Release Date: April 27, 2005
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Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life: contributing to a healthier community
The Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport and the 2005 Canada Summer Games are both benefiting from a generous contribution from Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life. Today, the companies announced a $150,000 contribution to the University of Regina's Building Dreams and Futures fundraising campaign.

"We're proud to be able to facilitate this unique link between the University and the community through the development of the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport," said Jan Belanger, Assistant Vice-President, Community Affairs, for Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life. "Our support is helping to create a much needed health, research, recreation, and athletic facility and is ultimately leaving a legacy for years to come."

The companies are donating $100,000 to the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport and a sponsorship of $50,000 in cash and services to the 2005 Canada Summer Games, being held in Regina from August 6-20.

"I am pleased to thank Great-West, London Life and Canada Life for their generous support of the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport," said University of Regina President David Barnard. "Partnerships like this one help us provide students, faculty and the community with an outstanding facility that is second to none."

The Building Dreams and Futures campaign is raising funds for five priority areas of the University of Regina: student support, research support, the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport, the 2005 Canada Summer Games and emerging priorities. The campaign is raising $10 million toward the Games.

"We are proud to partner with Great-West, London Life and Canada Life," said Garry Huntington, Building Dreams and Futures campaign chair. "In making this contribution, the corporation continues to show great leadership in our community. They are an example to other businesses to become involved in the campaign."

"Literally thousands of volunteers and sponsors are coming together to make the Games a success," said 2005 Canada Summer Games President Bob Ellard. "It takes a united and dedicated community to host this event. Today's commitment will help us create an unforgettable Games experience for the more than 4,500 athletes and 12,000 visitors who will participate."

Founded in Winnipeg in 1891, Great-West is a leading life and health insurer in Canada. The company offers a broad portfolio of financial and benefits plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. Together with its subsidiaries, London Life and Canada Life, Great-West serves the financial needs of 12 million Canadians. Through their national Key to Giving program, the companies contribute directly to hundreds of non-profit and charitable organizations across the country.

The Building Dreams and Futures campaign is raising funds for the University of Regina. The projects and activities planned for five priority areas will cost a total of $75 million. Funds are being raised from a variety of sources, including donations from individuals, corporations, community organizations and foundations. Information on the campaign and how to make a contribution is available at 1-877-779-4723 or www.uregina.ca/campaign.