"TD is very proud to be the presenting sponsor and a donor for this year's Canucks for Kids Fund Telethon, an event that helps the community and hockey fans give back to B.C. kids by raising hundreds of thousands of dollars," said Andy Cribb, Senior Vice President, TD Bank Group - Pacific Region. "TD is committed to supporting and investing in the communities in which we live and work so we're proud of our new relationship with the Vancouver Canucks, an organization doing such meaningful work in the community."
The Telethon officially begins Monday morning and will air throughout the day on Sportsnet 650 from 6:00 a.m. until midnight. Sportsnet Pacific's game broadcast will feature the Telethon throughout from 6:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with numerous stories highlighting the special bond between the children of B.C. and Canucks players, coaches, staff and alumni.
"As a proud broadcast partner of the Vancouver Canucks, we at Sportsnet are once again honoured to contribute to the Canucks for Kids Fund Telethon," added Craig MacEwen, Program Director, Sportsnet 650. "By delivering live coverage of the CFKF Telethon across Sportsnet's television and radio outlets in Vancouver, we look forward to have the opportunity to support CFKF as they give back to the Vancouver community and make a difference beyond the ice."
Rogers has been a key partner to the Canucks for Kids Fund Telethon for years, providing important support behind the scenes, including hundreds of volunteer hours each season.
"We're honored to support the inspiring efforts of the Canucks for Kids Fund Telethon, through our volunteer efforts," said Rick Sellers, President of British Columbia, Rogers Communications. "At Rogers we believe there is power in coming together to make a brighter future possible for families in communities throughout British Columbia. Nearly 200 Rogers employees, their families and friends will be at the Burnaby call centre taking calls from generous donors and we're excited to lend a hand for a terrific cause."