Invictus Games 2025, True Patriot Love will
receive $1.25 million joint
gift
TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2025
/CNW/ - Today, Canada Life, Power Corporation of Canada and Mackenzie Investments announced a
joint $1.25 million contribution in
support of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and True
Patriot Love. This support will impact more than 500 competitors at
the Games, as well as Veterans' employment and sport initiatives
across Canada.
This donation builds on Canada Life and Power Corporation of
Canada's existing support for
Veterans and service members, and Mackenzie Investments'
longstanding support for Alpine sports.
The Invictus Games are an international adaptive sporting
competition for wounded, injured and sick service members and
Veterans. True Patriot Love is a Canadian foundation that supports
military members, Veterans, and their families and is the main
funder of Team Canada at the Invictus Games.
From February 8 to 16, the seventh
Invictus Games will bring together more than 500 competitors from
23 nations and will be the first Winter hybrid Games. They will
feature new adaptive winter sports including Alpine skiing and
snowboarding, skeleton, and wheelchair curling. Organizers are
also collaborating with four host First Nations, respecting
Indigenous protocols in all aspects of the Games.
Funding will support a variety of initiatives at the Games and
beyond, including:
- Accessible Ticketing Program to help vulnerable
populations attend the Invictus Games at no charge.
- Alpine Ski and Snowboard Program at the first-ever
Winter hybrid Games.
- The Veteran Hub and Collaborative Space, which will help
connect Veterans, serving members, and their families with services
and local volunteer opportunities to support military transition
and future employment.
- True Patriot Love Legacy Fund which will support a
brand-new annual grant for year-round adaptive sport programming
for veterans and service members.
Please find more information about Invictus Games and True
Patriot Love on their websites.
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"This incredible support empowers us to make a lasting
impact on the lives of military personnel and Veterans, both during
and long after the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,"
said Scott Moore, CEO, Invictus Games Vancouver
Whistler 2025. "We are so pleased with Canada Life, Power
Corporation of Canada, and
Mackenzie Investments for their commitment to funding not
just the Games, but also essential programs, therapies, adaptive
equipment, and resources that promote recovery, resilience, and
connection. Together, we celebrate and share our gratitude
for the courage of those who have served and embrace a
shared mission of healing and community."
"Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families have
given so much to Canada and we
welcome the opportunity to support them in return," said
Fabrice Morin, President and Chief
Operating Officer, Canada Life. "We're proud to sponsor the first
winter hybrid Invictus Games and helping to inspire recovery and
respect for these incredible athletes."
"Power Corporation of Canada
has long supported military members, Veterans and their families,
through organizations like True Patriot Love," said Paul C. Genest, Senior Vice President, Power
Corporation of Canada. "We're
proud to continue to pay tribute to those who have served and help
provide critical resources for programs across Canada."
"Mackenzie honours all our current and former military members
as well as their families for the sacrifices they've made to keep
our country strong and free," said Luke
Gould, President and CEO, Mackenzie
Investments. "We're so proud to be able to support the
Invictus Games and its focus on helping empower veterans through
sport."
About Canada Life
Canada Life is a leading insurance,
wealth management and benefits provider focused on improving the
financial, physical, and mental well-being of Canadians. For over
175 years, individuals, families and business owners across
Canada have trusted us to provide
sound guidance and deliver on the promises we've made. We proudly
serve more than 14 million customer relationships from coast to
coast to coast. Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco
Inc. and a member of the Power Corporation of Canada group of companies. Visit
canadalife.com to learn more.
About Power Corporation of Canada
Power Corporation is an
international management and holding company that focuses on
financial services in North
America, Europe and
Asia. Its core holdings are
leading insurance, retirement, wealth management and investment
businesses, including a portfolio of alternative asset investment
platforms. To learn more, visit www.PowerCorporation.com.
About Mackenzie Investments
Mackenzie Investments
("Mackenzie") is a Canadian investment management firm with
approximately $213 billion in assets
under management as of December 31,
2024. Mackenzie seeks to create a more invested world by
delivering strong investment performance and offering innovative
portfolio solutions and related services to more than one million
retail and institutional clients through multiple distribution
channels. Founded in 1967, it is a global asset manager with
offices across Canada as well as
in Beijing, Boston, Dublin, Hong
Kong and London. Mackenzie
is a member of IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM), part of the Power
Corporation group of companies and one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset
management organizations with approximately $270 billion in total assets under management and
advisement as of December 31, 2024.
For more information, visit mackenzieinvestments.com.
About the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
The
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and
Boeing, is an international sporting competition for wounded,
injured, and sick service members and Veterans. From February 8-16, 2025, the seventh Invictus Games
will bring together 532 competitors from 23 nations in 11 adaptive
sports in the natural beauty of British
Columbia, Canada. Invictus means unconquered and the Games
celebrate courage, resiliency, and the strength of the human
spirit. Through the power of sport, the Games will inspire
recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider
understanding and respect for those who have served their
country.
The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will be held on the
traditional territories of the Lil̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm
(Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)
Nations. True Patriot Love Foundation, the Government of
Canada, and the Province of
British Columbia are the valued
Founding Partners of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler
2025.
SOURCE Canada Life
