FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mr. Lube Canada Supports the MS Society
Vancouver, May 05, 2008 – On Saturday,
May 10th, 2008 Mr.
Lube Canada will be supporting the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
of Canada and MS Awareness Month by donating $5 from every oil
change purchase
at Mr. Lube locations across the country.
Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world and women are
diagnosed with the disease three times more frequently than men. These
are two stark facts that serve as motivation for those who work to end
the disease and primary reasons for Mr. Lube’s involvement.
“We are very proud of our partnership with Mr. Lube and their commitment
to help Canadians impacted by this disease,” says Ken Mayhew, chief
development officer of the MS Society of Canada. “Mr. Lube is recognized
as a corporate leader in the fight to end MS.”
During May, MS Awareness Month, Mr. Lube is working to increase awareness
and educating its customers on the importance of conducting research towards
the fight against MS and is proud to be supporting the MS Society nationally.
“We are pleased to be partnering with the MS Society of Canada
for the second year through our annual Founder’s Day Campaign as
we recognize the founder of Mr. Lube Canada, Mr. Clifford Giese and this
important charity,” says Paul Healey, President and CEO of Mr. Lube
Canada. “We raised over $21,000 in 2007 and are excited about this
year’s campaign. Every oil change will donate $5.00 towards the
MS Society of Canada on Saturday, May 10th.”
Through Mr. Lube Canada and the Mr. Lube Foundation, the MS Society of
Canada is one of many charities that are supported nationally. The Foundation’s
primary focus for support is Prostate Cancer Research and Education and
Children’s Welfare. Since 2002, Mr. Lube Canada and the Mr. Lube
Foundation have donated over $3 million dollars to these and other local
charities across the country.
About multiple sclerosis and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease of the
brain and spinal cord. It is the most common neurological
disease of young adults in Canada. Most people with MS are diagnosed between
the
ages of 15 and 40, and the unpredictable effects of MS last
for the
rest of their lives. The MS Society provides services to
people with MS and their families and funds research to find the cause
and cure
for this disease. Please visit www.mssociety.ca or call 1-800-268-7582
to make a donation or for more information.
About Mr. Lube Canada
Mr. Lube Canada is Canada’s No. 1 quick lube provider and a leader
in the automotive routine maintenance category with 93 locations across
Canada. Founded in 1976, Mr. Lube Canada has served over 32 million customers
in its 32 years history. Headquartered in Delta, BC, the company also
has a regional office in Mississauga, Ontario to support its national
franchise network. For further information, visit www.mrlube.com
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Contact Information:
Georgia Dahle
Director, Corporate Communications
Mr. Lube Canada
Phone: 604-759-4370
E-mail: gdahle@mrlube.com
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Stewart Wong
National Senior Manager, Media and Public Relations
MS Society of Canada
Phone: 416-967-3025
E-mail: stewart.wong@mssociety.ca |
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