CALGARY,
AB, July 28, 2024 /CNW/ - Big crowds and
memorable performances during the CPKC Women's Open helped Canadian
Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) raise a record $4.3 million for heart health in
Alberta, with $3.8 million to the Alberta Children's
Hospital Foundation and $507,000 to
the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation.
Lauren Coughlin finished the week
13 under par to take home her first LPGA Tour victory and the
US$390,000 winner's share of the
US$2.6 million purse, one of the
largest for a non-major on the LPGA Tour.
"It was wonderful to have the CPKC Women's Open back in
Calgary, home to CPKC's global
headquarters and over 2,000 of our railroaders, many of whom
contributed to the incredible success of this week's tournament,"
said Keith Creel, CPKC President and
CEO. "Congratulations to Lauren
Coughlin on winning the CPKC Women's Open and her first LPGA
tour victory. Calgarians cheered on Lauren and all the world-class
golfers while helping make a big difference for kids who are
fighting to live the full, healthy lives they deserve.
"Together, this year we raised an incredible record amount to
support children's heart health," Creel added. "CPKC is honored to
continue making a lasting difference in communities across
Canada through CPKC Has Heart, our
community investment program supporting heart health
initiatives."
Since 2014, CPKC has helped raise more than $22 million for children's heart health
as the title sponsor of the CPKC Women's Open. This year's
total donation, the biggest in the CPKC title sponsorship's
history, is the result of several fundraising efforts of the CPKC
Has Heart campaign. Through CPKC Birdies for Heart, CPKC
contributed for each birdie made by Earl Grey Golf Club members
prior to the tournament and $5,000
for each birdie made by LPGA players on the 14th hole during
championship tournament play at Earl
Grey. CPKC also matched donations made during Alberta
Children's Hospital Foundation campaign online in February, which
is Heart Month.
"We are so grateful for our longstanding partnership with CPKC,"
said Saifa Koonar, President and CEO of the Alberta Children's
Hospital Foundation. "Over the last several months and culminating
with this week's tournament, CPKC has been helping inspire our
community to support pediatric heart health and generously matching
donations. We are in awe of the amount that's been raised, which
will fuel ground-breaking research to support early detection of
heart defects in babies and give them the best possible outcomes in
life."
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation was the 2024 CPKC Women's
Open community partner.
"We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support from
CPKC and the participants of the CPKC Women's Open," said
Manon Therriault, CEO of the Red
Deer Regional Health Foundation. "We thoroughly enjoyed working
with the various teams that made this happen and were overjoyed to
be chosen as a community partner. We were thrilled to engage our
community, our donors, and our hospital staff in this
initiative."
"The funds raised will make a significant impact on cardiac care
in the Alberta Central Zone, ensuring that our community has access
to the best possible heart health services," added Therriault. "Our
hospital is currently undergoing an expansion, and community
partnerships like this are the reason why our expanded hospital
will have the enhanced care that our community members deserve.
This partnership exemplifies the power of coming together to create
meaningful change and improve lives."
"The impact that the CPKC Women's Open has on the communities
that it touches through CPKC Has Heart is immense," said
Laurence Applebaum, Chief Executive
Officer, Golf Canada. "The legacy and lasting benefit to pediatric
heart health saves lives and improves patient care in meaningful
ways. In 2024 CPKC Has Heart once again set a new standard
strengthening its position as one of the leading philanthropic
initiatives in Canada."
About Canadian Pacific Kansas City
With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line
transnational railway linking Canada, the United
States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from
Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf of México to
Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route
miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North
American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to
key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit
cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC.
About CPKC Has Heart
At CPKC, we know that a railroad may serve as the arteries of a
nation, but at its heart is community. That's why, through CPKC Has
Heart, we've already helped raise more than $45 million to help improve the heart health of
adults and children across North
America. And along the way, we're showing heart whenever we
can. Find out more on www.CPKCHasHeart.com
About Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation inspires our
community to invest in excellence in child health, research, and
family centred care. Through the generosity of donors, the
Foundation provides funding for innovative programs,
state-of-the-art equipment, advanced medical training and
internationally recognized pediatric research. The Alberta
Children's Hospital Foundation is a founding partner of the Alberta
Children's Hospital Research Institute. Together, we can create the
best health and best future for children and families.
www.childrenshospital.ab.ca
About Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation raises and disburses funds
for programs, services, and the purchase of medical equipment for
the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and other facilities in
Alberta Health Services Central Zone.
About Golf Canada
Golf Canada is the National
Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing 341,000 golfers and 1,505
member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian
Olympic Committee, Golf Canada's mission is to increase Canadian
participation and excellence in golf. By investing in the growth of
the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the
game, our vision is to be a world leader in golf. For more
information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your
community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.
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