News Release
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(NORTH BAY, ONT.) – Canadore College’s President George Burton and Canadore College Alumni Association President Jake Lacourse launched the President’s Club Million Dollar Fund campaign last week.
Last Friday, over 140 community and business leaders joined Burton and Lacourse for a fundraising dinner at the College’s dining room, 100 Elements.
“We founded the President’s Club to provide friends of the College with a creative and sustainable way to support scholarship funds,” said Burton. “People can donate one thousand dollars over three years, which is less than a cup of coffee a day.”
Burton and Lacourse want to find 1,000 donors to turn their $1,000 into a collective $1M. The resulting endowment fund will support scholarships for students in Canadore’s 65 full-time programs.
Wendy Abdallah is a graduate of Canadore College’s nursing program, and one of the first President’s Club members.
“My donation represents my continued belief in supporting students,” said Abdallah. “Education opens doors to wonderful opportunities and strengthens our society.”
Professor Dave de Jourdan is also urging people to consider giving to the President’s Club.
“As a long-serving faculty member, I am aware of the urgent need to offer financial support to deserving students to ensure that no one is denied access to higher education,” said de Jourdan. “Together we can dramatically change the lives of hundreds of students.”
The fundraising event included a seven-course meal prepared by Canadore’s very own Culinary Arts students, and a silent auction. Close to $26,000 was raised to kick off the President’s Club Million Dollar Fund. The fund will be administered by the newly-formed Canadore College Foundation.
For more information about the President’s Club Million Dollar Fund, please contact Brad Gavan at 705.474.7600, ext. 5124 or presidentsclub@
