About TREWO
WHY THE RIPPLE EFFECT (TREWO) IS IMPORTANT TO US ALL
The evidence is there for us to see. Cardio-vascular problems are at levels we've never seen before – in both genders. So too is Type 2 Diabetes. Stress and mental-health issues are commonplace. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. The statistics for South Asians, Canada's largest and fastest growing immigrant segment, are startling. South Asians are six times more likely than their Caucasian counterparts to contract Type 2 Diabetes and are likely to have their first heart attack 10 years earlier. An increasing number are dying in their 40s and 50s.
What's amazing though, is that while none of this information is new, the problems persist. Evidently, there's a lot more to be done. TREWO's objective is to provide accessible resources, information, and workable solutions to help address the root causes of these issues that centre around poor lifestyle and food choices, as well as a genetic pre-disposition.
Our goal is to mobilize individuals at the government, corporate and community levels to inspire change where it matters most – at a personal level.
Think of it as a ripple effect. A drop of information that challenges the status quo, that spreads in
ever-widening circles to generate significant results, and help Canada maintain its global status as
the gold standard in health care.
ABOUT TREWO
The Ripple Effect Wellness Organization is a registered Canadian charity launched on April 1, 2009. TREWO is led by Dr Sudi Devanesen, recipient of the Order of Canada and Ravi Juneja, founding member of EIPROC, the East Indian Professional Residents of Canada. Also on the Board are a group of leading medical practitioners and academicians, as well as the well-known author of cookbooks and culinary authority, Smita Chandra. Our objective is to provide comprehensive, preventative health education to all Canadians.
Goals
OUR GOALS FOR 2012/2013
Our goal is to bridge the gap between doctors and patients and provide information and advice via a number of languages and platforms. Given the enormity of the Canadian health landscape, TREWO is committed:
- To providing health information brochures in several languages, and other materials like cookbooks, CDs etc.
- To work with places of worship to enhance the information and health promotion models developed by TREWO.
- To continue our work with CAMH, HSFO,community centres and other health promotion agencies.
- To work with youth and reduce high risk behaviours and understand mental health issues that challenge them.
- To extend our reach and become a supporter of National and International Health promotion efforts such as Roofs For The Roofless.
- To make our website a powerhouse of information and interaction for all age groups.
TREWO will make a special effort to identify health risks particularly in women and seniors where cultural sensitivity is required in difficult situations like acessing apropriate care, domestic violence and elder abuse.
Our long term objective: To have a dynamic, effective presence within the community by having a street front operation to serve as an office, a resource centre and a place to demonstrate healthy life styles through cooking demos, exercise programmes and assist in acessing health care.
Projects
SOME KEY TREWO PROJECTS
TREWO has played a key role in the Anjar Project, Roofs for the Roofless in India, and the YWCA in Sri Lanka. We have participated in projects for the Dixie Gurdwara, the Indian Rainbow Centre and The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
TREWO has also assisted in conducting many seminars that provide information to all communities and high-risk segments with respect to mental health and nutrition.
We've partnered with groups such as War Child, Scarborough Women's Shelter, CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) and CAPIH (Canadian Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage) in their fundraisers, holding seminars and promoting their events.
TREWO recently organized and hosted a successful Health Mela (Fair) on April 24th, 2010 at the Pearson Convention Centre. This mela focused on the South Asian community. Activities included informational health care sessions, yoga and meditation classes, cooking demonstrations and special performances by community artists. We also organized and
conducted a successful youth health fair called Beat It.
As an advocate of good health and well-being, we would appreciate your help in creating healthy communities.
Sponsorship Categories
SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES
PLATINUM ($15,000)
- 4 tables of 10 guests each
- Company recognition on the event program
- Company recognition on all press releases and media interviews
- Your company logo featured on event screens, Event program and TREWO website
- Your company logo and URL link on TREWO home page and TREWO gala page
- Company recognition during the introductory speech
- Full page colour advertisement in event program (choice of premium position)
- Opportunity to provide giveaway item and marketing material for gala gift bag
GOLD ($10,000)
- 3 tables of 10 guests each
- Your company logo featured on event screens, event program and TREWO website
- Company recognition during the introductory speech
- Full page colour advertisement in event program
- Opportunity to provide giveaway and marketing material for gala gift bag
SILVER ($5,000)
- 2 tables of 10 guests
- Your company logo featured on event screens, event program and TREWO website
- Full page colour advertisement in event program
BRONZE ($2,000)
- 1 table of 10 guests
- Your company logo featured on event screens, event program and TREWO website
- Half page colour advertisement in event program
INDIVIDUAL TABLES ($1,000 EACH)
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ($125 EACH)
PROGRAM ADVERTISING
Full Colour Glossy Program • Full Page Ad $1,000 • Half Page Ad $500