THE DONATION WILL ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF THE FIRST DEPIATRIC
VESTIBULAR CLINIC IN QUÉBEC
MONTREAL, June 2, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Laurentian Bank and numerous of
its commercial clients and partners decided to join forces in a
fundraising effort that succeeded in collecting a total of $159,000.
This sum was presented at the fifth edition of the Un-Wined for a Cause event held yesterday in support of the Sainte-Justine Hospital
Foundation and the Hospital's Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department.
A number of the Bank's clients and partners formed a common front to
raise funds that will allow for the creation of the first pediatric
vestibular clinic in Québec. "This clinic will help children suffering
from vertigo, dizzy spells and balance problems caused by a vestibular
system, or inner ear, disorder," underlined Dr. Annie Lapointe, ENT
surgeon at Sainte-Justine Hospital. "No hospital in the province
currently offers services to screen for such problems in children,
which are very often only diagnosed in later adulthood."
In attendance at the event were Tony Migliara, Senior Vice-President of
Real Estate at Laurentian Bank and Honorary President of the evening,
Mr. John Farato, Founder of Un-Wined for a Cause, and Stéfanie Pelletier, the Bank's Vice-President of Finance and
Treasurer of the event, as well as a good number of other employees.
Everyone contributed to the success of this enchanting evening, which
will make a real difference in the lives of children suffering from
this disorder. The profits generated by a golf tournament to be held by
the Bank's Business Services sector this coming September will also go
towards this cause.
About Laurentian Bank
Laurentian Bank of Canada is a banking institution whose activities
extend across Canada. Recognized for its excellent service, proximity
and simplicity, the Bank serves one and a half million clients
throughout the country. Founded in 1846, the Bank is among the 2014
edition of the Montréal's Top Employers competition, which showcases
the city's top 25 companies offering enviable places to work. It
currently employs some 3,800 people whose talent and dedication has
made it a major player in numerous market segments.
Laurentian Bank distinguishes itself through the excellence of its
execution and its agility. Catering to the needs of retail clients via
its extensive branch network and constantly evolving virtual offerings,
the Bank has also earned a solid reputation among SMEs, larger
businesses and real estate developers thanks to its growing presence
across Canada and its specialized teams in Ontario, Québec, Alberta and
British Columbia. For its part, the organization's B2B Bank subsidiary
is a Canadian leader in providing banking and investment products and
services to financial advisors and brokers, while Laurentian Bank
Securities is an integrated broker that is also widely known for its
expert and effective services nationwide. The institution has more than
$33 billion in balance sheet assets and more than $39 billion in assets
under administration.
About the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation
Through community support, the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation strives to
accelerate the pace of the leading-edge research at Sainte-Justine, in
an effort to heal more children and do it better. The Foundation is
committed to building a healthier tomorrow by delivering a standard of
care that is among the best in the world. www.fondation-sainte-justine.org
SOURCE Laurentian Bank of Canada
Image with caption: "Pictured from left to right: Stéfanie Pelletier, Laurentian Bank Vice-President of Finance and event Treasurer, Anièle LeCoq, Executive Director of the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation, Tony Migliara, Laurentian Bank Senior Vice-President of Real Estate and Honorary President of the event, John Farato, Founder of Un-Wined for a Cause, Dr. Annie Lapointe, ENT surgeon at the Hospital ans Dr Fabrice Brunet, Executive Director of CHU Sainte-Justine. (CNW Group/Laurentian Bank of Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140602_C7868_PHOTO_EN_40956.jpg
