OAKVILLE, Ont. – Levelwear, CPKC, Sleeman Breweries and Golf Canada have announced that a combined donation of $120,000 will be made to The Canadian Red Cross Alberta Wildfires Appeal.
As previously announced last week during the CPKC Women’s Open, Levelwear and Golf Canada would commit 100 per cent of the net proceeds from the tournament’s merch tent at Earl Grey Golf Club over the weekend in addition to online sales from July 27 -31.
“The wildfires in Alberta and B.C., and particularly Jasper, are devastating for all Canadians and affect so many families. With the CPKC Women’s Open hosted in Calgary, we felt compelled to extend a helping hand. Partnering with Golf Canada and CPKC, we are thrilled to make this monetary donation to the Red Cross Alberta Wildfires Appeal,” said Hester Ngo, Chief Executive Officer, Levelwear. “Additionally, 4,650 units of Levelwear apparel are on their way to designated Alberta locations for distribution to those impacted by the fires.”
Sleeman Breweries have also made a financial contribution to the combined effort to help those impacted by the wildfires across the province.
“The devastation from these fires is a significant test on Jasper’s resiliency. Being able to support those affected as they cope with these losses and in rebuilding is an important part of Sleeman Breweries’ commitment to community,” said Lorne Zweig, Vice-President, Sales, Sleeman Breweries.
In addition to the record $4.3 million raised for heart health in Alberta during the CPKC Women’s Open, CPKC has matched the combined donations from Levelwear, Sleeman Breweries and Golf Canada. CPKC will also be donating a number of unused water bottles and sunglasses that were available at Earl Grey during tournamnet week.
“As railroaders, we are passionate about giving back,” said Chad Becker, chief of staff at CPKC. “Thank you to Golf Canada, Levelwear and Sleeman Breweries for joining together with us to bring more aid to our neighbors in Jasper. Big thanks also to all those who attended the CPKC Women’s Open in Calgary who made this support possible.”
Along with the combined financial contribution, Levelwear will also be donating 4,650 pieces of brand new apparel in various sizes in men’s, women’s and youth.
“We are incredibly grateful to our partners at Levelwear, CPKC and Sleeman for leading this incredible initiative and the significant financial contribution being made following the CPKC Women’s Open in Calgary,” said Laurence Applebaum, Chief Executive Officer, Golf Canada. “We are certainly thinking of everyone in Jasper and across the province of Alberta who have been affected.”
For more information on the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Wildfires Appeal or to donate, please click here.