- CP sets a target of $1M to be raised over the summer for pediatric
cardiac research and care -
COQUITLAM, BC, April 2, 2015 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP) and
Golf Canada today announced that BC Children's Hospital has been
chosen as the charity partner for the 2015 Canadian Pacific Women's
Open (CPWO). The CPWO will see the top LPGA Tour players in the
world compete for the national title at the Vancouver Golf Club in
Coquitlam from August 20-23, 2015.
Funds raised will be dedicated to the pediatric cardiology
research program for BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) Heart Centre.
Last year alone, BC Children's cardiac surgeons performed 337 heart
procedures, including 201 open heart surgeries.
"We are seeing incredible work being done in the area of
pediatric cardiac care and research at BC Children's Heart Centre,"
said Canadian Pacific CEO E. Hunter
Harrison. "By leveraging our CP Has Heart community program
and the generosity of our employees, golf fans and supporters of
the hospital, we have set a $1,000,000 fundraising target that I know we'll
achieve - but let's work together to exceed it."
"We are delighted to be the official tournament charity for the
Canadian Pacific Women's Open," said Teri
Nicholas, president and CEO of BC Children's Hospital
Foundation. "CP's support for our pediatric cardiology treatment
and research programs will ensure that children with heart disease,
whether they are from BC, the Yukon or elsewhere in Western Canada, will always receive
outstanding care and benefit from the latest research when they
turn to BC Children's Hospital for help."
CP announced that, beginning today, it will match all online
donations made to BCCH until the end of the CPWO tournament. Other
fundraising initiatives will involve LPGA Tour players, club
members and fans through CP's Birdies for Heart challenge,
something LPGA athletes, including CP ambassador Lorie Kane, embraced at the 2014 CPWO.
"CP does a tremendous job of creating an exciting atmosphere
over the week and certainly a huge draw for players and spectators
alike is the Birdies for Heart Challenge on the 17th hole," said
LPGA Tour player Lorie Kane.
"Feeling the energy from the CP Fan Zone when you're standing on
the tee gives you even more incentive to play the hole well and get
a birdie, especially knowing you are directly contributing to the
funds available for helping sick children."
Golf fans attending the Canadian Pacific Women's Open can
upgrade their general admission tickets for the CP Fan Zone, which
includes premium seating, healthy treats, player meet and greets
and giveaways. Proceeds from CP Fan Zone tickets will go directly
to BCCH and CP has also pledged to match funds from all
Fan Zone ticket sales as part of its
commitment.
CP is also extending its fundraising efforts off the course and
into the community to promote the importance of keeping fit. The
railroad will also match all donations made to Grouse Mountain's
annual fundraiser Grind for Kids which already benefits BC
Children's Heart Centre.
"Canada's National Women's Open
Golf Championship is about making this great sport, and the
professionals who play it, accessible to the host communities and
leaving a legacy," says Scott
Simmons, CEO of Golf Canada. "CP is a tremendous partner,
and they continue to show their heart and commitment to the
communities we play in. We are looking forward to a great
week in Vancouver, a market that
has always supported golf. The Vancouver Golf Club is an
outstanding course and will provide a stiff test to the best
golfers in the world. "
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've already contributed more
than two million dollars to help
improve 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 BC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & BC CHILDREN'S HEART
CENTRE
BC Children's Hospital is the province's only
full-service acute-care hospital dedicated to serving close to one
million children living in BC and the Yukon. BC Children's Heart Centre is part of
BC Children's Hospital and provides leadership and excellence in
the care of infants and children with congenital and acquired heart
disease. This mandate extends from the fetus to early adulthood. A
multi-disciplinary team composed of experts in cardiology, cardiac
surgery, critical care, anesthesia, nursing, and various allied
health fields work together to provide world-class family-centered
care to children. Children's Heart Centre is one of two surgical
centres in the Western Canadian Congenital Heart Network, providing
care to the four Western Canadian provinces. Each year Children's
Heart Centre performs more than 200 pediatric cardiac operations
and another 150 minimally invasive procedures in the hospital's
cardiac catheterization lab. The program is responsible for the
training medical students, resident doctors and specialists in the
field of pediatric cardiology.
Funds raised by BC Children's Hospital Foundation are used to
support BC Children's Hospital, its research institute and Sunny
Hill Health Centre for Children. For more information visit
www.bcchf.ca and follow @BCCHF on Twitter.
ABOUT THE 2015 CANADIAN PACIFIC WOMEN'S OPEN
The stars
of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the Canadian Pacific Women's
Open from August 17-23 at The
Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam,
B.C.. The Canadian Pacific Women's Open, Canada's National Women's Open Golf
Championship, is proudly sponsored by Canadian Pacific, RBC,
WestJet, Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, TY KU, Santa Carolina
Wines, Coke and CVS Controls LTD. For information on
volunteer opportunities, tickets or corporate hospitality, visit
www.CPwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.
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
310,000 golfers at more than 1,400 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