ANNUAL REPORT 2002

Working Together in Partnership

CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION

National Board of Directors2002/2003

EXECUTIVE

Eve A. Roberts, M.D., FRCPCChairman and Chief Executive Officer

Frank DuffyPast Chairman

Gary A. Fagan President

Elliott M. JacobsonSecretary/Treasurer

Paul Adams, M.D., FRCPCChairman, Medical Advisory Committee

Mortimer BistriskyLegal Affairs

Roger OxenhamChairman, National Marketing & Development Advisory Committee

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CLF CHAPTERS ACROSS CANADA

DIRECTORS

Wesley Armour

Vince G. Bain, M.D., FRCPC

Chris Collingwood

P. Michel Huet, M.D., FRCPC

Peter Jensen

Samuel Lee, M.D., FRCPC

Jacqueline McDonald

Pauline Tsang

Joe P.Turkel

Ted Willcocks

Melvin C. Zwaig

MANDATEThe Canadian Liver Foundation is dedicated to reducing theincidence and impact of all liver diseases. The Foundationactively supports education and research into the causes,diagnosis, prevention and treatment of liver disease.

Message from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Liver disease can take hundreds of forms. Itaffects men, women, and children regardless ofage, nationality, lifestyle or economic circum-stances. Statistics show that liver disease is thefourth leading cause of death by disease inCanada.The burden of this disease on thehealthcare system is already considerable andwill increase substantially in the next decade.Increased awareness will inevitably lead togreater interest, more funding, more researchand ultimately better treatments and, hopefully,cures for liver diseases.

Over 30 years ago, the Canadian LiverFoundation began its quest to promote researchand education relating to the liver and its dis-eases.The past has proven to us that, by workingtogether with our partners – doctors, researchers,volunteers, supporters, liver disease patients, cor-porate sponsors and government organizations –we can make a difference in the fight againstliver disease.

The Canadian Liver Foundation is focused onraising funds to support research and education.By supporting research and education, we aremaking it possible for more people to learn howto reduce the risks of liver disease. In universitiesand hospitals across the country, our internation-ally renowned Canadian researchers haveenhanced our understanding of liver disease andmoved us closer to finding new treatments andcures. Funding those researchers is the bestpossible investment we can make in the futurehealth of all Canadians.The Canadian LiverFoundation is proud of the role we have playedin the advancement of liver research in Canada.

In 2002, we made a great deal of progress:more research grants, expanded education pro-grams, new fundraising events and a significantincrease in public awareness. On a regional level,our volunteers and staff reached out to theircommunities providing education and support

to liver disease patients and their families.Thanks to this team effort, the CLF hasincreased its profile and expanded its reach intonew areas across the country. Looking ahead, theCLF is committed to providing opportunitiesfor leading medical researchers and scientists and delivering innovative educational programs,through strengthening existing partnerships and seeking out new relationships to fosteradvancement in liver health.

I want to thank our board of directors,corporate supporters, government partners and especially our volunteers, supporters, staffand the hepatologists and liver researchers fortheir dedication and commitment to buildingthe Foundation and supporting our mandate.I believe our success and accomplishments as a national health charity is linked to goodrelationships with all our stakeholders.Togetherwe are making a difference.

Eve A. Roberts, M.D., FRCPC

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Message from the President andChief Operating Officer

PARTNERSHIPS ARE THE ANSWER

There are many worthy causes that are deserv-ing of support in this country.The CanadianLiver Foundation is charged with the responsi-bility of reducing the incidence and impact ofliver disease in Canada by funding research andeducation to support those at risk of contractingthe disease or those directly impacted by anyone of the more than 100 forms of liver disease.This would be an even more daunting challengewithout the support of our many partners.Organizations, much like teams, cannot succeedwithout a clear understanding of the goals andthe support of people who share a commitmentto reaching these goals.

Partnerships are the cornerstones oforganizations like the Canadian LiverFoundation. Staff need volunteers to help set thestrategic direction of the Foundation and volun-teers need staff to support the development anddelivery of programs, whether they are focusedon fundraising, education or patient support.The CLF depends upon volunteerism to tacklethe enormous tasks of raising money and deliv-ering education and support programs.Volunteers are an invaluable resource in the notfor profit sector.The Foundation needs a strongnational board to provide leadership and visionand to look to the future with long-term goalsand objectives. On the surface, many wouldthink that these are the critical partnerships nec-essary to finding the answers to the mysteries ofliver disease. However, this is only part of thepicture, albeit an important part.

The task of fighting liver disease cries out formany more partners to ensure that one day wewill be able to write the final chapter,“TheCanadian Liver Foundation Discovers Cure forLiver Disease”.The CLF can establish a visionand goal. It can develop and deliver programs toraise funds for liver research and education. Itcan develop messages and stories that tellCanadians of the seriousness of this disease andthe need for public support.Without the sup-port of many more critical partners, however,little progress will be made to rid ourselves ofliver disease in its many forms.

Our donors are the backbone of the CLF.Without their contributions we would not beable to sustain our research and education initia-tives. Donors of all descriptions allow us to con-tribute to a brighter future by funding researchto find a cure.We can never have enoughdonors, because the urgency and the need are sogreat.The CLF has received outstanding supportfrom individual Canadians, who understand theneed and have decided to make a differencewith their donation. Corporations have also sup-ported the CLF by sponsoring our educationalprograms and some of our research initiatives.The federal and provincial governments havefunded many hepatitis B and C educational pro-grams delivered across this country. Many morepeople are now deciding to give the ultimategift by supporting this cause with a will bequestto ensure research and education will continueto benefit other Canadians.

The hepatologists are special partners of theCanadian Liver Foundation.A number of themsit on our Medical Advisory Committee wherethey direct our medical research strategy, reviewour research grants and speak out publicly onissues related to liver disease in this country.Patients are also our partners.We support themwith our information and our voice and they in turn support us as volunteers and donors.

“Partnerships” is the theme of this AnnualReport.The stories throughout reflect on theimportance of those partnerships. Partnershipsand people are what the Canadian LiverFoundation is all about. Every day, every month,every year is focused on building partnerships toreach our ultimate goal, the eradication of liverdisease in Canada.

Gary A. Fagan

CLF Celebrity SupportersThrough our partnerships with three well-known Canadiancelebrities, the CLF is continuing to increase public awarenessabout liver disease and the urgent need for more research.

