Community Conference Grants The purpose of the conference grants program is to support events which are organized by and/or for families with children with health challenges, including but not limited to children with acute illness, chronic illness, and disabilities. Eligible events will have a focus on information sharing between health professionals, community organizations, and families. 2019 – 2020

Access Counts Autism Conference 2019: Sharing Best Practices to Empower Diverse Communities South Asian Autism Awareness Centre Grant approved: $5,000 International Psycho-Oncology Society Kids Cancer Care Grant approved: $5,000 SCERT Conference on Neurodevelopmental Conditions Summit School Foundation Grant approved: $5,000 OPWSA Fall Family and Caregiver Conference Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Grant approved: $5,000 Building Strong NICU Families Healthy Start, Healthy Future Inc. Grant approved: $5,000 Vision Quest Education Conference Fighting Blindness Canada (formerly The Foundation Fighting Blindness) Grant approved: $5,000 YPAHD (Young People Affected by Huntington Disease) Day Huntington Society of Canada Grant approved: $5,000 Hydrocephalus Canada Annual Conference Hydrocephalus Canada (formerly Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association) Grant approved: $5,000 Family Connections – Managing Suicidality and Trauma Recovery The Sashbear Foundation Grant approved: $5,000

2018 – 2019 Pediatric Oncology Awareness Conference Chai Lifeline (Canada) Inc. Grant approved: $5,000 Pediatric Diabetes Day 2018 and Family Camp Retreat Diabetes Canada Grant approved: $5,000 In Our Community, Making a Difference McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Grant approved: $5,000 Huntington Society of Canada National Conference Huntington Society of Canada Grant approved: $5,000 7th Biennial Body Image and Self-Esteem Conference The National Eating Disorder Information Centre Grant approved: $5,000 FPWR Canada Family National Conference “Make It Happen” (in 2019) Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Canada Grant approved: $5,000 OPWSA Fall Mini Conference, Family Gathering and AGM (in 2018) Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Grant approved: $5,000 Vision Quest Education Conference The Foundation Fighting Blindness Grant approved: $5,000 38th Annual National Turner Syndrome Conference Turner Syndrome Society of Canada Grant approved: $5,000 Neurofibromatosis Ontario Annual Conference Neurofibromatosis Society of Ontario Grant approved: $5,000 Retinoblastoma Family Education Symposium held in Calgary Canadian Retinoblastoma Society Grant approved: $5,000 Annual Voice Conference Voice for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Grant approved: $5,000

2017 – 2018

OPWSA Family and Caregiver Conference Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Grant approved: $5,000 Young People Affected by Huntington Disease (YPAHD) Day Huntington Society of Canada Grant approved: $5,000 Joint the Movement to End Brain Tumours National Conference Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Grant approved: $5,000 Helping Our Youth Navigate a Body Obsessed Culture: Learning How You Can Make a Difference Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health Grant approved: $5,000 1st National Mitochondrial Disease Conference MitoCanada Foundation Grant approved: $5,000 Bright Lights Big Dreams The Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome Grant approved: $5,000 Living Empowered with Neurofibromatosis Tumour Foundation of BC Grant approved: $5,000 Culturally Responsive Practices in Health, Education and Community Service for Individuals & Families Living with Autism South Asian Autism Awareness Centre Grant approved: $5,000 JDRF Peak: Exercising Safely with T1D Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Grant approved: $5,000 Tuberous Sclerosis Educational Conference Tuberous Sclerosis Canada Grant approved: $5,000 Believe in Tomorrow Ontario Rett Syndrome Association 2018 Conference Ontario Rett Syndrome Association Grant approved: $5,000 Canadian Leukodystrophy Conference for Patients & Families: Current, Novel, and Future Therapies The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation Grant approved: $5,000

2016 – 2017

Joint The Movement to End Brain Tumours National Conference Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Grant approved: $5,000 3rd Annual 22q11DS Family Conference 22q Deletion Syndrome Clinic, The Hospital for Sick Children Grant approved: $5,000 Leukodystrophy Education Conference Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation Grant approved: $5,000 Improving Mental Wellness and Increasing the Strengths of Children and Youth with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) NorWest Community Health Centres Grant approved: $5,000 Strengthening the Voice of Indigenous Youth: An Event on Self-Care, Self-Growth, and Overcoming Depression and Suicide St. Michael’s Hospital Grant approved: $5,000

