Dear donors,
At Arthritis Society Canada, we stand on a legacy of excellence. For more than 75 years, we have fueled groundbreaking research, essential programs and transformative advocacy, all in the name of improving the lives of people with arthritis. You have contributed to this rich tradition.
As we step into a year of economic and political uncertainty, our priorities will not waver. We remain steadfast in our dedication to the arthritis community, and we are excited to move our bold Arthritis Action Plan forward while extending the reach of our events and supercharging the power of our partnerships. We recognize, however, that this is a unique chance to reimagine how we fund progress. Although we will continue to rely on trusted methods, we are energized by fresh, innovative approaches to fundraising that can accelerate our impact.
You, members of our impassioned donor family, have been integral to our accomplishments. Thank you for your support. By working together creatively, we will face next year's challenges - and seize the opportunities - to reshape the arthritis landscape.
With gratitude,
John Chippindale
Chair, National Council
Director, Board of Directors
Arthritis Society Canada
Jennifer Stewart
Chief Development Officer
Arthritis Society Canada
“At Serein Properties, we believe spaces impact more than structure - they shape emotions and well-being. Our human-centric design philosophy aligns with the values of Arthritis Society Canada, an organization we deeply admire for its 75+ years of dedication to research, advocacy and support. As a proud pioneer partner, we stand with Arthritis Society Canada in advancing initiatives that enhance health, improve quality of life and drive meaningful change.”
- Betsy Wen, CEO, Serein Properties
“I am grateful to Arthritis Society Canada for their vital work advancing research, advocacy and support for the millions of people in Canada with arthritis. Their commitment to innovation and patient-centered care is transforming lives, driving progress toward better treatments and ensuring that arthritis remains a national health priority. Through their leadership, individuals affected by arthritis have access to the resources and support they need to live fuller, healthier lives.”
- Mike Savage, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and 2025 East Coast Roast roastee
“I know what it means to suffer from arthritis, but Arthritis Society Canada has been there whenever I've needed something. I'm in my 70s and have been on injections for 27 years. Although they've helped, the pain never goes away. I want to give so more research can be done and more people can be helped. My goal is to ensure no one else suffers from arthritis.”
- Nisha Mapara
“My 17-year-old son has been battling systemic arthritis since age 4. This disease has changed our lives, but despite the ups and downs, it has made us stronger and more resilient! For years, we have supported Arthritis Society Canada to improve the lives of people who suffer from this little-known disease. As this experience has been very enlightening, we have been developing adaptive clothing through our brand, Philou Dress Code, to simplify the lives of many and bring them happiness.”
- Magaly Rios, founder, Philou Dress Code
“My partner, Debbie, has lived with arthritis for almost 50 years, always leaning on Arthritis Society Canada for advice and support. I've worked at the organization, so I know arthritis research is underfunded and isn't 'an old person's disease' - it impacts so many. We're leaving a legacy gift so that the organization can continue to be a credible source of information, and so that important research can continue. There is no cure, but with more funding, that can change.”
- Brian Malone, Planned Giving donor
By the numbers
$22,250,860
gifted by 90,405 donors
$4,613,175
realized through 153 planned gifts from supporters who sought to make a lasting impact
$882,195
donated by 5,798 monthly donors who provide stable funding throughout the year
Our generous donors
At Arthritis Society Canada, we're deeply grateful for the generosity of our supporters who share our vision of a pain-free future. We extend heartfelt thanks to those who have made significant contributions — with gifts or pledges of $2,500 or more between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
We also honour the remarkable generosity of 33 individuals and families who have chosen to leave a lasting legacy through a planned gift. Their vision and compassion are lighting the way forward — creating hope today and a lasting impact for generations to come.
$500,000 - $999,999
Serein Properties
$250,000 - $499,999
TD Bank Group
The Vancouver Foundation
$100,000 - $249,999
HealthPartners Canada
The Etta I Jackson Charitable Foundation
Lynn & Tom Oldfield
$50,000 - $99,999
Canadian Rheumatology Association
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
John Chippindale
Container Corporation of Canada
The Doug de Pencier Fund
Irene Delucchi
The Diamond Family Foundation
Federated Health Charities
Nisha Mapara
Meridian Credit Union Limited
Organon
PartenaireSanté - Québec
David C. Pauli
Sonrise Foundation
United Way Winnipeg
Eric T. Webster Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Michael Audain
Axis Insurance
Peter M. Brown
Brynjolfur Kristin Brynjolfsson Fund at The Winnipeg Foundation
Neil Chrystal
CIBC
CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis
The Co-operators
Fondation Roland G Coudriau
John & Mary Crocker
Michele Cupit
Leslie Diamond
Frederick And Douglas Dickson Memorial Foundation
Gay Docherty
Anna Marie Frediani Research Fund
Fresenius Kabi Canada Ltd
Robert Gallacher
Barbara Goodwin
Grand Imperial Conclave of Canada Charitable Foundation
Edmund & Cecilia Heung
Patsy Hui
Lindsay Construction
MacGillivray Law
Marcatus QED Inc.