In 2002, the CLF had the unique opportunity to part-ner with Oscar Peterson, Canada’s most internationallyrecognized jazz musician, to encourage people to learnmore about liver disease.As part of our awareness-build-ing campaign, Oscar Peterson generously donated histime to create a public service announcement (PSA) tohelp the Foundation spread the word about viral hepatitis.“I’ve always been in the business of creating the perfectharmony, both in my music and more broadly in my life,”says Oscar Peterson.“I chose to support the Canadian LiverFoundation’s mission to raise awareness and research funding to helppatients and their families find the health and harmony they deserve.”

The PSA titled “Body and Soul” will run across Canada throughout 2003.As part of ourpartnership initiatives with the American Liver Foundation, the PSA will also be distributed tomedia outlets across the United States.

Martin Short, one of Canada’s most recognized comedians, volunteered his time to record twopublic service announcements for the CLF.

The first radio and television spots – titled “The Factory” – sought to educate audiences on thevital role the liver plays in the functioning of the human body.The

second set – titled “Home Movies” – highlighted the devastatingimpact of liver disease on individuals and families.The PSA

campaign ran successfully through 2001 and was re-introducedin 2002 with the addition of print ads titled “Liver Shorts.”

Canadian actress, model and new columnist PamelaAnderson is entering a new phase in her life both profes-sionally and personally.This past year, the mother of twopublicly announced she has been diagnosed with hepatitis C.

Since her announcement, Pamela hasspoken openly in the media

about living with hepatitis Cand has generously devoted her

time to increasing awareness world-wide about the disease.As the special guest speaker at theCLF’s ABCs of Liver Disease Conference, Pamela shared herpersonal story which received major media coverage coast to coast.

Thanks to the involvement of our celebrity supporters,more people will be made aware of this serious health issueand the need for more research.

LICENCE TO LIVE

First launched in

Edmonton in 1999,

the Licence to Live

campaign unites

licenced establishments

in raising awareness

of liver disease among

their patrons. The

program is a novel way

for the Foundation to

reach the 19 to 35 age

group whose lifestyles

can pose the highest risk

of exposure to hepatitis

B and alcohol related

liver disease.

Participating

establishments display

posters, tent cards and

flyers featuring liver

disease facts and

prevention messages.

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Awareness

CELEBRATION OF LIFEThe SouthSaskatchewan Chapterheld its 3rd annualCelebration of Lifebrunch to recognizeorgan donor familiesand transplantrecipients.The brunchwas also used tohighlight the impactof positive andnegative attitudestowards organdonation.

NEW BRUNSWICKThe Honourable Marilyn Trenholme Counsell,Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and Les Stoodley, CLF Regional Coordinator,joined forces to host an information evening onhepatitis C.The event drew government leadersfrom the municipal and provincial governmentand representatives from the business andmedical communities. Guest speakers included,Dr. Eve Roberts, Chairman of the CLF;Dr. Kevork Peltekian,Assistant Professor ofMedicine, Dalhousie University; and livertransplant recipient Freeman Patterson.

QUEEN’S GOLDEN JUBILEE MEDALThis commemorative medal was created to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee as Queen of Canada. Granting such honours as theQueen’s Golden Jubilee Medal is a tangible and lasting way to pay tributeto people whose significant achievements or distinguished service havebenefited their fellow citizens, their community and their country.

Under the auspices of the Governor General of Canada, representativesof the federal and provincial governments, as well as national and provin-cial non-governmental organizations in various fields of endeavor, wereinvited to select recipients for the medal.The Canadian Liver Foundation,as a partner in the medal program, was permitted to select deservingCanadians for our allocation of 25 medals. Presentation ceremonies werearranged by the Foundation across Canada.

Dr. Eve Roberts, Chairman of the Canadian Liver Foundation

presents the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and certificate to

Dr. Gary Levy, Head of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program,

Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Levy was one of 25 recipients

selected across Canada by the CLF National Board of Directors

to receive the medal in recognition of their contribution to

the advancement of hepatology and liver health.

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2002 Media SponsorsAccess Cable Television (Saskatchewan)Alliance AtlantisBravo! CanadaC103 XL 96 Radio (New Brunswick)Chum Radio GroupCJME Radio – (Saskatchewan)

CJOH-CTV (Ottawa)CJSE Radio (New Brunswick)CKCK Television (Saskatchewan)CKRM Radio (Saskatchewan)COGECO Cable 11 (Chatham)FAN 590

CLF PROMOTES THE ‘GIFT OF LIFE’In Canada, over 300 liver transplants

take place each year. Unfortunately, asignificant percentage of liver diseasepatients needing transplants are forcedto wait because there are not enoughdonor organs.To try to alleviate this shortage, the Canadian Liver

Foundation continues to promoteawareness of organ and tissue donation

to help encourage Canadians across thecountry to consider this ‘gift of life’.

As a national charity, the Canadian Liver Foundation depends upon the generosity of

individual Canadians, as well as corporate sponsors and federal, provincial and local

governments, to fund our research and educational programs. These are the people

that make it possible to unlock the doors leading to prevention

strategies, treatments and – we hope – cures. Donations,

bequests, sponsorships and grants all help to put the keys in the

hands of those who can take us across new thresholds.

DIRECT MARKETINGThe Canadian Liver Foundation continues to seek out new opportunitiesto develop a closer relationship with our donors be they from our directmail, telefundraising, corporate or organizational programs.

We continue to build our relationship with our donors by providingrelevant and timely information, through our many established programsand new fundraising initiatives.This information highlights our researchactivities and personal stories of patients and their families affected by liverdisease and the hope that donations bring.We communicate with ourindividual donors about the benefits that their support is to the doctors,researchers, patients and their families.

Our programs are continually expanding and adjusted to incorporatenew and better ways to get our message out to the many Canadians whomay not be aware of liver disease, its risks and the ways available to preventand protect themselves from liver disease.

Each year we continue to build our direct marketing programs on suc-cesses and expand in new directions, which allow us to raise the criticalfunds needed for our research and education programs.Thanks to thegenerosity of our donors across Canada we have increased our funding forresearch grants to both existing and new researchers, searching for newand better treatments and cures for liver disease.

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Fifty-Five Plus MagazineForever Young MagazineGlobal TV (Toronto)Kitchener-Waterloo RecordLeader Post (Saskatchewan)Ottawa Citizen

Rogers TelevisionSaskatoon Star Phoenix NewspaperStratford City GazetteThe Halifax Daily NewsThe London Free PressThe Toronto Sun

KEY TO LIFEEvent sponsorship has always been an easy wayfor local businesses and corporations to supportthe work of the Canadian Liver Foundation incommunities across the country.Yet in order toexpand our research programs and ensure thecontinuation of our educational initiatives, theFoundation wanted to establish long-term rela-tionships with corporate sponsors who might beinterested in underwriting the costs of large-scale projects or multi-year programs.To helpopen these doors, the Foundation developedKey to Life, a targeted corporate program whichseeks to facilitate mutually beneficial partner-ships with businesses.

