Year-over-year increase of $59,000; raised through tournament proceeds
and fundraising efforts
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WATERLOO, ON, Sept. 10, 2013 /CNW/ - As the official charity partner of
the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic, St. Mary's General Hospital
Foundation received an increased total donation of $309,000 in 2013,
raised through tournament proceeds and fundraising efforts. The funds
will support the hospital's innovative volunteer programs, arrhythmia
program, in addition to continuing to raise awareness about the
importance of women's heart health.
"St. Mary's does wonders for the region in terms of heart health
education and treatment, community engagement and volunteerism," said
Marianne Harrison, President & CEO, Manulife Canada. "The increased
donation will certainly have a lasting impact on the hospital and its
programs for years to come."
The increased donation was attributed to new and more successful
fundraising efforts by all stakeholders.
"Manulife Financial has been a vital partner in enabling St. Mary's to
become one of the province's pre-eminent providers of cardiac care,
while providing us the unique opportunity to enhance our volunteer
program," said Peter Sweeney, President, St. Mary's General Hospital
Foundation. "We're thrilled that they have continued to invest in the
heart health of our community and the hundreds of volunteers who help
us deliver our promise every day."
Since St. Mary's General Hospital first began providing cardiac care in
2001, Manulife Financial has been one of the Regional Cardiac Care
Centre's key philanthropic partners, contributing nearly $3 million to
support patient care.
Heart Health and Cardiac Excellence
St. Mary's and Manulife Financial's charitable partnership is a
meaningful collaboration in the promotion of heart health and patient
care. St. Mary's is proud to be the Regional Cardiac Care Centre for
Waterloo Wellington with a highly specialized program that is committed
to ensuring patients in the region have the best health care possible.
The cardiac program is comprised of an expert, interdisciplinary health
care team that provides a full range of cardiac services with
compassion, respect, and a commitment to excellence.
Commitment to Volunteerism
In addition to promoting heart health, Manulife Financial and St. Mary's
General Hospital share a common commitment to volunteerism. Funding
from the Manulife LPGA Classic will ensure continued development of
volunteer programs at St. Mary's that have positive impact for patients
and their families.
Another successful tournament
The second-playing of the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic, held at Grey
Silo Golf Course in Waterloo, Ontario was a great success for the
region once again.
"Giving back to local communities in a lasting, impactful way is one the
main objectives of the LPGA and its tournaments," said Richard Kuypers,
Tournament Director, Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. "The response
we've received in the Waterloo Region has been incredible during the
past two years, and because of this overwhelming support, we were able
to present St. Mary's with this sizeable donation."
Shining a global spotlight on Waterloo Region, the tournament received
community-wide support and 1,200 volunteers invested their time and
talent to the event. Over 127,000 people have attended the tournament
in the event's two years history. Hee Young Park outlasted Angela
Stanford in an exciting three-hole play-off to become the 2013
Champion.
Information on the third annual Manulife Financial LPGA Classic will be
available soon.
About the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic
The Manulife Financial LPGA Classic is one of only two Canadian stops on
the LPGA Tour and features a standard eligibility field of 144 players,
72 holes of stroke play and a purse of $1.3 million. The tournament
took take place July 8-14, 2013 at Grey Silo Golf Course in Waterloo,
Ontario, home of Manulife Canada's corporate headquarters. Viewers from
over 150 countries around the globe tuned in to watch the action from
home.
About Manulife Financial
Manulife Financial is a leading Canada-based financial services group
with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States.
Clients look to Manulife for strong, reliable, trustworthy and
forward-thinking solutions for their most significant financial
decisions. Our international network of employees, agents and
distribution partners offers financial protection and wealth management
products and services to millions of clients. We also provide asset
management services to institutional customers. Funds under management
by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were C$567 billion (US$539
billion) as at June 30, 2013. The Company operates as Manulife
Financial in Canada and Asia and primarily as John Hancock in the
United States.
Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE,
and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the
Internet at manulife.com.
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The LPGA is the world's leading professional golf organization for
women. Founded in 1950, the association celebrates a diverse and
storied membership with more than 1,700 members representing 29
different countries. With a Vision to inspire, empower, educate and
entertain by showcasing the very best of women's golf, LPGA Tour
Professionals compete across the globe, while dedicated LPGA Teaching
and Club Professionals (T&CP) directly impact the game through
teaching, coaching and management. The Symetra Tour consistently
produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA is
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