ANNUAL REPORT 2010-11

Patrons CouncilDr. Dan Andreae, ChairThe Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander Alice & Grant Burton Charles & Sallie CatyDorothy Davey Dr. John R. EvansGeorge Fierheller John & Rita Gagliano Dr. Reva GersteinThe Hon. Alastair GillespiePaul V. GodfreyThe Hon. Frank & Nancy Iacobucci Alan MacGibbonThe Hon. Margaret Norrie McCainMarilyn McGuigan Dr. Fraser MustardVivian RakoffSusan RubesThe Hon. David P. SmithBette StephensonBarbara G. Stymiest Bob Wong & Dr. Alice Dong

Board of DirectorsBenita M. Warmbold, ChairLinda BertoldiDr. Tiffany ChowRosemary CorbettMichelle Farrell Michael B. FraleighLisa HeidmanNeil JacobyJane KinneyDr. Robert LesterKathy LockwoodNeil Manji Sandy McAlpineSean D. McGuckinRichard F. McWhirterSara MortonDr. David TalDr. David Tang-Wai

Medical Advisory CouncilDr. Carole CohenDr. Ron KerenDr. Rosemary Meier

In the midst of Canada’s epidemic of dementia, there is hope. This hope lives in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds: rising numbers of people living with dementia, growing pressures on our social and economic fabric, and families burdened by the stress of coping. The Alzheimer Society of Toronto is inspired by the survival of hope in this environment of adversity – it motivates us to make real progress.

And yet, the dementia epidemic is very real. We’re not accustomed to speaking of brain health matters as “epidemics”, but the numbers speak for themselves. An aging boomer generation is only the tip of the iceberg: at present, 500,000 Canadians are living with dementia. By 2038, nearly 1.2 million of us will be facing this cruel personal reality.

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto understands. We understand the struggles faced by individuals with dementia, the challenges that weigh upon their caregivers, and the anxiety of families distressed by the emotional and financial consequences of the disease.

We understand, and we’ve risen to the challenge. Our counsellors have reached out to even more people with dementia and their families, our educators have trained hundreds of staff who provide direct personal care, and we have redoubled our efforts to reach out and inform the public, meeting in libraries, church basements, community centres and supermarkets.

Your giving matters. The growing need for our expert services and research translates into a greater need for more funds. In concert with our

Françoise HébertCEO

Benita Warmbold Chair

Message from the Chair and CEO

colleagues at Alzheimer Canada and Alzheimer Ontario, we are halfway through a two-year, ambitious fundraising initiative. Your response to this campaign has been outstanding, and many distinguished leaders have stepped up to the plate, showing generous financial support.

We need your continuing support to stem the rising tide. In 2011-2012, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto will serve even more families, continue to support research, train more caregivers, and advocate for better services that respect the dignity of the individu nal. With you by our side, we will keep hope alive – striving to find a cure and ensuring that those in need will never face this disease alone.

Financial Report

Statement of Operations for the year ended March 31, 2011 Revenues 2010

Statement of Financial Position as at March 31, 2011 Revenues 2011

AssetsCash 675,381 292,489

Short term investments 978,198 1,032,119

Accounts receivable 629,750 4,460

Prepaid expenses and deposits 13,534 31,667

Totals 2,296,863 1,360,735

Long term investments 100,596 151,582

Capital assets 376,408 458,141

Total Assets 2,773,867 1,970,458

RevenuesDonations 1,012,068 926,067

Events 1,010,827 1,020,727

Bequests 35,289 21,119

Total Fundraising 2,058,184 1,967,913

Grants 244,873 261,489

Literature and seminars 32,680 24,329

Sundry and interest 18,661 16,320

Amortization/recognition of deferred capitalcontributions

15,000 17,199

Total Revenues 2,369,398 2,287,250

ExpensesPrograms and services 1,490,308 1,392,784

Fundraising 616,388 631,216

Administration 131,060 116,658

Totals 2,237,756 2,140,658

Excess of revenues over expenses 131,642 146,592

Unrestricted net assets (beginning of year) 1,384,473 1,237,881

Unrestricted net assets (end of year) 1,516,115 1,384,473

Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 197,752 145,314

Deferred revenue 672,500 8,920

Externally restricted contributions -- 28,715

Current portion of tenant lease inducements 76,149 72,165

Totals 946,401 255,114

Tenant lease inducements 158,061 181,771

Deferred capital contributions 115,000 130,000

Externally restricted contributions 38,290 19,100

Total Liabilities 1,257,752 585,985

Net Assets 1,516,115 1,384,473

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 2,773,867 1,970,458

2010 ($)