Corporations – especially those with largeemployee populations – cannot escape theimpact of liver disease. Lost productivity, absen-teeism and increased benefit costs are just someof the consequences when employees or theirfamily members are diagnosed. Key to Life pro-vides an opportunity for organizations to take anactive role in promoting prevention or searchingfor cures and treatments. By stepping up tosponsor a major research grant, for instance, acompany not only demonstrates how it puts ahigh priority on employee health but also showsits commitment to giving back to the commu-nity by providing hope for the future.

Key to Life demonstrates the Foundation’smandate and its relevancy to the corporate bot-tom line.Together with corporate partners, welook forward to providing additional funding toenable our researchers to unlock new doors intheir search for a cure.

Funding

MONTREALThe Montreal Chapter held its 8th annual benefit concert entitled Gospel at the Opera under the patronage of The Honourable Lise Thibault,Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.The event featured several operatic singers who performed a selection of gospel favourites.

Left to Right: Martin Dubé, pianist; Marie-Josée Lord, soprano; Gianna Corbisiero, soprano;

Paulette Zabaleta; Claude Legault; Marc Hervieux, tenor; Alexander Dobson, baritone.

Seated: Mr. Jean-Louis Dubé, First Vice-President, SITQ Immobilier; The Honourable Lise Thibault,

Lieutenant Governor of Quebec; Christiane Girard, Montreal Chapter President

CENTRAL ONTARIO

Jazz and blues connoisseurs enjoyed the CLF’sfirst annual Stratford Jazz and Blues Festival.The weekend long event featured 17 musicalacts that performed at eight venues in theStratford area.The event received rave reviewsand promises to be an even bigger success in2003 with the help of CLF’s new partner,Tourism Stratford.

CALGARYThe three fastest teams received their medals at the Calgary

Chapter’s annual Luge for Liver, presented in partnership with

EnCana. Over 36 teams raced down the track at Canada

Olympic Park to vie for top spots at the event.

NEW BRUNSWICKThe first Ultimate Goal campaign in AtlanticCanada began with the support of the MonctonWildcats of the Quebec Major Junior HockeyLeague. Plans are now being developed toinvolve the five teams in the Atlantic Division of the QMJHL next season.

HALIFAXRegional Coordinator, Gina Lipton

(3rd from the left) and volunteers

soaked up the sun at the Halifax

Chapter’s Christmas in the

Caribbean fundraiser. The event

featured authentic cuisine and

music from the Caribbean and

free dance lessons to guests who

wanted to turn up the heat.

Chapter Highlights

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIOCLF chapters in London, Sarnia and Windsor teamed up with OHLteams to help fight liver disease during the 2002 Ultimate Goal Campaign.Each time a selected OHL player scored a goal, corporate sponsorsdonated money to the CLF. Ultimate Goal OHL partners included theSarnia Stings, London Knights and the Windsor Spitfires.

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AN EVENING TO REMEMBER WITH PAUL ANKAWorld renowned crooner Paul Anka retuned to his native home of Ottawa after 20 years to per-form at a sold out concert to benefit the CanadianLiver Foundation. Over 2,500 guests attended thegala event entitled An Evening to Remember whichwas dedicated to Hallie Crick, a 23-month-old girlwho died from liver disease in December 2000.

The patrons of An Evening to Remember were TheHonourable John Manley, Deputy Prime Ministerand Mrs. Judith Manley.

BRITISH COLUMBIAOver 100 golferstook to the greens to compete in theVancouver Chapter’sCharity Golf Classic.Players had theopportunity to playand network on asuperior golf courseand the chance towin great prizesgenerously donatedby a variety of eventsponsors.

OTTAWA

Wives, moms and significant others of the Ottawa Senators

teamed up to strut their stuff as models at the Ottawa

Senators Foundation and Ottawa Chapter’s SENsational

Fashion Show. The fundraiser, which originally started in 2001,

was the brain child of internationally known model Carol Alt

who created the show to benefit local charities.

WINNING SOLUTIONS PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM

Many Canadians support one or many

charities throughout their lifetimes. Some

choose to continue their support with a

bequest in their wills. A will bequest

constitutes a planned gift but it is only

one way to contribute a personal legacy.

Recently, the Canadian Liver

Foundation launched its Winning

Solutions Planned Giving Program. Its

focus is both on the present and the

future. The program offers a number of

options including will bequests, gifts of

publicly traded stocks or mutual funds

and life insurance policies. Depending

upon which options are chosen, donors

can reap the benefit of tax savings today

as well as rebates in estate taxes in the

future.

Thanks to the generosity of our loyal

donors, the Foundation has received a

number of significant bequests over the

years. By introducing this program, we

hope to encourage more people to

consider investing in a planned gift for

liver disease research, thus leaving behind

a legacy of hope.

TORONTO

A TASTE OF…JAZZJazz singer Ranee Lee wowed the crowd

with her musical tribute to the jazz divas

of yesteryear at ‘A Taste of…Jazz’ in support

of the CLF. Guests of the event were also

treated to a sumptuous Cajun feast pre-

pared by distinguished Toronto chefs.

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Health Canada Partnerships

HEPATITIS C LOW LITERACY PROGRAMIn British Columbia, the incidence of hepatitis C is four times higher than in any other province.Yet it is difficult to reach the highest risk populations – injection drug users, street youth and prisonpopulations – with prevention messages because they are marginalized and do not seek help withmainstream health care institutions.To address this need, the Vancouver Chapter developed HepatitisC Speaks, an outreach program for low literacy groups. Materials feature colour pictures and textgeared to a low reading level.Wherever possible, information is communicated face-to-face toensure the message is getting across. CLF volunteers work with other community agencies toarrange group presentations that allow for question and answer sessions.They also work with thestreet population for one-on-one counselling.

COMMUNITY HEPATITIS C AWARENESS PROGRAMThe Manitoba Region partnered with Health Canada and six other community-based organizationsto deliver a two-year program entitled The Manitoba Community Hepatitis C Awareness Campaign.Both print and radio media joined the partnership to inform Manitobans about the dangers ofhepatitis C as well as what they can do to reduce the spread of this disease. In addition to the mediacampaign, volunteers joined this partnership in delivering presentations to community organizationsrequesting further information.

STUDENTS HELPING IN ENDING LIVER DISEASEHealth Canada funding in Alberta helped to initiate a new partner for the CLF. Students from localhigh schools took ownership of a new program, Students Helping In Ending Liver Disease (SHIELD),where youth were able to educate their peers about the risks of hepatitis C and other liver diseases.

