Testimonials

I have been a type 1 diabetic for over 46 years.  It runs in my family.  Prior to meeting  Brenda, I wasn’t even aware of the “DTC”. Brenda is very friendly and compassionate.  She takes the time to explain everything in great detail.  What a smart cookie.  She made the process extremely easy and quick. She does it all including the tax adjustments.   I was approved within six weeks!  I cried when she called to tell me I had been approved 🙂  
The DTC refund has changed our lives in a HUGE way.  A little while later,  my husband received several years of Caregiver refunds which you can get once you are DTC approved.  We knew nothing about any of this. 
Thanks again Brenda for all you have done for us.  That money came at a time when we needed it badly and you know why.   
 LeeAnn & Sean,  it was a pleasure helping both of you, especially during such a hard time.  

 

LeeAnne and Sean Etobicoke, ON
I met Brenda at the Diabetes Canada T1D Expo in Toronto.  People were lined up to speak to her.  In just a few minutes,  I could see the passion and dedication she has for her work with T1D’s.  I called her a week later.
She listened to my sob stories about being diabetic.   She understands this disease inside out and she really cares.   She has had it longer than I have been alive and she doesn’t let it drag her down.  She is really inspirational.
She told me I had the hard job which was to sit back and wait for the CRA decision.  She asked me to let her lift the load and she did.  She really does walk her talk.
My refund was over $15,000 !!!   Brenda, you have really changed my life.  I could not have done this myself.  Awesome is not a big enough word to describe you.  As our ‘fun’ thing,  we are trying to decide on a warm and sunny destination for our vacation!
If you are a T1D,  call Brenda!
Denise,  you were so easy to work with,  you made my job easy!  I hope you enjoyed your winter getaway.
Denise - 43 yrs. old Oshawa

Brenda,
You are my Super Hero!!! I am so glad my sister put me in contact with you. I had never heard of the DTC tax credit. Not from health care workers or accountants. I had no idea or knowledge of this. I received approval and my DTC cheque within a month. I have to say I was very shocked and surprised by how large the payment was.
Brenda, I have to thank you for being so knowledgeable, hardworking, kind and the dedication you provided. I appreciated how you kept me updated and how easy the processes was from start to finish.
I have been telling everyone I meet all about my wonderful experience working with you and what you have done for me.

Thank you so much for being You!!!!!

Vicki,  in a word ‘serendipity’.  Of all the people, I interact with your sister regarding my med alert.  She was texting you before I left the store.  I hope you are able to do the Alaska cruise you told me about. 

Vicki - 53 yrs. old Maple, ON

We cannot speak highly enough of the work Brenda did for us regarding our Disability Tax Credit and other benefits! Her professionalism, enthusiasm and thoroughness was unprecedented as she guided us through the process, making what would have been so complicated on our own, supremely simple. My husband and daughter both live with Type One diabetes and no amount of money can ever change the difficult realities of that truth. But to have the lump sum of money from our return to help aid in some of the expenses surrounding the disease and to use some of it for family trips and maybe a couple of shopping sprees 😉 …it’s priceless! We highly recommend Brenda if you are interested in beginning this process!

Anna & JM,  the picture you sent of the little one holding the cheque is my kind of priceless.   I’m glad this worked out for you two.

Anna, John - 32 yrs. and Ella - 3 yrs. old Niagara on the Lake

Brenda was a true *super-hero* in my quest to have the government recognize my son’s disability status dating back to his year of diagnosis in 2007. Not only was she highly knowledgeable, she understood the physical and emotional challenges associated with life as a diabetic. She has lived with diabetes for many years herself.
The very long process, beginning in early 2017, had several hurdles. The complexities of my file were huge, given that I was claiming retroactive DTC, CDB and Care Giver for multiple years. And further complicated by a divorce in the midst of the claiming years! There was never a moment when I felt that she would not be successful. She was tenacious! A stickler for detail and clearly passionate!
These qualities led my claim to the highest level of success. My son’s disability was recognized retroactively to 2007 and forward to 2022. This, translating into tens of thousands of dollars for unclaimed DTC, CDB and Care Giver benefits. As well, I am now in the process of reclaiming missed investment years of RDSP that will be so important for my son in the future.
I would give the highest possible recommendation to Brenda McCormick of CRM Blue and the incredible services and advocacy that she provides to the diabetic community.

