MEDIA ADVISORY: CHEO to receive six-figure donation at handprint ceremony tomorrow

OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Tomorrow, Hyundai Hope on Wheels will announce a six figure donation to CHEO and hold its third Handprint Ceremony in Ottawa in support of paediatric cancer care. CHEO's Hematology and Oncology Program provides comprehensive care for children and youth with blood and cancer disorders. Last year 110 children and youth were diagnosed with cancer at CHEO, with 500 others in active care.

Hyundai Hope on Wheels Logo in En (CNW Group/Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.)

Members of the media are invited to attend a press conference where Hyundai Canada leadership, CHEO Foundation representatives and patient ambassadors will share more details on the initiative and its impact.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 
TIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – detailed schedule breakdown below 
WHERE: CHEO School, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON. K1H 8L1

WHY ATTEND?

• Live cheque presentation of a six-figure donation to CHEO
• Access to Hyundai Canada executives, CHEO leadership and patient ambassadors
• Powerful visuals and stories of hope, impact and community commitment

SPEAKING REMARKS AND ON-SITE INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: 

Hyundai Canada leadership

• Kirk Merrett, director of human resources and administration
• Harry Mews, CEO, Myers Barrhaven Hyundai

CHEO Foundation and hospital leadership

• Steve Read, president and CEO, CHEO Foundation
• Dr. Tommy Alain, senior scientist, CHEO Research Institute

PHOTO/ VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:

• Donation ceremony with cheque presentation with representatives from Hyundai Canada, CHEO Hospital and CHEO Foundation
• Hyundai Hope on Wheels Canada Handprint Ceremony featuring patient ambassadors and families

SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN:        

• 10 AM – 10:30 AM | Media Arrivals and Check-In
• 10:30 AM - 10:47 AM | Press Conference
• 10:50 AM - 11 AM | Handprint Ceremony
• 11 AM - 11:15 AM | Media Interviews
• 11:30 AM | Event Wrap-Up

MEDIA CONTACTS:

• Brad Ross, Hyundai Canada; [phone] / [email protected]
• Mohga Hassib, Hyundai Canada; [phone] / [email protected]

SOURCE Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.