CALGARY,
AB, Nov. 9, 2022 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP)
and Homes for Heroes Foundation were proud to hold the fifth annual
Spin for a Veteran event on Nov. 6
and 7, with all funds raised going directly towards building
affordable housing for homeless veterans. The event raised more
than $750,000, combining fundraising
efforts for 2021 after the event was paused because of the COVID-19
pandemic. Since the event started in 2017, more than $2.275 million has been raised to assist in
building 35 homes.
Fourteen teams participated in the 24-hour spin competition this
year, riding more than 10,000 kilometres, an equal distance from
the North Pole to the Equator. The Calgary Police Service won the award for the
longest distance rode, and the CP Heavy Haulers won for the most
funds raised.
"Thank you to all the participants in this year's Spin for a
Veteran and to all who gave so generously," said Keith Creel, CP President and Chief Executive
Officer. "CP has a proud history of supporting the veteran
community and we understand the challenges veterans face when
transitioning back to civilian life. It is our privilege to support
our veterans and an honour to work with the Homes for Heroes
Foundation as they continue to build new tiny home communities for
veterans across Canada."
In May 2022, Homes For Heroes and
CP announced that CP would be recognized as the Resource Centre
sponsor for the Winnipeg Kinsmen Veterans Village. The village will
begin construction in early 2023 and open by the summer of
2023.
"Homes For Heroes Foundation feels very fortunate to have
Canadian Pacific as a partner and sponsor of our program," said
Dave Howard, CEO and Founder of
Homes For Heroes Foundation. "Canadian Pacific was one of the first
companies in Canada to support our
program when we started, and the company that has donated the most
financially to our charity. It is truly humbling to have their team
commit to those that had once stood on guard for Canada. Canadian Pacific's Spin for a Veteran
is a fun event that brings individuals, teams and companies
together to celebrate and support those that served Canada. We appreciate Canadian Pacific and all
that have participated."
About Homes For Heroes
Foundation
Homes For Heroes Foundation is a registered charity building
tiny-home villages, with wrap around social services across
Canada to help our military
veterans reintegrate back into the community. In order to be
successful, Homes for Heroes is looking for further financial
support and land donations. To learn more and support Homes for
Heroes visit www.h4hf.ca
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the
United States with direct links to major ports on the west
and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive
rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the
globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of
freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply
chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.
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