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Team CIBC runs from coast-to-coast-to-coast and raises over $2.5M for the 33rd Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure
Team CIBC runs from coast-to-coast-to-coast and raises over $2.5M for the 33rd Canadian Cancer So...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n Team CIBC runs from coast-to-coast-to-coast and raises over $2.5M for the 33rd Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n\n\n TORONTO\n \n\n ,\n \n\n Oct. 8, 2024\n \n\n /CNW/ - The 33rd annual Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure took place on\n \n October 6\n \n , bringing together 55,000 participants and volunteers, including 13,000 Team CIBC members who laced up their shoes at 53 Run sites from coast-to-coast-to-coast. This year, over\n \n $15M\n \n was raised, including\n \n $2.5M\n \n by Team CIBC. The funds raised will continue to be invested in ground-breaking breast cancer research and compassionate support programs to improve treatment, prevention, detection, diagnosis, wellness and survivorship and ensure those living with breast cancer live longer, fuller lives.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \"As thousands of Canadians laced up their shoes this past Sunday, there was a sense of determination in the air as we raised critically important funds to support this cause that hits home for so many us. Thank you to our team members, clients, and loved ones who ran, walked, and cheered in support of this crucial cause,\" said Richard Jardim, CIO and Executive Vice-President, Technology, CIBC.\n \n\n For nearly three decades, Team CIBC has been proud to run alongside our fellow Canadians and incredible partners at the Canadian Cancer Society to support people with breast cancer. The increased awareness, research, and improved treatment has resulted in the breast cancer death rate being cut nearly in half since the mid-1980s.\n \n\n \"We are so proud of the turnout for this year's Run and the impact the funds raised will have in helping those experiencing breast cancer, today or in the future,\" says Anna Goncalves, Senior Vice-President, HR Advisory, Workforce Transformation & Leadership, CIBC.\n \n\n This year marked Team CIBC's 28th year as title sponsor of the CIBC Run for the Cure, raising\n \n $64.5M\n \n to date for breast cancer research, treatment, e...