Page 3 - 2022-23 Gratitude Report

Our Milestones

NEW DELIVERY CHANNELS

Return to In-Person Programs
One of the significant highlights of this year was reopening our doors to
in-person programs. After the last few years of providing online-only
programs because of COVID, we saw the immense impact that being
physically present has for our members. The warmth, compassion, and
healing energy that radiated through our centers is remarkable. We owe a "I do believe my quality of life
debt of gratitude to our staff, volunteers, and members for their resilience has been improved by
and trust during the the last few years. Wellspring. Through support
and counselling programs I
Continued Expansion of Online Programs & Recorded Webinars found hope and emotional
While we were able to transition to remote operations during the pandemic, support. I learned coping skills
we also recognize the importance of maintaining accessibility. Our online and how to create new and
programs and resources continue to flourish, enabling us to reach individuals healthy habits and practices that
far and wide. This year, we created new educational video series about have made me feel happier,
cancer and nutrition. more hopeful and less stressed
about my terminal illness. I feel
The success of our online programs reaffirms our commitment to providing more like myself again."
a lifeline of support regardless of location. – Wellspring member

New Community Hubs
This year, we proudly launched our Community Hubs pilot, a groundbreaking
initiative that brings our unique blend of support services directly to local
hospital settings.

Hospital patient surveys showed a need for symptom management.
By embedding Wellspring programs within Toronto hospitals, we are
able to offer this support, in locations most convenient to them.

Hubs are currently being piloted with:
St. Michael's Hospital
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

We are looking at opening more pilots this coming year and
will monitor the effectiveness of this initiative with the goal
having Wellspring make an even greater impact on the lives
of those battling cancer.

“Wellspring brightened my days and enhanced my life at a really difficult time. People share coping
mechanisms and help you process your feelings at Wellspring. The Cancer Exercise program helped
me increase my range of motion, reduce tightness, and keep my body working as well as possible.
It was tailored to me, and that was very helpful. I’m much healthier physically and mentally.”

– Nada Farrah, Wellspring member