Seapoint Farms Unveils a New Healthy Superhero Snack with the Debut of Mighty Lil’ Lentils

Fueled by Plant Based Protein, New Artisan Snacks Are Deliciously Nutritious & Amazingly Versatile 

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA., JULY 7, 2020 - Ready to have your taste buds wowed?  

We’re so excited to share Seapoint Farms’ (seapointfarms.com) latest innovation! Mighty Lil’ Lentils…a bold new plant powered artisan crafted snack that comes in four delicious flavors. 

The launch of Mighty Lil’ Lentils marks the latest product innovation from Seapoint Farms. The new launch follows the introduction of the company’s popular Organic Edamame Pasta and Riced Veggie lines.

Who you Calling Lil’?          

Sometimes bigger isn’t better. Behold – the Mighty Lil’ Lentil, everyone’s Superhero snack. Seapoint Farms has taken this nutritional powerhouse and created a variety of artisan-crafted lentils that are truly rich in flavor and loaded with wholesome goodness. 

These crispy Lentils are fueled by plant-based protein, packed with nutrients, and bursting with flavor. Enjoy them on their own, pair them with your favorite beverage (wink 😉 wink 😉), or add a crunch to your salads and trail mixes. How do you Lentil?

Crunchy, remarkably tasty, and distinct from just about every packaged snack on the market, Mighty Lil’ Lentils are ready to be enjoyed at home, at work or on the go. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and Non GMO project verified, Mighty Lil’ Lentils are also rich in nutrients, vitamins and fiber, free of trans fat and cholesterol and naturally sustainable. In addition, two flavors (Falafel and Pink Himalayan Salt) are vegan. Are you ready to hop on the lentil train?

Availability?

Mighty Lil’ Lentils can be purchased online at Amazon and iHerb. In-store retail availability will follow later this year.

A World of Flavor     

Mighty Lil’ Lentils are available in four irresistible flavors: 

Pink Himalayan Salt – Dusted with the perfect amount of salt (vegan and gluten-free)

Barbeque – Smokey, sweet, and savory (gluten-free)

Falafel – Exotic and mildly spicy (vegan and gluten-free)

Cinnamon Sugar – Slightly sweet and sassy (gluten-free)

Comments

Commenting on the new product launch, Philip Siegel, COO of Seapoint Farms, said, “While Mighty Lil’ Lentils are wholly consistent with Seapoint Farms’ commitment to exceptional nutritional quality and delicious flavor, these fun and versatile little snacks are unlike anything we’ve manufactured before. We wanted our first lentil-based item to be a perfect snack option not only for natural food devotees but also for the tens of millions of mainstream consumers out there who are ready to cut back on high-calorie, low-protein staples such as chips and pretzels. We’re heartened by the overwhelmingly positive response Mighty Lil’ Lentils have received from the public and from members of the natural food industry and are looking forward to their continued success for many years to come.”

About Seapoint Farms 

Seapoint Farms is committed and passionate about creating a variety of great tasting healthy products. Based in Huntington Beach, California, Seapoint Farms is the largest importer and manufacturer of edamame products in America, offering a diverse array of premium-quality, great-tasting products and snacks. In addition to Mighty Lil’ Lentils, Seapoint Farms’ growing range of products includes Dry Roasted Edamame, a variety of Frozen Edamame, Riced Veggies, Riced Veggie Cuisine, Organic Edamame Pasta, and Seaweed Snacks. For more information follow Seapoint Farms on social media @seapointfarms and visit seapointfarms.com.    

Takeda Canada Announces New OnePath® Patient Support Program

Takeda's new OnePath® patient-centric program provides personalized patient care and support

TORONTO, July 7, 2020 /CNW/ - As part of its on-going effort and commitment to provide care for Canadian patients, Takeda Canada Inc. is proud to introduce the new OnePath® Patient Support Program. With Takeda's acquisition of Shire, Takeda Canada has now unified both previous patient programs to create one enterprise Patient Services solution across the organization.  

The OnePath® Patient Support Program offers a personalized treatment support plan to each patient. OnePath® Care Managers provide reimbursement navigation, coordinate medication, and offer support with product education and training to ensure patient's needs are met throughout their treatment journey. 

