OC Transpo employees raise record amount for CHEO

Ottawa – During a presentation this afternoon at the City of Ottawa’s Transit Services administration building, OC Transpo employees handed over a cheque for $17,000 to Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).  The funds were raised during the annual employee charity golf tournament, and represent a record amount for the event. 

The tournament took place on June 8^th at the Meadows Golf and Country Club.  More than 260 golfers came out to help raise money for an excellent cause. 

“I’m particularly proud of all our employees,” said Transit Services Director Gordon Diamond.  “They are thoroughly committed to our community, whether it’s looking out for the safety of our residents, or raising funds for CHEO. The hospital is very near and dear to the hearts of OC Transpo employees, many of whom have children that have been treated there,” Mr. Diamond added. 

Employee Organizing Co-chairs Gino Paolino and Robert Dubois, accompanied by Mr. Diamond, made the presentation to Norma Lamont, CHEO Director of Special Projects.  

“We are truly grateful for the support of the many businesses that helped make this tournament such a success,” said Mr. Paolino. According to Mr. Dubois, “Employees are already looking ahead to next year’s golf tournament.  We hope to break our fundraising record again in 2003.”
  

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