The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
Roger Milad
Municipal Group of Companies
J & W Murphy Foundation
Ocean Contractors Limited
Michelle Pollock
RBC Capital Markets
Scotiabank
Marvel C. Seaker
Shoppers Drug Mart
Smith Financial Corporation
Gregory Steers
Jennifer Stewart + Russel & Daniel
Brad Telfer
Joan Tuey
R. Howard Webster Foundation
Dr. Jean Wessel
Allen & Karen Wong
Donna J. Wyman
$10,000 - $24,999
AbbVie
Accelerant Insurance Company of Canada
AWB Charitable Foundation
Bank of Montreal
Patricia Barbato
Dario & Ildie Battista
BFL Canada Risk and Insurance Services Inc.
Niloufer Bhesania
Corrine Biesma
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Michael Borland
Michael Brimer
Canadian Baltic Aid Society (Toronto) Inc.
Chor-Yue Grace Chan
CME Consulting Group
Deloitte
Fondation J. A. DeSève
Jill Diamond
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Chris Enright
EY Canada
Denis Fortier
Yvonne Gagnon
Helen Garrett Foundation
Samuel H. Gilfix Endowment Fund at The Winnipeg Foundation
Robert Goodall
Doris Hansen Charitable Foundation
Innomar Strategies
InterRent REIT
isure insurance
Janssen Inc.
Jones DesLauriers
Kathleen Keilty & David Foster
Living Waters Ministry
Loopstra Nixon LLP
George Macri
Manulife Financial
Duncan Mathieson
Joy May
Madison May
Harrison McCain Foundation
Yvonne McGregor (and the late Donald E. McGregor)
McKesson Canada
Fondation Simone Morin et Valmont Garneau
Frank Neufeld
Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Ocean Pacific Hotel Group
O'Regan's Automotive Group
Polar Asset Management Partners
Pomerleau Inc.
Power Corporation du Canada
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Jas Randhawa
RBC
rcs Construction
River Philip Foundation
Michael Rowe
Marlene Ruby
Sancton Access
Leonard Sanders Family Foundation
Schroeder Arthritis Institute
Robert Scott
Rosy Shang
The Judy Sherwin Memorial Fund
Mark L. Smith
Sandy L. So
Rob Sobey & Family
Sofina Foundation
The Spatz Foundation
Sprott
Stait Family Fund
Stanhope Simpson Insurance Ltd
Starshot Ventures Inc.
Wade Stayzer
Stephanie Gottheil Medicine Professional Corporation
William Stewart
TELUS Health | TELUS Santé
Martin Thibodeau
Tokio Marine Canada
Toronto Metropolitan University
UCB Canada Inc.
Hazel Vaglio
Amir & Yasmin Virani Family Foundation
Vumetric Solutions Inc.
W.M. Fares Group
Wal-Mart Canada Corporation
Susan H. Walsh
Stephen G. Weiss
West Coast Reduction Ltd.
Westminster College Foundation
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
Wyse Meter Solutions
$2,500 - $9,999
401 Dixie Volkswagen
Adaptt Apparel
Advocate Printing & Publishing Co Ltd.
John D. Allen
Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation
Alton Holdings Inc.
Alvarez & Marsal Canada ULC
Ambridge Partners LLC
Anvil Construction Ltd.
Atlantic Developments Inc.
Augurex Life Sciences Corporation
Banking Labs
Bara Management
Gregory B. Barnes
Susan Bassili
Cheryl Batasar
Diane Baxter
Gloria Baylis Foundation
BDO Canada LLP
Fondation Famille Denise Beaudoin
The Beedie Group
Bennett Jones
Chris & Charlotte Beresford
John Beresford
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Fondation Germaine et Fernand Bernard
Lisa M. Blair
Gary Bluestein Charitable Foundation
Fondation Bon départ de Canadian Tire du Québec
Robindra N. Bose
Jeffrey Brown
Robert A. Brownless
Calgary North Hill Lions Club
Hugh & Margaret Campbell Charitable Fund
Carleton North Community Foundation
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Terry Cathcart
Celadrin
Celestial Fund
Central Okanagan Foundation
Centurion Asset Management Inc.
