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ANNUAL REPORT
2021 - 2022
Kandys Merola, CEO
From the Board Chair and CEO
At TB Vets you are an important part of our community, and we are honoured to share highlights from the past year and celebrate some of our accomplishments.
In this Annual report, we continue to share stories of those who are grateful for the medical care they received with TB Vets donors help. This includes a heartfelt account from brave parents with their tiny new born.
Also please see the TB patient story from Courtney Steen, a compassionate Recreation Therapist on the Tuberculosis Unit at Vancouver General Hospital.
We also recognize Dr. Steve Reynolds, Royal Columbian Hospital & SFU, research on the Lungpace system his team has explored and a note of thanks from Respiratory Technician students from Thompson Rivers University.
TB Vets is fortunate to have welcomed fantastic new members to the Board of Directors to help build on the tradition of excellence and deliver on our mission to sponsor lifesaving respiratory equipment to British Columbians of all ages, and to make a meaningful impact in the community while honouring our deep-rooted Veteran history.
Once again, I thank you for your dedication and support of TB Vets. We are deeply grateful for donors like you, and for your vision and leadership. You are helping us ensure that TB Vets remains ready to take on life’s respiratory challenges – today and in the future.
With Sincere Gratitude
Financials
In 2021-22, TB Vets Charitable Foundation’s cost per dollar was 24 cents (excluding community awareness and public engagement), which is lower than the industry average of 26 cents.
Thanks to our donors, our 2021-22 consolidated revenue, including investments, totalled $1,634,625 Together with our donors and supporters, we have made a direct and significant impact on respiratory care in our province.
The following financial highlights are based on TB Vets’ audited financial statements for our fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. The Foundation’s statements are audited by Rolfe Benson LLP Chartered Professional Accounts and are available on our website* at: tbvets.org/audited-financials
Highlights
Championing World-Class Research – Dr. Reynolds
Goodbyes already had a more profound meaning for David Garcia, who lost his wife to cancer nearly a decade ago. He and his son know …
50/50 Winner Announcement: Dr. E.W. Dick
Many patients this year have either been quite unwell or had unique circumstances that required them to stay at the TB Unit for a long …
Your Gift in Action
For more than 35 years, support from TB Vets Charitable Foundation and its donors has fueled Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU) respiratory therapy program through critical …
TB Recreation Therapy
Many patients this year have either been quite unwell or had unique circumstances that required them to stay at the TB Unit for a long …
Good Bye for Now – David’s Story
Goodbyes already had a more profound meaning for David Garcia, who lost his wife to cancer nearly a decade ago. He and his son know …
Music Therapy – Baby Ruby’s Story
Baby Ruby received lifesaving and compassionate care. When Ruby was born at just 24 weeks, her lungs had not fully developed. By her due date, …
Board of Directors, 2021-2022
Dr. Eric Yoshida MD, MHSc, FACP, FACG, FCAHS, FAASLD
Patron
Kandys Merola
CEO
Jennifer Kastelein
Danny Redden
Board Chair
Amar Tiwana
Heddy Bing
Vice Chair
Frank Gavaghan
Gordon Coburn
Secretary / Treasurer
Peter Merola Sue Des Lauriers