On World Cancer Day, championing needs of those affected by cancer never more important
As the pandemic enters its third year, the Canadian Cancer Society invites Canadians to share their experience with cancer during the pandemic TORONTO, ON–World Cancer Day is a time to come together to honour and remember everyone affected by cancer and take action to change the future of cancer forever. …
UpHouse Earns Anthem Award Nod Among More Famous Peers
WINNIPEG, MB–What do Trevor Noah, RuPaul and Winnipeg marketing agency UpHouse have in common? Probably not as much as UpHouse wishes – but they are all finalists in the first annual Anthem Awards, which celebrates purpose and mission-driven work by organizations and brands around the world. Two Manitoba campaigns from …
Montreal Firefighters’ Association calls for increase in which cancers are occupational diseases
MONTREAL, QC–Recalling that the rates of specific cancers among firefighters are statistically higher, Montreal Firefighters Association President Chris Ross called for an urgent and significant improvement in the list of cancers recognized as occupational diseases, noting that the proliferation of cancers has become an epidemic within the Montreal Fire Department …
Government of Canada launches call for proposals for national funders to support charities and not-for-profits
Selected organizations will distribute the Community Services Recovery Fund to charities and not-for-profits GATINEAU, QC–Charities and not-for-profits are at the forefront of addressing communities’ needs, especially during the COVID‑19 pandemic. However, many of them are struggling to recover and adapt their services to the changing needs of Canadians. Today, the …
Age of Union Alliance Announces $4.5 Million Donation to Sea Shepherd
The donation will fund operations for an Age of Union namesake vessel that will patrol critical ocean waters and protect marine wildlife around the world MONTREAL, QC–The fight to protect marine wildlife and preserve threatened species receives a major boost today; Age of Union Alliance, led by tech leader and …
St. Michael’s Mission opens doors 24/7, creates innovative partnerships for clients
MONTREAL, QC–The pandemic has greatly changed the face of clients who visit shelters and other homelessness centres. For example, St. Michael’s Mission, which has been operating in downtown Montreal for 94 years, has seen a new profile added to that of its regular users. “We now get people who can …
Pointe-à-Callière Foundation raises more than $1 M in donations
MONTRÉAL, QC–The Pointe-à-Callière Foundation is bringing 2021 to a close, having achieved outstanding results: the Foundation raised more than $1 M in donations over the course of the year, even though its two major fundraising events—The Montréal Builders Club and The Major Donors Evening—were postponed to next year. The Pumping …
Thistledown Foundation grants $26 million gift to Canada’s Children’s Hospitals
TORONTO, ON–Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations (CCHF) together with Children’s Healthcare Canada (CHC) are thrilled to announce a $26 million investment from Thistledown Foundation to support Canada’s 13 acute care children’s hospitals across the country. This historic gift recognizes the immense impact of the pandemic on Canadian children, youth, and their …
Vision 2045 Summit aligned businesses to coalesce efforts towards sustainable future
TBD Media Group’s Vision 2045 Summit in Edinburgh, that ran alongside Glasgow’s COP26, successfully served as a focal point for strategizing collaborative action towards climate preservation LONDON, UK–TBD Media Group’s Vision 2045 Summit successfully served as a focal point for strategizing collaborative action towards climate preservation, from the 8-10th of …
TULLAMORE D.E.W. IRISH WHISKEY RAISES OVER $44,000 FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES IN CANADA
Tullamore D.E.W. in Canada is donating 100% of proceeds from merchandise sales from O’Everyone TORONTO, ON–Tullamore D.E.W., one of the world’s top Irish Whiskey brands, is proud to announce that O’Everyone, the first-ever, year-long spirited benevolence campaign in support of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion has raised over …