One day of fundraising; 365 days of making miracles happen
for kids-in-need
TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2014 /CNW/ - CIBC (CM: TSX)
(CM: NYSE) thanks its clients, Wholesale Banking employees and CIBC
Wood Gundy Investment Advisors for making the 30th
annual CIBC Miracle Day™ an outstanding success, raising a new
record of more than $5 million for
children's charities across Canada.
Since 1984, on the first Wednesday of every December, CIBC
traders and advisors donate their trading fees and commissions to
make miracles happen for kids-in-need. Today, CIBC Miracle Day is
one of the largest one-day corporate fundraising events devoted to
children's charities in Canada and
has raised $79 million in the last 30
years.
"Every donation has the power to improve the lives of children
in our communities," says Harry
Culham, Group Co-Head of Wholesale Banking and Chair of the
CIBC Children's Foundation. "It is due to the tremendous dedication
and generosity of our clients, employees and celebrities who came
out to help, that we are able to provide thousands of children with
a brighter future."
Special celebrations were held on CIBC trading floors and in
offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, New
York, London and
Hong Kong. Sports legends,
celebrities and musicians volunteered their time to brighten the
lives of children, participate in charity donations, speak to
clients and add an element of excitement to the day. Renowned
Canadian producer and composer, David
Foster helped kick off CIBC Miracle Day a week earlier at a
special client event in Toronto.
"It all started 30 years ago when CIBC Wood Gundy's now-famous
Tim Miller brought together a group
of Investment Advisors who shared his vision that every child
should experience the joy of the holiday season," says Monique Gravel, Head of CIBC Wood Gundy.
"Timothy believed that we could make miracles happen. It is amazing
to see what he started in one office has grown into an annual CIBC
tradition that has contributed so much to improve the lives of
children around the world."
About CIBC
CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution
with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients.
Through our three major business units - Retail and Business
Banking, Wealth Management and Wholesale Banking - CIBC offers a
full range of products and services through its comprehensive
electronic banking network, branches and offices across
Canada with offices in
the United States and around the
world. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC
in our Media Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.
About CIBC Miracle Day
CIBC Miracle Day is the annual flagship fundraising event for
the CIBC Children's Foundation. On CIBC Miracle Day, CIBC's
wholesale banking employees and CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors
donate their fees and commissions to organizations that support
kids in our communities. Since 1984, through the efforts of
employees and clients, more than $228
million has been raised for hundreds of children's charities
in Canada and around the world. To
learn more, visit www.cibc.com/miracleday.
SOURCE CIBC
Image with caption: "Retired basketball star and fan favourite
Jerome (Junkyard Dog) Williams entertains ukulele players from the
John English Middle School at the 30th annual CIBC Miracle Day on
CIBC's trading floor in Toronto
Wednesday. CIBC presented MusiCounts with a $75,000 cheque to help schools provide musical
instruments. (CNW Group/CIBC)". Image available at:
http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20141217_C9195_PHOTO_EN_43306.jpg