas submitted  biking and playing baseball with his friends. He      a Sunshine Dream for a disk swing at his school         “This swing would give everyone  doesn’t miss a single opportunity to try everything.  where everyone could enjoy it, no matter their          something that isn’t adapted include                                                        abilities.                                              others. Just there letting kids to what  Living with a spinal cord injury has given Lucas                                                              they do best - play!” – Elan, Lucas’ Mom  fuel to challenge himself and inspire others.         His reasoning, Lucas’ mom explains, was that                                                        “this swing would give everyone at this amazing         Photo of Lucas, age 10 and his younger brother                                                        school something that isn’t modified, adapted or        Corey from Chilliwack BC                                                        recreated to include [others]. Just there letting kids                                                        do what they do best – play!”                                                        Lucas’ Sunshine Dream grew from there.                                                        His school decided it was time to make their                                                        playground more inclusive with rubber matting and                                                        a merry-go-round.    One of the obstacles Lucas encountered last           Everything changed for Lucas since then. Before,  year was his school’s playground which wasn’t         his dream, his school days were summed up by  designed to be accessible. It meant he couldn’t       a shrugged statement of “Good”, but now, his  join his friends or be as active as he wanted to be   mom describes, “Lucas comes home bursting  during recess and after school.                       with happy stories about the wild rides he and his                                                        friends share together on the swing. He gets so                                                        much joy from time spent with friends and is able                                                        to do exactly what they’re doing. These memories                                                        are going to be precious for Lucas as he grows                                                        up.”                                                          And Lucas isn’t the only one having a blast on                                                        the swing. He’s proud to see other kids using it,                                                        including a younger child who also lives with a                                                        disability.
EVENTS                                    Rockin’ Their Floats!                            Float for Dreams Fact:                                                                                                  In three years, Sunshine Float for Dreams  The Dictatorship team                          On June 23rd, 2018 teams of fundraising          has seen over 700 participants and  Sargent Dreams for Kids team                   floaters had a rockin’ good time on the          volunteers and has raised over $248,000  Sunni’s Angels team from KLite radio Hamilton  Grand River near Brantford, ON. Sporting         to help make dreams come true.  with Alpha Microtech team                      wet and wild costumes, the 3rd Annual                                                 Sushine Float for Dreams rallied co-             The success of the day and the fun that                                                 workers, friends, and families from across       was had by all was made possible by                                                 southwestern Ontario to paddle 5.5 km            the outstanding support of the hard                                                 down the Grand River and tested their skills     working volunteers, generous donors and                                                 with fun team challenges both on and off         dedicated sponsors.                                                 the water.                                                                                                  A special thank you to the EMS volunteers                                                 As they made their way down the river,           of the surrounding region who supported                                                 teams tested their Disney song knowledge,        us on the water and on land: County of                                                 chucked rubber chickens through hoops,           Brant Fire Department, City of Brantford                                                 aimed water guns to push a bucket up the         Fire Department, OPP Auxiliary, County of                                                 zip line, and enjoyed ‘floatloads’ of other fun  Brant EMS, and St. John Ambulance.                                                 team-building activities.                                                                                                  Join us for boatloads of fun on Saturday,                                                 Did they rock their floats? We certainly think   June 22nd at the 4th Annual Sunshine Float                                                 so! Over 250 individuals came together as a      for Dreams.                                                 community this year to raise over $70,000                                                 for Sunshine Dream Programs.                     	 Visit www.floatfordreams.ca                                                                                                  	 for more information and                                                                                                  	 to register your 2019 team!                                                   Sunshine Float for Dreams Sponsors 2018
EVENTS                                                                                   Nathan and his grandmother    Nathan’s Garage Sale, June 2018:                                               Join the Nathan’s Garage Sale  Erin and Jenn with Sunshine Bear, Nathan and his mom Lynn and Nathan’s family  family and plan your garage sale                                                                                 today. Email [email protected]    Nathan’s Garage Sale Paying It Forward    Nathan’s Garage Sale has grown to become a year-                               In 2019, Sunshine is excited to engage with past  round national fundraising program in support of                               dream recipients to host 15 Nathan’s Garage Sales  Sunshine Dream Programs.                                                       in selected key markets. Each garage sale has a                                                                                 goal of raising $250 to help pay it forward to future  Garage sale hosts hold a garage sale at their home,                            Sunshine dreamers. With this goal in mind, Nathan  community center, school, online, or place of                                  and his family will be sharing some of their greatest  business to help Sunshine alumnus Nathan pay his                               tips and tricks for hosting a successful garage sale.  dream forward and help make more dreams come  true for kids and youth like him.                                              A special thank you to Nathan and his mom Lynn for                                                                                 continuing to champion this campaign!  Since hosting his first garage sale in 2015 from his  own driveway Nathan’s Garage Sale has raised over  $18,000.
