Ottawa Construction News staff writer
AGF Group has celebrated the success of its partnership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) on the annual Light The Night campaign. The fundraising event, held across Canada, saw AGF teams participating in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, London, Calgary, and Vancouver.
The Light The Night campaign aims to raise funds for blood cancer research, provide patient support services, and increase public awareness of the disease. Participants walk at dusk carrying illuminated lanterns of different colors, symbolizing various experiences related to blood cancers. White lanterns are carried by survivors or those currently undergoing treatment, red lanterns to support the cause, and golden lanterns in memory of loved ones who have died from blood cancer.
“I’m really proud of our AGF team captains, who led their campaigns with determination,” said Maxime Gendron, co-chair of this year’s Light The Night campaign in Quebec. The AGF team in Longueuil was named the best corporate team of the 2024 campaign. The company also partnered with several businesses, including ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada, PwC, Intact, Covalen, and Banque Nationale, who all created Light The Night fundraising teams.
“We’re extremely pleased with all the help from our business partners,” AGF said in a statement published on its website. “When we told them about the cause, they jumped right on board.” AGF is grateful for the support of its team captains: Marilyne Gemme, Praba Kandasamyar, Islam Khan, Courtney Pagé, Pouya Abbasi, Louise Valiquette and Nicket Dave.
