CIBC's "MIRACLE DAY" BENEFITS COMPANIONS IN
COURAGE
Investment company donates more than $31,000
NEW YORK, NY, February 22, 2005 - Children's
Miracle Day is a one-day event during which CIBC
World Markets sales and trading staff and
financial consultants donate their fees and
commissions to children's charities. This year,
Companions in Courage Foundation was the
recipient of $31,484 generated by the program.
The foundation will utilize the funds to
continue its work in building interactive game
rooms at children's hospitals throughout North
America.
Scott Lohan of CIBC World Markets in New York
City nominated CiC Foundation for the award. He
invited Pat LaFontaine to visit CIBC's New York
trading floor on Miracle Day. LaFontaine was
joined by a host of celebrities, including pro
wrestler, Mick Foley and Olympic champion
gymnast, Carly Patterson.
Since 1984, Miracle Day, the first Wednesday of
each December, CIBC employees have generated
over $100 million for children the world over.
"Miracle Day is about our employees making an
ongoing commitment to children," said Susan
Storey, chair of the CIBC World Markets
Children's Miracle Foundation. "Miracle Day
provides one element of support for charities
requiring funding. But our employees and clients
extend that contribution to ensure the health,
well-being and education of all children by
committing their time and energy to
organizations 365 days a year, all around the
world."
All offices of CIBC World Markets in the United
States, Canada, Europe and Asia, as well as CIBC
Wood Gundy offices in Canada were a part of
Miracle Day 2004.
About the Companions in Courage Foundation
The Companions in Courage Foundation was founded
by NHL Hall-of-Famer Pat LaFontaine as a
response to the inspiration he derived while
visiting children in hospitals during his
15-year career. Our immediate goal is to raise
funds to build interactive playrooms in
children's hospitals throughout North America.
Through innovative communications tools, these
playrooms will replace the isolation of a
hospital with a connection to family, friends
and celebrities during their hospital stay. For
more information, visit www.CiC16.org.
About CIBC's "Miracle Day"
CIBC World Markets, with the assistance of
professionals from many of the world's most
prestigious investment companies, raised nearly
$11 million in the U.S. and over $14 million
worldwide during its Miracle Day 2004 for
children's charities - the largest single-day
fundraising event of its kind
"Working together, we can effect positive
changes in the lives of thousands of children,"
said Brian Shaw, Chairman and CEO of CIBC World
Markets Corp. "There are many needy youths in
our communities, and we're pleased that we are
able to add another 200 charities to the list of
organizations that will receive Miracle Day
funds."
Miracle Day is a completely painless way to
benefit children's charities. It's a very
efficient, productive model for raising money.
To learn more about Miracle Day and how to get
involved in helping to make a difference in
children's lives, go to
www.cibcwm.com.
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