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2002 HEALTH CANADAFUNDEDINITIATIVES

� National 1-800

Help Line with a

dedicated bilingual

staff

� Hepatitis C Question

and Answer Manual

� Hepatitis C

Presentation Kit with

a marketing manual

targeting youth

� ABCs of liver disease –

a national conference

on viral hepatitis

� A comprehensive

hepatitis C brochure

� Hepatitis C –

Information for

Pregnant Women

� Hepatitis C low

literacy information

sheets

Education and Prevention The Canadian Liver Foundation was the first organization in the world solely dedicated to

raising funds in support of research and education into the causes, diagnosis, prevention

and treatment of liver disease including all forms of viral hepatitis. Through our strong

research-based approach and our nation-wide education programs and prevention

initiatives, we have earned a reputation as the country’s authoritative voice on all liver-

related issues. We have been a partner of choice in all Health Canada initiatives on liver

health. Since 1999, we have worked closely with Health Canada’s Hepatitis C Division in

raising awareness about this serious health issue and providing support for people living

with hepatitis C and those at risk of contracting it. As an important stakeholder in the

fight against liver disease, Health Canada has provided a significant source of funding

for a variety of CLF programs both nationally and regionally.

Health Promotion Initiatives

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALSThe Canadian Liver Foundation works closely with our Medical Advisory Committee to providethe most up-to-date information based on the latest research.We have developed a library of over50 pamphlets and medical information sheets in English, French and other selected languages, cov-ering the most prevalent forms of liver disease, including hepatitis A, B and C, as well as forms oftreatment like liver transplantation. For the less common liver diseases, we have information sheetsthat explain the signs, symptoms and treatments.These materials are distributed to hospitals, publichealth units, community organizations and individuals.

In 2002, thanks to an unrestricted educational grant from a pharmaceutical sponsor, we were ableto revise and update our brochures on liver transplantation and organ and tissue donation.

WWW.LIVER.CAMany people first look to the internet when searching for health information.The Canadian LiverFoundation website (www.liver.ca) offers visitors a wide range of information on various liver diseasesand health and lifestyle issues as well as details on the Foundation’s work and how to get involved.The site receives over 30,000 hits per day from the public and our education department fields hundredsof email inquiries – some coming from as far away as Europe and Asia. Each of our regions has its ownsection on the website where they list events and programs for local residents and potential sponsors.

NATIONAL 1-800 HELP LINEWhen people are first diagnosed with liver disease, they have many questions about their prognosis,how it will impact their lifestyle and what treatments or other interventions might be available tothem. Unfortunately, their family doctors do not always have the answers and it may be monthsbefore they see a liver specialist.The Foundation’s National 1-800 Help Line gives patients and theirfamily members somewhere to turn for answers.The Help Line handles over 30 calls a day frompeople all over the country seeking information on hepatitis and other forms of liver disease andrequesting referrals to community resources.

Our regional offices and individual chapters receive hundreds of similar calls from local residentsand health care professionals. BC/Yukon,Alberta and Southwestern Ontario also offer 1-800 lineswhile other locations field calls on their local chapter phone lines.

PATIENT EDUCATIONBeing diagnosed with any form of liver disease can be a traumatic experience.There are often manymore questions than there are answers. Patients, families and friends need time to adjust and can oftenbenefit from talking to others in the same situation and having a chance to ask questions of experts.

Canadian Liver Foundation staff and volunteers provide one-on-one and group support to liverdisease patients and their families in communities across Canada. Sometimes this support involvesanswering questions over the phone or mailing out informational materials. Other times, the sup-port involves organizing group meetings where patients can share their stories and learn to copewith their disease.We recognize that when facing a serious illness, the scariest words a patient canhear is “I don’t know” – so we try to provide as many answers as possible.

LIVING WITH LIVER DISEASEThe Foundation’s Living with Liver Disease Program provides a forum for liver disease patients andfamilies to come together to connect with others, to learn about their disease and discover how tocope.The program consists of nine sessions covering topics ranging from nutrition and exercise totreatments and transplantation. Based on the needs of the community, the sessions may be held monthly,weekly or even compressed into one or two-day workshops. Guest speakers include liver specialists,social workers, nutritionists, psychotherapists, liver transplant nurses and kinesiologists. First launchedin 1995, Living with Liver Disease has reached over 3,000 Canadians coping with this disease.Asfunding becomes available, we have expanded the program into new communities in each province.

PROVIDINGANSWERS

Through our education

and prevention programs,

as well as our support

initiatives, we endeavour

to dispel the

misconceptions, alert

everyone to the risks,

share the latest research

and treatment

information and most

importantly, provide

hope to those living with

liver disease.

The Foundation uses

a wide variety of

communication tools

to help teach people

about liver disease and

promote prevention.

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MILESTONES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS� 1969 – the Canadian Liver Foundation opened its doors as the world’s first

organization committed to finding cures for all types of liver disease.

� 1971 – awarded first research grant. The recipient, Dr. Gary Levy, is now aprominent hepatologist and the head of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program atToronto General Hospital.

� 1975 – established a National Liver Pathology Registry & Reference Centre atToronto General Hospital – a national diagnostic referral centre and educationalfacility for the study of the liver.

� 1979 – established the first liver epidemiology and biostatistics unit in theFaculty of Medicine at University of Toronto.

� 1983 – created an annual “gold medal award” to recognize doctors and scientistswho have made a significant contribution to liver disease research.

� 1986 – 1st CLF chapter chartered in Calgary. This has since grown to 30 chaptersacross Canada.

� 1990 – the Sass-Kortsak Award, presented every two years, was established inhonour of the late Dr. Sass-Kortsak to recognize a significant contribution topediatric liver disease research.

� 1992 – successfully advocated for universal immunization programs forhepatitis B beginning in British Columbia.

� 1993 – helped discover the defective gene responsible for Wilson disease, ahereditary disorder that causes copper poisoning of the liver and brain.

� 1995 – launched the Living with Liver Disease education and support programfor patients and their families, the first program of its kind in the world whichhas since been duplicated by liver organizations in the USA, UK and France.

� 1998 – established first Chair of Hepatology at University of Montreal.

� 1999 – began hepatitis C prevention, education and awareness program asHealth Canada’s partner of choice in all initiatives on liver health.

� 2001 – established CME at Sea™ International Medical Conference Cruise, thefirst in the world to be organized by a health charity.

� 2001 – launched national print, radio and television PSA campaign withcomedian Martin Short.

