A special thanks to the National Carers Day funders …Because They Care:
Canadian Home Care Association, CBI Health Group and Saint Elizabeth
Take a Pledge and show you care.
Whether you are a health care professional, public policy maker, member of a community group, a business executive, politician or family member – add your name to our wall and write a pledge to continue working toward a future where all carers are recognize, respect and value for the integral role they play in our society.
By adding your name to Carer Canada’s CARING WALL you are supporting caring moms, dads, sisters, brothers, spouses, friends, family and neighbours who make a difference in the lives of their loved ones every day.
It’s easy to stand up and be counted!
Choose a pledge (or write your own) add your name and post your picture in the CARING WALL
CHCA
We will continue to champion for the well-being of carers through synergistic partnerships and global advocacy… because WE CARE.
GE Healthcare
We will listen and support caregivers….because we CARE
CBI Health Group
We will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers ... because WE CARE.
Hélène Hardy
I will share my caregiving story, even though I am no longer a caregiver to my late husband because I will always care to make the caregiver world a better one.
Saint Elizabeth
We will spread hope and happiness to family caregivers in homes, neighborhoods and workplaces across Canada… because WE CARE.
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
We will continue supporting a culture that partners with caregivers
Canadian Cancer Action Network
We will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers … because We CARE
Heaman Communication Services/CBI
We will help connect caregivers with SLP services ... because WE CARE.
The College Of Family Physicians Of Canada
The CFPC and its family physician members celebrate and support the vital role of carers
Asha Shelton – Speech Language Pathologist, Heaman Communication Services/CBI
I will listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE
Merck
We will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers … because We CARE.
CBI Health Group – St.Catharines
We will listen to and support caregivers...because WE CARE
We Care Home Health Services
We will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers ... because WE CARE!
Jamie Davenport – Director, Home Care Development, Alberta Health Services
I will share my mom’s caregiving story....because I CARE
Nadine Henningsen – Executive Director, Canadian Home Care Association
I will continue to advocate for the well-being of carers and ensure they are at the centre of care provided in the home.. because I CARE!
VHA Home HealthCare
VHA Home HealthCare will improve quality by co-designing with our Clients and Carers - Because We Care
Ara Cresswell – CEO, Carers Australia
All over the world unpaid family and friend carers are doing the hard yards. This National Carers Day we tip our hat to all of Canada's carers. May April 5 be a day of recognition, celebration and lots of fun.
Spectrum Health Care
We will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers... because WE CARE.
Leea Romero – RN PSW Supervisor, CBI Home Health – Hamilton
I will listen to and support a caregiver... because I CARE.
Catherine Suridjan – Policy Analyst, Canadian Home Care Association
I pledge to continue raising awareness of and recognition for carers ... because they matter and I CARE!
Alice Kennedy – Vice President, Eastern Health
I will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers... because I CARE
We Care Home Health Missisauga Traders
We will listen to and support a caregiver ... because WE CARE
Anthony Milonas – Chief Operating Officer, CBI Health Group
I will be a supportive, compassionate, caring person and be my best self in supporting & helping carers in our community.
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
We will listen to and support a caregiver … because We CARE.
CBI Home Health – Sheppard
We will help connect carers with support services ... because WE CARE
Nancy Lefebre – Chief Clinical Executive Senior VP Knowledge and Practice, Saint Elizabeth
I will help to strengthen knowledge, services and supports for caregivers...Because I CARE.
Jane McMullen – Speech Language Pathologist, Heaman Communication Services/CBI
I will listen to and support a caregiver ... because I CARE
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer recognizes and values the integral role that family caregivers play in supporting loved ones who are experiencing cancer. We applaud the care they provide every day!
Cecil Villard – Director of Long Term Care, Health PEI
I will help connect carers with support services … because I CARE
Deanne McCarthy – CCA, We Care
I will share my caregiving story ... because I CARE.
