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March 9, 2009
Osteoporosis Canada is pleased at our continuing partnership
with Chartwell REIT following this year’s generous $82,439.40 donation. “Chartwell’s corporate value of
respect reflects our desire to honour seniors and our belief that compassion is contagious. In 2008, the
corporation, with fundraising efforts from our residences, proudly raised over $82,000 for Osteoporosis
Canada. We have been a sponsor since 2006, and look forward to surpassing this donation total in 2009,” said
Karen Sullivan, Executive Vice-President, People.
 The cheque presentation took
place at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach on February 13th, 2009. and featured a decorated cake and tea for the
residents to mark the occasion. Linda Prout, Chartwell REIT national representative, was present for the
event. Also in attendance and acting as presenters were John Beever, Qualicum Beach Pharmasave Pharmacist and
Phyllis Edwards, Densitometry Technician.
“2009 represents the fourth year of collaboration between our two
organizations. The significant support we receive from Chartwell is greatly appreciated. It is critical to
addressing the needs of Canadians living with, or at risk for, osteoporosis: a population well-served by both
Chartwell Homes and Osteoporosis Canada,” said Julie M. Foley, President & CEO, Osteoporosis Canada. Over
the years, Chartwell has supported the work of Osteoporosis Canada mainly through sponsorship of our
fundraising events, such as the Chef Challenge and the Bone China Tea, our signature fundraiser. Osteoporosis
Canada holds close to 80 such Teas across the country annually. These events vary in size, content and scope.
They allow people across Canada to gain knowledge about osteoporosis as well as the vital services provided
by Osteoporosis Canada. For more information or to host your own Tea, please contact Tami Sterling at
tsterling@osteoporosis.ca.
Osteoporosis is a serious condition that causes bones to become severely
thin and fragile and to break easily. The condition is often referred to as “the silent thief,” since bone
loss does not have any symptoms, and most patients first find out they have osteoporosis only after they’ve
broken a bone. The condition affects both men and women, and though about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 8 men over 50
will have the disease, it can strike at a younger age as well. Osteoporotic fractures present an important
care issue and cost the Canadian health care system over $1.3 billion dollars per year. Thus, promoting bone
health is crucial, as better bone health is critical to reducing fractures, disability, pain,
hospitalizations, health complications, and death.
Generous donations such as this one allow Osteoporosis Canada to continue
our work, thereby making a difference in the lives of people living with osteoporosis.
Media contact: Ania Basiukiewicz, 416-696-2663 ext. 240;
abasiukiewicz@osteoporosis.ca
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