Self-harm and Suicidal Thoughts: Stories of hope and recovery Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health Grant approved: $5,000 Vision Quest Education Conference The Foundation Fighting Blindness Grant approved: $5,000 6th Biannual Body Image & Self-Esteem Conference National Eating Disorder Information Centre, Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation Grant approved: $5,000 4th Annual 22q11DS Family Conference 22q Deletion Syndrome Clinic, SickKids and Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough Grant approved: $5,000 Exploring the Spectrum The Provincial Autism Centre Association Grant approved: $5,000 Food Allergy Canada Workshop Food Allergy Canada Grant approved: $5,000 Canadian FOP Family Conference and Medical Clinic Canadian FOP Network (CFOPN) Grant approved: $5,000

2015 – 2016 2nd Annual 22q11DS Family Education Conference 22q Deletion Syndrome Clinic, The Hospital for Sick Children Grant approved: $5,000 Vision Quest Educational Meetings The Foundation Fighting Blindness Grant approved: $5,000 Regional Family Gatherings for Prader-Willi Syndrome Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Grant approved: $5,000 Waiting for Change: A Youth Mental Health Summit Children’s Mental Health Ontario Grant approved: $5,000 Canadian CMTC Annual Conference Canadian CMTC Foundation Grant approved: $5,000 Family Education Day About Epilepsy BC Epilepsy Society Grant approved: $5,000 Living well with food allergy: what can we learn from research? Food Allergy Canada (formerly Anaphylaxis Canada) Grant approved: $5,000 24th Annual VOICE Conference VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children Grant approved: $5,000 DREAMS Conference 2016 Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough Grant approved: $5,000 Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Annual Conference Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario Grant approved: $5,000 27th Annual Reach for the Rainbow Training Conference Reach for the Rainbow Grant approved: $5,000 Preschool Autism Treatment Impact: Sharing evidence and perspectives Autism Research Centre (IWK Health Centre) Grant approved: $5,000

2014 – 2015

23rd Annual VOICE Conference VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children Grant approved: $5,000 Manitoba NF Symposium Manitoba Neurofibromatosis Support Groups (MBNF) Grant approved: $5,000 Family Day on Borderline Personality Disorder The Sashbear Foundation Grant approved: $5,000 Unlocking the mysteries of good allergy; what can we learn from research? Anaphylaxis Canada Grant approved: $5,000 26th Annual Reach for the Rainbow Training Conference Reach for the Rainbow (RFTR) Grant approved: $5,000 Fostering Connections, 2015 Annual Conference – The Transition Trail: A Journey to Independence Through Connection Manitoba Foster Family Network Grant approved: $5,000 Toronto Finding Balance Mental Health Conference Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada (JDRF) Grant approved: $5,000 5th Bi-Annual Body Image and Self-Esteem Conference The National Eating Disorder Information Centre Grant approved: $5,000 Changing the Course of Autism 2014 (Conference/Webcast) Autism Canada Foundation Grant approved: $5,000 Vision Quest Educational Meetings The Foundation Fighting Blindness Grant approved: $5,000 Brain Tumour Information Days Patient and Family Conferences Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Grant approved: $5,000 Precious Minds Family Learning & Fun Day Precious Minds Support Services Grant approved: $5,000

2013 - 2014 How arts-based, mindfulness-based methods can help young people develop self-esteem and resilience: a ‘hands-on’ workshop for parents and practitioners Laurentian University Grant approved: $5,000 The Canadian MPS Society’s 2012 National Family Conference The Canadian MPS Society Grant approved: $5,000 Open Minds Across Canada Mental Health Symposia 2012 Healthy Minds Canada Grant approved: $5,000 Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s Youth in Action Conference Muscular Dystrophy Canada Grant approved: $5,000 Vision Quest Conference 2012 Foundation Fighting Blindness Grant approved: $5,000 Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health Grant approved: $5,000 Ask the Alpha Docs Patient Education Day Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Canada Inc. (Alpha-1 Canada) Grant approved: $5,000 Parent Workshop at Pine River Institute Pine River Institute (PRI) Grant approved: $4,746 Canadian National FOP Conference & Family Clinic Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC) Grant approved: $5,000 Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough Spring Conference 2013 Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough Grant approved: $4,000.00 SickKids Liver Transplant Family Education Day Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, SickKids Grant approved: $2,504 ‘Waking Up to Childhood Narcolepsy” An educational event for children with narcolepsy and their families Respiratory Medicine Department, SickKids Grant approved: $3,750.00 Annual VOICE Conference: The “21

st Century Learner” VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children (VOICE) Grant approved: $5,000

