For its second year as a Diamond Partner of the Tour CIBC
Charles-Bruneau,
Lowe's Canada brings together a
team of some 120 cyclists
BOUCHERVILLE, QC, July 6, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Lowe's Canada, one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers,
is proud to have presented $1.3
million yesterday to the Charles-Bruneau Foundation in
support of pediatric cancer research. The atmosphere was vibrant
and festive at the 24th Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau finish line in
Boucherville as the total amount
presented as part of the company's second fundraising campaign as a
Diamond Partner was revealed.
"At Lowe's Canada, our
commitment to serving our communities goes well beyond our retail
operations. We are committed to taking concrete actions to have a
positive impact on the communities we serve," said Sylvain Prud'homme, President of Lowe's
Canada. "That is why we are proud
to continue supporting the Charles-Bruneau Foundation, an
organization that makes a difference in the lives of thousands of
youths living with cancer and their families."
Several initiatives were carried out for this second campaign.
Among other things, Lowe's Canada
had a team of about 120 cyclists made up of employees, affiliated
dealers and vendor partners who took part in various Tour CIBC
Charles-Bruneau treks. Together, they biked over 13,000 km to
support the cause. In addition, from June 1
to July 5, participating RONA, Reno-Depot, and Ace corporate
and affiliated dealer stores in Quebec led a fundraising campaign at checkout
counters. Employees also held various activities to involve
customers in the campaign.
"The cause championed by the Charles-Bruneau Foundation is one
that is very dear to us at Lowe's Canada. I am moved to see our people come
together to help offer children the hope of a cancer-free
childhood," added Prud'homme. "I would like to thank the Lowe's
Canada team of cyclists and our
store employees who outdid themselves once again this year to raise
as many donations as possible. I would also like to thank our
customers, vendors, and the friends and family of our cyclists for
their great generosity. These individuals answered our call and
made this second campaign a huge success."
"We are thrilled to be able to count on the support of a major
partner like Lowe's Canada to help
us advance pediatric cancer research and treatment," declared
Pierre Bruneau, spokesperson of the
Charles-Bruneau Foundation. "Once again this year, the Lowe's
Canada team went above and beyond
throughout the fundraising campaign. Over the past five weeks, we
have witnessed wonderful initiatives taken by the organization's
employees, who rallied together for the cause, in order to help us
offer the best care to thousands of children affected by cancer in
Quebec."
About the Charles-Bruneau Foundation
The Charles-Bruneau Foundation is proud to be the largest funder
of pediatric hematology oncology research in Quebec. The latest commitments announced are
necessary to allow major breakthroughs in research. By 2022,
$22 million will be invested in the
Unité de recherche en hémato-oncologie pédiatrique Charles-Bruneau
at CHU Sainte-Justine and $4 million
will also be donated to the Montreal Children's Hospital. Two
objectives will serve to guide researchers: finding a cure for the
20% of children whose cancer is resistant to treatment, and
improving the quality of life of children in remission so that they
can enjoy a true recovery. While these commitments are ambitious,
the Foundation is confident that it can count on its loyal partners
and the people.
Over the past 29 years, the sum of $15
million has been invested in research, and an additional
$40 million has gone toward the
construction, procurement and development of a Cancer Centre, a
research center and three Charles-Bruneau units in Québec.
About Lowe's Canada
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a
FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving more
than 18 million customers a week in the
United States and Canada.
With fiscal year 2018 sales of $71.3
billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or
service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and
employ approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Boucherville, Quebec, Lowe's Canadian
business, together with its wholly owned subsidiary, RONA inc.,
operates or services more than 600 corporate and independent
affiliate dealer stores in a number of complementary formats under
different banners. These include Lowe's, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, Ace and
Dick's Lumber. In Canada, the
companies have more than 28,000 associates, in addition to
approximately 5,000 employees in the stores of independent
affiliate dealers operating under the RONA and Ace banners. For
more information, visit lowescanada.ca.
SOURCE Lowe's Canada