Brigette Chang
Bruce Chapple
Gary Chin
CI Financial
CIBC Commercial Banking
CIBC Wood Gundy
Donald Clements
Caisse de bienfaisance des employés et retraités du CN
Ron and Delia Cooper
Coquitlam Foundation on behalf of Shelagh Elaine Fulton Memorial Fund
Cox Family of Brownlee, SK Foundation
Cox & Palmer
Crescent Lodge #81 Independent Order of Oddfellows
Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic
Carol and Lloyd Darlington
Davies
Davis Pier
Bob Deaver
Definity Financial Corporation
Dr. Ron Denham
Desjardins FCDQ
Sikin Dharamshi
Kathi Dilworth
Brad Donaldson
Ronald K. Dorland
Drishti Media Group
Dynamic Funds (Toronto)
Eastlink
Alison Eisenhauer
Warren Elliott
Ethos Specialty Insurance Services
Euclid Transactional LLC.
Fondation Blain-Favreau
Fiera Capital Corporation
Financière Banque Nationale
Fisherman's Market
Fondation Lise et Richard Fortin
Fiducie Charitable Fournier-Éthier
Pamela Francis
Rhoda J. Fraser
Lisa Fruitman
David Fulton
Francine et Serge Gadbois
Camil Gagné
Paul R. Gaudette
Robert J. Gauthier
Diana Gazdar
Ian Gibb
Fondation Denise et Robert Gibelleau
The Gordon and Lorraine Gibson Family Foundation
Gilliland Family Charitable Foundation
Gil-Son Construction Limited
Thomas Goldstein
Charles Goodbrand
Goodmans LLP
Government of Canada
Gowlings
Grace Graham
The Gulf & Fraser Foundation
Ingrid Gutzmann
Wayne Haggarty
The Hamber Foundation
Fondation Pauline Hamel
Margaret A. Hammond
Carla Hannemann-Stewart
Phillip Harahus Charitable Gift Fund
Brian G. Harrington Fund at The Calgary Foundation
Venetia E. Harvey Charitable Family Fund
Headwaters Physiotherapy
Dr. Jeffrey Heath
Edna Herbert Charitable Foundation Giving Fund
Allison Hines
The HMF Trust
Charles M. Holt
Nancy E. Hopkins
C. L. Houps
Tim Houtsma
Lillian Hrudie Fund
Kirk Hudson
The Hylcan Foundation
Intact Insurance
Laraine Isa
Shareef & Tammy Isa
Sunita Ishri
JDG Foundation
Jeffrey McCann
Kashmir Johal
Michael Allan Johnson Foundation
The Barbara M Johnston Foundation
JR Ross & Sons
Judith & Charles
Kanish & Partners LLP
Kathleen Keilty & David Foster
Marlene Kelland
Kelly Kingsland
Raj Kothari
Lynn Laird
Dom Lassonde
Fondation Familles Lauzon et Provencher
Lawtons Drugs
Troy Lehman
Leo Berwick
Leon's Furniture Ltd.
Linda Leslie
M. Lewchuk
Jennifer Lipkowitz
LivCorp Inc.
Livingstone
Marilyn Lorenz
Fondation Famille Jean-Paul-Lortie
Lan Luan
Joe Lucente
Dianna MacDonald
J. Rory MacDonald
Janet MacEachern
Chris Macinnes
Florence MacKenzie Fund
J. Mackenzie
Janet Macphail
Jane Macpherson
Alice and Murray Maitland Foundation
O. Malcomson
Stephen Maltby
Stephen Mangos
Kerri Manuel-MacDonald
Marchand Homes
Marid Industries
Glen Martin
Monique Martin
Fondation Maurice-Tanguay
Cory May
Steve A. Mayne
McAdams Foundation
The Ross McBain Charitable Gift Fund
J. Scott McCain
Alice McCarron
Cheryl McClellan
Alison McCrea
Alison McDonald
Dr. Donald C. McGillivray
Sheila McIntosh & Phil Ireland Family Fund at The Calgary Foundation
John & Mary McLean
McMillan LLP
Gilles Ménard
Mersey Seafoods Limited
Steven Metlege
Catherine Miao
Mike's Charitable Account
Carol Mitchell & Richard Venn Family Fund
MNP LLP
Modo Yoga Nanaimo
F.K. Morrow Foundation
Marilyn Murphy
Mark & Sally Nairn
National Bank NCG
Ashley Neale
Olivier Noiseux
Fondation Carmand Normand
Fred North Charitable Foundation
The Charles Norcliffe Baker & Thelma Scott Baker Foundation
Office Interiors
The O'Neill Foundation
Darren Onushko
Jaqui Parchment
Parts For Trucks
PayPal Giving Fund Canada
Philip Dalsgaard Pedersen
Penderfund Capital Management Ltd.
