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UFCW Canada members raise record $1.13 million for leukemia charity

TORONTO, ONT. – UFCW Canada members have set a new fundraising record of $1,133,808 in their annual campaign backing the efforts of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). The record breaking campaign makes the UFCW Canada membership the largest annual supporter of LLSC’s research to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers.  

Wayne Hanley, national director of UFCW Canada and President of UFCW Canada Local 175 announced the record tally at the UFCW Canada Murray Margarit Memorial Gala Evening held June 23 in Toronto. The event, held annually since 1989, was renamed in 2005 to honour Murray Margarit, UFCW Canada’s 35-year-old head of leukemia research fundraising who died last year from complications of the blood cancer.

UFCW Canada adopted the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada as its charity of choice in 1985. Including this year’s record breaking campaign, UFCW Canada has raised a total $9,381,000.00 for the LLSC.

“The tremendous success of this and every year’s campaign is all because of the outstanding efforts of our members across Canada,” said Hanley. “This is such an important commitment for us and our members’ families. We all know someone who has lost a battle to some form of blood cancer but we also know children and adults that are in remission thanks to breakthroughs discovered through research.” 

UFCW Canada fundraising takes place year-round through member-organized walkathons, bowlathons, barbecues, bake sales, pool, tennis, golf, volleyball and hockey tournaments and other events put on by UFCW members and supported by UFCW Canada local unions and the UFCW Canada national office.

“Our members are grateful their fundraising has helped save lives. Our members know every dollar brings us a step closer to finding a cure, and we’re going to keep on going till we get there.”