2010 ($)

2010 ($)

2011 ($)

2011 ($)

2011 ($)

2010 ($)2011 ($)

Donations 43%

Donations 40%

Other 3%

Other 3%

Grants 10%

Grants 11%

Events 43%

Events 45%

Bequests 1%

Bequests 1%

Note: Complete audited financial statements are available upon request.

How we helped

Our Creative Arts programs opens new pathways of understanding, communication and respect between individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Activities like our Dance Therapy (see photo above), and visits to the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, are critical in helping people with the disease overcome stigma and feelings of isolation.

Our Resource Centre, one of the largest dementia-specific libraries in Canada, provides families with the information they need to learn about the disease, with topics ranging from the latest scientific research to caregiver stress. Our librarian is available to assist families in person, via email or over the phone and materials are available in many languages. In 2010-2011, we distributed over 20,000 information packages.

We are well on the way to meeting our five-year goal of doubling the capacity for counselling and support. The number of new clients visiting the Society grew from 2,046 in 2009-2010 to 2,323 in 2010-2011, an increase of 13.5%. Support group attendance saw an even larger increase, going from 364 to 669 in the same period, an increase of nearly 84%.

“Quality of life for people with dementia” is a principle that guides our training and education. The development of the Certificate Training Program in Dementia Care has proved extremely popular, with full classes and waiting lists of interested professionals. In 2010-2011, over 5,000 people attended our community education sessions.

Counselling and Support

Workshops and Programs

Training and Education

Resource Centre

How you helped

Our fifth annual Unforgettable Evening took place on October 6, 2010 at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. This elegant event saw 350 caring individuals come together to strengthen the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Since our first Gala in 2006, your generosity and support have helped us raise over $1.7 million.

The Manulife Walk for Memories 2011 at the Allen Lambert Galleria was a brilliant success. Our 1,200 walkers raised an unbelievable $614,000, far exceeding our $500,000 goal. To all who came out, raised money, donated, volunteered, dressed in a costume, and participated in the fun – an enormous thank you.

Leaving a gift to the Alzheimer Society in your will is a meaningful and tangible way to help families who are facing Alzheimer’s, and to ensure that research continues apace so that we can find the cure. Your bequest or endowment will be recognized by membership in the Society’s Circle of Hope, a special honour for those whose generosity makes provisions for future generations.

A greater number of people stepped forward to demonstrate their leadership in helping to stem the rising tide of dementia. These transformative gifts, many of them made as multi-year commitments, are enabling us to support even more families, train more personal support workers and fund critical research to find the cause and cure. Multi-year gifts are particularly important, as they allow us to plan for the future and ensure financial sustainability. To those leaders who joined us this year, please accept our deepest thanks.

Please see a list of these distinguished supporters on the following pages.

Leadership Giving

BequestsManulife Walk for Memories

Unforgettable Evening

“ Out of sight, out of mind? Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s is not that simple. Over 500,000 families in Canada are already affected. My family was no exception. This is an epidemic. It needs a pandemic reaction. No one is immune. ”

George Fierheller

Over $1.7 million raisedsince 2006

$614,000 raised

Team Manulife at the 2011 Manulife Walk for Memories

Dorothy Davey and

The Hon. Alastair Gillespie

Helen & Kenneth Rotenberg and

Gerry Wood (centre)

Thank you to our generous donors

$250,000 +The Andreae FamilyAlice & Grant BurtonIBM Employees’ Charitable FundManulife FinancialRBC

$100,000 - $249,999Linda Bertoldi & Bill Bogart,The Emily Bertoldi- Bernice Bogart Fund for Dementia CounsellingBMOLloyd & Marie BarbaraMurray & Deborah ChantDeloitteThe Alastair & Diana Gillespie FoundationNeil Jacoby & Karen BrownJane E. KinneyAlan & Glynis MacGibbonThe Ontario Trillium FoundationBenita Warmbold & Gerald Wood

