MONTREAL, Aug. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Sun Life Global Investments
(Canada) Inc. ("Sun Life
Global Investments" or "SLGI"), the Presenting Partner of Cirque
du Soleil Touring Shows in Canada, invited members of the Boys and Girls
Club from Longueuil, Quebec, to
become performers for the day at a unique, interactive camp.
At Cirque du Soleil headquarters today, 20 young people
aged 11 to 16, were given the opportunity to test their acrobatic
skills and daring through a number of activities. With guidance
from circus artists, participants juggled, walked the
slackline and created performance-inspired looks. They also
toured behind the scenes at the Montreal-based International Headquarters,
learning a few of the secrets behind the entertainment company's
outstanding international success.
"We're delighted to connect these young people with
Cirque du Soleil's home-grown culture of
innovation and high performance," said Lori
Landry, Chief Marketing Officer, Sun Life Global
Investments. "Learning some of the performance acts alongside the
professionals is a unique and inspirational opportunity for Boys
and Girls Club members. It also provides a glimpse into the
preparation and dedication it takes to sustain success on this
level. And judging by the enthusiasm and talent of participants, we
might have gotten our first look at the next generation of circus
artists."
"Our youth are thrilled to have had this opportunity to train
with the Cirque du Soleil performers. The Boys and Girls
Club of Longueuil is a place where
young people can live their dreams, and I'm so pleased they had the
chance to do just that today," explained Tanya Brunelle, Program Coordinator for the
Longueuil Boys and Girls Club at Maison Kekpart.
"At Cirque du Soleil, our commitment goes beyond the
performance. We aim to positively impact people, communities and
the planet with what we know best: creativity and art," said
Anik Couture, Head of community
relations of the Cirque du Soleil. "It was a pleasure to
welcome members of the Boys and Girls Club to go behind the scenes
together with Sun Life Global Investments. We hope they like their
workshops at Cirque du Soleil and that maybe, we inspire
some of them to become the next generation of circus artists."
As Presenting Partner of Cirque du Soleil Touring Shows
in Canada, SLGI is proud to bring
this homegrown success story to life for young members of the
community. The experience builds on our commitment to build
sustainable, healthier communities for life.
About Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
Community-based services.
Positive relationships. Life-changing programs. As Canada's largest child- and youth-serving
organization, Boys and Girls Clubs provide vital programs and
services to over 200,000 young people in 700 communities across
Canada. During critical
out-of-school hours, our Clubs help young people discover who they
are, what they can do, and how they can get there. Our trained
staff and volunteers give them the tools to realize positive
outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy living, physical
activity, mental health, leadership, and more. Since 1900, Boys and
Girls Clubs have opened their doors to children, youth, and
families in small and large cities, and rural and Indigenous
communities. If a young person needs it, our Clubs provide it.
Learn more at bgccan.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram @BGCCAN.
About Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group
Cirque du
Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment.
On top of producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Canadian
organization brings its creative approach to a large variety of
entertainment forms such as multimedia productions, immersive
experiences, theme parks and special events. It currently has 4,500
employees from nearly 70 countries. Going beyond its various
creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to make a
positive impact on people, communities and the planet with its most
important tools: creativity and art. For more information about
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit
CDSentertainmentgroup.com.
Sun Life in the community
At Sun Life, we are
committed to building sustainable, healthier communities for life
and we're proud to hold the Caring Company designation
from Imagine Canada. Community wellness is an
important part of our sustainability commitment, and we believe
that by actively supporting the communities in which we live and
work, we can help build a positive environment for our Clients,
Employees, advisors and shareholders. Our philanthropic support
focuses on two key areas: health, with an emphasis on diabetes
awareness, prevention, care and research initiatives through
our Team Up Against
DiabetesTM platform; and arts and culture,
through our award-winning, Making the Arts More
AccessibleTM program. In Quebec, our
sponsorship and donation initiatives also focus on home
economics and financial education.
We also partner with sports properties in key markets to further
our commitment to healthy and active living. Our Employees and
advisors take great pride in volunteering over 29,000 hours each
year and contribute to making life brighter for individuals and
families across Canada. Find out more about Sun Life in
the community.
About Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc.
Sun Life Global Investments is a subsidiary of Sun Life Financial
Inc. It offers Canadians a diverse lineup of mutual funds and
innovative portfolio solutions, empowering them to pursue their
financial goals at every life stage. We bring together the strength
of one of Canada's most trusted names in financial
services with some of the best asset managers from around the world
to deliver a truly global investment platform. Sun Life Global
Investments manages $25 billion on behalf of
institutional and retail investors from coast-to-coast and is a
member of the Sun Life group of companies. For more information
visit www.sunlifeglobalinvestments.com or connect with us
on Twitter @SLGI_Canada.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization
providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to
individual and corporate Clients. Sun Life has operations in a
number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United
States, the United Kingdom,
Ireland, Hong Kong, the
Philippines, Japan,
Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2019, Sun Life had total assets under
management of $1,025 billion. For
more information please
visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
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© Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc., 2019. Sun Life Global
Investments (Canada) Inc. is a
member of the Sun Life group of companies.
Media contacts:
Sun Life
Mylène Bélanger
Senior Advisor, Public Relations
Tel: 514-904-9739
mylene.belanger@sunlife.com
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
Jared
Morrow
Senior Writer & Media Relations Manager
905-477-7272 ext. 202
jmorrow@bgccan.com
SOURCE Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc.