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The CSREF’s mandate includes funding spinal research for both adults and children.  Canada is home to many internationally recognized leaders in both spine surgery and non-surgical care.  These expert researchers need continuing financial support if they are to continue to lead.

The CSREF has taken on the role as the principal source of financial support for the Canadian Spine Research and Outcome Network (CSORN), a national database collecting information on spine surgery across the country.  Given the complexity and scope of the problem, large multi-centered studies are necessary to produce meaningful data.  National registries are rare and we are fortunate to have one that continues to grow here in Canada.  The effort and collaboration required to be able to continue to collect, analyse and understand the information is enormous and expensive.  Your contribution to the CSREF will help us to be able to continue this work, among other things.

The CSREF also provides funding for the Canadian Paediatric Spine Society’s research and activities, in addition to funding our patient education website www.BackCareCanada.ca .  As the CSREF’s resources increase, we hope to become the major funder for other projects as well.  Your gift to the CSREF will help us advance many of the goals for spine care, public information and scientific investigation in which the members of the Canadian Spine Society are engaged.

CSS Members:  If you are a member of the Canadian Spine Society, you can increase your contribution to CSREF by mentioning us and our work to your patients and colleagues.  There are resources to assist you with this available at the CSREF office.  Please contact Jennifer Edwards at csref@spinecanada.ca.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION TO THE

Canadian Spine Research & Education Fund (CSREF)

CSREF: How to Make a Donation – DETAILS and DONATION FORM – Click Here to Download
Please mail your donation forms and cheques to:
Canadian Spine Research & Education Fund (CSREF)
ATTN:  Jennifer Edwards
PO Box #1065  Markdale  ON   N0C 1H0  Canada

BY CREDIT CARD / ONLINE:

– Please go to CanadaHelps.org by clicking this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-spine-research-education-fund/
– This is a secure and trusted Canadian website; CSREF has used this for many years now
– Click the link, follow the prompts and make your donation
– You will receive your tax receipt instantly
– AUTOMATED monthly donations can be set up with your credit card, PayPal or Google Pay using the CanadaHelps.org system CanadaHelps.org is a secure and reputable Canadian website that is designed for use for all Canadian based charitable organizations.

BY CHEQUE:

– Please complete the CSREF’s official donation form and return it with your donation
– Please complete all areas where indicated
– Your cheque should be made payable to the: Canadian Spine Research & Education Fund
– You will receive your charitable tax receipt directly from the CSREF within 2-4 weeks
– Please mail your donation form and cheque to:
Canadian Spine Research & Education Fund (CSREF)
ATTN: Jennifer Edwards
PO Box #1065
Markdale ON N0C 1H0 Canada

e-TRANSFER:

– Please email the CSREF the details you want on the charitable tax receipt for your donation. Include your current mailing address, your full legal name (OR the business name) of who the receipt should be made out to.
– Send your e-transfer to the CSREF office at: csref@spinecanada.ca
– You will receive your charitable tax receipt directly from the CSREF office.

ANNUAL AUTOMATIC Donations:

– Contact Jennifer Edwards at the CSREF office at: csref@spinecanada.ca
– You will receive the sign-up form and full details for auto debit from your bank account
– You will receive your charitable tax receipt directly from the CSREF office.
– CanadaHelps.org can be used to set this up instantly using your credit card (see above) Need Assistance?

CSREF EXECUTIVE BOARD:

Chair
Dr. Michael Ford
Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Andrew Glennie
Directors
Dr. Edward Abraham
Dr. Aaron Hockley
Dr. Scott Paquette
Dr. Albert Yee

Staff: Jennifer Edwards, Executive Assistant / Finance

Contact the CSREF:
Email: csref@spinecanada.ca
Mailing & Shipping Address
119 Macphail Street  PO Box 1065
Markdale  ON   N0C 1H0
Phone: (519) 986-1459
Fax: (519) 986-2656

Legal Information

Legal Name: Canadian Spine Research & Education Fund
Charitable Registration Number: 826841223 RR0001