$50,000 - $99,999Borden Ladner GervaisJohn Byrne, Megan Tate & FamilyCharles & Sallie CatyCynthia Devine & Peter SuchardaThe Harry E. Foster FoundationKPMG LLP

Scotiabank GroupGrace V. TateTD Canada TrustAnonymous (1)

$25,000 - $49,999Barrick Gold CorporationWilliam CunninghamGeorge FierhellerFrançoise Hébert & David CraneThe Hon. Frank & Nancy IacobucciJanssen-Ortho Inc.Leisureworld Caregiving CentresNancy MacArthurThe Hon. Margaret Norrie McCainSean & Dina McGuckinMenkes Consilium Inc.OPG Employees’ & Pensioners’ Charity TrustP&L Odette Charitable FoundationPfizer Canada Inc.Kenneth & Helen Rotenberg The Rotman Family FoundationGreg ShawBarbara StymiestToronto Community FoundationToronto Hydro Electric System

Leaders of Hope

$5,000 +AVH Live Communications† Brookfield† Eldercare Home Health† Ernst & Young†

Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP†

Norman & Nell HardieJeff & Sue HeathKathyrn Kennedy Charitable FoundationRichard L. McWhirterOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP†

Louise PitrePricewaterhouse Coopers†

Rexall Pharma Plus†

Duncan SinclairSt. Joseph Print†

Toronto Memory Program†

Frank VetteseJean WalkerHeather ZordelAnonymous (1)

$2,500 - $4,999Abbott† Anthony F. AndersonAurion Capital Management Inc.Bridgewater AssociatesDavid DorittyExtendicare†

Dr. Robert LesterPhilips Lifeline†

Kathy LockwoodNeil ManjiMerck†

Tom & Irene MihalikDavid & Gail MoorcroftH. Lynne PattersonRevera†

Drs. David & Naomi TalWilliam Waters

$1,000 - $2,499Chris AbrahamsePeter M. AdamsonLynne Alex

Avison YoungPatti & David BakerJohn & Anne BraceChildren of Isabel BrownAllan & Helen CarswellMichael CarterDr. Tiffany ChowLewis & Kirsten CirnePaul M. ClarkGary & Carol CohnLaurelea V. ConradRosemary CorbettDavid CraigThe Creasor Crawford Charitable FoundationReinhard DotzlawMichelle FarrellGarry & Joanne FosterMichael FraleighDel GaabMrs. C. Warren GoldringBruce GordonIrving & Toddy GranovskyH & R Reit

Annual Donors

“ We are committed to funding both research and family support of Alzheimer disease. Our gift represents our hope and aspirations that the consequences of this disease will be minimized in future generations. ”

Alice & Grant Burton

We are grateful to the individuals and organizations who have given $25,000 or more cumulatively over the past 10 years, to fiscal year end March 31, 2011*

*includes single, multi-year pledges and/or leadership support of our Unforgettable Evening

and Manulife Walk for Memories

We are pleased to recognize the following individuals and organizations for their generous support of $500 or more over

the past fiscal year.

$1,000 - $2,499 continued... David & Erica HarrisGreg & Heather HogarthHope Charitable FoundationLes HorswillLynne C. HowarthRobert G. S. HullSuzanne LabargeLamb FoundationAmanda J. LangDavid McCannAllan McCrackenJanet E. McDougallPeter & Rosemary MeierSara MortonBill MurphyChristina NatalinoNorampac Division of Cascades Canada Inc.Kenneth G. Russell & Susan J. PetersonLionel & Carol Schipper FundWilliam W. SnellingInger SteneCatherine Strathy & David StinsonSuperior Medical CanadaDavid Tang-WaiMoses & Temara Tobe FoundationTransition Therapeutics Inc†

Luc A. VannestePatrice Walch-WatsonFlorence & Mickey WinbergPeter & Winnie WongRobert Wong & Dr. Alice Dong Anonymous (4)

$500 - $9993H Communications Inc.Deborah AlexanderLloyd & Sharon AtkinsonBarricade Traffic Services Inc.Paul BattistaArden BergSusan Bertoldi & Kenneth JonesJeffrey BlidnerMary W. BrownFrances BuddenCadbury Adams Canada Inc.Chair-man Mills Inc.Chris & Cindy CiampaPaul CobbCharles I. CohenSharon CohenEdward CrawfordBill CurrieDominic D’Alessandro

