Sorrentino's Compassion House

2007 year in review

January 2007
In a great start to 2007, the Compassion House Foundation partnered with Rotary of Edmonton Mayfield in another highly successful Fork it Over.

April 2007
Responding to our guests' requests, our FIRST ANNUAL GUEST RETREAT AND REUNION was held in Slave Lake, introducing a new partnership with Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada. It was an overwhelming success, focussing not only on serious concerns such as post-treatment issues, the “new normal”, and peer support for breast cancer patients, but on the joy of reconnection with friends made while staying at Sorrentino's Compassion House.
A second annual retreat was planned for April 2008 in Grande Prairie.

May 2007
The Foundation joined with Second Cup Cafes in Edmonton and surrounding area for CUP OF COMPASSION day, when a portion of the proceeds of every beverage sold was donated to Sorrentino's Compassion House.
A new event was introduced in partnership with Second Cup Cafes and the Running Room – DASH'N FOR COMPASSION. A tremendous success, and a great step in the journey with our incredible Second Cup partners!
Watch for Cup of Compassion 2008 on May 8 and the second Dash'n for Compassion on May 10 2008.

June 2007
RYCROFT GOLF TOURNAMENT
An outstanding event at the Rycroft Golf Club – a great community coming together to support a cause that touches everyone! This annual event is our first northern-based fundraiser. The 2008 event will be held on June 21.

Summer 2007
The Board of Directors of the Compassion House Foundation approved moving ahead with exploring expansion of accommodation.

September 2007
We welcomed our 250th new guest through the doors of Sorrentino's Compassion House.

October 2007
SYNCRUDE'S FASHION WITH COMPASSION
The city's must-attend event! Escada, Derks, Birks, Night Owl Imports and EnPrivado joined naming sponsor Syncrude Canada, Modemodels, and the Compassion House Foundation in presenting the 12th annual Fashion with Compassion luncheon and gala – and the best yet! Watch for Syncrude's Fashion with Compassion on October 15, 2008.