FUNDRAISING & COMMUNITY NEWS UFCW Canada donates $2.1 million to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
Orange Shirt Day is September 30 In July this year, the federal government declared September 30 a federal statutory holiday to be called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In a year marked by the unearthing of unmarked graves at the sites of numerous former Residential “Schools” across Canada, a holiday to recognize the importance of Reconciliation and the truth of what these ‘schools’ truly were is only a step in the right direction.
Thanks to the ongoing generosity and hard work of UFCW members across this country, UFCW Canada was able to donate $2.1 million to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). That donation included $211,756.33 on behalf of the Members of UFCW Locals 175 & 633. The pandemic caused the cancellation of many regular events including the Leukemia Bottle Drive, Local Union events such as scrapbooking, golf tournaments, and more. “I’m proud of our Members and their giving nature even through tough times like this last year and a half,” said President Haggerty. “This money goes to important blood cancer research and to provide vital services to patients and their families.” The LLSC has been the charity of choice for UFCW since 1985. In those 36 years, our members across the country have helped raise more than $47.2 million to support this worthwhile cause.
September is Blood Cancer Awareness month! Look for posts on our social media as we share the work of the LLSC and ways to donate. You can learn more about the LLSC and its life-saving work at llscanada.org. Page 14
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As of mid-August, the number stands at more than 5,200 graves. Today, too many First Nations communities continue to live in intolerable conditions, many without clean drinking water or equitable access to healthcare, education, and housing. On page five, you’ll find a non-exhaustive list of things that need to happen to move meaningfully toward First Nations Reconciliation in this country. Visit orangeshirtday.org for more information on how this day of commemoration began, and what it means to survivors of the Residential ‘School’ system.
National Indian Reservation Schools Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
