Our Mission

Research: Since 1970, the OI Foundation has doubled funding for research every five years, for a total investment of almost $3 million. Funding is available for postdoctoral fellowships to encourage new investigators to begin a career in OI research, and seed grants for preliminary research. All applications are reviewed by the Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee, which includes many preeminent OI researchers and clinicians. Funding also supports the OI Registry and the Linked Clinical Research Centers. The potential for results in OI research is growing, with recent advances in gene therapy, a new diagnostic test, and drug therapies under study.

Education: The Foundation’s principal education event is the Biennial National Conference on OI, which provides more than 570 people with medical, research, and coping information. For many, it’s the first opportunity to meet others who are living with OI. In addition, the Foundation is continually developing new information resources in response to the needs of families, individuals, and professionals working with those affected by OI. Topics covered include schooling, pain management, psychosocial needs of the family, child abuse, fracture management, and osteoporosis.

Awareness: The Foundation strives to build public awareness and generate additional support among individuals, community organizations, public agencies, and medical professionals. Up-to-date information on OI– from medical issues to daily living strategies– is available via phone, Internet, fax, and mail. The Foundation also reaches out with print publications, press releases, DVDs, and the web site.

Mutual Support: Improving quality of life is a continuing challenge that our small group of staff and enormous army of volunteers work constantly to achieve. From hosting 36 support and network groups in 25 states to expanding resources, hosting our online chat room or raising funds, the OI community and Foundation staff provide quality support services to more than 100,000 people each year.

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The Children’s Aid Foundation is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of abused, neglected and high-risk children and youth in communities across Canada. As a registered charity, we raise funds to implement programs that give these children and youth the skills and support they need to reach their full potential.

 Our Unique Position

With a separate endowment that covers our administrative expenses, we are in the unique position to guarantee that 100% of all donations are directed to programming for children and youth in need. By maximizing our return on investment, donors can rest assured that all donations will have an immediate and long-lasting impact.

Quick Fact: More than 300,000 children and youth are abused and neglected each year in Canada.   The good news is that since 1979, the Children’s Aid Foundation has been helping them to live safer and happier lives.

Where We’re Funding

Whether it’s a big city like Halifax, Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal, or whether it’s a small town like Vernon, Iqaluit or Winkler, the Children’s Aid Foundation is there to help children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect. We are proud to work with Children’s Aid Societies and other child welfare agencies through the Child Welfare League of Canada in all 10 provinces in 3 territories.

For more information, please go to The Children’s Aid Foundation.

The Live Auction will feature a limited number of very exclusive trips and items. Sponsored by our national carrier, Air Canada, we will auction 12 unique packages. Past sponsors who have participated in our award winning event include: Brentview Electronics, Harvest House, Mr. Billiard, Goway Travel, Miele, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts just to name a few.  

As the Foundation’s largest fundraising event, the Teddy Bear Affair^tm raises over $1.6 million for disadvantaged children across the country each year. Over 300,000 nationally will be given the skills and support they need to overcome the seemingly insurmountable odds of poverty, abuse and neglect. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be directed to programs in the area of Education, Enrichment and Prevention.  

This one-of-a-kind event draws senior executives, CEOs, Presidents, and Chairmen from Canada’s leading corporations, a demographic looking for the unique and exciting vacations. Our prestigious sponsors include BMO Financial Group, CIBC World Markets, CGI, Manulife Financial, Tiffany & Co. and TD Waterhouse. They have committed to this incredible gala because of the recognition they receive and also because they know it is an extremely well executed, professional and sophisticated event.

This BLACK-TIE, $800/per person event includes:

• Cocktail reception
• Gourmet dinner
• Silent auction of one-of-a-kind teddy bears & exquisite gifts
• Live auction of luxury items and travel experiences
• Dancing & live entertainment
• Teddy bear raffle

Since 1979, the Children’s Aid Foundation has been making a difference in the lives of children by raising funds and supporting initiatives for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Our mission is to improve the lives of abused and neglected children through prevention, enrichment and education. This three-pronged approach enables us not only to meet the immediate and urgent needs of children, but more importantly, allows the Foundation to explore unique and innovative ways to make a longer lasting impact on the lives of the children we serve and ultimately the community.

