Festive evening raises over $260,000 net for Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation
MONTREAL, Nov. 23, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Some 2500 lucky participants celebrated last night at the third annual Ogilvy en fête event. With the Holiday Season soon approaching, this unique gathering, famed for its splendid setting and warm festive atmosphere, brought guests in by the hundreds to support the cause of sick children. This year's event succeeded in raising over $260,000 net for the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation.
"What a marvellous occasion for Ogilvy to opens its doors to let our party guests save time and money on their Christmas shopping and at the same time contribute to a cause we especially cherish," said Bernard Paré, president of La Maison Ogilvy.
"There are lots of different ways to support the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation," said president and CEO Ainièle Lecoq. "We're honoured to have Ogilvy lend its legendary elegance to help us in our efforts. It's such a beautiful way to contribute and help provide a healthy future for our children and mothers-to-be. And the funds raised here are truly essential to our ongoing mission."
Joannie Rochette, Anne-Marie Cadieux, Geneviève Borne, Luck Merville and many other celebrities took to the runways as fashion models for the evening. Children also took a turn at the fashion footlights, with actress Marina Orsini as emcee.
The Ogilvy evening also featured gourmet delights and confections supplied by Buonanotte, Globe, Beatrice, Cavalli, M:brgr and a number of others. Guests were also delighted with dozens of exciting door prizes, plus a 15% discount on shopping purchases during the evening at participating Ogilvy boutiques.
Special thanks are due as well to this year's Ogilvy en fête co-chairs Steve Foley, Diane Benoît, Stéphane Gonthier, Patricia Chaput, André Imbeau and Noëlla Dallaire.
About La Maison Ogilvy
Founded in 1866, La Maison Ogilvy provides a unique shopping experience. Located in Montreal, Ogilvy brings together creativity and ready to wear. It houses distinctive boutiques, the world's greatest fashion designers, sought-after accessories and sophisticated gifts. Tradition, elegance and contemporary rhythms blend in this magic location.
www.ogilvycanada.com
About the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation
The mission of the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation is to engage the community and support the Sainte-Justine UHC in its pursuit of excellence and its commitment to providing the children and mothers-to-be of today and tomorrow with one of the highest levels of healthcare in the world.
www.fondation-sainte-justine.org
Image with caption: "Steve Foley, Diane Benoît, Dr Marie-Claude Miron, Patricia Chaput and Stéphane Gonthier. (CNW Group/SAINTE-JUSTINE UHC FOUNDATION)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121123_C3096_PHOTO_EN_21111.jpg
SOURCE: SAINTE-JUSTINE UHC FOUNDATION
Jade Gratton
Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation
514-345-4931, extension 5638
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