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In an effort to give back to the community, SBLR has organized an internal Charitable Committee to raise much-needed funds for some very worthy charitable organizations. 

Our designated charity for 2010 is the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (TSFC).  Founded in 1976, the TSFC is the only federally registered charitable organization of volunteers assisting individuals affected by Tourette Syndrome and its associated disorders.  The Foundation offers programs of education, advocacy, self-help and the promotion of research, and does not receive any government funds for operations.

Our goal is to raise $8,500 through a variety of team and client events in 2010, such as a silent auction, charity walk, bake sales, poker tournament, 50/50 draws, and more.  SBLR will supplement the funds we raise with an additional $5,000 donation.

In previous years, we have also supported such worthy organizations as:

• Autism Speaks - the leading non-profit organization committed to uncovering the cause(s), prevention, treatments and cure for autism.
• The Speech & Stuttering Institute - an organization that provides clinical services, therapy, educational programs and state-of-the-art research into speech impediments and disorders.
• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) - an organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for over 170,000 Canadians who are affected by diseases of the digestive system
• Alzheimer Society of Canada - the leading not-for-profit health organization working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by the disease
• Camp Trillium - an organization that provides recreational activities and a supportive environment for children with cancer and their families

If you'd like to help us reach our fundraising goal for 2010, please contact Aimee Lavallee, Chairman of the SBLR Charitable Committee (see below for contact information).

Useful Resources:

• Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada:  www.tourette.ca
• Autism Speaks: www.autismspeaks.org
• The Speech & Stuttering Institute: www.speechfoundation.org
• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada: www.ccfc.ca
• Alzheimer Society of Canada: www.alzheimer.ca
• Camp Trillium: www.camptrillium.com

Key Contact:

Aimee Lavallee - Chairman, SBLR Charitable Committee
416.488.2345 x 285