2012 - 2013

Autism: Changing the Course Autism Canada Foundation Grant approved: $5,000 Open Minds Across Canada Mental Health Symposia 2011 Healthy Minds Canada Grant approved: $5,000 4th S.H.A.R.E. (Survivors Health: Advocating for Resources and Education) Conference: HRQL?? De-Puzzling Health Related-Quality of Life for Survivors of Childhood Cancer Oncology Aftercare Program, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Grant approved: $5,000

The Circle of Care: Promoting Palliative Care at Diagnosis of a

Life-Threatening Illness: 3rd Annual Pediatric Palliative Care Research Symposium Palliative and Bereavement Care Service, SickKids Grant approved: $5,000 Advancing Vocational Opportunities for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism Research Unit, SickKids Grant approved: $5,000 2011 Canadian Deafblind Association Parent Conference Canadian Deafblind Association Ontario Chapter Grant approved: $4,125 Sibling Appreciation Day Social Work Department, SickKid Grant approved: $5,000 19th Annual International Scientific Meeting of the Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome (VCFS) Educational Foundation, Inc. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation 20th Annual VOICE Conference VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children (VOICE) Grant approved: $5,000

FPWR Canada National PWS Conference – Power and Possibilities...

Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, Canada (FPWR) Grant approved: $5,000

Building Healthy Homes Conference Ontario Rett Syndrome Association Grant approved: $5,000

International meeting for Autism Research Stakeholder Preconference The Centre for Applied Genomics, SickKids Grant approved: $5,000

2011 – 2012

Get Liver Smart! Biliary Atresia and Alagille Syndrome Canadian Liver Foundation Approved funding: $4,895

2011 Dream. Live. Inspire. 30th Anniversary Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Conference Spinal Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta Approved funding: $5,000

“Through the Eyes of a Child” Conference Fraser Valley Child Development Centre Approved funding: $5,000

Family Education Day SickKids Family-Centred Care Advisory Committee and Department of Social Work, The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $4,975

VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children’s Annual Conference VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children Approved funding: $5,000

2010 – 2011

Empowering Leadership in Challenging Times Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) Approved funding: $5,000

Life with NF (Neurofibromatosis) NF Canada Approved funding: $5,000

Parent to Parent – A Conference for Child and Youth Mental Health Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH) Approved funding: $5,000

National Child & Youth Mental Health Day The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health Approved funding: $5,000

FPWR Canada National Conference…Choose to Believe! Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Approved funding: $5,000

The Canadian MPS Society’s 2010 National Family Conference The Canadian Society for Mucopolysaccharide & Related Diseases Inc. (The Canadian MPS Society) Approved funding: $5,000

Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Annual Conference 2010 Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Approved funding: $5,000

Vision Quest Youth Conference 2010 Foundation Fighting Blindness Approved funding: $5,000

National Youth in Action Conference Muscular Dystrophy Canada Approved funding: $5,000

SICK of It: Living WELL with Sickle Cell 2010 Conference Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Approved funding: $5,000

2009 – 2010

Canadian National FOP (Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva) Conference & Family Medical Clinic 2009 Thames Valley Children's Centre Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

20th Annual Reach for the Rainbow Conference Reach for the Rainbow Approved funding: $5,000

Craniofacial/Cleft Lip and Palate Educational Conference Centre for Craniofacial Care and Research, The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000

3rd S.H.A.R.E. Conference: Survivors Health: Advocating for Resources and Education Oncology Aftercare Program, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Approved funding: $5,000

Autism: Changing the Course in Canada Conference 2009 Autism Canada Approved funding: $5,000

2009 8th

Annual Pacing Buddies GatheringThe Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000

OACRS Conference 2009 “Our Kids…Our Future…Together” Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services (OACRS) Approved funding: $5,000

Reason to Hope: Brain Research in Action Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre Approved funding: $5,000

2008 – 2009

Conquering Pain: The Hidden Cost of Immunization University of Toronto Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

The Abe Gold Learning & Research Centre Presents Michael J. Weiss, PhD Miriam Foundation Approved funding: $4,000 over 1 year

Retinoblastoma 2008: A New Strategy Canadian Retinoblastoma Society Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

19th Annual Reach for the Rainbow Conference Reach for the Rainbow Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Craniofacial/Cleft lip and Palate Educational Conference The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Family Education workshop The Hospital for Sick Children, Division of Social Work Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Strengths Approaches conference: Meeting the Needs of Northern Children and Youth Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

