Concordia Journal Home > Archives > January 29, 2009 issue >

Concordia Centraide Campaign raises record $183 503 

By Shelagh Peden

Despite the recent economic downturn, Concordians' generosity has exceeded the previous record of contributions to the Centraide campaign set in January 2006. Maybe it's because the economy wasn't quite as affected here in Canada, or perhaps it was the heartfelt plea from Jack Kornblatt at the end of October to continue supporting our local chapter of Centraide (see Journal, Nov. 6, 2008).

Through bake sales, pasta lunches, a CARE-y-okey event, and most significantly payroll deductions, Concordians contributed $183 503 to the Greater Montreal chapter of the nationwide charity.

Concordia Centraide Committee Co-chairs Miriam Posner and Catherine Mulligan are pleased to have met the goal set out in September, a goal that could not have been met without a dedicated team of volunteers.

Pictures from some of this year' events are on the Centraide site: centraide.concordia.ca/schedule.shtml

In addition to the prize winners announced in the Jan. 15 edition of the Journal, Linda Healey won a 32" TV as part of the Leaders' Campaign, which includes those who donate more than $1 000 to Centraide in one year.