A Great Cause Needs Your Support

Giving back to the community is something every business should do. Whether it is to support the bigger and well known charities such as CHEO or United Way or to select something or someone close to your heart, the community as a whole benefits and the business is remembered by those in the community.

I had the opportunity this morning to attend the Kanata Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting with Cyril Leeder, President of the Ottawa Senators, as the guest speaker. His topic was community involvement. We all are aware of the extent they go to and contribute to the community. Albeit, on a much smaller scale, CPI Interiors supports the community with charitable donations as well. We offer gift certificates for an hour of my time to support “silent auctions” at many charities and donate prizes of all types. Most recently I have been approached to participate in:

"20-4-20 DESIGNER DAY - A Fundraiser

On October 20,2010, 20-4-20 Designer Day offers homeowners a 20 minute session with an professional designer for $20. All proceeds raised through the event will go to Stephanie Lanctot. Stephanie has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. At just 25 years of age, Stephanie is forced to take treatments outside of Ottawa, meaning she can no longer work as she is healed of the illness. Many of the costs associated with seeking treatment are not covered by OHIP, including staying in Toronto and travel to and from her home in Ottawa. Gendron Antiques is raising funds to help support Stephanie through these trying times. The event listing can be viewed at http://homestars.com/on/ottawa/events/20-4-20-designer-day-a-fundraiser

The times are filling in and it looks like we will have a busy day meeting people. I hope others will support the cause and book a time. If you are interested you should call Gendron Antiques at 613-831-2186 and book your 20 minutes!!