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Clarence’s 2014 Christmas Campaign
Again this year, our Christmas campaign is dedicated to the angels in our lives, those who are no longer with us and
others we see every day.
“I met my angel several years ago. I don't think I really knew it at the time. He walked into my office at the
West Island Palliative Care Residence. He said simply "I want to help. Tell me what you want me to do. “His
name was Clarence and for the next 12 years he was by my side helping, as he said, in whatever manner he
could. Clarence took care of others. He was incredibly kind, patient and understanding. His smile was like a
bright light that warmed the heart. He rarely said no to any request. Clarence was everyone's angel at the
Residence. An angel on earth, and now an angel in heaven who watches over us.”
Clarence was part of a volunteer team made up of 250 individuals who, every year, give their time to help the Residence.
This collective effort represents close to 20,000 hours of work and 10 full time positions. We are very grateful for their
help.
Remember or honor your special angel by purchasing a Christmas ornament and contribute to a campaign that will
enable the West Island Palliative Care Residence to provide round-the-clock nursing care to the terminally ill patients.
Since opening 12 years ago, the Residence has cared for more than 2,700 patients and helped 10,000 family members
face the end of life with pain and symptom management, counseling services and emotional support.
Please support our 2014 Christmas Campaign by buying a personalized ornament to honor the memory of your angel.
$100 donation: Christmas ornament personalized with the name of your special angel
$250 donation: Crystal Christmas ornament personalized with an engraving of your choice
To purchase an ornament, please fill out the form below and mail to 265 André-Brunet, Kirkland, Qc H9H 3R4 or call or
email Laura François at 514 693-1718 or [email protected]. You can also purchase your ornament online at wipcr.ca
by mentioning in the comments that your donation is part of the Christmas campaign.
Thank you for your support!
Teresa Dellar, MSW, PSW, FT
Executive Director
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Three things to know
Key statistics
We focus on life
We want our patients to live the final chapter of
their lives in the best and most fulfilling manner
possible. Our medical and volunteer teams work
together to manage symptoms and meet emotional,
social and spiritual needs with comfort and dignity
in our warm, home-like environment.
352 Admissions for 2013
We help families
We provide comfortable surroundings and support
services for families to manage a difficult time with
the peace of mind of knowing their family member
is as comfortable as possible, helping everyone
come to terms with what is occurring. We follow
families for a year with bereavement services.
19,037 Number of hours of work donated during
year by volunteers = 10 full time jobs.
We rely on community support
We are an independent, community based
organization not affiliated with any hospital or other
health institution. We are able to provide our
facilities and services without any charge to patients
thanks to the support of individuals and companies
in the community who contribute two-thirds of our
annual budget, the other one-third coming from the
Quebec government. The Residence needs to raise
$3 million each year. You can support our work by
making a donation.
$500 Total cost for the Residence per bed per day
2,437 Deaths at the Residence since opening in
2002, until March 31, 2013
18-102 Age range of patients since 2002
259 Number of volunteers who donated their time in
2013 - 2014
$290,843 Value of volunteer hours during the year
(based on equivalent job rates without benefits,
Source: Government of Canada Job Bank)
$10,000 Average cost to the Residence per patient
per year
315 Number of bereavement service calls to family
members in 2013
76% Proportion of patients admitted in 2013-2014
with cancer diagnosis