Dorothy DaveyGeorge DaviesLaurie DavisGerrit de BoerMaurice Di RausoAndy DickisonDirect Dentistry ServicesChristine & Andrew W. Dunn, FCA.Timothy ElliottEngelite Charitable FoundationKhurshid EngineerBasil FazioCatherine Fels-SmithCorey R. FischerJacqueline FrisinaLaura F. GaggiLori GermainMauro GiovannonePierre GloutneyDavid GreenDonald A. GuloienJohn HagenTim & Roberta HagueDaryl HodgesC. S. L. HoffmannNorman Michael Howard MemorialTreena HuangHydro One Inc.Susanna InfusinoJanet IngNina JakovljevicMubeat JakupovskiJDF Holdings LimitedNathan KampfJoseph & Judith KevensPaul Yee & Mohamed KhakiRyan KrookAlbert & Temmy Latner Family Foundation

Frances E. MacGregorMary Lou MaherPamela MaltaStephen MansfieldRichard & Nancy MerrittMesa Regal R. V. ResortRobert MitchellMitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.Kenneth OgakiJane O’HareSteven Pagliaroli & Felicia AddesaChris & Astrid PinningtonRobert PitfieldBrian J. PorterPower Workers’ Union Local 1000Stephen PricePaul PughDarren, Gail & Mark PurseQSPE-XCD TrustHelen RamjiJames & Hilary Randall-GraceSharon RansonVikram & Julie RaoStephen Rawn & Barbara BanfieldSue ReibelTodd ReidSteve RobertsRoss RobinsonMark & Heather RobinsonScotia CaptialDonald ScottBarbara K. ScottCraig ShepherdGregg ShimokuraPenny SomervilleRobert & Catherine StamulaMary Jane StittDean & Lynda SummervillePatrick TaylorBill & Bronwen ThomasCharles ToddTrailer Park Summer BreezeAdriano Napolitano & Patricia TrottiClay UllrichAlexandre VianaMelanie VieiraHilda WarburtonIan G. WeirLorne E. WestSteve WestmorelandCathy WilliamsLinda WilsonAnonymous (8)

“ Both of our mothers suffered from this terrible disease. We are committed to supporting the Alzheimer Society of Toronto in its vital mission. Please join all of us in battling this dreadful affliction. ”

Linda Bertoldi & W.A. Bogart

“ The Andreae family is committed to supporting the Alzheimer Society in its excellent work to help individuals and families cope with this devastating disease. We urge other families to join us, so that we can meet the challenges ahead. ”

Dr. Dan AndreaeChair, Patrons Council

†generous sponsorship of our Unforgettable Evening or Manulife Walk for Memories

Note: We strive for accuracy in our listings. Please contact the Development Office to let us know of any errors or omissions.

Who we helped

Alzheimer Society of Toronto20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8

Telephone: 416-322-6560Online: www.alzheimertoronto.orgE-mail: write@alzheimertoronto.org

Charitable Registration Number: 106705262RR0001

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto continues to play a key role in my family’s life. The Dine and Dance social has always been my father’s favourite event, and the Society’s counsellors have helped Mom handle the day-to-day matters of being a primary caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s. For myself, the Society has given me a

meaningful emotional outlet through volunteering. Without their support, knowledge, and empathy, I don’t know how we could have managed Dad’s disease.

When I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I was outraged. I had nowhere to dissipate my anger. Eventually, I isolated myself because I felt so stupid. Then I phoned the Alzheimer Society. The counsellors were so kind, and truly understood why I was feeling the way I did. Their workshops and support groups have

answered many of my questions – everything from how income tax can help with the cost of medications, to what long term care means and what to do about it. They have also helped me feel less alone, bringing me into contact with others on the same journey. Because of the understanding and education I received from the Society, I have been able to put my life back together.

Our success would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers. Throughout the year, from the Manulife Walk for Memories to working the phones at our offices, you continue to selflessly give your time and skills to our cause. Your passion and commitment are an inspiration. For this, and on behalf of the people we serve, we extend our deepest thanks.

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers

Elizabeth Allen Giuseppe Vendramin

Elizabeth AllenDorina Vendramin,

daughter of Giuseppe Vendramin