Paradies Lagardère Honors Remembrance Day with New Philanthropic Initiative
Paradies Lagardère is partnering with several airports throughout Canada to honor veterans that have served their country on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11.
Paradies Lagardère will donate a percentage of its sales made Nov. 10-11, in its retail and food and beverage stores to the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Trust Fund. Through donations to the Poppy Trust Fund, the Royal Canadian Legion provides financial assistance and support to veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families. The Poppy Trust Fund supports food and heating costs, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances and equipment, essential home repairs, and emergency shelter.
Participating airports:
- Calgary International Airport Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
- Edmonton International Airport St. John's International Airport
- Greater Moncton International Airport Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport Vancouver International Airport
- Ottawa International Airport Victoria International Airport
- Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
- Regina International Airport
Several participating stores include: iStore, Brooks Brothers, PGA Tour Shops, and Relay.
“Paradies Lagardère is committed to providing support to military personnel in both the U.S. and Canada,” said Gregg Paradies, president and CEO, Paradies Lagardère. “The Remembrance Day initiative in our Canadian airports, and our ongoing Treat Our Troops and Feed Our Troops programs in our U.S. airports are just small tokens of appreciation for the service and sacrifice those in the military make.”