� 2002 – presented “A Night to Remember” benefit gala concert featuring PaulAnka, who came “home” to Ottawa to share an evening with the HonourableJean Chrétien, the Honourable John Manley, Lady Sarah Burns and 1500 adoringfans.

� 2002 – established the National ABCs of Liver Disease Conference featuringinternationally recognized hepatologists from across Canada and around theworld, with special guest speaker Pamela Anderson.

SUPPORT NETWORKSFor liver disease patients and family members,talking to someone who has experienced thesame frustrations and physical challenges can bevery comforting. Many CLF volunteers haveliver disease themselves or have lived with thedisease in their families.Through telephone sup-port networks, these volunteers provide one-on-one counselling to help patients cope with thephysical, mental, emotional and financial burdensof their disease.

PATIENT FORUMSWith so few liver specialists in Canada, liverdisease patients may have to wait monthsbetween appointments and may not have achance to ask all their questions about treatmentoptions or lifestyle issues.The Canadian LiverFoundation has been able to address this needby organizing patient forums with guest speakerscovering topics such as transplantation andhepatitis C.

HEPATITIS B IMMUNIZATIONPROGRAMHepatitis B is the only sexually transmitteddisease preventable by vaccine. In Alberta, allgrade 5 students have been vaccinated againstthe disease since 1995. Students entering grade12 from 1999 to 2002 however, were at riskbecause they had missed this immunizationopportunity.To address this need, the CanadianLiver Foundation in partnership with theAlberta Ministry of Health launched a ‘catch-up’ immunization program for these grade 12students which included a range of educationaland promotional materials for both teachers and students.

As part of this program, the Foundation in partnership with Alberta Health created an address book for students to reinforce theprevention and health lifestyle messages aftergraduation.The book contains information on health promotion and disease prevention,career and continuing education resources aswell as financial planning advice.The addressbook is so popular that it was not only beingpresented to graduating students in 2002 butalso to local community youth and young adultorganizations.

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A NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VIRAL HEPATITISThis conference, which was presented by the Canadian Liver Foundation(CLF) and the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL)brought together medical and lay experts and other key stakeholders todiscuss the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of viral hepatitis.The two-day conference held in Toronto was the largest of its kind inCanada and attracted international delegates such as the American LiverFoundation and the Chinese Foundation for Hepatitis Prevention andControl.

Participants represented a wide range of interests and included liverspecialists, researchers, family physicians, health care professionals,community workers, representatives from non-profit organizations,from government health departments, the pharmaceuticalindustry and persons infected with and affected by hepatitisand other liver diseases.

The special guest speaker at the conference was well-known Canadian actress Pamela Anderson who shared herpersonal perspective on living with hepatitis C.

The ABCs of Liver Disease

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Research Research Partnerships – Working Together for a CurePaul Adams, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee

Despite being the fourth leading cause of death by disease inCanada, liver disease is often misunderstood or ignored.Withvery few cures and treatments available, a significant percent-age of the over two million Canadians affected by liver dis-ease may eventually end up on liver transplant waiting lists.Hepatitis C alone affects 240,000 Canadians, many of whomare unaware of their infection. Even with these numbers,the outlook is hopeful and research is improving the lives ofpeople living with liver disease.

For over 30 years the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF)has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of liver diseaseresearch.The CLF is committed to supporting Canadianresearchers and scientists in their ongoing search for treat-ments and cures for liver diseases.Thanks to the generosity of our donors across the country, the CLF provides fundingto make it possible for these world class researchers to stay in Canada to pursue their research objectives.The CLF alsoencourages young doctors to enter the field of hepatology by offering grants for graduate and undergraduate researchprojects.

For the CLF’s Medical Advisory Committee (MAC),research is central to accomplishing the goals of the CLF.Over the years, the Foundation has been able to expand its research grant program to support more liver researchprojects. In hospitals and universities across the country,our internationally renowned Canadian researchers haveenhanced our understanding of liver disease and moved uscloser to finding new treatments and cures.

In 2002, the CLF committed over $700,000 in newresearch grants to support the studies of 15 researchers acrossCanada.The funding was allocated to 5 operating grants,2 graduates studentships and 8 summer studentships.The areasof study truly reflects the diversity of liver research being per-formed by Canadian researchers.The fields of researchincluded transplantation, cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, pediatric and hereditary liver diseases. Next year we plan to award a new research grant to a young investigator.The number of research grant applications is increasing every year.Thisreflects the great need for further research support in the area of liver diseases. Despite a broad range of excellentapplications, only a small number of grants can be fundedevery year due to limited resources.

Through our ongoing partnership with the CanadianAssociation for the Study of the Liver, (CASL) theFoundation was pleased to present Dr. Michel Huet with the CLF Gold Medal as part of our joint recognition of thecontributions of hepatologists worldwide. Dr. Huet, the 20th recipient of the CLF gold medal, is a professor at theUniversity of Montreal and is that institution’s first Chair ofHepatology – a position made possible through a partnershipbetween the CLF and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.The medalwas presented during Canadian Digestive Diseases Week in Montreal, Quebec.We also honoured Dr. Jean-BernardOtte, a pediatric liver transplant surgeon from CliniquesUniversitaires Saint Luc in Brussels, for his contribution inthe field of pediatric hepatology.

The Foundation and CASL also worked together as co-sponsors of the ABCs of Liver Disease Conference held inToronto.This national conference on viral hepatitis broughttogether medical and lay experts and other key stakeholdersfrom across Canada and abroad.

By continuing to establish innovative research partnershipswith the business community and all levels of government to fund initiatives such as multi-centre projects and chairs of hepatology in leading academic institutions, we hope toattract new young doctors and retain talented liverresearchers within Canada.

In closing, I would like to recognize the members of theMedical Advisory Committee whose insight, dedication andhard work have made my work as Chairman a pleasure andhonour: Dr. Rick Schreiber (Vancouver), Dr.Vince Bain(Edmonton), Dr. Sam Lee (Calgary), Dr. Gerry Minuk(Winnipeg), Dr. Bill Depew (Kingston), Dr. Marc Deschênes(Montreal), Dr. Pierre Haddad (Montreal), Dr. KevorkPeltekian (Halifax), and Dr. Eve Roberts (Toronto) asChairman of the CLF.

Paul Adams, M.D., FRCPC

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CLIFFORD GUYMemorial University of NewfoundlandHepatitis B virus (HBV) affects an estimated 350 million people worldwide and is the leadingcause of chronic liver disease.Although effectivevaccines are available, hepatitis B is still rampantand chronic infection is difficult to treat. CliffordGuy is researching how the immune systemcontributes to clearance or persistence of thevirus and how liver cells may be involved in theimmune response against the virus. Mr. Guy isunder the supervision of Dr.Thomas Michalak.

