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McMaster PACE program meets our criteria of self-funding, excellent management, outstanding volunteers, and world class fitness programs

The goal of the Foundation for Human Development is to assist local organizations that generate their own funding and have a mission to support projects that improve the lives of people in the community. The Foundation will consider financial support to projects that matches goals that focus on improving the lives of people with a development, mental, or physical disability, or financial hardships.
McMaster PACE program meets our criteria of self-funding, excellent management, outstanding volunteers, and world class fitness programs like the MacWheelers Exercise Program for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury; the MacMSFITT program for individuals living with multiple sclerosis; MacSeniors Exercise and Wellness Program; MacWarriors Cancer Rehabilitation Program and research; MacCardiac Rehabilitation Program.
We have had a successful relationship for the past 2 years and we expect to continue for many years to come.

I was struck by and pleasantly surprised at the cheerful, empathetic and helpful welcome I received from the excellent professional staff.

On my first day at PACE Seniors several years ago I was struck by and pleasantly surprised at the cheerful, empathetic and helpful welcome I received from the excellent professional staff. Also, the on-going support from the staff, student volunteers and other participants in the program was unexpected. The very pleasant social atmosphere is a bonus and the opportunity to connect with the volunteer students an added dimension. Nothing, except the arrival of some excellent new equipment (!), has changed.

The work being conducted by McMaster’s Physical Activity Centre of Excellence is truly nothing short of excellent.

The work being conducted by McMaster’s Physical Activity Centre of Excellence is truly nothing short of excellent. It’s always so inspiring to see clients first arrive, often feeling a little low or defeated by their bodies and leaving feeling like they have so much they can accomplish. Working as a volunteer in PACE for the past two years has undoubtedly been one of my favourite aspects of my undergraduate degree because not only does it make you feel like you’re making a difference, but it’s amazing to be surrounded by individuals working so hard to improve their health. Time and time again, I’ve had clients gush about how much this place means to them, and how much stronger they feel because of PACE, both physically and mentally. I’ve never heard of a program quite like PACE, and it’s clear that it’s not only touched me, but so many others in our community.