CALGARY,
AB, Feb. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - February is Heart
Month, and Canadian Pacific (CP) is proud to announce today that BC
Children's Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the primary
charity partner for the 2023 CP Women's Open, to be held
Aug. 21-27, 2023, at the Shaughnessy
Golf & Country Club in Vancouver.
"The team at BC Children's Hospital provides expert care,
research and support for children with heart conditions, and CP is
grateful to have another opportunity to contribute to the critical
work they do," said Keith Creel, CP
President and CEO. "The 2023 CPWO marks the third time BC
Children's Hospital Foundation has been selected as the charity
partner during CP's title sponsorship of this exceptional LPGA Tour
event, helping raise more than $4
million so far. We're honored to continue building this
legacy."
This year's goal is to raise more than $2.5 million for BC Children's Hospital. Those
funds will be dedicated to enhancing the physical spaces of the
Heart Centre to create a comfortable and healing environment for
patients and their families. Funds will also help to create
improved workspaces for cross-functional collaboration amongst the
dedicated and talented cardiac team at BC Children's.
"Kids with heart conditions can be some of the sickest children
in BC, and the Heart Centre at BC Children's Hospital is there to
provide care for every one of them," said Malcolm Berry, President and CEO of BC
Children's Hospital Foundation. "That's why we're so grateful to
once again be the CP Has Heart charity of choice. CP's support
helps elevate the incredible care BC Children's is able to provide
to kids and their families across the province."
In recognition of Heart Month, CP and BC
Children's Hospital Foundation are pleased to hold a
month-long fundraising campaign with CP matching all donations up
to a total of $300,000. Visit
https://www.bcchf.ca to help make a difference for BC
Children's Hospital Foundation cardiology patients.
"Families of children with heart conditions put their trust in
us," said Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani, Head, Division of Cardiology. "In
turn, we help to carry the burden of their child's health with
them. That's the essence of what our team does at the Heart Centre
at BC Children's Hospital, and CP has been a part of our team for
many years. With CP's steadfast support, we can continue to improve
the healing environment for our patients and their families."
The Tournament Partners of the LPGA awarded the CP Women's Open
with Tournament of the Year in 2022. Golf Canada and Canadian Pacific also received Gold
Driver Awards for Best Sponsor Activation in 2019 and 2022 as well
as Best Community and Charity Engagement in 2017, 2019 and
2022.
"We are so proud to witness the incredible impact of CP Has
Heart on the lives of countless youth in the host communities of
the CP Women's Open," said Laurence
Applebaum, CEO of Golf Canada. "There is a real excitement
among golf fans and event enthusiasts in the celebrated return of
the CP Women's Open to Vancouver,
highlighted by world-class golf, a week-long festival experience
and a meaningful legacy gift in support of the BC Children's
Hospital Foundation."
CP has helped raise more than $16
million to support children's heart health in Canada during the nine years of CP's title
sponsorship of the CP Women's Open.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the
United States with direct links to major ports on the west
and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive
rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the
globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of
freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply
chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.
About CP Has Heart
At CP, we know that a railroad may serve as the arteries of a
nation, but at its heart is community. That's why, through CP Has
Heart, we've already helped raise more than $30 million to help improve the heart health of
adults and children across North
America. And along the way, we're showing heart whenever we
can. Find out more on www.CPHasHeart.ca
About Golf Canada
Golf Canada is the National
Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing 319,000 golfers and more
than 1,400 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the
Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada's mission is to increase
Canadian participation and excellence in golf. By investing in the
growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages
to the game, our vision is to be a world leader in golf. For more
information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your
community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.
About the 2023 CP Women's
Open
The stars of the LPGA Tour will challenge for the CP Women's
Open from August 21-27, 2023, at the
Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, B.C. Through its CP Has Heart
program, title sponsor CP will once again make a substantial
donation to the host community of Canada's National Open Golf Championship by
supporting the BC Children's Hospital Foundation. The 2023 CP
Women's Open is proudly sponsored by CP, Audi, RBC, theScore Bet,
BDO, Levelwear, Titleist, FootJoy, JOURNIE Rewards, Hilton,
Sleeman Clear 2.0, Johnsonville,
RECIPE Unlimited, Masi Wines,
Celebrity Cruises, STALK&BARREL, Matt & Steve's, Coca-Cola
and is supported by the Province of British Columbia, and the Government of
Canada. For information
visit www.cpwomensopen.com.
About BC Children's Hospital
Foundation
BC Children's Hospital is the only hospital in the province
devoted exclusively to the care of children and youth. It's one of
the few pediatric medical and teaching facilities in Canada with an acute care centre, research
institute, mental health facility, and rehabilitation centre all in
one place. BC Children's provides specialized care, innovative
therapies and pediatric expertise for BC's kids, including the
sickest and most seriously injured. At BC Children's Hospital
Foundation, we raise funds to provide kids with excellence in
healthcare by continuously driving advancements provincially and
globally. The generosity of donors fuels our ability to conquer
childhood diseases, prevent illness and injury, and prioritize the
unique needs of kids in every aspect of their care. Follow us at
@bcchf or visit bcchf.ca for more information.
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