DIANA MAGERThe Hospital for Sick Children, TorontoNutrition is of the utmost importance for thegrowth and development of children.

Malnutrition occurs in approximately 70% ofchildren with chronic liver disease. Under thesupervision of Dr. P. B. Pencharz, Diana Mager isresearching the requirements of a specific aminoacid in healthy children and in children withliver disease.

2002 Operating GrantsDR. ROGER BUTTERWORTHSaint-Luc Hospital, MontrealAcute liver failure is life-threatening. It can be attributed to many things including viral infection or prolonged exposure to toxins.Dr. Roger Butterworth of Saint-Luc Hospital in Montreal is studyinghow an increase in histamine plays a role in major complications of acute liver failure.

DR. MICHEL LALLIER, DR. FERNANDO ALVAREZ and DR. STEVE MARTIN Ste-Justine Hospital, MontrealLiver transplantation is now the treatment of choice for many liver diseases.Despite a very high success rate, the risks of the procedure remainrelatively high. Drs. Michel Lallier, Fernando Alvarez and Steve Martin ofthe Ste-Justine Hospital in Montreal are researching an alternative therapyto liver transplantation in the treatment of acute or chronic liver disease.

DR. WAYNE LAUTTUniversity of ManitobaStress from many causes, including blood loss, leads to insulin resistanceand high blood sugar levels. Dr.Wayne Lautt of the University ofManitoba is studying the hormone HISS, which is produced in the liverto stimulate glucose uptake in muscle, and how an absence of HISS resultsin insulin resistance.

DR. RICHARD SCHREIBERB.C. Children’s HospitalPrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease in which the bile duct becomes inflamed, scarred and obstructed. By demonstrating thesimultaneous development of PSC and inflammatory bowel disease,Dr. Richard Schreiber, a pediatric hepatologist from B.C. Children’sHospital, is researching a common cause for these diseases.

DR. ROBERT TANGUAYUniversity of LavalHereditary tyrosinemia is a severe metabolic disease affecting the liver.Although there is a drug treatment that manages the disease in some cases,liver transplantation is frequently the only option. Dr. Robert Tanguay ofthe University of Laval is researching a novel approach to treatment forhereditary tyrosinemia.

ANDREW SASS-KORTSAK AWARDIn 1990, the Canadian Liver Foundation, inpartnership with the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver, created the Sass-Kortsak Award to honour the late Dr. Sass-Kortsak who made tremendous contributions tothe field of hepatology and did much to furtherthe work of the Foundation.The award ispresented every two years and the recipient isinvited to lecture at the Canadian DigestiveDiseases Week conference.

In 2002, the CLF honoured Dr. Jean-BernardOtte, a pediatric liver surgeon from CliniquesUniversitaires Saint-Luc in Brussels, for hiscontributions in the field of pediatric hepatology.Past recipients of the award include:1990 Dr. Claude C. Roy1992 Dr. Irmin Sternlieb1994 Dr. Daniel Alagille1996 Dr. Alex Mowat (posthumously)1998 Dr. William Balistreri2000 Dr. Frederick J. Suchy2002 Dr. Jean-Bernard Otte

2002 Graduate Studentships

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2002 Summer StudentshipsKAAN ELBI BIRON, University of British ColumbiaHemochromatosis is a hereditary liver disease that results inan excessive build-up of iron in the body, especially the liver.Kaan Biron studied the mutations in (TfR2) protein and the association with hemochromatosis. His supervisor was Dr.Wilfred Jefferies.

KIM BJORKLUND, University of ManitobaA doctor’s practice of medicine is often influenced by theinformation received from the pharmaceutical industryregarding new drugs and/or treatments. Kim Bjorklund com-pared industry-sponsored trials proclaiming an advantage totheir interferon-based therapy with the effectiveness of thesame therapy when compared to a new version of the inter-feron-based therapy. Her supervisor was Dr. Gerry Minuk.

MARILÈNE BOLDUC, University of LavalThe hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a plus strand virus that causesacute and chronic liver diseases. Marilène Bolduc worked on the development of a plant virus based vaccine for the hepatitis C virus under the supervision of Dr. Denis Leclerc.

MARJOLAINE DUVAL, University of MontrealAfter transplantation, several liver grafts function poorly andthis increases the need for intensive care and the risk of graftfailure. Part of the problem comes from the sensitivity of thecells lining the blood vessels inside the liver. However, evenwhen these cells are protected the hepatocytes functionpoorly and die. Marjolaine Duval studied why that happens,and particularly what type of cell death occurs. Her supervisorwas Dr. Pierre Haddad.

CHRISTIAN LAVALLÉE, University of MontrealNon-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as fattyliver disease, is increasingly considered as a common chronicliver disease. Christian Lavallée researched the cellular andmolecular mechanisms leading to non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis under the supervision of Dr. Pierre Haddad.

EVELYNE MORIN, University of MontrealObstruction of bile flow, or cholestasis, affects people of allages, including neonates and young children but strategies to fight this progressive disease remain very limited.Evelyne Morin researched the gene underlying the diseaseand its involvement in biliary disease. Her supervisor was Dr. Guylaine Bouchard.

AMY MURPHY, Dalhousie UniversityHepatic fibrosis occurs because an important cell in the liverchanges.Amy Murphy studied what signals are involved inthe hepatic stellate cell from its normal appearance to itsactivated appearance. Her supervisor was Dr.Theresa Peterson.

CYNTHIA YU, University of AlbertaWilson disease is a hereditary liver disease that causes copperoverload. Individuals affected with Wilson disease cannoteliminate copper from the liver and brain, causing liver diseaseand movement disorders and an inability to speak. Cynthia Yustudied a new application for a rapid method of testing forimproved diagnosis of Wilson disease. Her supervisor was Dr. Diane Cox.

RAJ BHARGAVA RESEARCH TRUST FUNDIn 2001, Ravi, Nalin, and Shashi Bhargava, established aresearch fund with the Canadian Liver Foundation in memoryof their father.The Raj Bhargava Memorial StudentshipAward will provide a three-month grant each summer to amedical student at the University of Alberta for research inthe radiology of liver disease. Raj Bhargava benefited fromdiagnosis and treatment provided by radiologists. Mr. Bhargavafelt the Canadian Liver Foundation was worthy of supportbecause of the practical information provided to him on liverdiseases by the local chapter when he was ill. Students will beeligible to apply for this award in 2004.

The Foundation is very grateful for the Bhargava family’sgenerous support and is pleased to be able to offer thisadditional funding resource for student researchers.

