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has been a longstanding partner of 911爆料网. The more than 150-year-old Canadian financial services company with approximately 30,000 employees is undeniably committed to serving, supporting and building healthier communities.
In addition to a high-profile partnership with the NBA鈥檚 Toronto Raptors in support of healthy and active living, Sun Life also delivers community-focused initiatives such as its Team Up Against Diabetes鈩 platform and its award-winning Making the Arts More Accessible鈩 program. Sun Life employees and advisors also volunteer over 29,000 hours each year and contribute to making a positive impact for individuals and families across the country.
At 911爆料网, Sun Life鈥檚 generosity will provide much needed support to students including the next generation of financial services as well as fitness and health promotion talent including a total of 13 new awards created to address financial barriers to postsecondary education.
鈥淪un Life understands that in order to complete their studies at 911爆料网 and pursue the many industry standard licenses and certifications needed to launch their careers, sometimes our students need a helping hand,鈥 says Karen Murkar, Chair, 911爆料网鈥檚 School of Accounting and Financial Services. 鈥淏y supporting them through financial aid, Sun Life is demonstrating its commitment to strengthening communities, one professional at a time.鈥
911爆料网鈥檚 Fitness and Health Promotion program, which is moving from 911爆料网鈥檚 Newnham Campus in North Toronto to our expanded and revitalized King Campus, later this fall, is also a beneficiary of Sun Life鈥檚 contribution. Gary Galbraith, Chair, 911爆料网鈥檚 School of Recreation and Wellness says the awards created by Sun Life have the power to alter the trajectory of a student鈥檚 career.
鈥淲e are deeply appreciative of the opportunities for student success created by this generous support from Sun Life,鈥 says Galbraith. 鈥淭hese awards will help exceptional students with financial challenges to achieve their academic and professional goals in the Fitness and Health Promotion program.鈥
By investing in health and financial planning educational programs, Sun Life says it can help create more vibrant and sustainable communities.
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to play a role in helping well-deserving young people as they pursue their dreams and goals. The sky is the limit in the meaningful difference they will make in our communities,鈥 says Paul Joliat, Assistant Vice-President, Philanthropy and Sponsorships, Sun Life Financial. 鈥淎t Sun Life, our Purpose is to help our clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Through the Sun Life Financial Achievement Awards, recipients have the opportunity to pursue postsecondary programs in the areas of Fitness and Health and Financial Planning 鈥 contributing to a brighter future for them and our communities.鈥