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Media Advisory / Photo OpportunityJohn McGivney Children's Centre Receives Big Boost from BMO Bank of Montreal

John McGivney Children's Centre will receive a significant contribution from BMO Bank of Montreal that will help bring the campaign for the expansion of the facility a huge step closer to its goal.

Founded in 1978 as the Children's Rehabilitation Centre, the John McGivney Children's Centre is one of only 21 Children's Treatment Centres in Ontario. It provides rehab services for more than 21,000 children and youth with disabilities and special needs in the Windsor & Essex County community.

“BMO is pleased to support the John McGivney Children's Centre and is looking forward to continuing to lend support in the Windsor community,” said Rick Jaques, District Vice-President, Windsor Ontario, BMO Bank of Montreal.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
1:00 p.m. EDT
WHERE: John McGivney Children's Centre
3945 Matchette Road, Windsor, Ontario
WHAT: Cheque Presentation, Tour of Facility and Small Reception
WHO: Richard Jacques, District Vice President, Windsor Ontario, BMO Bank of Montreal
John McGivney, Founder, John McGivney Children's Centre
Elaine Whitmore, Executive Director, John McGivney Children's Centre
BMO Bank of Montreal employees and customers
Children at the John McGivney Children's Centre

In 2007, BMO contributed $42.6 million in corporate donations, sponsorships and events, supporting communities and thousands of charities and not-for-profit organizations across Canada.

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