"As patients' needs continue to evolve, we're committed to strengthening our programs to meet those needs in a personalized manner," says Gamze Yüceland, General Manager, Takeda Canada Inc. "OnePath® brings Takeda's business priorities of Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business to life, demonstrating our commitment to do what we can to provide better health and a brighter future to Canadians." 

Takeda is committed to a seamless program transition to OnePath® to ensure patients have support at every step of their care journey. If patients have any questions or concerns, they are encouraged to reach out to the OnePath program at 1-844-691-7284 or email support@onepathprogram.ca.

Being placed on a new therapy can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming for many Canadians. The patient journey is filled with managing treatment information and lifestyle modifications, ensuring consistent access to care, and the need for empowering support to ensure patients can lead the best quality of life possible. OnePath® is an example of Takeda Canada's positive and impactful way to deliver effective patient care, with maximum benefits and guidance that leaves patients and caregivers feeling confident in their therapeutic journey.

For more information, please visit www.OnePath.ca

About Takeda Canada Inc.

Takeda Canada Inc. is the Canadian marketing and sales organization of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, headquartered in Japan. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to patients by translating science into highly-innovative medicines. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Gastroenterology (GI), Rare Diseases and Neuroscience. We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. We are focusing on developing highly innovative medicines that contribute to making a difference in people's lives by advancing the frontier of new treatment options and leveraging our enhanced collaborative R&D engine and capabilities to create a robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Our employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. 

Additional information about Takeda Canada is available at www.takeda.com/en-ca.  

SOURCE Takeda Canada Inc.

50+ And Healthy Examines The Importance Of Mental Health As We Age

Chicago, IL, July 7, 2020 — The worldwide stay-at-home orders have turned weekend warriors into daily dog walkers, joggers and cyclists — all hoping to stay fit and avoid the “quarantine 15.” But there’s more to being healthy than having a fit physique. Mental health is equally important, but often gets buried beneath the stigma surrounding it.

“Many of you recognize that mental illness is often a taboo subject … due to seeming complexity, mystery and stigma,” explains Murali Rao, MD. “Unfortunately, the high discrimination of the subject leads to a statistic of nearly two-thirds of the world population refusing to seek help for mental health related issues.” Adding: “Though this primer is directed towards learning to help elders, the material can readily apply to any age group.”

Rao, an expert on clinical geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry, addresses the concepts of mental health and mental illnesses in the overarching context of healthy aging in 50+ and Healthy: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and Healthy Aging — for You and Your Loved Ones. This exceptionally strong, evidence-based guide emphasizes the importance of nurturing our mental health as we grow older.

Using easy-to-understand language, he explores common health-related conditions, how to recognize symptoms, practical approaches to treatments and his GAME PLANTMmethod for helping yourself and your loved ones, of any age, during times of distress or mental health crises. 

For readers of any educational and professional background, 50+ and Healthy offers easily presented information and relatable case studies.

With this book, you can learn from a world authority about: 

1. Healthy aging and mental health

2. Common mental illnesses, why people get them, how to identify them and how to manage them

3. Practical approaches for first aid and later interventions

4. Self-care for mental health and successful aging

If you are interested in healthy aging and how to help yourself, your family members and your friends with mental health, this book is for you. All proceeds from book sales go to a nonprofit organization engaged in mental health awareness education in the United States and India (www.nndcifoundation.org), founded by Dr. Murali Rao.

Author Murali Rao, MD, is a professor and chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He specializes in liaison and emergency psychiatry. Additionally, he serves as a member of multiple professional bodies including the American College of Psychiatrists, the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, CINP, the Indian Psychiatric Society and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA).

Dr. Rao has received multiple awards and fellowships, including Distinguished Life Fellow by the APA, Outstanding Academician Award by the Indo-American Psychiatric Association and the Master Teacher Award by the Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Rao has also had more than 80 journal publications, books and book-chapters. He has recently published trainee and trainer manuals on Adult Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Workplace Mental Health. 

For more information, please visit www.nndcifoundation.org, or follow the author on Twitter at @MuraliRaoMD. 

