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51³Ô¹ÏÍøcommunity digs deep to benefit Centraide

Published: 2 August 2004

51³Ô¹ÏÍøstaff and students dug deep into their pockets last year for Centraide. Heather Munroe-Blum, principal and vice-chancellor of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, announced the 2003 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCentraide Campaign raised $290,000.

Thanks to an increasing amount of pay deductions and fundraising events, from a silent auction to an evening of tango, the University community surpassed its goal by $20,000 (the target was $270,000). 51³Ô¹ÏÍøwas also a finalist for this year's Centraide Solidaires Award. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcompeted in the "employee campaign" category (1,000 or more employees). The Centraide awards are given each year in tribute to the leadership and social commitment of the volunteers and organizations who support Centraide of Greater Montreal.

Munroe-Blum also reported a 58 percent surge in Centraide donations at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøover the past three years, thanks to an active campaign committee, as well as alumni and retirees who gave to Centraide via McGill. Anyone wishing to give to Centraide through 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcan visit the Centraide website.

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