The Air Canada Foundation hosted its 10th annual charity golf tournament this week, raising $ 1,087,609 to support charitable organizations dedicated to the health and well-being of children and youth in Canada.
"This is a milestone year for the Air Canada Foundation as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, and the 10th annual golf tournament, our largest fundraiser of the year," said Priscille LeBlanc, Chair of the Air Canada Foundation.
"During the past decade, collectively we have helped make a difference improving children's health and well-being. The funds raised will allow the Foundation to continue its mission of helping kids spread their wings," LeBlanc added.
Air Canada President and CEO Michael Rousseau, thanked all of those who helped make the 10th annual tournament a million-dollar success.
"Despite a very challenging two years during the pandemic, I am very grateful that together we continue our long history of support in our communities. Thank you to the generosity of our supporters, donors and employee volunteers involved in this year's fundraising golf tournament which enables the Air Canada Foundation to keep making a difference to children and their families," Rousseau said.
Held at the Saint-Raphaël Golf Club in Montreal, the event welcomed nearly 300 guests with the support of 100 sponsors and numerous Air Canada retirees and employee volunteers.
A special highlight of this annual tournament is the coveted lemonade stand, manned this year by Air Canada Foundation ambassadors Léa-Jade and Coralie. The lemonade stand alone made $10,000.
The Foundation also welcomed special guests Gregory Charles, one of Quebec's most talented artists who performed for the Foundation's guests, and three-time Olympic gold medallist in women's hockey, Marie-Philip Poulin.
The Air Canada Foundation is committed to giving back to children and communities through various programs and partnerships.
Since 2012 it has:
-- Donated more than $12 million in grants to Canadian-registered charities focused on the health and well-being of children.
-- Donated more than 11,000 airline tickets to charitable organizations to support fundraising activities or program development.
-- Made possible more than 9,000 flights to make children's dreams come true.
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