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NEW PROGRAMS “When I began exercising at
Wellspring, all my lipids came
MAID Bereaved Support Group back down to normal levels.
Losing someone close to you can be a profound and emotionally My cholesterol, which had been
devastating experience. When someone chooses Medical Assistance in very high, dropped significantly.
Dying (MAID), it can result in feelings and experiences that are different Everything was going in the right
than other deaths. This new program is targeted to individuals who had direction, and a lot of it had to
a spouse who chose MAID. This is an eight-week program with weekly do with the exercise I was doing
at Wellspring.”
two-hour sessions.
— David Johnston,
We are seeing great success from this program, which was funded by Wellspring program participant
Pancreatic Cancer Canada.

Watch for further updates in the coming months as we implement a
broader slate of 2SLGBTQIA+ programs, and continue to develop
additional programs as a result of our partnerships, which include the
Nourish RX Food App.

Giving Opportunities

In addition to ongoing fundraising opportunities, Wellspring has several philanthropic initiatives that provide
more specific program support, for those who want more say in how their dollars are spent.

Our Adopt-a-Program provides a full year's worth Wellspring Initiators continue to drive innovation
of funding for vital Wellspring programs. Through by voting on areas for new programs or services to
this initiative, the following programs were fully better serve the Wellspring community. Thanks to
sponsored in the past year: the Chronic Cancer seed funding provided by this dedicated group,
Support Program, Counselling for Children and Wellspring has developed program solutions to
Families, Music Therapy (Online), Nourish, and the address existing gaps in cancer care services.
Breast Cancer Support Group at Wellspring Most recently, we are about to introduce a new
Birmingham Gilgan House. In addition, Wellspring 2SLGBTQ+ program, and are fostering
received significant contributions designated partnerships to create an inclusive environment
towards Skills & Strategies workshops and the and raise awareness of cancer support within this
Relaxation & Visualization program. These generous community. Later in the year, we are launching a
gifts enable us to enhance health outcomes and new Discussion Forum — an online space where
assist more individuals in better coping with cancer. cancer patients from across Canada can safely ask
Our new Mission Leaders initiative allows questions and forge meaningful connections
philanthropic leaders to pool their resources in through online conversations.
support of Wellspring's Oasis suite of programs, for
individuals facing advanced cancer, providing critical
support to those most vulnerable. We will expand
the Mission Leaders in the upcoming year.

Thanks to the ongoing support of our donors and community, we're continuously striving to make a meaningful
impact in the lives of those affected by cancer. Thank you for being an integral part of this journey.

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