50 + and Healthy: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and Healthy Aging — for You and Your Loved Ones

Publisher: Loyola University Chicago

ISBN-10: 1735177504 

ISBN-13: 978-1735177502

Available from Amazon.com

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Arthritis Research Canada creator and scientific director passes the baton to successor

VANCOUVER, BC, July 7, 2020 /CNW/ -After 21 years as Arthritis Research Canada/Arthrite-recherche Canada's scientific director, world-renowned scientist and rheumatologist, Dr. John Esdaile is handing the leadership reins over to Dr. Diane Lacaille MD,CM, MHSc, FRCPC. Lacaille, a long-time senior scientist who has been with the organization since its founding in 1999 and most recently held the position of associate scientific director, officially assumed the role of scientific director on July 1st.

Dr. Esdaile is being praised for his visionary leadership in establishing Arthritis Research Canada, which has grown from one scientist, one student trainee, and an administrative staff in 2000 to the globally recognized and largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America that exists today. Headquartered in British Columbia, Arthritis Research Canada's scientists are affiliated with five Canadian universities including: the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Calgary, Laval University, and McGill University. The team has grown to more than 100 top research scientists and staff who represent a diverse set of disciplines and whose expertise uniquely positions Arthritis Research Canada to conduct research across the breadth of the 100 types of arthritis.

Throughout his tenure, Dr. Esdaile has created a distinct culture of hard work, research innovation, scientific rigor and excellence, while investing in the next generation of researchers through training graduate students and mentoring new scientists. He created an organization where the patient voice is represented in all facets of the organization, in keeping with its mission of improving the lives of people living with arthritis. This is enabled by the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board, whose members are engaged in all phases of research.

As Dr. Lacaille steps into her new role, she shares, "I am deeply honoured to be given the opportunity to take on the scientific leadership of Arthritis Research Canada. Dr. Esdaile was a visionary leader and I have a tremendous amount of respect for him and the incredible foundation that he has put in place. I am looking forward to taking this organization through its next decade of success, motivated by the amazing team of world-class scientists who are dedicated to conducting vital research to reduce the burden of arthritis for more than 6 million Canadians." 

"It has been a privilege to serve Arthritis Research Canada for the past 21 years and I remain very excited about the future of the organization. Under the inspiring leadership of its new scientific director, Dr. Diane Lacaille, it will continue to alter the lives of people with arthritis through research, in Canada and around the world," says Dr. Esdaile. 

"Personally, I plan to continue to be available to help in any way possible to mentor the largest group of people in North America training to become our next generation of arthritis scientists and initiating their careers. Watching younger scientists succeed has always brought me joy," says Esdaile. 

It is this passion for helping people that speaks to the incredible legacy of Dr. Esdaile and will continue to inspire leading-edge arthritis research for years to come.

About ARTHRITIS RESEARCH CANADA: 
Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with arthritis through research and engagement. Arthritis Research Canada's scientific director, Dr. Diane Lacaille is leading a team of over 100 researchers, trainees and staff whose world recognized research is creating a future where people living with arthritis are empowered to triumph over pain and disability. Arthritis Research Canada is located in three provinces across Canada: British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec, with scientists from five universities (University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary, Laval University, and McGill University) working together to develop leading research aimed at arthritis prevention, early diagnosis, new and better treatment, and improved quality of life. 

SOURCE Arthritis Research Canada

Just In Time For Christmas In July: A Santa Tale With A Modern Twist 

New York, NY, July 7, 2020 — Santa’s been kidnapped just before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, but almost no one notices his absence. Christmas has become an exercise in one-upmanship, with children practically dictating their wish lists and parents gauging the success of the holiday solely upon their ability to outdo their neighbors. Santa needs to be rescued for people to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Can a band of unfairly labeled misfits culled from The Naughty List rise to the challenge?  

Author Thomas Conway sets the stage for worldwide adventure in this imaginative, modern Christmas tale that blends elements of pop culture with the age-old tradition of Santa Claus. The Naughty List opens in a world without Santa, where toy manufacturer Eastern Industries has just released a new holiday marketing scheme, monopolizing the attention of the children and draining their holiday spirit. With Christmas fast approaching and the North Pole in chaos, a team of intrepid youngsters recruited from Santa’s Naughty List aim to rescue Santa and save the holiday.

