London Drugs Partners with the Salvation Army for Annual Christmas Campaign

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As The Salvation Army welcomes the Annual Christmas tradition of ringing bells around the city for the 124th year, we are grateful to London Drugs for the continual support they provide to the Christmas campaign.

Each year, The Salvation Army relies on the support of corporate partners such as London Drugs who not only allow Christmas Kettles to be placed at their stores each year, but provide the opportunity for customers to give directly at the till in all London Drug stores.

The campaign enables local Salvation Army units to work with individuals and families to provide them with basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter and other provisions.

The Salvation Army has provided hope and dignity for more than 130 years through the generosity of donors and volunteers. Hosted at more than 2,000 locations across Canada, the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign is the organization’s largest fundraising drive of the year and would not be possible without great partners like London Drugs.

“Every year we are amazed and truly thankful for the generosity of our friends, families and neighbours who help The Salvation Army in its war against poverty,” shared Commissioner Susan McMillan, Commissioner for The Salvation Army Canada & Bermuda.

Beyond donating to The Salvation Army’s physical Christmas Kettles, donations to the 2014 Christmas Campaign can be made at www.FilltheKettle.com, www.SalvationArmy.ca/britishcolumbia, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) or via mail to The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4.

Seventh Annual Toys 4 Teens Holiday Campaign Launches

London Drugs, Jack FM Radio and 660 News Partner to Collect Gifts for Forgotten 10 to 17-year-olds in Calgary

Every year, many parents or guardians struggle to afford gifts for their children during the holidays. While toy drives are making a big difference in the lives of many of these children, the amount of gifts donated for tweens and teens falls short of the demand.

London Drugs has partnered with Jack FM Radio Calgary and 660 News Calgary to support donations of gifts for young people between the ages of 10 and 17 for the seventh annual Toys 4 Teens holiday campaign. The campaign is part of the Salvation Army’s Family Christmas Assistance Program, which aims to put Christmas gifts in the hands of those less fortunate throughout Calgary.

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Millionaire House with a View, for a good cause

photo-2Our team visited White Rock, BC recently to tour the beautiful two-story house that is one of the grand prizes for the Millionaire Designer Home Lottery. London Drugs has been a proud supporter of the popular Millionaire Designer Home Lottery for the past 19 years and customers can purchase tickets at any of our locations. Since its inception, more than 60 million has been raised for the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, helping more than 200,000 people.

“We are very fortunate to have the support of the Millionaire Designer Home Lottery for almost two decades,” said VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Senior Vice President, Brian Dowling, who was in attendance at a special media unveiling on Thursday. “Almost every area providing critical patient care at Vancouver General Hospital has equipment that has been funded by this lottery. Funds raised significantly improve the quality of care for patients and families. We thank everyone who has purchased tickets for past lotteries and thank those in advance who will be buying tickets for this lottery.”

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Senior Vice President, Brian Dowling, and Shirlyn Baskette, Director, Annual Programs.

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Senior Vice President, Brian Dowling, and Shirlyn Baskette, Director, Annual Programs.

The VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation uses the funds raised for VGH, UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and Vancouver Community Health Services. VGH is also BC’s only accredited Level 1 Trauma Centre and, together with UBC Hospital and GF Strong, it is the province’s main referral centre. Most recently, funds went towards purchasing a new bus for a senior living facility because their old one broke down. A bus means a lot to the seniors as it allows them to go out and about around the city.

Watch this short video about the Foundation here.

Right now until tonight at midnight, if you purchase a Millionaire Designer Home Lottery ticket, you are eligible for the Fall VIP Bonus, which includes a $25,000 luxury vacation from Kiwi Collection, spending cash, or a Toyota Camry Hybrid plus spending cash.

photo-1You can also tour the Oceanview Home in White Rock daily, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 15574 Pacific Avenue. The property boasts 14-foot ceilings and breathtaking views of Semiahmoo Bay, Mount Baker, and more. It is definitely worth a visit. And, the winner will also receive a new 2014 BMW i3 with the package.

For more information about the Millionaire Designer Home Lottery, please visit www.millionairelottery.com. Tickets are available at all 51 B.C. London Drugs locations.

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London Drugs’ customers and teams show up big for Canada’s food banks

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The fifth annual Five Hole For Food (FHFF) cross-country road hockey tour has come to a close and we would like to thank all those staff and customers who came out with loads of food and support all in fun for such an important cause. In the past month, stores have been collecting food donations and on tour stops in Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, Victoria and Vancouver, a sea of LD blue-outfitted players played hockey for our local food banks with the amazing volunteer team from FHFF.

More than 60,000 lbs of food was raised by LD’ers this year, contributing towards the FHFF five-year grand total of 1 million lbs of food benefitting Canada’s food banks.

FHFF’s mission to be one of Canada’s premier food fund raising movements by 2017 is surely possible given this group’s passion and dedication to the cause, and London Drugs is proud to be part of it!

A big thank you to all of the volunteers who made this year’s FHFF such a huge success and to all who contributed to Canada’s food banks!

Play on!

London Drugs providing eight surveillance cameras to North Shore Rescue and at-till donations at its two North Shore stores

nsrlogoFollowing the fourth theft of crucial emergency supplies from North Shore Rescue (NSR) London Drugs will provide assistance including eight surveillance cameras for the rescue cache sites and starting today, London Drugs’ two North Shore stores will begin accepting at-till donations. The London Drugs at 2032 Lonsdale Avenue and Park Royal will now have the ability for customers to assist in replenishing NSR’s lifesaving equipment with scan-a-donation at the cashier tills.

To directly support North Shore Rescue, you can also donate at their website www.northshorerescue.com.

Anyone with information on the thefts is asked to call the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

London Drugs to donate 59,000 pounds and counting to Five Hole For Food 2014 tour

Five Hole for Food (FHFF) hits Edmonton today, one of three last legs on the popular cross-country road hockey tour with Victoria on Friday and Vancouver on Saturday, July 19th. London Drugs is proud to have already raised more than double the amount last year, approximately 59,000 lbs of food for food banks across Canada and worth about $30,000.

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London Drugs supports the ‘Ride For Hope’ for Canuck Place

Brockmann’s Almonds & Flakes Chocolate Bars on sale across Lower Mainland

This year the Ride For Hope takes place on Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 with riders beginning in Memorial Park, Hope, BC at 9:30 a.m., riding to London Drugs Morgan Crossing in South Surrey.

Along the way, participants will make stops at three London Drugs locations in the group’s efforts to raise funds for Canucks for Kids Fund benefitting Canuck Place. London Drugs customers will have the opportunity to meet FIN – the Canucks mascot, who will be joining the riders for a fundraising event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at London Drugs in South Surrey at the Shops at Morgan Crossing when the riders return from Hope. This year, Ride For Hope and London Drugs will welcome musicians Robyn and Ryleigh who are an emerging country/pop duo from Langley, BC.

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