CALGARY, Alta., September 11, 2022 /CNW/ – Today’s 12 clear runs by Canadian Pacific International (CP) riders lifted $120,000 for the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of alberta. Daniel Deusser jumped three clear rounds to win the $3 million CP International Grand Prize.
CP’s Clear Rounds for Heart, an initiative of Community Investment Program CP Has Heart to support the heart health of people across North Americamake a donation $10,000 for each clear course jumped, including those with time faults. Since its inception in 2014, CP’s Clear Rounds for Heart has raised over $1 million for heart health research and care.
“Congratulation to Daniel Deusser and Killer Queen VDM for their performance today and for contributing to our CP Has Heart program,” said Keith Creel, President and CEO of CP. “CP is proud to partner with Spruce Meadows to help shine a light on the important work of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute in alberta do.”
“We are grateful to Canadian Pacific for their continued support of cardiovascular research in our community,” said Dr. Paul FedacDirector, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of albertaan entity of University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services. “Proceeds from today’s event will support an innovative new program aimed at advancing more personalized and precise cardiovascular health therapies that harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Together, we can achieve tomorrow’s healthcare today.
During Masters Weekend, CP donated $20 at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute for each of those who participated in CP Has Heart activities, including interactive creation of heart models and hands-only CPR.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and United States with direct connections to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP offers its North American customers competitive rail service with access to key markets around the world. CP grows with its customers, offering a range of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see CP rail benefits.
About CP Has Heart
At CP, we know that a railroad may serve as the arteries of a nation, but it is the heart of the community. CP Has Heart focuses on improving people’s heart health through North America through partnerships, sponsorships, activities and contributions that fund cardiovascular research and the best equipment and care for heart patients. Since 2014, CP Has Heart has engaged over $32 million community heart health initiatives through North America. And along the way, we show heart whenever we can. Learn more about cpr.ca.
About the Libin Cardiovascular Institute
The Libin Cardiovascular Institute is a joint entity of Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary that connects world-class cardiovascular research, top-notch patient care and education in Southern Alberta, serving a population of approximately two million. Our more than 1,500 members include physicians, clinicians and other healthcare professionals, researchers and trainees.
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For further information: PC: Salem Woodrow, [email protected]; Libin Cardiovascular Institute: Kyle Marr, (403) 473-6049, [email protected]
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