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Fostering a brighter future – Fall 2019 Dynacare Community Outreach Program recipients

When it comes to building a stronger, healthier future for our communities, educational opportunities, hope and a strong network of support are all critical components.

And at its core, it’s all about coming together.

As an organization that lives its values, Dynacare is proud to come together to support communities. That's why the Community Outreach Program was created to promote health and wellness, as well as build stronger communities in Canada and abroad. Through the program, Dynacare provides monetary support to charitable organizations or services in the areas where their employees live and work.

At the end of 2019, Dynacare selected four inspiring charities that – in addition to other important initiatives – provide programs designed to promote health, hope and a sense of community for young Canadians in particular. Here is a brief overview of the important work being done by each of these incredible organizations.

Four Fantastic Charities

London-based Growing Chefs! Ontario provides interactive cooking and food literacy programs that promote healthy eating and empower thousands of children, youth and families throughout London, Ont. and the surrounding area. Dynacare is donating $2,500 to support the School Food Education Project, which delivers critical food education programming – including lessons on agriculture, culinary skills and the impact of food choices – to over 6,000 elementary school students.

Hope Air is the only national charity that provides free flights to Canadians from disadvantaged families who must travel far from home to access medical care. Dynacare is donating $2,500 to support Children’s Flights, which focus specifically on helping children from these families in need of medical care to reach appointments that require air travel.

Headquartered in Winnipeg, CancerCare Manitoba Foundation helps provide care for patients living with cancer and their families throughout Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario and Nunavut by providing support for the provincial cancer agency CancerCare Manitoba. Dynacare is donating $2,500 to support Teens Living with Cancer, the only peer support group for teens living with cancer or rare blood disorders in Manitoba. This important program will provide opportunities for young patients to socialize, connect and share their feelings in an open and safe environment.

AboutFace supports Canadians of all ages affected by facial differences by providing programs that empower and encourage while raising public awareness about this wide range of conditions. Dynacare is donating $2,500 to support Camp Trailblazers, a camp program that provides children with facial differences with opportunities to socialize, get active and be part of an entire community of support. This year, the program will be offered in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Novia Scotia.

Dynacare is honoured to support these four outstanding charities and the important work they do to promote health and wellness and build strong communities across Canada.

Because a brighter future is one that we build together.

If you have questions about the Dynacare Community Outreach Program, please contact Corporate Communications.
 
About Dynacare
Dynacare, a LabCorp company, is committed to being Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader. Quality care is at the heart of everything we do. We are continually developing innovative programs and services to positively impact the lives of Canadians and help healthcare providers deliver the best care possible. This includes our specialized testing, convenient home care services, and Dynacare Plus, an easy-to-use online portal where individuals can understand their lab test results and manage their health.

In addition to offering the largest and most advanced menu of diagnostic and screening tests in Canada, Dynacare supports physicians in making more confident diagnoses and clinical decisions. Dynacare Genetics and Specialty Services is shaping the future by bringing advances in medical laboratory testing and innovative services to clinicians and the healthcare industry. Through Dynacare Insurance Solutions we provide fast accurate medical evidence to the insurance industry, and we are helping improve the health and safety of employees through workplace testing and wellness programs with Dynacare Workplace. Please visit Dynacare.ca to learn how we can help you.
 
About LabCorp 
LabCorp (NYSE: LH), an S&P 500 company, is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. With a mission to improve health and improve lives, LabCorp delivers world-class diagnostic solutions, brings innovative medicines to patients faster and uses technology to improve the delivery of care. LabCorp reported net revenues of nearly $11.3 billion for 2018 through the contributions of nearly 61,000 employees worldwide. To learn more about LabCorp, visit www.labcorp.com, and to learn more about Covance Drug Development, visit www.covance.com.
 
For more information, contact:
Andrew Munday
Coordinator, Corporate Communications
MundayA@dynacare.ca
877.624.9769 x 5181