The Sick Kids Foundation

The Sick Kids Foundation

MissionOur mission: We inspire our communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and their families in Canada and around the world.

Goals

By providing funding across Canada, we hope to strengthen Canada's capacity and knowledge to respond to children's health needs. Funding is granted in areas of children's health based on scientific excellence and relevant impact on children's health.

A second focus of our funding is to help ensure that families are able to access the most up to date information about their children's health. Community Conference Grants bring together families with researchers and clinicians for medical presentations and family-oriented discussions.

History

Established in 1972, SickKids Foundation raises funds on behalf of The Hospital for Sick ChildrenThe Foundation's fundraising is driven by the belief that improving the health and well-being of children is one of the most powerful ways to improve society

Statistics1875 : 44 patients admitted to sick kids2012-13 : 15,088 patients admittedLargest grants ever to pediatric care $92.6 Million overall42.3 million for the Sickkids Research Institute21 million for clinical and research equipment14.6 million for family and patient support services5.2 million for learning initiatives 1 million to families to help cover expenses not covered by insuranceSlogan & LogoOur vision: Healthier Children. A Better World.

EventsGalas:Various black tie dinner, concert, garden tour, homes tour, art show, performance of a play, BBQ beach party, boat cruise, costume dinner dance, dress rehearsal performance, food fair, gala premiere, dance, celebrity luncheon, talent showA-thons:Various walk, skip, read, bike, dance, knit, swim, bowl, skate, aerobics

How to ParticipateHost an EventVolunteer for the door to door or direct dialogue programRun or Walk a thonsCreate a Friends & Family Fundraising WebpageCreate an Event Fundraising WebpageCreate a Tribute Fundraising Webpage

How to DonateDirect-Dialogue programTaking donations from people on the streetDoor to Door ProgramGoing door to door seeking out monthly pledges from committed donorsShop Sick KidsThe Foundation has partnered with retailers to offer you a convenient way to shop. Each of the retailers have committed to donating a portion of their sales to the Foundation on select products.

How to DonateRRSP/RRIF DonationsGift of Life InsuranceAppreciated Securities DonationsSickKids Charitable Giving FundMinimum $50 000 donationProperty Donationsthe 5Fifty5 Shop gift shop operated entirely by Women's Auxiliary volunteers. It sells SickKids memorabilia, toys, books and much more. The 5Fifty5 Shop directs proceeds to patient-related projects.

How to DonateSick Kids LotteryHerbie Jewelry Fundprovides financial support so children from around the world can receive surgical treatment at The Hospital for Sick Children. To date, more than 600 children from approximately 100 countries have received specialized medical and surgical assistance that would not otherwise be available to them.

Contact Information525 University Avenue14th floor,Toronto, OnM5G 2L31-800-661-1083www.sockkidsfoundation.comdonor.inquiries@sickkidsfoundation.com

websitewww.sickkidsfoundation.com