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Wal-Mart staff, representatives from the Canadian Red Cross and the public were in attendance as Wal-Mart Regional Vice President, Randy Gerrie, presented Canadian Red Cross Deputy Secretary General, François Couillard with a cheque for $1.4 million. “We would like to thank Canadians and Wal-Mart for their generosity in supporting the Canadian Red Cross,” said Couillard. “This was the most successful campaign in our history and the money raised will help communities if a disaster were to strike.” As the leading corporate sponsor of the Canadian Red Cross, Wal-Mart stores held special events during their annual fundraising campaign, including donations at the registers, hosting in-store charity drives and teaming up with suppliers to raise essential funds for the Canadian Red Cross. Funds raised will support local Red Cross disaster relief. To learn more about corporate partners like Wal-Mart click here. The make a donation in support of Canadian Red Cross domestic disaster relief click here. The Canadian Red Cross is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which includes the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 185 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Wal-Mart Canada operates a growing network of 278 discount stores, eight supercentres and six SAM’S CLUBs. Every week in Canada, Wal-Mart raises and contributes more than $290,000 to Canadian charities. Last year alone, the company raised and donated more than $15 million to charities across the country. For more information about the company, Wal-Mart Canada’s first Corporate Values Reporter is available at http://www.walmart.ca/. Posted October 4, 2007 |
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