EVENTS    Communities Coming Together    Community fundraisers of all types raise vital funds to support Sunshine Dreams. These fundraisers are unique to the caring individuals who organize them.  Whether it be a private gathering with friends and family, or an event that reaches across the community, all are propelled by caring volunteers dedicated to  making a difference in the lives of children.    Highlighted below are just some of the community fundraisers supporting Sunshine across Canada throughout the year.    AMCOH Golf Tournament - Uxbridge, ON    AMJ Campbell Van Lines - London, ON    Cooper Standard - Mitchell Plant Golf Tournament - Mitchell, ON    Dodgeball 4 Danny - Kitchener, ON    Family Fun Day - Belleville, ON    Forest City Road Race - London, ON    John Scott Memorial Golf Tournament & Ham/ Turkey Raffles - London, ON    Knox Mountain Hill Climb - Kelowna, BC    Lawn Bowling for Kids - Toronto, ON    LCBO Coinbox Donation Program - Ontario    LiUNA Local 1089 Golf Tournament - Sarnia, ON    London Lightning 50/50- London, ON    Lucan Biddulph Car Raffle - Lucan, ON                                   LiUNA Local 1089 Golf Tournament  MoparFest - New Hamburg, ON    Nick Bishop Charity Golf Tournament - London, ON    OARA Tire TakeBack - Ontario wide    Orchard Park Christmas Gift Wrap - Kelowna, BC    Okanagan Marathon - Kelowna, BC    Papa John’s Dreams For Kids Day - Kelowna, BC    Pizza Nova 12 Days of Christmas - London, ON    Rival Office Solutions Golf Tournament - London, ON    Sebringville Fire Road Toll - Sebringville, ON    Squish Gives - National                                          AatluPmiznziaENmoivlya-Marie and Matthew  Sunshine at London Lightning 50/50  Sudbury Comedy Gala - Sudbury, ON  TJXC Central Region Swing Fore Dreams - Burlington, ON    Interested in hosting your own fundraiser?    Contact us today: [email protected]
SUNSHINE                                                                                                 SUPPORTERS    OARA Tire Take Back, Ontario Wide       Cooper Standard Mitchell Plant Golf Tournament  Papa John’s Pizza Dreams For Kids Day  Kelowna & West Kelowna, BC             Thank You to our Workplace Supporters  Sofina Foods Inc.  Dream Builders’ Campaign 2018          Through the dedication, creativity and generosity       Key Partners in 2018:                                         of many caring businesses, employee groups and                                         member-based organizations, Sunshine dream              Associations: OARA, Balpex                                         experiences are brought to life.                                                                                                 Businesses: TJX Canada (a national partner                                         Employee giving programs, event sponsorships,           since 1999), Sofina Foods Inc., Papa John’s Pizza,                                         in-kind donations, hosting fundraising activities, and  Igloo Software, M&T Printing, Cooper Standard                                         participating in Sunshine events are some of the ways   Automotive, BDO Canada.                                         that organizations come together to make a positive                                         impact on the lives of dreamers.                        Unions: LiUNA Local 1089, Unifor Local 200                                           Sunshine works closely with our partners to develop     With the dedicated support of employees, members,                                         mutually beneficial relationships that help them        and customers, Sunshine will be able to fulfill life-                                         reach their philanthropic and member or employee        changing dreams like Zachary’s Disney cruise, Jaylen’s                                         engagement goals.                                       swim with dolphins, and Cameron’s tour of Italy’s fine                                                                                                 foods in 2019.
