– CP sets a target of $1.75M to be raised for paediatric cardiac
research and care –
TORONTO, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific
(CP) and Golf Canada today announced that SickKids Foundation has
been chosen as the primary charity partner for the 2019 Canadian
Pacific Women's Open.
The 2019 CP Women's Open will see Canadian sensation and CP
ambassador Brooke Henderson defend
her national golf title against the top LPGA Tour players in the
world from August 19-25 at Magna Golf
Club, in Aurora, Ont.
Through its CP Has Heart program, CP will once again make a
substantial donation to the host community of Canada's National Open Golf Championship by
supporting local paediatric care. CP will encourage further support
for paediatric cardiac research and care by working with SickKids
on additional fundraising initiatives whereby they will match
donations made from the community.
"CP is elated to be working with SickKids Foundation through the
2019 CP Women Open," said CP's President and Chief Executive
Officer, Keith Creel. "This is a
natural partnership as CP is focused on giving back through our
community investment program, CP Has Heart, and SickKids Foundation
is focused on helping young hearts across Ontario – a province that
has been integral to our network for more than 130 years."
This year, CP will be working with Kyle
Hayhoe, a child ambassador for SickKids Foundation. Kyle was
cared for at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) for four
months after he was diagnosed with a hypertrophic obstructive
cardiomyopathy at only seven weeks old and required a heart
transplant. Now, when Kyle isn't attending his regular check-ups
with the heart transplant, respiratory and nephrology teams at
SickKids, he can be found on the golf course perfecting his swing.
Funds raised through the CP Women's Open will go towards
renovating a Cardiac Operating Suite at SickKids. In
addition, CP is also proud to support our tournament host community
this year. CP will make a donation of $250,000 to Southlake Regional Health Centre in
Newmarket, Ont. to support
paediatric cardiac care.
"We appreciate the generous support of the community and are
extremely grateful to our partners CP, Golf Canada and the CP
Women's Open," said SickKids Foundation CEO, Ted Garrard. "Funds raised through this
partnership will help continue to advance cardiac care that will
deliver better outcomes for our patients who come from all across
Canada, for many years to
come."
In the five years of CP's title sponsorship of the CP Women's
Open, $8.5 million has been raised to
support children's heart health in Canada. This will mark the third time in six
years southern Ontario has hosted
the CP Women's Open resulting in more than $3.3 million dollars invested in London (2014 - $1.3
million) and Ottawa (2016 -
$2 million)
"I can't say enough about the incredible work CP does through
the CP Has Heart campaign – they are an absolute terrific partner
who are helping to make a meaningful impact in the lives of
countless Canadians," said Golf Canada's CEO, Laurence Applebaum. "Tournament week will be a
fantastic showcase of world-class golf and charitable giving in
support of SickKids Foundation."
In 2018, Brooke Henderson became
the first Canadian to win the country's National Open Championship
in 45 years, shooting 65 in the final-round for a four-stroke
victory at the CP Women's Open in Regina,
Sask. Jocelyne Bourassa was
the last Canadian to win the event, when she was crowned Canadian
champion in 1973.
"On behalf of all Canadian golf fans, I'm eagerly awaiting the
opportunity to see Canadian golf superstar Brooke Henderson defend her title," added
Applebaum.
This is the first time the Greater
Toronto Area will play host to a major LPGA Tour event since
2001, when the event was held at Angus Glen Golf Club in
Markham. The 2019 CP Women's Open
will run August 19-25, 2019 at Magna
Golf Club in Aurora. Tickets and
corporate hosting are available for purchase
at www.cpwomensopen.com.
ABOUT CANADIAN PACIFIC
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental
railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major
ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides 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 cpr.ca to see the rail
advantages of CP.
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 helped raise more than $16 million 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 THE 2019 CP WOMEN'S OPEN
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the CP Women's Open
from August 19-25, 2019 at Magna Golf
Club in Aurora, Ont. The CP
Women's Open is proud to name the SickKids Foundation as the
official tournament charity for 2019. Funds raised will be
dedicated to paediatric cardiology space as well as specialized
equipment and are being matched by CP through its CP Has Heart
community program. The CP Women's Open, Canada's National Women's Open Golf
Championship, is proudly sponsored by CP, RBC, Steam Whistle,
Levelwear, The Glenlivet, Golf Town and the Government of
Canada. For information on
volunteer opportunities, tickets or corporate hospitality,
visit www.cpwomensopen.com, or call 1-866-571-5742.
ABOUT GOLF CANADA
Golf Canada is the National Sports
Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing over 319,000 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.
ABOUT SICKKIDS FOUNDATION
Established in 1972,
SickKids Foundation raises funds on behalf of The Hospital for Sick
Children (SickKids) and is the largest charitable funder of child
health research, learning and care in Canada. Philanthropy is a critical source of
funding for SickKids – one of the world's foremost paediatric
health-care institutions. Thanks to the generosity of the
community, and as a result of a record-breaking year in
fundraising, SickKids Foundation generated an unprecedented
$146.3 million for the fiscal year
ending March 31, 2018. For more
information, please visit sickkidsfoundation.com.
ABOUT SOUTHLAKE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE
FOUNDATION
Since the inception of Southlake Foundation in
1980, more than $100 million dollars
has been raised in support of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Working with members of the community, hundreds of volunteers, the
Southlake Family and our incredible donors, Southlake Foundation
will continue to support life-saving medical equipment,
infrastructure upgrades and expansions, patient programs and staff
education, all for the goal of providing leading-edge care for
patients and families, close to home. For more information visit:
www.southlakefoundation.ca
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