OTTAWA, September 8, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Red Cross is proud to announce that Walmart Canada’s annual fundraiser raised more than four million dollars this year. This amount includes a $1 million contribution from Walmart Canada, plus $3 million from customers and partners.

These generous donations will be used to support relief and emergency programs across the country, which have particularly helped communities affected by the unprecedented wildfires that struck the Atlantic provinces of Quebec, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories this year.

Communities across Canada continue to face extreme weather events such as floods, wildfires and tornadoes. These events are becoming increasingly common and serious and the Red Cross is committed to supporting Canadians before, during and after an emergency or disaster.

“The Canadian Red Cross is extremely grateful for Walmart Canada’s continued support, as well as the generosity of its customers and employees,” said Janet Johnson, director of strategic development at the Canadian Red Cross. The continued success of this annual campaign is remarkable. In fact, more than $70 million has been raised in the last twenty years. Thanks to Walmart, we have the opportunity to help people across the country when disaster strikes.?

“As this year continues to be marked by extreme weather events, our associates, associates and customers have come together to help Canadian communities when they need it most,” said Rob Nicol, vice president of Walmart Canada Communications and Corporate Affairs. Our company is committed to continuing to work with the Red Cross to help communities in need across Canada and we would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s fantastic campaign.?

Disasters and emergencies are unpredictable and can affect anyone. Proper preparation can help you better protect yourself, your family, and your home. As a principal corporate partner of the Red Cross, Walmart Canada enables our organization to be better prepared to meet the needs of Canadians. For advice on what to do before, during and after a disaster, see www.croixrouge.ca/pret.

About the Canadian Red Cross
Whether at home or abroad: The Red Cross ensures that the population is there before, during and after a disaster. Member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, composed of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 192 national cross societies – the Red and Red Crescent, the mission of the Canadian Red Cross. The aim of the Red Cross is to: to help and strengthen the resilience of people and communities in need in Canada and around the world.

About Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada operates a growing network of 400 stores nationwide, serving 1.5 million Canadians daily. In addition, Walmart Canada’s online store offers www.walmart.ca, is visited by 1.5 million customers every day. With more than 100,000 employees, the company is one of the ten most influential brands nationwide. Walmart Canada is also listed as one of the best employers of 2022 according to LinkedIn and is also one of the most popular brands in the country according to Google search data. Its extensive philanthropic program focuses on supporting Canadian families in need and since 1994, the company has raised and donated more than $650 million to Canadian charities. For more information about Walmart Canada, visit www.walmartcanada.caand on his social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram And LinkedIn.

Media relations:
Canadian Red Cross:
Media Relations Hotline (French) 1888418-9111
Media Relations Hotline (English) 1877599-9602

Walmart Canada:
Felicia Fefer, Corporate Affairs, [email protected]

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