VOLUNTEERS                                                                                                      25 Years of Dream Making    Volunesia (noun)                                                                                  Twenty-five years ago, Dave Batten                                                                                                    (left) saw a child with a disability  That moment when you                                                                              waiting in line at Disney. In a flash,  forget you’re volunteering                                                                        he realized how lucky he and his  to help change lives because                                                                      wife were to have three healthy kids.  it’s changing yours.                                                                              Upon his return, he and lifelong friend                                                                                                    Eddie Mio founded the Mio Manz                                                                 Sunshine DreamLift participants:   Charities, focusing their efforts on     Dave Batten and Eddie Mio                                                                 Kaydence with volunteer Jennilee.  raising funds that would benefit kids                                                                                                    with disabilities in their community of  People with Big Hearts!                                                                           Essex County, Ontario.                                                                                                      In 1993, the Annual Celebrity Golf                                                                                                      Benefit was established and raised with Sunshine. They shared the story    Making it possible for us to support       and they are kind-hearted individuals                  $75,000. Celebrities included Wayne of meeting a seven-year-old girl with  children near and far, Sunshine            who brave the hot sun or the cold  volunteers across Canada put their         wind at outdoor events throughout                      Gretzky, support from Air Canada,        Leukemia, who desperately wanted  hearts into engaging communities           the year. Our volunteers donate their  and bringing people together to make       time, their talent, and their treasure                 and the local Unifor chapter (formerly a picture with the two men. With  dreams come true.                          to help make Sunshine Dreams come                                             true for children across the country. We               the CAW) automotive industry and sadness, a mere two months later,  The members of Sunshine’s national         are grateful to our extended Sunshine  volunteer network are passionate and       family.                                                business.                                Dave attended her funeral and noted  dedicated to supporting our mission.  Sunshine volunteers participate in a       Who are our volunteers?                                                                         that the picture of the three of them  variety of roles from assisting home       Sunshine volunteers come from all  office staff to becoming Sunshine Bear     walks of life, bringing enthusiasm,                    By 2010, not only had three Sunshine laid in her casket as one of her most  at events; from organizing community       dedication and heart to their role.  fundraisers to speaking on behalf of                                                              DreamLifts been funded by the Mio prized possessions. That one day  Sunshine at dream presentations.           To all our dedicated and spirited  Sunshine volunteers are experts in         volunteers, thank you for helping make                 Manz Charities, but many Sunshine made her so incredibly happy…  their field, providing medical support to  Sunshine Dreams possible.  children on Sunshine DreamLift,                                                                   Dreams too. Additionally, $1M was a day to be carefree in an otherwise                                                                                                      endowed to allow donations from the difficult short life. The impact on                                                                                                      fund’s interest earnings to continue to Dave, Eddie and this sweet child was                                                                                                      support Sunshine still to this day.      clear.                                                                                                      On one of the Sunshine DreamLifts,       Congratulations on the 25th                                                                                                    Dave and Eddie joined the day as         anniversary of the first Celebrity Golf                                                                                                    volunteers. Both refer to this as one    Benefit. Thank you for your continued                                                                                                    of the most rewarding experiences        support of Sunshine!
