TORONTO, Sept. 18,
2024 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF)
(NYSE: SLF) announced today that it is donating $100,000 to the Vietnam Red Cross in support of
Typhoon Yagi relief efforts in Vietnam. Adverse weather from Typhoon Yagi,
the strongest storm to hit Asia
this year, has claimed hundreds of lives, and flood waters from
swollen rivers have inundated southern China and Southeast
Asia.
"The situation is Vietnam is
devastating and we are here for our Clients, employees, advisors,
and communities who have been impacted by Typhoon Yagi," said
Kevin Strain, President and CEO, Sun
Life. "This donation will provide immediate relief and support to
help communities recover and rebuild. Together with the global
community, we are committed to working together to provide the
resources and assistance needed during this difficult time."
With business operations in both Asia and Vietnam, Sun Life's announcement today will
allow the Vietnam Red Cross to provide emergency assistance,
including clean water, emergency relief kits and essential supplies
to impacted communities. It will also contribute to the rebuilding
efforts for families in areas highly affected by the storm and
flooding.
Anyone wishing to help is encouraged to donate to the Vietnam
Red Cross.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services
organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and
health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life
has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including
Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong
Kong, the Philippines,
Japan, Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30,
2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of
$1.46 trillion. For more information,
please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars
Media Relations Contact:
Alessandra Nigro
Director, Corporate
Communications
T. 416-979-4884
alessandra.nigro@sunlife.com
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc. - Financial News