Caring about the health of the community
At Apnea Health we believe in giving back, especially in giving back close to home. Our everyday focus is on helping patients find better health through better sleep, and just like we care about the health of our patients, we care about the health of our communities.
Since 2020, Apnea Health has donated a percentage of its online boutique sales to local charities chosen by our team — supporting Chez Doris, the Centre de jeunesse de Montréal, the Legion Poppy Fund, the YMCA of Quebec, the Canadian Sleep Society, the Ukrainian Red Cross, and the SPCA. Every purchase helps our communities.
A new way of giving, born from adversity
The rise of the pandemic in 2020 brought huge challenges to people and businesses around the world, as everyone sought new ways to live and work safely.
Apnea Health was no exception.
We found ways to have safer interactions at our clinics, and expanded into telemedicine to help patients without direct contact. We also created a new online boutique to let patients easily and safely order the equipment they need from the comfort of their own homes.
While we found a new rhythm, we were aware of those more adversely impacted by COVID-19. Our online boutique allowed us the power and flexibility to donate a percentage of sales directly to charities of our choice, so our new way of giving was born!
Now we can all sleep a little better, knowing we're doing our part to give back.
Chez Doris
A day shelter for women in the west end of Montreal, Chez Doris ensures "that every woman that walks through our doors feels safe, respected and welcomed." With a spike in demand, Chez Doris switched to staying open 24/7 at the beginning of December 2020, providing beds for homeless women during the cold winter months.
For two weeks over the holidays, we dedicated $2 for every mask sold to Chez Doris.
Learn more about Chez Doris
Centre de jeunesse de Montréal
A terrible side effect of the stresses of the pandemic has been an increase in family violence. With deaths of children due to abuse in the recent headlines, we were moved to support this organization because they work with kids who are most at risk.
$2 from every mask sold leading up to "Giving Tuesday" went to the CJM.
Learn more about the CJM
The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund
With COVID-19 spreading, and with seniors more at risk, the volunteers who normally collect donations for Remembrance Day Poppies were unable to appear in public this year. That made fundraising much harder, while the need remained the same.
For our very first foray into donating a portion of online sales, we chose the period leading up to Remembrance Day and gave $2 for every mask sold to the Poppy Fund (with a direct supplement from Apnea Health as well).
Learn more about the Legion Poppy Fund
YMCA of Quebec
This year, to support the YMCA and the health of our staff, we're paying for all virtual exercise classes our staff take. We've also donated $1000 directly to the YMCA Foundation to support them where their need is greatest.
Learn more about the YMCA's programs
YMCA Challenge 2021
From June 1st to the 22nd, the Apnea Health team got physically active to raise money for disadvantaged children to go to camp.
Thanks to all our friends, family and patients who helped us raise $910 for the Montreal YMCA summer camp. Apnea Health matched the donations and raised them to meet its goal of $2000.
Learn more about the YMCA challenge
Canadian Sleep Society
On March 21st 2021, the Apnea Health team had a great time walking 5km to raise awareness for sleep health. We donated $100 for each kilometre we completed, so in the end, $500 was given to the Canadian Sleep Society!
Learn more about the Canadian Sleep Society
Ukrainian Red Cross
Apnea Health wanted to provide direct financial assistance to the humanitarian organizations on the ground during the war in Ukraine.
So from March 25th to April 3rd 2022, we donated 10% from all our online sales. In the end, we were able to raise over $1200 for the Ukrainian Red Cross.
Learn more about the Ukrainian Red Cross
SPCA Roussillon
From April 22th to May 2nd 2023, we donated 5% of our online revenue to SPCA Roussillon to support the shelter's efforts to care for cats and kittens during the busy kitten season. We are proud to have been able to contribute over $2300 to the SPCA's mission and hope that our donation inspires others to do the same.
Learn more about the SPCA Roussillon
Montreal SPCA
From July 4th to 19th 2024, we donated 5% of our online revenue to the Montreal SPCA to support the shelter's efforts to care for animals during the summer. We are proud to have been able to contribute over $4000 to the SPCA's mission and hope that our donation inspires others to do the same.
Learn more about the Montreal SPCAShop the boutique, support your community
A percentage of every order in our online boutique goes to local causes. Shop CPAP machines, masks and supplies — and help us keep giving back.
Frequently asked questions
Does Apnea Health donate to charity?
Yes. Since 2020, Apnea Health donates a percentage of its online boutique sales to local charities chosen by our team — so every purchase helps give back to the community.
Which charities has Apnea Health supported?
Chez Doris, the Centre de jeunesse de Montréal, the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, the YMCA of Quebec (including the YMCA Challenge), the Canadian Sleep Society, the Ukrainian Red Cross, SPCA Roussillon and the Montreal SPCA.
How does Apnea Health choose which causes to support?
We focus on giving back close to home — supporting organizations in our own communities and those most affected by events like the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
How can I help support these causes too?
Shopping our online boutique contributes directly, since a percentage of sales is donated. You can also give to any of these organizations directly through their own websites, linked above.
Donation amounts and campaign dates reflect the periods described above. To learn more about our community initiatives, contact your local Apnée Santé clinic.