Made for Lovin’ Sunshine    Ralph and Tammy volunteer for     Victoria’s Sunshine Dream    When Sunshine volunteer Ralph             Saint John, NB. She lives with a        Victoria’s KISS Dream Presentation August 2018  first heard about the foundation,         neurological developmental delay and    Victoria’s parents Wellington and Deborah, Sunshine volunteers Ralph  he and his brother were running           dreamed of meeting her favourite        Marascio and his partner Tammy, and Victoria in her KISS costume.  a fundraiser in memory of his late        KISS tribute band, Mr. Speed. This  daughter Amanda. He loved how             band originates in the U.S. but for     “In Victoria’s case, no one saw she was in a wheelchair.  Sunshine brought a ‘ray of hope’ to       the first time, they were headed to     She was in her element. It didn’t matter if she had a  kids and teens living with disabilities   Toronto for a private show and were     disability or not, everyone was enchanted by this moment  or life-threatening illnesses, inspiring  honoured at the opportunity to make     that her dream was coming true.” - Victoria’s mom, Deborah.  brighter, more hopeful futures and        Victoria’s Sunshine dream come true.  wanted to support the mission.                                                    Since Victoria’s dream, her world      Thank you Ralph, Tammy, the                                            Dressed in KISS makeup and              has opened up so much more – all       Mr.Speed band, and all of our  Over the past three years, Ralph          costume, Mr.Speed band greeted          thanks to a little rock and roll, and  volunteers who go above and beyond  and his team have been champion           Victoria who wore Starchild’s           many big hearts. Victoria and her      to help change the lives of young  volunteers for Sunshine, raising over     signature makeup. “She was glowing      family have made a strong connection   dreamers from coast to coast to coast.  $85,000 in the Newmarket, ON area         with joy and she could not contain      to Mr.Speed and Ralph who have  through the AMCOH golf tournament.        her excitement,” Ralph recounts as      become her friends and advocates,      Thank you for your support!                                            he took photos of her with the band.    inspiring them to explore more  This past August, Ralph and his           They even performed her favourite       adventures.  partner Tammy had the unique              song in acapella, “I Was Made  privilege of attending Victoria’s         For Lovin’ You”. “There was lots of  KISS Tribute Dream. The dream was         laughter, there were tears, there were  the perfect pairing since Ralph was a     hugs and there was hope,” Ralph  huge KISS fan and could offer             adds.  his photography skills to capture  the moment when Victoria met              “I had never seen her have an  her idols.                                emotional attachment [to people]                                            like that. She didn’t realize people  Victoria’s KISS Dream Come True           could care that much,“ Victoria’s mom  Sunshine Dreamer Victoria is from         explains.
Amy, age 19 from Ottawa, ON  Sunshine Dream: Swim with dolphins
THANK YOU    Thank You! Board of Directors    The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is governed by a volunteer-based, national Board of Directors comprised of   Nancy, Sunshine Bear, Ralph and  highly regarded representatives from health care, finance and community/public service, who meet regularly to  Chirag at a golf tournament  establish our strategic direction and monitor financial matters.                                               Chirag and Nancy at                                                                                                                 Sunshine DreamLift London  Officers                     Directors                          Jennifer Yao, MD, FRCPC                        Board members at Sunshine                                                                  Clinical Associate Professor, UBC,             Board Retreat  Chirag Shah, CPA, CA, MBA    Tim Brown, BA                      Head, UBC Division of Physical                 Ann at Float for Dreams  - Board President            Vice President of the Industrial   Medicine and Rehabilitation, GF  Managing Partner,            Business Group, 3M Canada          Strong Rehabilitation Center  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC,  Southwestern Ontario         Philip A. De Souza, BA             Thank you to Board members who                               Senior Specialist, Communications  moved on in the 2018 year:  Steve Sauve, CPA, CA         & Partnership, HIROC  - Treasurer                                                     Lucia Pinheiro, MBA  Senior Tax Manager, KPMG     Faith Folk, MSM                    President & Country Manager,                               Senior Specialist, BMO Bank of     Damco Canada  Ian Shewan, BA, LL.B         Montreal  - Board Secretary  Partner, Lerners LLP         Catherine Parsons-Dhamija,                               MBA                               Partner, Deloitte Canada, Human                               Capital Counseling                                 Judith Plotkin, MSW                               Vice President of Health and                                 Wellness, People Corporation                                 Ann Stubbins, BScN                               Marketing and Business Strategy                               Manager, Trudell Medical                               Marketing Ltd.
