MEDIA ADVISORY: IWK Foundation to receive six-figure grant from Hyundai Auto Canada

HALIFAX, NS, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Tomorrow, the Hyundai Hope vehicle will make a special stop at IWK Health, hosting Hyundai Hope on Wheels' fourth Handprint Ceremony of the non-profit's inaugural year in Canada to announce a $250,000 donation in support of paediatric cancer care. As one of two paediatric tertiary hospitals in Atlantic Canada and in the Maritime provinces, nearly all paediatric patients with cancer undergo diagnosis and initial treatment at IWK Health. Each year at IWK Health, there are on average 3,500 clinic visits, approximately 500 hospital admissions and 340 childhood cancer survivors are followed in its long-term follow-up clinic.

Hyundai Hope on Wheels logo (CNW Group/Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.)

Members of the media are invited to attend an event where Hyundai Canada leadership, IWK representatives and patient ambassadors will share more details on the initiative and its impact.

WHEN: Thursday, May 15, 2025
TIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. –
WHERE: Richard B. Goldbloom Research Pavillion, IWK Health, 5980 University Ave, Halifax NS

WHY ATTEND?

• Live cheque presentation of a $250,000 donation to IWK Health
• Powerful visuals and stories of hope, impact and community commitment
• Access to IWK leadership, patient ambassadors and Hyundai Canada executives

SPEAKING REMARKS AND ON-SITE INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: 
IWK Foundation and hospital leadership

• Jennifer Gillivan, president and CEO of the IWK Foundation
• Dr. Victoria Price, pediatric hematologist/oncologist and division head, pediatric hematology/oncology, IWK Health

Hyundai Canada leadership

• Jessica Todd, director of sales
• Michael MacGillivray, CEO, Century Hyundai

PHOTO/ VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:

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

SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN:      

• 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Media Arrivals and Check-In
• 10:00 AM - 10:17 AM | Press Conference                                                                                                        
• 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM | Handprint Ceremony                                                                                                    
• 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Media Interviews                                                                                                          
• 10:45 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.