Greetings Everyone,

I was reflecting on this petition and our joint efforts to date. I say "our" for two reasons. First, the supporters that signed this petition are key stakeholders for this cause. Second, although I am resolute in my vision and mission to pursue this cause the supporters encouraged me, thank you!

I just decided not too long ago to look at my e-mail received  from the then Minister of Health, Mr. Jason Copping on behalf of Premier Danielle Smith and the Government of Canada and noticed it was sent to me on March 16, 2023! Today, March 19th, 2024, marks almost one year to the date. Here are my actions to date since last year, I'll draw a time line for you so to speak:

*March 16th, 2023- E-mail received from former Minister of Health Mr. Jason Copping and it is copied and posted below:

"Dear Dr. Okoli:

Thank you for your emails to Premier Smith regarding your organization’s wellness and recreation retreats. As Minister of Health, I welcome the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Government of Alberta.

I appreciate you sharing your organization’s work and your dedication to wellness for Alberta’s health care professionals. You may be interested to know that Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) posts business opportunities through the Alberta Purchasing Connection, where Requests for Proposals and other types of contracting opportunities for vendors and businesses are publicly posted.

For additional information about doing business with AHS, please visit ahs.ca/about/page207.aspx.

Thank you again for writing.

Sincerely,

Jason Copping

Minister of Health"

*September 23rd, 2023- Launch of Renata Wellness and Recreation Retreat at The Crossing in Cochrane, Alberta. This venue was rented and no Governmental funding was received for the launch. Please visit the following link at https://www.renata.care/events for the events on that day Events | Renata Retreat

We had a marvellous time and yes, it was all paid out of pocket. The good news is that we had some generous donors for door prizes.

*January-March 19th, 2024- Continued to visit potential venues for the next retreat

                                            -Spread the word  

                                             -Meet potential partners to have a permanent venue (e.g., looking for lots or existing properties for sale)

ASK- Come partner with me to make a permanent physical location for Renata a reality.

-Continue to sign and share this petition.

That's all for now and have a splendid day!

Sincerely,

Dr. Cheryl Okoli, DHA