Melanie Philip
Pinaud Drywall & Acoustical Ltd
Margaret Pollard
E. Laverne Popowich
The Poyen GIVMOR Fund
Lana Pulver
Fondation Québec Philanthrope
Maureen A. Quigley
Rafiena Rahim
Raj Gill Personal Real Estate
Charles Ramia
Vas & Myurathy Rao
RBC Foundation
Rebekah Assembly of British Columbia
Rebekah Assembly of Ontario Independent Order of Oddfellows
The Don and Nita Reed Family Foundation
Andrew Reid
Helen Reid
Iris Reilly Health Fund at The Calgary Foundation
Evelyn Reynolds
James Reynolds
Carole Rice
Alberta Ross
David J. Ross
Bernard Rust
Rebecca Sand
Sandoz Canada Inc.
Sanofi Canada
Alain Saumur
Scarborough Night of Columbus Council #3296
Scarborough Rotary Passport Club
The Lawrence Schafer Foundation
Richard & Susan Schroeder Gifting Fund
Donna and John Schwartzburg
Emma N. Scodellaro Fund
Barry Scroggs
Steve Sebag
Lorne R. Segal
SGGG Fund Services Inc.
Sunil Sharma
Susan Sharma
Daniel Shea
Helen and Gerard Shearer Foundation Fund at South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
Peter & Ruth Shillington Charitable Foundation
Bruce W. Shore
Fondation Sibylla Hesse
Silken Lingerie
Seymour Silverberg
Greg Simpson
Lynne Sinclair
Edward & Anita Smith
Hayden and Roni Smith Endowment Fund at The Calgary Foundation
Ronald E. Smith
Monte Snow
The Sandy So Family Endowment Fund
Sobeys
Jan & Keith Sorensen Foundation
Carl & Donna Sparkes
Karen Spaulding
Kathleen Stait
The Samuel W. Stedman Foundation
Steele Auto Group
Richard Steinberg
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Summit Forming LTD.
Sun Life
Surrey Fire Fighters' Charitable Society
Jennifer Sydenham
Jason Szczur
Foon Tam
Allan R. Taylor
TD Wealth
Anna and Murray Temple Foundation
Tenaquip Foundation
The Shaw Group, Clayton Developments
Thiru Inc.
Timothy A. Young Family Foundation
Torkin Manes LLP
Toronto Foundation
The Toronto Star Children's Charities
Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company
Kathryn & Bill Troubridge
True North Disability Services
Clifford Tsang
Mary Turner
Tylenol
United Way British Columbia
United Way of Calgary and Area
University of Toronto (Division of University Advancement)
Vancity Community Foundation
Verecan Group
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VMF Structures Inc.
Wagners Law Firm
Joël Warnet
Mark Waslen
Leonard White
Wildeboer Dellelce LLP
Wingenbach Law Corporation
Woodbourne Canada Management Inc.