Champlain Community Care Access Centre
We are all essential to the care journey – WE CARE
Kari Fisher – Human Resources, CBI Health group
I will make sure our caregivers know they’re appreciated…. Because I CARE!
Bonnie Schroeder, MSW, RSW – Director, Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health
I will continue to advocate for caregivers because of my own experience as a caregiving family when I was young. I will speak up for caregivers so that they do not need to sacrifice their own health and well-being to care.
Purple Elephant
We stand united in support of Caregivers around the world.
CBI/We Care Home Health Services – Saskatoon
We will help connect carers with support services ... because WE CARE.
Carers Victoria, Australia
We will listen to and support caregivers … because We CARE.
Clare Masolin
I will use my life experience, sense of social justice and human rights to make sure carers and caring remain part of every conversation alongside those receiving care.
CBI Home Health – Kingston/Belleville
We will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers ... because WE CARE
Elizz
We will bring positive change, personalized convenience and support to family caregivers ... because We CARE
Michelle Ritchie – Community Care Manager, CBI Health Group
I will help connect carers with support services ... because I CARE
Ben Block – Web Developer
I will help connect carers with support services … because I CARE.
Sonya Spalding – Care manager, CBI Home Health
I will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers ... because I CARE.
Ruby Knowles – Executive Director Continuing Care Branch, Nova Scotia Health and Wellness
I will listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE.
Sandra Macleod – Senior Analyst
I will share my caregiving story … because I CARE.
Deanne Desrocher – Intake & Referral Coordinator, CBI
I will listen to and support a caregiver ... because I CARE
Parkinson Canada
We will continue to advocate for caregivers and support throughout their journey.
Jade Taylor
I will listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE.
Bedford Medical Alert
We will listen to and support a caregiver … because WE CARE.
Amanda Southern – Reports Coordinator, Heaman Communication Services/CBI
I will help carers through admin support ... because I CARE
We Care Home Health Services – Edmonton, AB
We will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers ... because WE CARE
The Change Foundation
We will listen to and learn from carers, and do something to make a difference…because we care
Sharon Hunter – Care Manager, CBI Home Health
I will help cultivate a supportive and uplifting workplace environment for carers ... because I CARE.
Sharon Baxter – Executive Director, Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
I will listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE
Rosanna Dolinki & Melissa Hill – Manager, Clinical Practice – CBI Health Group
We will hep connect carers with support services ... because WE CARE
Lauren Moses – Care Manager, CBI/We Care Home Health Services
I will listen to and support a caregiver ... because I CARE
Kappy Flanders
I will listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE.
Debi Demutis , Marysia Papa , Lisa Vescio – Care Supervisor, CBI Health Services
We will lsiten to and support a caregiver ... because WE CARE
CBI – Peterborough
We will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers... because WE CARE.
Mark Fleming – Director, Federal Affairs & Health Policy, Janssen Inc. Canada
Carers make a world of difference in the lives of patients and are a key part of Canada's health care system. I care about carers!
We Care – BC
In BC, we pledge to do whatever we can to provide the best possible service to our clients to help give peace of mind to their family
Lisa Levin
I pledge to continue working tirelessly in leading the Ontario Caregiver Coalition - to increase awareness of the vital role caregivers play in Ontario - and to advocate for improved supports, including creating a Family Caregiving Day in Ontario
Maureen Henson – Director of Operations, Canadian Home Care Association
I will listen to and support a caregiver ... because I CARE
Bayshore HealthCare
Each and every one of us at Bayshore is passionate and caring about our ability to create special moments for those we care for.
- From all of us at Bayshore HealthCare
- From all of us at Bayshore HealthCare
Ewa Krzos – Branch Manager, CBI Home Health
I will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers … because I CARE.
Betty Cornelius – Founder, CANGRANDS National Kinship Support
CANGRANDS/I shall will help connect KINSHIP carer givers with support services … because CANGRANDS/ I CARE
Jennifer Campagnolo – Project Lead, Canadian Home Care Association
I will support the generations of carers that will continue to be the backbone care - Because I Care!