Ron,  your situation was the most complicated one I’ve worked on.  If there was a roadblock, they threw it at us.  I learned so much during the process so thank YOU.  

Ron - father of T1D son Dundas, ON
Brenda I would like to take this opportunity to thank you so much for all your help.
A friend of mine referred me to you in reference to the DTC.  My daughter has Type 1 Diabetes and I did not think that we would qualify, yet were optimistic. Hearing about all of your past success, we took a chance at moving forward and were extremely delighted by our results. I received over $11,000 for DTC.  Once my daughter was approved, you got the retroactive Child Disability Benefits and I received more than $16,000 !!  .  My monthly child benefits increased by $200/mth  because my daughter is DTC approved.  I had no idea all of this was available to us.  Over $27,000 and that is life changing for us.
Brenda, you have taken care of every detail.  You explained every step that needed to be taken and walked us through and tracked the entire process.  You prepared all documents needed and reviewed and submitted the paperwork once completed.   I feel like you really truly cared for our situation and made us feel at ease with the whole process.  I highly recommend you for an outstanding job.
Brenda,  we have a Florida trip scheduled for Nov. 3 for 5 days, all thanks to you.
Jennifer,  I am so pleased that things worked out so well  for you and your daughter.  Loved the picture you sent to me!
Jennifer ... single Mom of 13 yr. old T1D Toronto

Melvin has been a diabetic since he was seventeen years old. So around 35 years.  He has spent many hours per day taking care of diabetes and many dollars for insulin and supplies.   On Melvin’s regular eye check up, his Optometrist in Saskatoon, SK gave him a business card for a lady who helps diabetics get refunds from Revenue Canada.

We had never heard of this before.  So we thought, “what do we have to lose”?  Either we don’t get anything or we get something.  We called Brenda and she explained what she does and what we could expect.  We sent her the initial fee and she went to work.  She sent us information to complete as well as forms for Melvin’s family doctor to complete and she submitted them to Revenue Canada.  This process took a number of months.  Several times we got letters from Revenue Canada stating we missed something or we needed the family doctor to resubmit.  Countless times Brenda had to contact Revenue Canada because it took so long.   It took much persistence by Brenda as we had long given up hope in getting any kind of refund.  A little over year later we got a letter telling us we were approved and Melvin would get a refund for ten years.

Wow, this was good news.  We didn’t know how much but any amount was a bonus.  Then finally Brenda called us to say Melvin was getting around $10,000.  She said we should do something special with the money and to let her know what we decide to do with it.

Now that we actually have the money, we made plans.  Just a couple weeks ago we booked a family holiday to Mexico.  I guess it was worth the wait.

Thank you ever so much for helping us with this task.  We appreciate your persistence on our behalf.  We know we would not have continued if it hadn’t been for you.

 

Mary & Melvin - 52 yrs. Dalmeny, SK
I am a type 1 diabetic,  and have been for over 35 years.  Not fun.
A friend told me about Brenda & CRM Blue Group.  I tried to get approved for the DTC myself and was denied.   
Brenda worked really hard and got through all the roadblocks.  I would have given up half way through but not Brenda.  She kept at it – strong.  
I am very pleased with Brenda and her professional work. Even my doctor was even impressed and wanted her business cards to hand out to other diabetics. I will not hesitate to recommend Brenda to other people. 

I received my DTC and paid off some bills.  My car is paid off!! I even set some aside and went shopping for myself.  

Thanks Brenda.  Your work is so appreciated. 
Michelle W. - 43 Years old Brighton, ON