Kinsmen Foundation

OBS: The Kinsmen Foundation, through donations to Telemiracle [a 20-hour telethon], assists Saskatchewan people to acquire special needs equipment and access to medical treatment.
OBS: The Kinsmen Foundation was established in 1971 to manage the money raised by Saskatchewan Kinsmen and Kinette clubs. It quickly became apparent that the demand for dollars exceeded the dollars that were available. As a result, the first Telemiracle was aired in 1977 to enable the Kinsmen and Kinettes to serve even more of their communities' greatest needs.
OBS: For individuals, innovations like ceiling track systems, portable lifts and ramps, funded by the Kinsmen Foundation, are making it possible for people to live at home and still receive the care they need. And with equipment like specialized wheelchairs, electric scooters, vehicle conversions and communications devices, people are achieving a level of independence they didn’t think possible. ... Kinsmen Foundation [also] provides funding for things like ceiling track systems, specialized tubs, lifts, specialty beds and personal care equipment to make [care homes] even better suited to provide quality care.