QUEBEC
CITY,
Nov. 17
/CNW Telbec/ - The SSQ
Quebec
City Marathon was instrumental in raising
$50,155
this year for the SOCODEVI Foundation. The funds raised will go toward the purchase of an ambulance for the Sikasso regional health mutual in
Mali
.
SSQ Financial Group would like to sincerely thank all of those who gave so generously this year. Without them such a successful fund-raising campaign would not have been possible. The SSQ
Quebec
City Marathon and its Health 5K event have allowed us to make a concrete contribution to charitable organizations working both locally and elsewhere. Many thanks to all of the runners, walkers, organizers and donors for your wonderful show of solidarity and generosity.
About SSQ Financial Group
With
$2 billion
in annual revenue and more than
$4 billion
in assets under management, SSQ Financial Group is a leading mutual diversified financial institution. The Group serves over one million clients and provides jobs to over 1,500 employees. SSQ, Life Insurance Company Inc., the Group's principal company, is recognized as a leader in the group insurance industry and as an expert in the investment and retirement sector. SSQ Financial Group is also a rising star in home and auto insurance (SSQ General Insurance Company Inc.).
About SOCODEVI Foundation
SOCODEVI uses the donations it receives to bring financial assistance to communities and associative enterprises (cooperatives and mutuals) in developing countries. With the support of its donors, the Foundation now has 15 development projects around the world.
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For further information: Élaine Dumais, (418-651-7000); Source: SSQ Financial Group
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