CLF GOLD MEDAL AWARDThe Canadian Liver Foundation was the first organization inthe world committed to reducing the incidence and impactof liver disease through research and education. In keepingwith our pioneering mandate, the CLF established a GoldMedal Award in 1983 to recognize doctors and scientists whohave made a significant contribution to moving the field ofliver research forward.

In 2002, the CLF honoured Dr. Michel Huet, Professor ofMedicine at the University of Montreal and that institution’sfirst Chair of Hepatology.As the 20th recipient, Dr. Huetjoins an impressive list of internationally recognized pastrecipients from around the world.1983 Dr. Jean-Pierre Benhamou1984 Dr. Robert H. Purcell1985 Dr. Rudi Schmid1986 Dame Sheila Sherlock1987 Dr. Aaron M. Rappaport1988 Dr. Carl A. Goresky1989 Dr. Hyman J. Zimmerman1990 Dr. B.S. Blumberg1991 Dr. Hector Orrego1992 Dr. Roger Williams

1993 Dr. Telfer Reynolds1994 Dr. M. James Phillips1995 Dr. Diane W. Cox1996 Dr. Laurence Blendis1997 Dr. Laurie Powell1998 Dr. William Wall 1999 Dr. Juan Rodés2000 Dr. Lorne Tyrrell2001 Dr. Jay Hoofnagle2002 Dr. Michel Huet

I am pleased to report that the Canadian LiverFoundation continues to exhibit strong financialperformance. During the year 2002, the CLFgenerated approximately $6.8 million fromdonations and other funding sources designed toraise money to support our research programsand projects.

While our total net revenue appears downfrom previous years, it should be noted thatduring this past year we paid out of our MedicalResearch Fund a substantial amount of thefunds that had been received in prior years, butduring 2002 committed to actual expendituresin support of research initiatives. Research fund-ing in 2002 was $641,000 which is an increasein excess of 33% over our research grants fundedin the previous year. Expenditures for programdevelopment were approximately 5% higherduring this past year which indicates that theCanadian Liver Foundation continues to growand expand its education and core activities.

One of the strengths of the Canadian LiverFoundation is that we can undertake a majorprogram with government funding and carryout our obligations under those programs.Weare credible partners with Health Canada andthe various provincial funding authorities (in thecase of Hepatitis B, the Province of Alberta) tocarry out these specific programs.

On an overall basis, the Foundation generatedapproximately $700,000 of available income tofund current and future liver research.This iscomparable to last year’s $860,000 ($700,000 forgeneral research and $160,000 for designatedprojects) and reflects that, notwithstanding aslight increase in total revenues, we did haveincreased expenditures particularly at the chapterlevel as programs and projects were commencedto expand our presence in areas across Canada.

Operating expenses were down slightly fromprior years which indicates that our senior andoperating management team both in Torontoand in the regions across the country are moni-toring operating expenses prudently. I want to thank our Chairman and Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Eve Roberts, our President, Gary Fagan,and our Director of Finance, Cheryl Ahong fortheir work during the year in the financial area.

In summary, I am pleased to report that ourfinancial position at the end of the year 2002remains fiscally strong.We have substantialinvestments (in excess of $2 million) and arepositioned to fund our $600,000 of researchcommitments carried forward from prior yearsas well as to continue to fund at a level ofapproximately $700,000 for new researchprojects.

Ongoing support from our volunteers,program partners, professional advisors and staffwill ensure our continuing commitment toCanadians who rely on the CLF for research,education, information and many other valuableservices in 2002 and beyond.

Elliot Jacobson, CA

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Treasurer’s ReportELLIOT JACOBSON, SECRETARY/ TREASURER

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Financial HighlightsFinancial Position Summary as at December 31, 2002 and 2001

ASSETSCurrent $208,769 $175,124 $236,979 $593,329 $448,709 $643,999 $894,457 $1,412,452Investments 26,991 471,414 1,305,917 1,241,789 659,846 200,000 1,992,754 1,913,203Capital Assets 58,485 66,332 58,485 66,332

$294,245 $712,870 $1,542,896 $1,835,118 $1,108,555 $843,999 $2,945,696 $3,391,987

LIABILITIESCurrent $108,322 $390,989 $470,879 $34,000 $579,201 $424,989Tenant Inducement 2,425 31,522 2,425 31,522Long-Term 33,906 68,000 33,906 68,000FUND BALANCE 183,498 290,359 1,038,111 1,733,118 1,108,555 843,999 2,330,164 2,867,476

$294,245 $712,870 $1,542,896 $1,835,118 $1,108,555 $843,999 $2,945,696 $3,391,987

Operations Summary for the Year Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001

REVENUEDonations and Chapter Revenue $6,804,720 $6,714,054 $538,181 $1,243,366 $132,382 $7,342,901 $8,089,802Other 34,982 94,462 1,002 99,405 55,650 91,634 193,867

$6,839,702 $6,808,516 $539,183 $1,342,771 $55,650 $132,382 $7,434,535 $8,283,669

EXPENDITUREPrograms $4,071,439 $3,773,283 $841,674 $961,562 $4,913,113 $4,734,845Research Grants 641,094 475,708 641,094 475,708Operating 2,068,356 2,170,285 2,068,356 2,170,285

$6,139,795 $5,943,568 $841,674 $961,562 $641,094 $475,708 $7,622,563 $7,380,838

Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditure for the yearbefore loan forgiveness $699,907 $864,948 ($302,491) $381,209 ($585,444) ($343,326) ($188,028) $902,831

Loan forgiveness $350,000 $350,000

Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditure for the year $699,907 $1,214,948 ($302,491) $381,209 ($585,444) ($343,326) ($188,028) $1,252,831

Complete audited financial statements including explanatory notes (as audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP)are available from the Canadian Liver Foundation National office.