While primarily a Santa tale, The Naughty List cleverly incorporates Winter holiday beliefs from around the world, including the legend of Marduk, a Babylonian god; the Roman feast of Saturnalia; the epic story of Jangar from North Asia; Moravian traditions of animal communication; and the present real-life adventures of Israeli Santa Claus, Nicola Abdou. 

Also sprinkled with references to holiday favorites such as Miracle on 34th StreetT’was the Night Before Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and others, this wonderfully rich tale promotes right over wrong, good over evil and love over fear. 

Suitable for all ages, The Naughty List skillfully weaves valuable lessons about overindulgence and society’s tendency to put labels on children, with the overarching theme that when kids misbehave they should not be defined by their bad deeds but rather see it as a learning opportunity, since when we appreciate the best in humanity and combine our talents, we are capable of almost anything.

The Naughty List, winner of the 2020 Indie Book Award in the E-Book Fiction category, is the first release from Thomas Conway. His 30-year career spans various industries. When not at work, he devotes his time to environmental matters and inventing stories for his two children.  

The Naughty List

Publisher: Skylands Publishing House

ISBN-10: 1734123400 

ISBN-13: 978-1734123401

Available from Amazon.com

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How Important is it to Have Good Eyesight When Training?

When it comes to sports performance, eyesight is a key element that is often overlooked. Many people focus on the weights and exercises during their training. However, good eyesight is important for a number of reasons when training.

Visual Contrast

When training, especially for sports, it’s important to be able to discern objects from their background. Over time, eyesight can be decreased to the point where it becomes difficult to make out items that are farther away. Items such as baseballs, footballs, and even soccer balls that blend into the background can slow down a player’s reaction time. Having an adequate level of visual contrast will ensure that you can pick out these items from far away.

Quick Reaction Times

When training, your reaction time is everything. Whether it’s catching a ball instead of dropping it or moving out of the way of a defender, you need to react quickly to be successful. When you have dry eyes when training, it can reduce your ability to see the ball or defender until it’s too late to properly react. It’s best to undergo a dry eye treatment  to ensure that dry eyes don’t impair your training experience.

Enhance Coordination

When it comes to sports performance, coordination is a big factor that makes it successful. From lining up the bat to hit the ball to catching a throw, you need to be able to coordinate your vision with the movements of your body. Most studies have shown that poor sports performance isn’t usually in the movement itself. Rather, it’s in the proper movement being performed at the wrong time or place. When you have good vision, you can coordinate your movements with the right accuracy regarding time and place.

Visual Exercises Are Just As Important As Other Training

Sports optometrists are working with all levels of athletes throughout various types of sports to enhance players’ vision. Contrary to what you may think, your eyesight is like a muscle. When exercised correctly, it can enhance your ability to perform on the field. It all starts with a sports vision examination to determine a player’s weaknesses. Then, the sports optometrist will address those areas of weakness with more exercises to normalize the functioning areas of the eye to enhance the player’s performance.

Having good eyesight is essential to your sports performance and your training. When you can train with good eyesight, you can enhance your ability to perform on the field. However, if you train with poor eyesight, you will be engraining bad performance into your brain.

Brooke Chaplan is a freelance writer and blogger. She lives and works out of her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She loves the outdoors and spends most of her time hiking, biking, and gardening. For more information, contact Brooke via Facebook at facebook.com/brooke.chaplan or Twitter @BrookeChaplan

The Fertility Partners Launches Significant Platform for Healthcare

TORONTO, July 3, 2020 /CNW/ - The Fertility Partners announced today it has acquired Procrea Quebec City, Procrea Montreal, Procrea Gatineau, Procrea Vaughan, Procrea Newmarket, Heartland Fertility Winnipeg and The Reproductive Care Centre Mississauga; establishing the foundation for a Canada-wide network of exceptional fertility clinics.

The Fertility Partners ("TFP") is the business partner of choice in Canada for leading IVF and Fertility clinicians. The goal of which is to achieve global best clinical outcomes, an international reputation for excellence and exceptional patient experiences. TFP will accomplish this by providing partner clinics with back office support (sophisticated social/digital marketing, HR and recruiting, talent/team development, IT/security/privacy, legal and regulatory, accounting, capital for growth and consulting) and a collaborative synergistic medical-scientific, research oriented, professional and business environment.