The purpose of the Ladera Ranch Education Foundation grant program is to support the public schools that serve the community of Ladera Ranch and to provide funds to enrich the learning environment, motivate students, and enhance instructional effectiveness. Grants are awarded on an annual basis and the success of LREF fund raising events directly impacts the amount of funds that are awarded to schools each year. 

In 2008, the Gala generated over $40,000 and LREF was able to grant funds to various curriculum areas including reading, math, social studies and music. Since it’s incorporation in July 2004, LREF has granted over $109,000 through it’s fund raising efforts.

Net funds from the 2009 Ten Gallon Gala will help to fund the LREF grant awards. Ten Gallon Gala

For more information on this foundation: Ladera Ranch

Partner-up and boot-scoot ’til you drop, featuring the entertainment of Beacon Point Productions.  Led by Jeff Blugrind, a Ladera Ranch resident and longtime deejay, the night will be one you won’t want to miss! 

Jeff has been a Disneyland Park entertainer since 1995 and is regularly requested for their VIP events including the 2009 New Years Eve celebration at Club 33. This will be Jeff’s debut at the Ten Gallon Gala, but he is no stranger to entertaining at Ladera Ranch festivities from school functions to community events.  One of Jeff’s and Beacon Point’s recent projects is the award winning video series “Focus on Ladera Ranch“.

Be sure to come to the Ten Gallon Gala ready to Boot Scoot-n-Boogie!

The Ten Gallon Gala is the Ladera Ranch Education Foundation’s (LREF) signature fundraising event.  The fifth annual Gala will be held at the Bell Tower Community Center in Rancho Santa Margarita on March 21, 2009.  The western themed evening will feature dinner, dancing and incredible silent and live auctions.  The Ten Gallon Gala is organized and planned by an all volunteer committee and is LREF’s largest fundraiser of each year.  We are proud to have Mathnasium of Ladera Ranch continue their support as the title sponsor.

OUR MISSION
The Northwest Infant Survival Alliance-SIDS Foundation of Washington is dedicated to the informational and emotional support of bereaved families, to the education of the general public and professionals, and to the ultimate elimination of sudden infant death through research.

For more information on this organization: NISA SIDS

Vision
To eliminate child abuse and neglect in Orange County by promoting efforts and services that encourage strong, healthy families and supportive communities.

Mission
The mission of Orangewood Children’s Foundation is to end the cycle of child abuse by providing innovative programs focused on:
Prevention - Strengthening at-risk families to prevent abuse before it starts;
Care - Supporting children in foster care and at the Orangewood Children’s Home;
Emancipation - Successfully transitioning foster teens into independent adulthood;
Public Awareness - Inspiring involvement from the community.

For more information on these organizations: Orangewood Children’s Foundation and Athletes First

For more details on this upcoming event: Athletes First Classic

The Marconi Foundation for Kids is committed to giving a large percentage of the net proceeds, generated from Special Events and Individual and Group Tours to local children’s charities. Through the many corporate and individual client partnerships, the Marconi Foundation for Kids will continue to strive toward the goal of raising $1,000,000 a year for at-risk youth.

Together we can make a difference!

The Marconi Foundation for Kids is a 501 (C)(3) Non-profit Organization. For more information, Marconi Museum.

Hosted at Private Estate, San Clemente, CA

Benefits various ocean/environment organizations including The Surfrider Foundation and Miocean.

Kelly Slater Foundation

Contact us today to donate a home at this event.

Mead Brown has donated a gorgeous Costa Rican villa, Villa Firenze, to this event. See blog for picture and more information.

The Giving Back Fund (www.givingback.org) is a national nonprofit organization established in 1997 to provide professional philanthropic management,consulting, and mentoring to athletes, entertainers and others.

Philanthropists with whom we have worked include Ben Roethlisberger, Yao Ming, Sam Madison, Carlos Boozer, Antwaan Randle El, Shane Battier, La’Roi Glover, Elton Brand, Darren Sharper, Jamie Sharper, Maurice Jones Drew, Antoine Bethea, Leonard Weaver, Jalen Rose, Gerald Wallace, and Takeo Spikes.

http://www.givingback.org/