Press Release...
Walmart
Canada launches campaign to raise $3 million for the Canadian Red Cross...
$3,133.70 is Fort Frances fundraising goal
July
26 2013, Walmart Canada is gearing up for its annual cross-country
campaign to raise crucial funds for Canadian Red Cross disaster response and
preparedness activities. The campaign
will run in Walmart stores from August 1 to 25, with an ambitious goal of raising
$3 million, of which over $700,000 are matching funds from
Walmart.
“The
funds raised through the Campaign will help ensure that the Canadian Red Cross
is ready to respond when disasters strike in our community and communities
across the province,” says spokesperson Keri Rafter, Disaster Management
Coordinator “We’re very excited to work with Walmart during this
campaign and hope that Walmart customers and the Fort Frances community will
continue their generous support of the Canadian Red Cross.”
From the floods in Western Canada, the train derailment
in Quebec and extreme heat alerts in Southern Ontario to the Northwestern
Ontario floods, forest fires and Host Community responses, Red Cross is there
in times of need for Canadians whose lives are disrupted due to disaster.”
The
following events will be taking place during the campaign:
Event
1 Saturday August 10th 10am-2pm,
Walmart Blitz Day! Red Cross Volunteers along with local Fire Services will be
at the store, helping bag items and showing their support with other fun
activities.
Event
2 Saturday August 10th
7pm at the Adventure Inn – Personal Preparedness Workshop and
Information seminar. Everyone welcome to attend!
Supporting
the Red Cross is easy. At the Walmart checkout, Walmart associates will give
customers the opportunity to make a donation to support the work of the Canadian
Red Cross in our community. Walmart Canada will match these donations up to
$2,000 per store.
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 over 185
national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The Canadian Red Cross mission
is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of
humanity in Canada and around the world.
For
more information or to arrange an interview:
For
More information please contact:
Canadian Red Cross Media Line Local Branch: Dryden and District
(416) 442-1948 (807)
223-4751 toll free 1-888-277-9089
