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The Sunnyside Foundation is made up of a working board of volunteer directors approved by Regional Council:
Mark Radulescu, Chair
Solicitor, Giesbrecht, Griffin, Funk & Irvine LLP
Jessica Bevenborn, Vice Chair
Broker, KW Insurance Brokers
Christine Buuck, Secretary
Dean, School of Language & Communications Studies, Conestoga College
Edward Lynch
Vice President & Investment Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
James H. Tait
Carol H. Schmidt
Merlin McRae
Law Clerk, Madorin Snyder LLP
Spencer Yule
Partner/Account Executive, Lackner McLennan and Erb and Erb Insurance
Ian Inglis
Broker of Record, Remax Solid Gold
Lori Strauss
Professor, PSW Coordinator, Conestoga College
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Through your generosity, we are able to fund programs, services and equipment beyond the funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Region of Waterloo. Over the years, donations helped to provide:
- Adults in the community with a comfortable and barrier-free place to exercise at the Sunnyside Wellness Centre
- Much-needed equipment that allows residents to move with ease and comfort
- Recreation and music therapy programs and supplies
- Accessible courtyards and walkways
- Research and education that enhances quality care
- Occupational therapy and physiotherapy equipment
- Funding to support chaplaincy and palliative care programs
Through donations, Sunnyside Foundation has also made these major contributions:
- 2018: Supported the enhancement of the day program and overnight stay areas in the Kitchener Community Alzheimer Program
- 2017: Provided funding to train Seniors' Services staff in dementia care best practices
- 2015: Funded supplies and evaluation of the Young Onset Dementia Association (YODA)
- 2015: Funded specialized equipment including blanket and towel warmers and adjustable dining tables
- 2012: Funded Hush no Rush training program to improve the dining experience for long-term care residents with dementia
- 2011: Provided subsidies for older adults on a fixed income to receive fitness memberships and services at the Sunnyside Wellness Centre
- 2010: Built, equipped and furnished the Sunnyside Wellness Centre
- 2008: Purchased ceiling lifts for resident rooms
- 2007: Built accessible outdoor walkways and spaces
- 2006: Furnished rooms for convalescent care and respite care
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The Sunnyside Foundation hosts several fundraising events throughout the year. Proceeds from these events support programs and services that help older adults live their best life.
| Events in Support of COVID-19 |
| Virtual Trivia Night
Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Host Wanted Productions and the Kitchener Rangers present "Jeff and Miranda’s Virtual Trivia Night" in support of the Sunnyside Foundation. It’s free to register, but donations to the Sunnyside Foundation are appreciated.
Register now
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| Walk and Roll |
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Walk and Roll 2020 will be a virtual event, more information coming soon!
Walk and Roll 2019 raised over $43,000 in support of programs and services for older adults. Thank you to all who registered, raised pledges, made a donation, purchased raffle tickets and volunteered their time in to make this event a huge success!
Thank you to our 2019 Corporate Sponsors
- Achieva Health
- Baden Coffee Company
- Brody Enterprises
- DNA Silk Screening
- Essity - TENA
- Giesbrecht Griffin Funk and Irvine LLP
- imprintanything
- JIKS Industrial Kitchen Services
- KW Insurance Brokers
- Lackner McLennan Insurance Ltd.
- K-W Community Spirit Lions
- MTD
- ProResp
- Remedy's RX Specialty Pharmacy
- Saucony
- Scotiabank
- Sorbara Law
- SYSCO Foodservice
Thank you to our food sponsors
- Canada Bread
- Chapman's
- Don's Produce
- Maple Leaf Foodservice
- McGaghey Services
Thank you to our prize donors
Andrea Moore-Sulkowski, Cargill Meat Solutions, Handicare, Janet Pegg, The Karasinski Family, The KW Titans, Ingrid Loepp-Thiessen, The Fabulous Finds Gift Shop, The Kitchener Rangers, Peggy Chi, Seniors’ Services Management Team, The Sunnyside Community Alzheimer's Programs, The Sunnyside Wellness Centre
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| Sunnyside Foundation Golf Tournament |
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The 2020 Sunnyside Foundation Golf Tournament has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stay safe, we look forward to seeing you in 2021!
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, donors and golfers the 17th annual Sunnyside Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, September 9, 2019 raised over $16,700.
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors
- Frank Cowan Company
- ProResp
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors
- Ian Inglis, Remax Solid Gold
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors
- Achieva Health
- Astron Tool and Machine
- Cardinal Health Canada
- Handicare
- Lackner McLennan Insurance Ltd.
- Remedy's RX Specialty Pharmacy
Thank you to our Hole in One Sponsors
- KW Insurance Brokers
- Farhood Boehler Yule
Thank you to our Tee Sponsors
Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, Heffner Lexus Toyota, Homewood Health, Huntley O'Hagan Financial Planning, Imprint Anything, Medical Mart, OE Canada, Reitzel Insulation, Wm. J. Gies Construction
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Sunnyside Foundation Bazaar
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With over 40 vendors every year, the Sunnyside Foundation Bazaar is a great place to buy homemade crafts and goodies while contributing to a good cause.
Save the date for the Sunnyside Foundation Bazaar, Saturday, November 7
Email the Sunnyside Foundation or call 519-893-8494 extension 6377 for more information.
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If you have questions about our fundraisers, please email us.
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Thank you for supporting the Sunnyside Foundation. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of older adults in our community. There are several ways to donate:
Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $10.
The Sunnyside Foundation recognizes donors who contribute over $1,000 on the donor wall in the lobby of Sunnyside Home.
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