NEWS RELEASE: WHISTLER GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $25,000 FOR CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION

May 28, 2013

VANCOUVER, BC: The Frontier Duty Free Association and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region (CBCF) are thrilled to announce the tremendous fundraising success of the 1st Annual Duty Free Golf Tournament in Whistler, BC. The event raised $25,000 in support of a future without breast cancer.

Co-sponsored by the Frontier Duty Free Association and Pernod Ricard Americas Travel Retail, the May 9th event saw over 70 participants at the Chateau Whistler Golf Resort. 

 The event was held in memory of Lori Watson, a well-loved colleague within the industry who passed away last June from breast cancer. Lori was the Canadian Duty Free Supplier Representative from Pernod. 

Laurie Karson, Executive Director of the Frontier Duty Free Association, comments on the event. 

“We could not be more thrilled with the generosity of our duty free members in raising so much money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. In 2012, we lost so many in our industry to cancer, and Lori Watson’s loss was extremely difficult for so many. To be able to give back to a Foundation that is dedicated to a future without breast cancer is a tremendous honour.” 

Fundraising activities in support of CBCF included a contribution from event registration, a silent auction as well as a spontaneous live auction involving participants challenging each other to donate to the cause. 

“In the first year of this event, CBCF is thrilled with the tremendous fundraising results and commitment to the breast cancer cause. We look forward to a successful partnership for years to come, and thank all involved for their support,” comments Wendy Slavin, CEO, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region. 

The FDFA represents Canada’s Land Border Duty Free Stores. For more information, please visit www.dutyfreecanada.com. 

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region 

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading community-driven organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. CBCF’s investments in innovative and relevant research and education have led to progress in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. Since 1986, the Foundation has been at the forefront of a nationwide movement supporting and advocating for the breast cancer community. Find out more at www.cbcf.org. 

Media Contacts: 

Sydney Nusbaum, Specialist, Marketing & Communication
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region
snusbaum@cbcf.org
604.683.2873 x 237  

Laurie D. Karson, Executive Director
Frontier Duty Free Association
lkarson@fdfa.ca
613-233-1946