Wellspring London & Region is pleased to announce that London Hydro has come forward for the second time this year to provide much-needed support to Light up Wellspring this holiday season.
This year, London Hydro took the lead as host utility for the Electrical Distributors Association (EDA) Western District and raised $52,400 at the Power of Golf Fore Charity Tournament in September 2014. Local Southwestern Electric Utility fundraising efforts have provided an additional gift of $5,000 to kick off the Light Up holiday campaign involving wreath and candle dedications made in honour or memory of those in our community affected by cancer.
“The EDA Western District has a long commitment to supporting our communities,” said Ray Tracey, Chair, EDA Western District. “It is gratifying to represent an association committed to giving back, and it is my hope that other utilities will continue to follow London Hydro’s lead to encourage this type of partnership in an effort to support the comminutes we serve.”
London Hydro and the EDA Western District members’ collective fundraising of $58,000 represent the largest single-year donation to a non-profit to date by the EDA Western District. “We are very pleased to support Wellspring London & Region this year” said Vinay Sharma, President & CEO, and London Hydro. “We are all winners because alone we can do little, but together we can achieve great things,”
“It’s very gratifying to see how responsive the people at London Hydro and the EDA Western District are to our mission,” said Joanna Meillieur, Wellspring London and Area, Director of Development. “Everyone, from suppliers to associates to executive leadership, has embraced our mission to support those living with Cancer.”
London Hydro will officially kick-off the Wreath and Candle dedications with an announcement and the lighting of the first wreath at Wellspring London and Region, on December 12, 2014.
When: December 12, 2014 at 2pm
Formal Remarks at 2:15pm
Photo Opportunity at 2:30pm
Where: Wellspring London & Region
What: Gift announcement from London Hydro & EDA Western District for Light Up Wellspring Holiday Campaign. Wellspring Lights up the Holiday Campaign with help from Vinay Sharma, President & CEO London Hydro and Ray Tracey, Chair EDA Western District.
Why: The holidays can be a stressful time for those living with cancer or the bereaved. The Candle and Wreath dedications are a way for people to honour and remember those they love during the holidays while helping to ensure that services are available for those in need.
About the Organizations
About Wellspring London and Region
Wellspring London and Region is a cancer support centre that provides over 20 different programs and services to individuals, family members, and caregivers who have been affected by cancer, across London and region. Wellspring’s programs strive to help people cope with the challenges they come across during their cancer journey. For more information, to donate or to sign up to volunteer, please visit www.wellspringlondon.ca
For more information, please contact:
Joanna Meilleur, Director of Development, joanna@wellspringlondon.ca
519-438-7379
About Philanthropy of the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA)
The EDA Western District and London Hydro are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating regionally and giving back locally, the EDA Western District is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant impact. The EDA Western District’s fundraisers are a great way to recognize and feature the collective efforts of Local Distribution Companies and Industry Partners in support of a common goal – to improve and enhance the communities we serve.
The EDA Western District is a group comprised of members from Local Electrical Distribution Companies in Southwest Ontario. The Western District is the local voice at the Electrical Distributors Association, an organization representing all Local Hydro Distribution Companies (LDCs) in Ontario. The EDA Western District members include, Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, E.L.K. Energy Inc.; Entegrus Powerlines Inc., ENWIN Utilities Ltd., Erie Thames Powerlines Corporation, Essex Powerlines Corporation, London Hydro Inc., St. Thomas Energy Inc., Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. and Woodstock Hydro Services Inc.
The Electricity Distributors Association is the voice of Ontario's local electricity utilities, the publicly and privately owned companies that safely and reliably deliver electricity to millions Ontario homes, businesses and public institutions. We provide analysis, networking opportunities, and a collective voice on issues vital to our members' business success. Web: www.eda-on.ca
For more information, please contact:
Ray Tracey, Chair, EDA Western District rtracey@essexpower.ca
London Hydro is a Local Distribution Company that services the city of London, Ontario. With a peak load of 719 megawatts, London Hydro delivers a safe and reliable supply of electricity to over 148,000 customers from the residential, institutional, commercial and industrial of sectors, through 2,820 kilometres of overhead and underground cables, spanning 420 square kilometres of service territory. As a wholly-owned subsidiary company, London Hydro operates much like a private entity under the Ontario Business Corporations Act, paying an annual dividend to our to our sole shareholder, the City of London. In essence, all Londoners own London Hydro. Web: www.londonhydro.com
For more information, please contact:
Hans Shreff, Manager Conservation, schreffh@londonhydro.com
519-661-5800 x5014
