Air Canada Foundation First Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $268,000 for Children in Need.

Event Part of Year-Long Celebration of Air Canada‘s 75th Anniversary The Air Canada Foundation’s first annual fundraising golf tournament held Monday, August 6, at the Elm Ridge Country Club, Québec, raised over $268,000 support of organizations focused on the health and well-being of children in need. “On behalf of all the people whose lives are touched…

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August 9, 2012

Event Part of Year-Long Celebration of Air Canada‘s 75^th Anniversary

The Air Canada Foundation’s first annual fundraising golf tournament held Monday, August 6, at the Elm Ridge Country Club, Québec, raised over $268,000 support of organizations focused on the health and well-being of children in need.

“On behalf of all the people whose lives are touched by the Air Canada Foundation, I extend a heartfelt thank you to our loyal partners, sponsors, participants and volunteers whose enthusiasm and generosity made this inaugural fundraising event a resounding success,” said Priscille LeBlanc, Chair of the Air Canada Foundation. “With the support of our customers, employees, friends and partners, the Foundation is now able to provide financial as well as travel assistance directly to those most in need.”

The event featured 36 teams totalling 144 golfers with funds raised through sponsorships, fun events, and a silent and live auction of items donated by tournament partners:

Presenting sponsor

Aeroplan

Patrons of Honour

AAR Corporation
Airbase Services
American Express
B/E Aerospace
CAE
Carlson Wagonlit
Delta TechOps
Embraer
Expedia & Egencia
GE Aviation
InFlight Canada
Panasonic Avionics
Pratt & Whitney
Spafax