SPONSORS  AND DONORS            Thank you to our business and community group supporters.    Coffee Dome Donut                                                                                   Londoner’s Event  Lucan Biddulph                                                                                    for Sunshine      Recreation                                                                                                      Committee    Mac’s 61575        Manulife Financial                                           Provincial Nevada                                             Break Open                                            Tickets Program                          Sudbury          TJX Canada Swing                     Comedy Gala             Fore Dreams    For a full list of Sunshine’s caring family of supporters, visit Sunshine.ca.                    Contributions of $10,000+
SPONSORS                                                                                                                         AND DONORS    Business and Community Group Supporters    We would like to recognize the following corporations, foundations, associations, community events and endowments whose cumulative contributions  have reached or exceeded $1,000 between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018. We are profoundly grateful for your support and kindness.    Legacy Gifts                          Conestoga College Pre-Service            Lions Club of Clinton                   Rockland Variety                                         Firefighting Program                    London Community Foundation             Roger & Edith Davis Foundation  Bill C. White Memorial Dream                                                   London International Airport            Running Room   Endowment Fund                       Corus Radio Kitchener                    London Police Association               Sebringville Firefighters                                        Crawford Packaging                       Mac’s 61543                             Sheraton Parkway  County Heritage / Stevenson Hunt      Daisy Mart                               Mac’s 63056                             SOWA Tool & Machine Company   Endowment Fund                       Datto Canada Enterprises, Inc.           Macs 1535                               Squish Candies                                        David H. Doig and Associates             Macs 699                                Start.ca  Mio/Manz Sunshine Endowment           Dietrich Metal Products                  Macs Winks 1294                         Stephen Smith and Dorothy Woltz   Fund                                 Dr. Leonard Reeves Foundation            Manz Contracting Services Inc.                                        End Of The Roll                          Merchants Paper Company (Windsor)        Foundation  2017 International Plowing Match &    Energy+ Inc.                             Mississauga Central Lions Club          SunRype Okanagan Marathon   Rural Expo                           Erin Auto Recyclers                      Mississauga Transit Social Club         The Altamira Foundation                                        Erin Express Variety                     Moparfest                               The Ames Family Foundation  95.3 FM Fresh Radio Hamilton          Faith Folk Ironman                       Nexion Canada - Gillian Scott           The Ben and Hilda Katz Charitable  A&L Auto Recyclers                    Four Points by Sheraton                  Nick Bishop Charity Golf Tournament  Aecon Utilities                       Frankie’s Bar                            Northern Commerce                        Foundation  AGO Industries Inc.                   Green Lane Community Trust Fund          Ontario Recreation Vehicle Dealers      The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited  Aimia Proprietary Loyalty U.S. Inc.   Hercules Forwarding Inc.                                                         The CIBC Children’s Foundation  Air Show London                       HRdownloads.com                           Association                            The Corporation of the City of Brantford  AMJ Campbell Van Lines                Ineos Styrolution Canada Limited         Oshawa Family Convenience               The Harold E. Ballard Foundation  Armour Transport Inc.                 Intrigue Media Brantford                 P&G Auto Parts Limited                  The Henry White Kinnear Foundation  Best Buy South London                 Investors Group Financial Services Inc.  Park N Fly Toronto                      The Rand Kildare Charitable Foundation  Brantford Police Association          ivari                                    Pizza Nova                              The Village General Store  Canadian Pacific Railway Company      Jeff Hewson Memorial Golf Tournament     Portside Warehousing Inc.               The Walter J. Blackburn Foundation  Carlisle Village Store                John Scott Memorial Fund                 President’s Event                       Transmission Media  Carr’s Delivery Service               Keystone Technologies                    Pro-Am Charity Tennis Tournament        Unifor Local 200 Social Justice Fund  CIBC Wood Gundy                       Knox Mountain Motor Sport                RBC Foundation                          United Steelworkers Local 2251  Circle K 65066                        KPMG MSLP                                Remco Forwarding Ltd                    Venture III Industries Inc.  Circle K 66039                        Labatt Breweries of Canada               Retire Your Tire                        VersaBank  City of London Charity Chest Fund     Laker Benefits Inc.                      Rival Office Solutions Golf Tournament  Victoria Box & Paper Ltd.  Computershare Trust Company Canada    Lerners LLP Barristers & Solicitors      Riverside Brass & Foundry               Walmart Canada Corporation  Conestoga College Police Foundations                                                                                   WestJet     Program                                                                                                                   Contributions of $1,000+
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