The Canadian Cancer Society announced yesterday that over $1.35 million was raised at 10 Relay For Life events that were sponsored by property and casualty insurer
Economical Insurance.
Economical Insurance contributed $109,500 for nine Relay For Life events in Ontario and one in Quebec. Hundreds of participants at these events in June raised funds to back research and support services for people living with cancer and their loved ones.
“At Economical, how we operate reflects our values and who we are as a company,” said Economical Insurance president and CEO Karen Gavan. “Many of us have experienced cancer in some way, and for Economical to help fund cancer research is important to us as an employer and insurance provider.”
The insurer has been involved with the Canadian Cancer Society since 2000, having supported Relay For Life and other similar fundraising projects in Ontario.
“It’s thanks to Economical Insurance and our other valued partners, that we are able to host our Relay For Life events that generate significant funds for our organization,” remarked Canadian Cancer Society director of Corporation and Community Partnerships in Ontario Susan Drodge.
“The need for support has never been greater. Driven by an aging and growing population, the number of cancer cases in Canada is expected to increase by 40% within 15 years, which will increase the demand for our research and support programs.”
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