MONTREAL, Nov. 17 /CNW Telbec/ - The children of Leucan and their families are invited to a big Christmas party specially organized for them on Saturday, November 20, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Place Forzani* where there will be nearly 1,500 guests, among which over 450 children and teenagers, cancer-stricken, in remission or cured, and their siblings.
This party is held in a safe place with medical staff in attendance; a place where, like other children, they can meet Santa Claus, receive gifts and have a great time. Amusement rides, inflatable games, clowns, face painting, cotton candy and babyfoot are among the highlights of the party. Moreover, a few celebrities will pay them a visit, including Jean-Carl Boucher (Tactik), Jean-Marie Lapointe, Geneviève Déry (Ramdam), and Montreal Impact soccer player Antonio Ribeiro with team mascot Tac Tik.
This long-awaited annual event is made possible thanks to the support of Bombardier Aerospace, CAE and Festi-Fêtes who have been providing the facility for over five years, as well as a group of about 80 devoted volunteers who contribute to this event's success. Also, over 450 gifts will be distributed by Santa Claus and Leucan, thanks to the generosity of Mega Bloks®.
"For 25 years, Mega Bloks has been a part of the lives of many children around the world through educational and creative building play," said Vic Bertrand, Chief Innovation Officer at MEGA Brands. "In celebration of this milestone and the holiday season, we are proud to partner with Leucan by donating our toys to bring smiles to children's faces, especially those who are facing adversity."
Leucan (www.leucan.qc.ca/en): A family history since 1978. In addition to its support for clinical research, the Association provides specific and adapted services to more than 3,200 families of children with cancer: welcome, emotional assistance and support, financial assistance, massage therapy, hosting and support in playrooms, socio-recreational activities, school life services and end-of-life and bereavement follow-up services. Besides its head office in Montreal, Leucan has eight regional offices.
*Place Forzani, 4855 Louis-B.-Mayer Street, Laval; for directions: www.placeforzani.ca/placeforzani/directions.html.
For further information:
Isabelle Giguère
Senior Communications Adviser, Leucan
514 731-3696 or 1 800 361-9643, ext. 208
Cell phone: 514 244-1351
[email protected]
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