Media Advisory - MEC stores accept donations to support Alberta flood victims

Donations made at any of outdoor retailer's 17 stores will go to Red Cross

VANCOUVER, June 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) stores across Canada are accepting financial donations to support individuals and families who have been affected by the devastating flooding in southern Alberta. Donations received at any of the outdoor retailer's 17 stores (in BC, AB, MB, ON, QC and NS) will be directed to the Canadian Red Cross.

• MEC will accept donations paid in cash, cheque, debit or credit card
• Any monies collected will be directed to the Canada Red Cross to support the agency's flood relief efforts in southern Alberta
• MEC is unable to provide charitable giving tax receipts on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross

SOURCE: Mountain Equipment Co-op

Nicolas Sirois / Public Relations Coordinator / 604.707.3369 (direct) / [email protected]

Tim Southam / Public Affairs Manager / 604.707.4480 (direct) / 604.561-4528 (mobile) / [email protected]