Total2002 2001

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Thank You to Donors

3M7-11 StoresA & P AccentureAcuraAdobeAGF Management LimitedAir CanadaAlbert Abrum Lager FoundationAlberta Blue CrossAlcanAllen Bradley Employees Charitable FundAmram’s Distributing Ltd.AnjinnovAON Reed Stenhouse Inc.Arcas GroupArmour Transportation Inc.ATCO Gas Employee Service FundAuberge HatleyAventis PasteurAxcan PharmaB.F. Lorenzetti & AssociésBahamas Tourist OfficeBantrel Co.BâtivacBell CanadaBéton ScaramBMO Nesbitt BurnsBoeing TorontoBoiler Inspection & Insurance Co. of CanadaBrewers Association of CanadaBrouse Holdings Inc.Bunting Warburg Inc.Burro Hills Golf CourseC.A ParadisCabinet de relations publiques National Inc.Caisses Desjardins Calgary Flames Hockey ClubCamco AcuraCamco Employees’ Charity Trust FundCanadian Hemophilia SocietyCanadian Wrigley Employees’ Charity TrustCanJet AirlinesCanon HygieneCapital Hill GroupCaptial District Health Authority

CasurinaCgu Group Canada LimitedCharlton HobbsCheetah Graphic ConsultantsChubb Insurance Company of CanadaCity of Winnipeg Employees’ Charitable FundCivic Service Union 52Claire & Murray MacKenzie FoundationClearwater Fine FoodsCNColoniale Golf & Country ClubCorporation Immobilière MagilCoughlin & AssociatesCredit Union Central Ltd.Creekside WineryD & A AbrahamDale Wurfel Pontiac BuickDessau-SoprinDistinctionsDJ’s TaxiDowneast CommunicationsDuca Community Credit Union LimitedEarnscliffe StrategyEconomy Shoe Shop Edmonton Oilers Hockey ClubEDSEmpire HoldingsEmployees Community Fund of

Boeing TorontoEmployees Fund for Community Service

(EFCS)EnCana CorporationEnterprize Rent a CarEstate of Donald WilliamsEstate of Elaine O’BlenisEstate of Helene Murphy HouseEstate of J.A. DesèveEstate of Lyla MiskieEstate of Margaret Evelyn ClarkeEstate of Mary Edith MacKayEstate of Mona HarnishEstate of Nicholas Joseph TremblayEstate of Thomas Asquith HouseFasken Martineau DuMoulin LLPFirst TreasuryFondation Denise et Guy St-Germain

Foothills Pipelines LimitedFord Motor Company of CanadaFreedom 55 FinancialFujisawa Canada Inc.Fuller Landau LLPGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedGeorge Weston Ltd.Gestion AequilibriumGestion Jacques LafontaineGlaxoSmithKlineGlobal Television Network Inc.Go Travel DirectGold & Time Jewellery Centre Ltd.Gordon’s Gold JewellersGorehill Investments LimitedGrant & Associates Grey Goose VodkaGrey, Clark, Shih & AssociatesGroupe Alexis-NihonGroupe DutailierGroupe GerpatecGroupe PetraGroupe ValorGSS Générale de Service de SantéGuysborough Regional MunicipalityHalifax Regional MunicipalityHatherall CareyHealth CanadaHealth Sciences Centre (Winnipeg)

Employees Charitable FundHellerEhrman AttorneysHewlett Packard Canada LimitedHill and KnowltonHistoricaHoffman-La Roche LimitedHSBC Bank CanadaHydro One Inc. Charity FundIndependent Linen ServiceIndustries de Maintenance Empire Inc.Industry FilmsInternational Brotherhood of

Electrical WorkersIsmali Council for EdmontonIvanhoe CambridgeJ.E. Verreault & Fils LtéeJ.J. Hoey Incorporated

The Canadian Liver Foundation would like to thank the businesses andorganizations as well as the individual,memorial and bequest donors acrossCanada that have supported our pro-grams and activities throughout the

years.Your generous contributions havehelped us reach major milestones in thefight against liver disease. Each invest-ment of time and money helps make adifference.We also extend our deepestgratitude to our Chapter and Board

volunteers for their tireless efforts inspreading the word.We couldn’t do itwithout you! Listed below are just afew of our current and past donors:

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Thank You to Donors

This list does not fully reflect the manydonors that have generously supportedthe Canadian Liver Foundation’sregional and chapter special events andprograms across the country.We thankyou all for your dedication and support.

Jackman FoundationJavelin Technologies Inc.John Brouwer FoundationJohn Deere Foundation of CanadaJones Packaging Inc. Welfare FundKanata Electronic Services Ltd.Kimberly-Clark Inc.LabattLegacy Kitchen Design Group Inc.Legal Freight Services Ltd.Leo PharmaLes Carrières de St-DominiqueLes Constructions MartonLes Productions NoémieL’IndustrielleLondon City ChryslerLongford Equipment International LimitedManitoba Government All Charities CampaignManitoba Hydro Employees’

Charitable Donations CommitteeMaple FinancialMasdin Family FoundationMaster FM Ltd.McGill & PartnersMcMaster MotorsMDT ComputersMerix ManagementMintz & PartnersMolson CanadaMunroe and AssociatesNational Life Nav CanadaNemesis Graphic DesignNexitisNorco Products Ltd.Nova ChemicalsNovartisOcean NutritionOntario Power Generation

Employees’ Charity TrustOPG Employees’ & Pensioners’ Charity TrustOttawa Congress CentrePat Felsher FursPaul Anka ProductionsPavages MaskaPéloquin Kattan, AvocatsPizza PizzaPlacements MaskaPlacer Dome Inc.

PNR Productions Ltd.Poly Cello Division of EPC LimitedPomerleauPower CorporationPPG Canada IncorporatedPriceWaterhouseCoopersProvincial AirlinesQuintex ServicesRBC – Marché des capitauxReitmansRemax Realty Ltd.Restaurant L’Orchidée de ChineRothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.Royal BankRoyal Bank Financial Group

Employees’ CharityRoyal Canadian Legion Br 405Royal LePageSaint Mary’s University Student’s AssociationSamson Bélair Deloitte & ToucheSaskatchewan Government InsuranceSaskatchewan Tel Pioneers CouncilSaskatchewan Tel Care-North

Battleford DistrictSchering Canada IncorporatedScotiaBankShawCor Ltd.Shire-BiochemSiemensSiemens WestinghouseSITQSleemanSobey’s Inc.Sona ComputerSouris District Donor’s ChoiceSt. Joseph Print GroupSteele MazdaStorey’s Forest City AuctionsSun LifeSuncor Energy FoundationSurentecSyncrude Canada Ltd.TaddeoTannis Food DistributorsTel AvThe CG & B Group Inc.The Dominion Group FoundationThe Marginal DonorsThe Press Gang

The Steele Auto GroupThe Winnipeg FoundationThe Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams

FoundationTony Graham LexusTransCanada Pipelines LimitedTregaskissTremblayTrillium Home of the Ladies Orange

BenevolentTRM TechnologiesTrojan TechnologiesTrue North EnergyTSC Store United Way of the Alberta Capital RegionUSB Bunting Warburg Inc.Vintage Inns (Niagara)Vitrerie LessardVolvo Cars of Canada Ltd.Wal-MartWawanesa Mutual Insurance CompanyWCB Staff Association Benefit FundWharncliffe Plymouth Chrysler Ltd.William F. Lede Family FoundationWoodbine EntertainmentWyeth AyerstZehrs