Nearly 170 students will benefit after the Canadore College Foundation’s annual President’s Club Dinner.
$169,000 was raised for student bursaries at the April 17 event at 100 Elements.
Funds are supporting $1,000 bursaries for Canadore students, helping them meet the financial pressures that can interrupt their path to completing their post-secondary education.
“Education is one of the most powerful tools we have for changing lives, strengthening communities, and building economies,” says Dr. Sandra Efu, President and CEO, Canadore College. “I have always believed that deeply, and it shapes how I approach this work everyday. To be in a room full of people who share that belief, and who act on it so generously, made this an evening I will not forget.”
Officials say pledges by guests and table sponsors, were matched by Canadore Alumni, doubling the spirit of giving that defined the evening.
“The generosity we saw of our donors, matched by Canadore Alumni, made this a remarkable night for Canadore Students,” says Mathieu Shank, Treasurer of the Canadore College Foundation Board of Directors. “That kind of community support goes a long way.”
The college says students from Canadore’s Culinary Arts program prepared and served the meal, drawing widespread praise from guests.
