14-05-2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: IWK Foundation to receive six-figure grant from Hyundai Auto Canada
HALIFAX, NS, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Tomorrow, the Hyundai Hope vehicle will make a special stop at IWK Health, hosting Hyundai Hope on Wheels' fourth Handprint Ceremony of the non-profit's inaugural year in Canada to announce a $250,000 donation in support of paediatric cancer care. As one of two paediatric tertiary hospitals in Atlantic Canada and in the Maritime provinces, nearly all paediatric patients with cancer undergo diagnosis and initial treatment at IWK Health. Each year at IWK Health, there are on average 3,500 clinic visits, approximately 500 hospital admissions and 340 childhood cancer survivors are followed in its long-term follow-up clinic.
Members of the media are invited to attend an event where Hyundai Canada leadership, IWK representatives and patient ambassadors will share more details on the initiative and its impact.
WHEN: Thursday, May 15, 2025
TIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. –
WHERE: Richard B. Goldbloom Research Pavillion, IWK Health, 5980 University Ave, Halifax NS
WHY ATTEND?
Live cheque presentation of a $250,000 donation to IWK Health
Powerful visuals and stories of hope, impact and community commitment
Access to IWK leadership, patient ambassadors and Hyundai Canada executives
SPEAKING REMARKS AND ON-SITE INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
IWK Foundation and hospital leadership
Jennifer Gillivan, president and CEO of the IWK Foundation
Dr. Victoria Price, pediatric hematologist/oncologist and division head, pediatric hematology/oncology, IWK Health
Hyundai Canada leadership
Jessica Todd, director of sales
Michael MacGillivray, CEO, Century Hyundai
PHOTO/ VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:
Donation ceremony with cheque presentation with representatives from Hyundai Canada, IWK Health and IWK Foundation
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Canada Handprint Ceremony featuring patient ambassadors and families
SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN:
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Media Arrivals and Check-In
10:00 AM - 10:17 AM | Press Conference
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM | Handprint Ceremony
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Media Interviews
10:45 AM | Event Wrap-Up
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Brad Ross, Hyundai Canada; (416) 524-9904 / [email protected]
Mohga Hassib, Hyundai Canada; (416) 434-9833 / [email protected]