Hbc makes $400,000 contribution to Commonwealth Games Canada
October 7, 2008
Hbc makes $400,000 contribution to Commonwealth Games Canada
TORONTO – The Hudson’s Bay Company (Hbc) continued its long-standing support of Canadian amateur athletes Monday, making a $400,000 donation to Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC).
The donation is apart of Hbc’s four-year, $1.6-million support of CGC in its preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games that will be held in Delhi, India
“Hbc’s initial support of Canadian sport and athletes began in 1992 with the relationship with the Commonwealth Games,” says Diane Gordon, Director, Hbc Community Investment. “We are proud to continue to support the Games, and look forward to cheering our athletes when they compete in Delhi.”
“The Commonwealth Games were founded in Canada, and we are honoured to continue to receive the support of such an iconic corporation as Hbc,” said CGC president Dr. Andrew Pipe. “Our long-standing partnership with Hbc has created a wealth of opportunities for Canadian athletes to reach the podium at the Commonwealth Games and other major international competitions. With Hbc’s help, we are able to send a full team to Delhi in 2010.”
Hbc, through its Foundation, has committed to raising $20-million by 2010 to help Canadian athletes reach their potential on the world stage by providing 200 Commonwealth Games, Paralympic and Olympic athletes with a $5,000 bursary each year.
Funds are raised through a number of in store promotions and national events such as the Hbc Run for Canada and Hbc Foundation Golf Tournament.
About Hudson’s Bay Company:
Hudson’s Bay Company, established in 1670, is North America’s oldest continually operating company. Hbc is a division of Hudson's Bay Trading Company and Canada's largest diversified general merchandise retailer, operating The Bay -- a major department store, Zellers -- a mass merchandise format, Home Outfitters -- a kitchen, bed and bath specialty store, Lord & Taylor -- an upscale specialty department store and value-priced Fields stores. With more than 650 retail outlets and nearly 70,000 associates across North America, Hbc provides consumers with stylish, quality merchandise at great value, through retail banners focused on exceptional customer service.
About Hudson’s Bay Trading Company:
HBTC is a leading North American retailer with three divisions: Fortunoff, a 23 retail store chain specializing in fine jewelry and home furnishings in the New York tri-state area; Creative Design Studios, the fashion design and manufacturing division that creates branded collections for customers throughout North America and internationally, and the Hudson's Bay Company.
About Commonwealth Games Canada
>Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) is a not-for-profit multi-sport organization that is the franchise holder for the Commonwealth Games. Since 1930, CGC has been strengthening sport within Canada and throughout the Commonwealth by participating in the Commonwealth Games and by using sport as a tool for development.
For further information about Team Canada, the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, 2010 Commonwealth Games or our International Development through Sport programs, please visit our web site at www.commonwealthgames.ca.
For more information, please contact:
John Bower
Manager of Communications
Commonwealth Games Association of Canada
613 244-6868 Ext. 230
819 921-8149 (Cell)
john@commonwealthgames.ca