Dr. Andrew Meikle, The Fertility Partners' Founder, CEO & Executive Chairman, states that "A key strategic acquisition such as this for our company is very important, establishing a platform for future growth. Also, with a robust pipeline and several high-quality clinic transactions currently pending, TFP is well positioned to be the dominant fertility services business in the country." Steve Yuzpe, TFP President and CFO, says "We are privileged to collaborate with and provide support to our partner Physicians. Together we will enhance the financial and operational processes and efficiencies such that we facilitate excellence in patient care and market leading growth."

The Fertility Partners prides itself on fostering a culture that is patient centred, collaborative, inclusive and transparent. Partner clinics will retain a high level of operational independence and complete clinical autonomy, while benefitting from the range of support services TFP offers. The Procrea, Heartland and Reproductive Care Centre (RCC) Medical Directors have uniformly expressed enthusiasm for this new relationship and approach. Dr. Shannon Corbett, Medical Director of RCC, says "We can't wait for the next chapter and our partnership with TFP!"

About The Fertility Partners: The Fertility Partners ("TFP") is a new venture creating a network of respected IVF and fertility clinics. TFP places significant importance on scientific, clinical and operational collaboration. This will occur internally, with our Physician partners, across the group's clinics and with a number of external organizations. TFP will lead the opportunity to advance the profession through collaborative reproductive medicine R&D, through sharing of best practices and the latest science and technology in every phase of treatment offered- always for the benefit of our patients. Please visit www.thefertilitypartners.com for more information.

SOURCE The Fertility Partners

Fastest growing EMR provider Medfar acquires Plexia, expanding reach to Western Canada

MONTREAL, July 6, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - MEDFAR Clinical Solutions, the leading pure-play Electronic Medical Record (EMR) provider in Canada, announced today the acquisition of Plexia Electronic Medical Systems, strengthening its position as the third largest and fastest growing player. This acquisition expands MEDFAR's operations to British Columbia and Yukon, where Plexia has grown to become the most prominent EMR solution for specialists and physicians. Both MEDFAR and Plexia share a common, innovative vision to improve healthcare quality and efficiency and both are highly complementary in terms of expertise, technology, installed base and user profile.

"We are excited to join forces with Plexia and delighted to welcome the Plexia team and new users to the MEDFAR family," said Elias Farah, MEDFAR's CEO and co-founder. "We are confident that our pure-play EMR strategy improves the experience for our clients and their patients. Matching Plexia's deep expertise and feature-rich solution for specialists with MYLE's innovative EMR will offer healthcare professionals powerful tools that improve productivity, support connectivity and empower patients."

"We are proud of joining the MEDFAR team, which will enable us to continue growing and to step up our investments in offering innovative solutions and fulfill our novel vision of a complete ecosystem to enhance the quality of care," said Wesley Wong, Plexia's General Manager. "MEDFAR has a skilled team with a thorough understanding of the issues in the healthcare system. They are dedicated to build state-of-the-art EMR software that dovetails with the solution we are developing around Plexia EMR with its advanced cloud-based features."

Plexia currently serves over one thousand physicians in Western Canada and its organization continues to expand and evolve its EMR platform by working closely with their clients as well as various government bodies and health authorities. Plexia's continuous engagement with key stakeholders ensures that its EMR solution is in sync with the latest provincial initiatives and serves the dynamic goals and purpose of its users. Plexia's market-leading solution reflects the customer focus of their highly dedicated and skilled people who have established long-term relationships with each client.

The acquisition accelerates MEDFAR's expansion in Canada and increases its footprint to more than 6,000 physicians and more than 20,000 users. More than 1,500 medical clinics delivering 6 millions visits per year will be the first to be powered by the only complete EMR-based Virtual Care Management Solution in Canada.

