RE/MAX Agents Raise $67,000 for the
Children’s Miracle Network at Conference
Kelowna, BC (February 25, 2008) – RE/MAX associates once again showed their generosity and compassion, raising $67,000 with the silent and live auctions at the annual “Breakfast of Champions” in support of the Children’s Miracle Network and its affiliated hospitals. The event was held on February 9th during the RE/MAX of Western Canada 25th Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC, February 7-9, 2008.
“In coming together to celebrate our accomplishments from the previous year, we take advantage of the synergy and enthusiasm that a conference creates to accomplish a different, more rewarding goal that is dear to our hearts; saving the lives of sick and injured children in our communities”, said Marie Sheppy, Senior Coordinator, Corporate Affairs (Children’s Miracle Network liaison). Stories of children recovering and receiving successful treatment were shared with the over 700 RE/MAX delegates in attendance at the breakfast fundraiser. “Many of us in attendance have been touched by a child requiring treatment at one of the Children’s Miracle Network affiliated hospitals or foundations in our region. We take pride in knowing that we can give back so substantially to such a worthy cause.”
Many items were donated by RE/MAX affiliates, including a RE/MAX-Children’s Miracle Network dual balloon stained glass piece, vacation packages, gold and diamond jewelry, sports memorabilia and a myriad of other valuable items.
RE/MAX sales associates have helped raise more than $4 million for the Children’s Miracle Network 14 member hospitals and foundations across Canada in 2007, helping the 2.5 million children who are treated each year. Since 1992, Canadian RE/MAX associates have raised over $30 million towards this worthy cause.
The Children’s Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness programs for the benefit of children served by its associated hospitals, health centres, and foundations.
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