22q11 Deletion Syndrome Family Lecture Series 22q11 Deletion Syndrome Clinic, Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Expanding our Horizon: Moving Mental Health and Wellness Promotion into the Mainstream Parents for Children’s Mental Health Approved funding: $1,500 over 1 year

Marrow Failure and Myelodysplasia Meeting 2009 Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

2007 – 2008

Family Education Workshop The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Retinoblastoma 2008: A New Strategy Canadian Retinoblastoma Society Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

The Abe Gold Learning & Research Centre Presents Michael J. Weiss, PhD Miriam Foundation Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Conquering Pain: The Hidden Cost of Immunization University of Toronto Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

International Symposium in honour of the 100th Anniversary of the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Toronto University of Toronto Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Family Focus 2008 - Lean on Me Family Focus Society Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Genetic Metabolics/PKU Transition Day for Teens and Their Parents The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

2007 6th Annual Pacing Buddies Gathering The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Down Syndrome Association of Ontario (DSAO) Fall Conference 2007 Down Syndrome Association of Peterborough (formerly C.H.A.N.G.E.S.) Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Building from Strength Conference: Evidence and Reality-based Tools and Interventions. Lakehead University Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Providers Workshop & Conference 2007- Inspiration/Motivation Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association

Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

Partnerships in Patient Safety: Taking Care of the Kids University of Toronto Approved funding: $5,000 over 1 year

2006 – 2007

Community-based Asthma Initiatives: Towards Better Quality of Life The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000

Down Syndrome Association of Ontario (DSAO) Fall Conference 2006 C.H.A.N.G.E.S. Down syndrome Support Group Approved funding: $5,000

Bridging the Gap between Paediatric and Adult Care Montreal Children’s HospitalApproved funding: $5,000

Canadian Family Advisory Network (CFAN) Pre-Conference Workshop Approved funding: $4,000

CHARGE Syndrome - Genetic Discovery, Now What? Families and Professionals Collaborate CHARGE Syndrome Canada Approved funding: $5,000

Tuberous Sclerosis Medical Education and Awareness Conference Tuberous Sclerosis Canada (TS Canada) Approved funding: $5,000

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Family Conference The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $4,970

Craniofacial/Cleft Lip and Palate Educational Conference The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000

2nd International ‘Come To Your Senses’ Conference; Opening the Sensory World to Children & Adults with Complex Disabilities MukiBaum Treatment Centres Approved funding: $4,785

Growing Up With Heart Disease Conference (Pacific) Children’s Heart NetworkApproved funding: $5,000

Understanding Children, Youth and Adults with Asperger Syndrome The Aspergers Society of Ontario Approved funding: $2,100

2007 2nd Familial Arrhythmia Patient Education Conference: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Update The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000

Addressing the Challenges of Child Abuse Prevention Child Abuse Council of Canada Approved funding: $5,000

Marrow Failure and Myelodysplasia Meeting The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome World Conference 2007 Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Canada Approved funding: $5,000

2005 – 2006

Youth Program at Vision Quest 2005 (conference on retinitis pigmentosa) Ms. Sharon Colle, The Foundation Fighting Blindness Approved funding:$5,000

Canadian Family Advisory Network (CFAN) Pre-Conference Workshop (CAPHC Conference) Mr. Frank Gavin, Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres, Approved funding:$5,000

Conference 2005 - On the Move, Ms. Nita Goldband, Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association Approved funding:$5,000

2006 1st ARVD Patient Education Conference Dr. Robert Hamilton, The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding:$5,000

Many Hands, One Dream: New Perspectives on the Health of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Children and Youth Ms. Melanie Laffin, Canadian Paediatric Society Approved funding: $5,000

National Spinal Deformity Symposium, Dr. Edmond Lou, Northern Alberta Benefits Society for Scoliosis Approved funding: $3,000

Partnerships in Patient Safety: Taking Care of the Kids Dr. Anne Matlow, University of Toronto Approved funding: $5,000

Western Canada Neuromuscular Community Network Conference, Ms. Donna Peach Muscle Dystrophy Canada Approved funding: $4,760

Retinoblastoma 2006 Ms. Emma Plant, Canadian Retinoblastoma Society Approved funding: $5,000

10th International Child Neurology Congress - Family Forums, Dr. Michael Shevell Montreal Children’s Hospital, Canadian Association for Child Neurology Approved funding: $5,000

