18 November 2018
Sponsoring of the 9TH EDITION OF SANTA CLAUS BENJO BRUNCH
Québec, Novembre 18, 2018 –For another year in a row, Ocean Group has committed to the Benjo Foundation, which puts the well-being of children at the heart of its concerns.
For the past 9 years, Benjo has organized the Santa Claus Brunch, which supports several organizations in the area. A magical event taking place at the Fairmont Château Frontenac, the Santa Claus Brunch brings together several hundred guests each year.
A record year! More than $ 100,015 has been raised for the benefit of the Benjo Philanthropic Fund and the Pignon Bleu.
“This is a very beautiful foundation that works to improve the lives of thousands of children and encourages community involvement and fraternity. Our commitment is self-evident. At Ocean, we support this event and we are proud to contribute to the growing success of this event ” Said Gordon Bain, Ocean’s founder and chairman of the Board.
Jacques Tanguay, President and Chief Executive Officer added: “We are pleased to be involved with our communities through a variety of actions. The cause of children is a cause that affects us very much and for which we have been engaged for many years. “
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BENJO FOUNDATION
The “Fondation Benjo” tribute fund was created in 2008, in memory of Hénédine Marceau (1893-1972) and Joseph Larochelle (1882-1963) who gave life to a large family of 14 children and many descendants.
THE FUND’S OBJECTIVE
is to support recognized organizations in the Québec City region, particularly the Saint-Roch and Saint-Sauveur districts.
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