The Arnley I Wright Foundation
Yusko/Kowalchuk Family Foundation
Zeller Family Foundation
Jess Zhang
Legacy & estate gifts
Estate of Dorothy Lillian Amos
John P. Andrews
Succession Patricia B. Baird
Estate of Sheila Mary Penfound Barford
Succession de Lise Beauchamp
Estate of Maureen Elizabeth Blair-Leighton
Estate of Joan Isabelle Boland
Succession Henry-E. Boudreau
Estate of Barbara Ellen Bowles
Estate of Ernest Bradshaw
Estate of Donna Jean Brooks
Estate of Marina Burry
Estate of Gordon Butler
Estate of Helen Callahan
Estate of Dorelle Cameron
Estate of Mildred Laura Lou Carberry
Estate of Lorna June Carroll
Mable Chadwick Foundation
Estate of Lucette Charbonneau
Estate of Marguerite Alice Collins
Trust of Alice Cosford
Estate of Amelia Marie Cosgrove
Estate of Joyce Tinsdale Craig
Estate of Vera E. Cullum
Estate of Adele Maria Jutta Dalton
Walter and Mildred Danby Fund
Estate of Patricia Ann Deavitt
Estate of Michael John Devlin
Estate of Sylvia Willemina Drop
Estate of Irene Frances Fifi
Estate of Muriel Fraser
Succession de Roland Fréderick
Estate of Charles Fulton - Miriam Fulton Trust
Estate of Warren Bruce Garrard
Estate of Maria Elfreda Genosa
Estate of Catherine Eleanor Gerard
Estate of George John Gelderloos
Estate of Alice Gibson
Dr. Mark Hardy & Dr. Rose Goldstein
Estate of Leno Richard Gos
Estate of Hugh Graham
Estate of Margaret Fay Chapman Grainger
G. Grant & Dorothy F. Armstrong Foundation
Estate of Shirley Laurena Grant
Estate of William Alan Harding
Estate of Linda Joan Hargrave
Estate of Joyce Hargrove
Estate of Emma Gizella Hartfold
Estate of Dawn Patricia Harvey
Estate of Marguerite Elizabeth Harwood
Estate of Marjorie Irene Hill
Estate of Eve Rosemary Holdway
Estate of Samuel Van Hulstyn
Estate of Onalee Joanne Hunt
Constantine Iliopoulos
Estate of John David Isbister
Estate of Sheila Yvonne Jameson
Estate of Jean Johnston
Estate of William Jeffery Johnston
Estate of Catherine Mary Johnstone
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Jones Trust Fund
Estate of Shamyoon Moseda Kachan
Estate of Evelyn Kallen
Estate of Sandra Ann Kardash
Estate of Ellen Joan Kates
Estate of Mary Elizabeth Keir
Estate of Joan Sim Yin Kennedy
Estate of Richard David Kert
Estate of Thomas Campbell Kinloch
Estate of Erika Knipfel
Estate of Flora Knoske
Estate of Bob Kolstad
Succession Evelyn Komery
Estate of Olive Irma Koroluke
Estate of Gloria Jean Kroeker
Succession de Lise Lafrance
Trust of Edmund Alan Larkin & Edith Margaret Larkin
Joan G. Lashbrook
Estate of George Brian Laughlin
Frank Lew
Estate of Ruth Liechti
Estate of Thomas C.M. Logan
Estate of Eric MacNeil
Estate of Donald Julian Mantey
Estate of Joseph Matasich
Estate of Florence Ruth McGlynn
Estate of Margaret McKee
Estate of Kathy Jean Melchionna
Trust of John Mineary
Estate of Mabel Irene Moss
Estate of Sarah Nykiforuk
Estate of Margaret Mary Rita O'Brien
Estate of Thelma May Ollson
Estate of Shirley Elizabeth O'Neill
Estate of Richard Hugh Pearce
Pendeshuk Family Fund - Dennis Estate
Estate of Patricia Anne Peregoodoff
Estate of Edna E. Power
Estate of Josephine Ratfelder
Estate of Anna Cecille Ratney
Estate of Judith Van Ravenstein
Estate of Mary Jean Riddell
Trust of Edna Mae Rintoul
Estate of Helen Aniela Roberts
Estate of Jean Harriett Robinson
Margaret Rothweiler Charitable Foundation
Estate of William John Russell
Estate of Josephine Sanderson
Aaron Sanderson Endowment Fund
Trust of John A. Sanderson & Family
Estate of William Stirling Scott
Estate of Robert John Shaw
Estate of Dorothy Sinclair
Estate of Margaret Danville Sisley
Estate of Marion Isobel Smith
Estate of Teodoro DaSilva Soares
Estate of Eldeen Stark
Estate of Rose Marie Steadman
Bennett W. Steinberg and Mary Steinberg Endowment Fund
Estate of John Norman Stephen
Dollie Strelaeff Endowment Fund
Estate of Ivy Catherine Switzer
Trust of Louise Alice Tenzer
Estate of Sandra Marilyn Traynor
Bev R. Trist-Stewart
Estate of Betty Joan Trout
Estate of Henny Aline van Lint
Estate of George Henry Veinot
Estate of Frances Joan Estelle Wagner
Estate of Victoria Anne Watchel
Estate of Arlene Helen Welch
Estate of Nancy Janet Wevursky
Estate of Joseph Edward Whitby
Estate of Elizabeth Joan Williams
Orville and Alvera Woolacott Foundation
Estate of Lena Woolley
Estate of James Kenneth Wotten
Estate of Margaret Jean Zerr
We extend our gratitude to those individuals who have chosen to support our cause anonymously. We deeply respect your privacy and apologize for any errors or omissions in recognition. If you wish to update your preferences regarding acknowledgment, please reach out to us at [email protected].