“Take Action” The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada National Conference Ms. Cindy Smith, Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta, Approved funding: $5,000

Family Focus 2006 - The Voyage Together Mr. Si Stainton, Family Focus Society Approved funding: $5,000

Movin’ On! Managing Life Sized Obstacles Ms. Colleen Talbot, Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of British Columbia Approved funding: $5,000

2006 Symposium on Children and HIV/AIDS Ms. Karen Vance-Wallace, The Teresa Group, Child and Family Aid Approved funding: $5000

2004 – 2005

22q11 Deletion Syndrome Community Education Day Ms. Andrea Shugar, The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $10,000 for two separate education days

"For the Kids" - Developing Readiness for the Future of Children's Mental Health Dr. Melanie Barwick, The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $1,500

Annual Conference of the Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders Ms. Alison Morse, Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders Approved funding: $5,000

10th Annual International Paediatric Nursing Research SymposiumDr. Janet Rennick, MUHC Montreal Children’s HospitalApproved funding: $3,000

CHARGE SYNDROME: Parents as Partners Ms. Ann Gloyn, Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association Approved funding: $5,000

Care for the Caregiver: Creating a supportive social environment for parents of children with special needs living in Sudbury & District Ms. Eve Kremyr, Jubilee Heritage Family Resources Approved funding: $5,000

Canadian Family Advisory Network (CFAN) Pre-Conference Workshop (CAPHC Conference) Mr. Frank Gavin, Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres Approved funding: $2,000

Beginning with Patience and Understanding...An Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Workshop for Parents & Professionals Dr. Alan Bowd, Lakehead University Approved funding: $4,500

2005 4th Annual Pacing Buddies Gathering Ms. Christine Chiu, Department of Cardiology, The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000

16th Annual Reach for the Rainbow Conference Mr. David Neal, Reach for the Rainbow Approved funding: $5,000

Families First...Building A Strong Foundation Ms. Jane Falconer, Huron County Child Abuse Prevention Committee Approved funding: $4,960

Vancouver Family Support/Information Conference and Ottawa Family Support/Information Conference Ms. Pam Husband, The Canadian SADS Foundation Approved funding: $5,000

Growing Up With Heart Disease Conference 2005: Celebrating the Young at Heart Ms. Laurie Cender, Pacific Children’s Heart Network Approved funding: $5,000

RTS Perinatal Bereavement Support Training Ms. Jan Pearce, Perinatal Bereavement Services Ontario Approved funding: $5,000

2003 – 2004

Child Psychiatry Day 2003 Dr. Leslie Atkinson, The Hospital for Sick Children Approved funding: $5,000

Attention and Behavioral Difficulties among Northern Youth Dr. Alan Bowd, Lakehead University Approved funding: $5,000

Growing up with Heart Disease Conference, 2003; Building Bridges and Sharing Expertise Ms. Laurie Cender, Pacific Children's Heart Network Approved funding: $5,000

Child Maltreatment Symposium Ms. Tina Gatt, Child Abuse Prevention Council Approved funding: $5,000

Retinoblastoma 2003: A Focus on the Future Ms. Peggy Gronsdahl, Canadian Retinoblastoma Society Approved funding: $5,000

The Canadian Neuro-Oncology conference Dr. Abhijit Guha, Toronto Western General Approved funding: $2,500

Jewish Genetic Diseases-Who’s At Risk? Mr. Michael E. Meyer, The Canadian Society for the Weizmann Institute of Science Approved funding: $5,000

Parents As Partners, Annual Conference of the OAFCCD Ms. Alison Morse, Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders Approved funding: $5,000

15th Annual Project Rainbow Conference Mr. David Neal, Reach for the Rainbow Approved funding: $5,000

The Second National Conference on Asperger’s Syndrome: Celebrating our Achievements, Setting Our Sights Ms. Margot Nelles, Aspergers Society of Ontario, Approved funding: $5,000

1st Canadian Educational Symposium for von Hippel-Lindau Disease Dr. Stephen Pautler, Canadian von Hippel-Lindau Family Alliance Approved funding: $5,000

North American Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome Ms. Marilyn Sandberg, B.C. Children's Foundation Approved funding: $5,000

Let’s Talk...A National Capacity Building Conference on Children, Youth and Families Affected by HIV/AIDS Ms. Karen Vance-Wallace, The Teresa Group Approved funding: $5,000