About MEDFAR

Founded in 2010 by two aeronautical engineers, MEDFAR Clinical Solutions was the first to certify a fully web-based EMR solution in Canada. With the support of experts from its medical and clinical advisory board, the MEDFAR team evolved its solution, MYLE (for Make Your Life Easy), from a simple EMR to a powerful end-to-end Clinical Management Solution that streamlines each and every clinical process, freeing caregivers from the burden of administrative tasks and helping them achieve more. MEDFAR grew to become the preeminent EMR solution provider in Quebec and a leader in international markets. MEDFAR is relentlessly committed to its mission of driving excellence and efficiency in healthcare across the world. For more information, see www.medfarsolutions.com

About Plexia 

Plexia was founded in 2003 to help physicians work better by providing advanced innovative EMR solutions. Its long-standing reputation of service excellence is built upon years of providing quality service and personalized customer support. Plexia's team approach of supporting no matter fellow team members or clients with the utmost respect and integrity, has been a key ingredient to their success.

By investing their energies and resources into secure and latest technologies, users of Plexia can entrust their team to look after their EMR needs while they focus on patient care.

SOURCE MEDFAR Clinical Solutions

4 Ways to Boost Recovery from High-Intensity Workout Routines

No matter the modality of your workout, it will always leave you with pains all over the body, struggling to raise your arms or even take a few steps on the staircase. If workout is your typical daily life, you will need to deal with the pains of the day before waking up to the activities of the next day.

Recovering from the pain is not a hard task like the workout itself. However, it can get worse by the day if left unattended, and you may find it challenging to do your regular duties the following day. There are various rest and recovery techniques you will need to include in your daily routine after a day-long workout to make you effective in the sports. Below are some of the most common tips recommended by experts that will give you a quick recovery.

Drink Lots of Fluids

No matter your workout's modality, it will always leave you with pains all over the body, struggling to raise your arms or even take a few steps on the staircase. If a workout is your typical daily life, you will need to deal with the pains of the day before waking up to the next day's activities.

Rest and Relax

You may need to set aside the time to rest and relax from the physical strain after the exercise. It is the best time to have a Pure Canned Oxygen and get off hangovers. It will boost your oxygen level, enhance your mood, increase stamina, and give you a fresh mind after a long workout.

Eat Healthy Foods

Workout depletes energy, and you will need to refuel it once you are done. Eating healthy foods boosts your body and helps it to recover faster. It also repairs body tissues and helps you stay more energetic, ready for the next day challenge. A good routine with healthy foods is even better when you strive to build muscles.

Take an Ice Bath

Your body gets hot during a workout, and the sweat is inevitable. Taking an ice bath will give you a cold massage and help eliminate body fatigue faster. Water therapy would also boost your recovery. You will need to alternate your showers between hot and cold water to reduce muscle soreness and prevent injuries.

The most important thing to do in boosting the recovery process is to always listen to your body. You can get breaks in between your workout schedule if you feel sore and tired. You may need to take a few days off and have enough rest.

7th Annual Canada Cares Caregiver Awards

One deserving recipient will receive $10,000

TORONTO, June 16, 2020 /CNW/ - As many as 6 million Canadians are caregivers, caring for children with disabilities, elderly parents and other loved ones who need assistance. Together with an army of health professionals, they're working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others.

"Canada Cares has been celebrating and supporting outstanding family and professional caregivers for many years," says Caroline Tapp-McDougall, Executive Director. "Now, with the added risks and challenges of COVID-19, we think it's more important than ever to recognize these outstanding heroes through our national Caregiver Awards program."

Canada Cares is asking for Canadians from coast to coast to nominate people in their lives who demonstrate dedication, tenacity and commitment to care that's deserving of recognition. They're also inviting requests for financial assistance with related needs. 

One nominee will be selected to win the Canada Cares One Wish Award of  $10,000. The recipient of this award, funded by David Powell in honour of his late mother, will be determined based on the strength of the caregiver's commitment to care and the level of need. Other awards will recognize excellence demonstrated by family and professional caregivers across the country. 

Nominations close September 25, 2020.  To nominate visit: www.canadianabilities.org/nomination 

Background: Canada Cares is a program of the Canadian Abilities Foundation, a registered charity that provides information, inspiration and opportunity to people with disabilities, their friends, families and the entire spectrum of professionals engaged in their service, while promoting their full inclusion in all aspects of community life.

Please share these award details with your friends and family, co-workers and staff. Feel free to announce the awards on your Facebook page, blog, website, newsletter or other media outlets of your choice.

SOURCE Canadian Abilities Foundation