Canadian Pacific donates $1.1 M
to the Children's Health Foundation in support of paediatric
cardiac research and care for children in London and across Southwestern Ontario.
LONDON, ON, Aug. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - The Canadian Pacific
Women's Open ended today, and kids living with heart disease had
something more to celebrate than just So Yeon Ryu's big win.
Canadian Pacific (CP) is pleased to announce they will be making a
cash donation of $1,100,045 to the
Children's Health Foundation to support continued world class
research and treatment for children's cardiac care at Children's
Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC).
"We're so happy that our CP has Heart program gift will
positively impact the lives of children with heart disease in
London and throughout Southwestern Ontario," said Canadian Pacific
CEO E. Hunter Harrison. "Through the
Canadian Pacific Women's Open we're helping to ensure that the
leading edge paediatric cardiology program at Children's Hospital
continues to advance children's cardiac research and care for years
to come."
To celebrate this significant milestone, the paediatric cardiac
program at Children's Hospital will be renamed the Canadian
Pacific Centre for Paediatric Cardiac Care. CP's gift will be
put towards expanding the program's capabilities through the
purchase of paediatric-specific stress testing equipment, which
will help with research and improve the quality of life of patients
as they mature into adulthood.
"On behalf of the London Health Sciences Centre, I want to thank
CP for this incredibly generous - and incredibly important -
donation," said Laurie Gould, Chief
Clinical Officer, London Health Sciences Centre. "Today 90% of
infants born with complex heart defects reach adulthood as compared
to just 20%, sixty years ago. With CP's help, we're looking forward
to further improving that figure through innovative research into
the prevention of congenital heart disease."
A second component of CP's gift will be put towards establishing
a cardiology research fund, called the Canadian Pacific Research
Fund for Paediatric Cardiac Care. The fund will support
research to advance knowledge in the prevention, treatment and
rehabilitation of children with cardiac-related health issues.
"We are so grateful to receive this generous donation from CP
through their program CP Has Heart," said Susan Crowley, President and CEO of Children's
Health Foundation. "CP and Children's Health Foundation clearly
make excellent partners, with a mutual passion for improving the
health and well-being of children and supporting their families
through the delivery of exceptional care and leading edge
research."
The newly named Canadian Pacific Centre for Paediatric
Cardiac Care at Children's Hospital in London is a world-class facility with
cardiologists that are on-call 24/7 for patient families to call
with questions or concerns. The paediatric cardiology service sees
over 3,500 patients each year - patients like nine year old
Rachael Wright.
Within hours of her birth, Rachael was fighting for her life.
Diagnosed with pulmonary heart dysfunction and congenital heart
defects, Rachael has been under the care of the cardiology team at
Children's Hospital her entire life and today enjoys being active
in gymnastics and dance.
"Twenty to thirty years ago, Rachael may not have made it,"
reflects Rachael's father Chris
Wright. "It's only thanks to the research and
attentive care provided at Children's Hospital that Rachael is
alive today and is a happy and healthy little girl."
The 2014 Canadian Pacific Women's Open in London, Ontario is the first of three
tournaments that CP will serve as the title sponsor. Every
year, CP and Golf Canada will commit to a charitable component
linked to the tournament as it moves to communities around the
country.
"Golf Canada is thrilled to
have been a part of such a big win for children's heart health at
the Canadian Pacific Women's Open in London this year," said Scott Simmons, CEO of Golf Canada. "Everyone has
rallied around CP's fundraising, particularly the players who
embraced the Birdies for Heart challenge on the 17th
Green. The end result is a memorable experience for everyone
involved."
ABOUT THE 2014 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN'S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour competed at the inaugural Canadian
Pacific Women's Open from August
18-24 at the London Hunt and Country Club in London, Ont. The CP Women's Open, Canada's National Championship, is proudly
sponsored by CP, Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The
Glenlivet, Four Points by Sheraton, London and CVS Controls LTD. For information
visit www.CPwomensopen.com.
ABOUT CP HAS HEART
At CP we know that a railroad may serve as the arteries of a
nation, but at its heart is community. That's why through CP Has
Heart, we're committed to improving the heart health of men, women
and children across North America.
And along the way, we're showing heart whenever we can. Find out
more on www.cpr.ca or @CPhasHeart.
ABOUT CANADIAN PACIFIC
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in
Canada and the United States with direct links to eight
major ports, including Vancouver
and Montreal, providing North
American customers a competitive rail service with access to key
markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit www.cpr.ca to
see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.
ABOUT CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION
The Children's Health Foundation is dedicated to raising and
granting funds to support Children's Hospital at London Health
Sciences Centre, Thames Valley Children's Centre and Children's
Health Research Institute. Since 1922, funds raised have helped
deliver exceptional care and support for children and their
families by providing specialized paediatric care, equipment,
education programs, therapy, rehabilitation services and research.
To learn more about how you can positively impact the health of
children, youth and their families, please visit
www.childhealth.ca.
GOLF CANADA - LOVE THE GAME.
GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada is the National Sports
Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing close to 322,000 golfers
at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of
the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada's mission is to grow
participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding
the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the
growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages
to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all
Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information
about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community,
visit www.golfcanada.ca.
SOURCE Canadian Pacific
Image with caption: "Mark
Wallace, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Canadian Pacific;
Laurie Gould, Chief Clinical
Officer, London Health Sciences Centre; Susan Crowley, President and Chief Executive
Officer Children's Health Foundation; Rachael Wright, Child Ambassador, CP has Heart;
Dr. Beary Goode & Victoria Wright (ON THE TRAIN) (CNW
Group/Canadian Pacific)". Image available at:
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Image with caption: "Rachael
Wright, Child Ambassador, CP has Heart (CNW Group/Canadian
Pacific)". Image available at:
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