Cures

Cancer is the leading cause of death for people in Canada.

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure

At CIBC, we’re committed to working with organizations to support those living with cancer; research into early detection and advanced treatment methods; and ultimately towards finding a cure.

CIBC’s long-term leadership in supporting breast cancer research, education and awareness is well known through our title sponsorship of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.

In 2012 CIBC also invested $4.8 million in hospitals and other health services across the country, with nearly half of this funding focused on treatment, research, services and equipment towards improved cancer care.

CIBC Run for the Cure
Tour CIBC Charles Bruneau
BC Children’s Hospital
Supporting Local Communities

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
On Sunday, September 30, CIBC employees were proud to join nearly 170,000 Canadians in 60 communities across the country in the 2012 CIBC Run for the Cure.

Together, nearly 13,000 members of Team CIBC contributed $3 million through donations, proceeds from the CIBC Pink Collection™ and fundraising events. When we take into account our 16 years as title sponsor, our contribution grows to more than $33 million to fund breast cancer research, advocacy and treatment programs that make a difference in the lives of people living with breast cancer.

Watch highlights from the 2012 CIBC Run for the Cure

What Is
CIBC Doing?

CIBC is helping Canadians affected by cancer through:

Funding and raising money for research and treatment programs
Helping care-giving organizations serve people affected by cancer
Spreading the message about cancer prevention

Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau
Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau is on its way to becoming one of the largest fundraising activities in Quebec. Thanks to major partners like CIBC and its team of dedicated participants, the event has generated close to $10 million since 1995.

Since 2005, CIBC became a proud supporter of Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau with CIBC employees, customers and partners donating close to $ 2 million.

This year, our employees and clients contributed $575,000 of the total $2 million raised through the 2012 Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau, a four-day, 600 kilometre cycle across Quebec supporting childhood cancer research and treatment at the Fondation Centre de cancerologie Charles-Bruneau.

Group of Tour Charles Bruneau riders waving

“This money has helped fund research programs in the area of pediatric oncology and the development of the Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau at CHU Sainte-Justine, so that nearly 1,300 children receive better care to win their fight against cancer,” said Pierre Bruneau, spokesperson for the Fondation Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau.

BC Children’s Hospital

BC Children’s Hospital provides expert care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia. In addition to providing specialized pediatric services – many of which are not available elsewhere in the province – BC Children’s is the province’s leading teaching and research facility for child health.

Every April and May over 4,000 employees across BC and the Yukon participate in fundraising initiatives to help BC Children’s Hospital meet its growing pediatric oncology needs.

CIBC employees and clients in British Columbia and the Yukon rallied together in support of the annual BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) fundraising campaign, raising $534,000 during the 2012 campaign – a CIBC record.

With CIBC’s 2012 fundraising efforts, CIBC’s total donation since 1996 is $7 million, including CIBC’s $1.5 million corporate contribution.

“For more than a decade, CIBC and its employees have given their time and energy to raise funds and make a difference for BC’s kids. Through their contributions to the CIBC & CIBC Employees Endowment for Pediatric Oncology Research, our hospital’s Excellence in Child Health Fund and the Campaign for BC Children to build a new children’s hospital, CIBC’s employees are enriching the lives of sick children from across the province and giving them the invaluable gifts of hope and health,” says Linda Muller, Vice-President & Chief Philanthropy Officer BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Supporting local communities
CIBC also supports hundreds of regional programs in communities across Canada. Some of these include:

401 Bike Challenge
In 2012 CIBC marked its third year as title sponsor of the CIBC 401 Bike Challenge, a three-day, 576-kilometre ride from Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children to the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

The 401 Bike Challenge was started in 2005 by Gene Piccoli, a CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisor, as a way for him to combine his love for cycling with a desire to give children battling cancer and their families the hope, care and treatment they deserve.

In 2012, 40 CIBC employees and their fellow riders raised over $276,000 to support kids with cancer and their families through the Sarah Cook Fund of the Cedars Cancer Institute.

CIBC CEO Gerry McCaughey, Gene Piccoli and family

“I wanted to combine my passion for cycling with a desire to give children with cancer and their families hope and support so together, one day, we can find a cure," says Gene Piccoli, a CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisor. “As a long time employee I am proud that CIBC cares about what is important to its employees, and is willing to support a cause that is important to many other Canadians."

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood physical disability in Canada, affecting approximately one in every 300 Canadian children.

With a $500,000 donation from CIBC, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital announced an innovative clinical research study in robotics therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Robotic therapy has the potential to transform treatment for children with cerebral palsy by making walking therapy more stimulating and engaging, more effective, and more inclusive for children with different walking abilities and goals.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (formerly Bloorview Kids Rehab) is Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital and serves about 7,000 children each year.

CIBC employees presents cheque to Holland Bloorview representatives

"At CIBC we care about what matters – especially kids, cures, and community. If this research finds new therapies for kids with disabilities then our Miracle Day aspiration – of helping kids who need it the most – will be realized," says Geoff Belsher, Managing Director and Group Co-Head, Wholesale Banking, CIBC.

Wellspring Niagara Cancer Foundation
A $20,000 donation to Wellspring Niagara Cancer Foundation has helped provide a wide range of programs and resources for people living with cancer and for those who care for them.

Our contribution directly supported 8 programs which were attended by 1,286 patients. In addition, Wellspring Niagara Cancer Foundation was able to launch the Cancer Exercise Program which now has over 302 program attendees.

“CIBC’s generous gift provided Wellspring Niagara with the necessary resources to continue providing several of its supportive care programs, but also directly provided an opportunity to launch a new program, Cancer Exercise. Wellspring’s Cancer Exercise program is making a tremendous impact on the physical and emotional well-being of cancer patients,” says Ann Mantini-Celima Executive Director, Wellspring Niagara Cancer Foundation.


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