TMCnet News
Cogeco and Quebecor make joint $100,000 donation to support Fonds Jean-LapierreMONTRÉAL, June 14, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - The Fondation Madeli-Aide pour l'éducation today announced a financial contribution of $100,000 over five years from Cogeco Media and Quebecor to the Foundation's Fonds dédié Jean Lapierre. The donation will help secure the future of the Bourse d'excellence Jean-Lapierre, a scholarship created in 2017 in memory of the distinguished Magdalen Islands native and statesman who was for many years a contributor, commentator and political analyst on TVA and LCN, as well as on Cogeco Media radio stations 98.5 in Montréal, FM 93 in Québec City and 106.9 in Trois-Rivières. "The Foundation is very pleased to receive these major donations from Quebecor and Cogeco Media," said Line Cormier, President of the Fondation Madeli-Aide pour l'éducation. "This contribution to the Fonds dédié Jean-Lapierre will enable us to award scholarships for years to come to young Magdalen Islands residents who wish to leave home to continue their studies, as Jean Lapierre did at age 16, in order to prepare for successful careers." "Having worked with Jean Lapierre for nearly 20 years and seen his desire to promote and support the region where he was born, I know that this joint $100,000 donation over 5 years will be put to very good use," said Michel Lorrain, Executive Vice-President of Cogeco Media. "We are honoured to link Cogeco Media's name to Jean's in such a worthwhile and noble cause: promoting education and supporting academic perseverance and success." "Jean lved the islands and this donation by Quebecor honours the memory of our dear friend and colleague," said Serge Fortin, Vice-President, TVA Nouvelles, TVA Sports and QMI Agency. "It's also a way for us to keep alive Jean's philanthropic legacy. He established the Fondation Madeli-Aide more than 20 years ago and we are proud to continue supporting youth and education, two vital factors in the development of a strong society." About the Fondation Madeli-Aide About Cogeco Media About Quebecor Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) is headquartered in Québec. It holds an 81.53% interest in Quebecor Media, which employs more than 10,000 people in Canada. A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports people working with more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health, education, the environment and entrepreneurship.
SOURCE La Fondation Madeli-Aide |