Jean Fortier – Senior Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada
I will listen to and support a caregiver ... because I CARE.
Steve Vitone
I will listen to and support a caregiver ... because I CARE
The Caregiver Network
As Canada’s largest online learning network that supports family caregivers, their loved ones and the health care professionals who work on their behalf, we will continue to produce accessible, insightful and useful content. Our goal is simple: to help you better navigate the care journey.
Madonna Gallo – Head of Public Voice, Saint Elizabeth
I will help to shine a light on caregivers and their stories… because I CARE.
Courtney Woodmancy – Speech – Language Pathologist, Heaman Communication Services/CBI
I will help connect caregivers to S-LP services available to them.. because I CARE
We Care – Brandon
We will listen to and support a caregiver ... because WE CARE
Debra Cottrell
I will listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE.
Stephanie Hazell – HR Generalist, CBI Home Health
I will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers ... because I CARE.
Paul Irvine
Iwill listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE.
Lourdes Betancourt – Creative Design Lead, Canadian Home Care Association
I pledge for all those carers who put all their love, time and effort to care to someone. I hope that when my time comes I will be a good one.
Naomi Belzberg – Speech Language Pathologist, Heaman Communication Services / CBI
I will listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE
Junnie, Social Worker
I will listen to and support a caregiver ... because I CARE
We Care Home Health Services – Winnipeg
We will listen to and support a caregiver ... because WE CARE
Assisted Living
We will help connect carers with support services ... because WE CARE.
Lisa Benedet – Government Relations, Canadian Home Care Association
I will help connect carers with support services … because I CARE.
We Care – Afterhours
We pledge to support our national network of caregivers and care recipients in any way that we can. Because We Care!
Florence Budden – President Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses, Past president Schizophrenia Society of Canada
I will help connect carers with support services … because I CARE.
CBI Home Health – Yonge Branch
We will listen to and support ALL caregivers ... because WE CARE
Mark Brightburn – Associate Director Urban Design, Amec Foster Wheeler
I care for my wife, but I also pledge to care for carers - all round the globe.
Heather
I pledge to always do the most that I can for my clients, because I DO Care!
Vicki Hodges
I will continue to work towards making lives easier for Carers.
Judy Phillips
I will listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE.
Canadian Virtual Hospice
We will continue to provide caregivers with trusted information and support on palliative, end-of-life care, loss and grief... because We CARE.
Jeanne Bank – Project Lead, Canadian Home Care Association
We need to care for our carers. We need to protect their health and safety and recognize the contributions they are making to our health care system and our families.
Helene Hardy – Carer for 8 years to my husband
I cared for my husband until death do us part because I loved him and will do forever. I pledge to continue raising awareness about the carers situation.I will continue to work towards more access for information, support and respite for carers in my area. I dream of the day where carers actually get training to be able to provide support to their loved ones and to themselves.
Mihyang Hyun – PSW, We Care
I will encourage caregivers to make a pledge … because I CARE.
Carmen Rodrigue – Dementia Navigation Specialist, Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario
I will listen and support carers navigate the healthcare system for their loved one with dementia.
Stacey Silverberg – Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Janssen
I will listen to and support a caregiver as they enable patients and loved ones to live out their life with dignity. I will listen because caregivers are the unsung heros in our society and because I CARE.
Pam King – Canadian Cancer Action Network, Manitoba
I will listen to and support a caregiver … because I CARE.
Closing the Gap Healthcare
We will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers … because We CARE.
Vicki Macrae@ – Full Time CCA, VON Canada
I will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers … because I CARE.
Linda Pace – Team Lead Scheduler for Home Care Clients
I will help make a supportive workplace environment for carers … because I CARE.
V.O.N.
We will listen to and support a caregiver … because We CARE.
Sandra – Mom, Alstrom Syndrome International
I pledge to support all Mom/Carers who care for their children/adult children with life threatening illnesses.