UFCW Canada donates $2.1 million to the LLSC

FUNDRAISING & COMMUNITY NEWS

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.

A novelty cheque made out to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, from UFCW Canada, in the amount of $2,106,158.80.