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Re/Max sales associates and support staff across Canada raised more than $180,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through the Re/Max Yard Sale for the Cure event. “Yard Sale for the Cure is an excellent example of how we, as a corporation, use our extensive network to raise funds and awareness in support of breast cancer research, health promotion and training fellowships – all integral components in the fight against breast cancer,” says Christine Martysiewicz, director of public relations, Re/Max Ontario-Atlantic Canada. Almost 70 Re/Max offices from coast-to-coast participated in the annual fundraiser this year, substantially bolstering the funds raised by more than 80 per cent over the previous year. Re/Max has raised close to $700,000 nationwide through Yard Sale for the Cure since 2006. Overall, the company has donated close to $1.5 million to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation since it became an official Re/Max corporate charity in 2004. “It’s amazing what can be accomplished when people work together toward a significant cause,” says Marie Sheppy, senior co-ordinator, corporate affairs, Re/Max of Western Canada. “Re/Max never has a shortage of volunteers.” Re/Max has been involved with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation since 2004. The company also introduced its exclusive Sold on a Cure program to help raise additional funds for the charity. The program allows participating agents to make a donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation whenever they help a client buy or sell a home.
Asif Khan, Realtor Re/Max All-Stars Realty Inc.
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