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Geneva Centre for Autism and the Bank of Montreal celebrate National Volunteer Week

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Geneva Centre for Autism and the Bank of Montreal celebrate National Volunteer Week

Geneva Centre for Autism hosted an appreciation event for BMO volunteers

April 27 – May 3 was National Volunteer Week 2008 and to celebrate Geneva Centre for Autism hosted an appreciation event to show our BMO Financial Group (BMO) volunteers just how much they mean to us.

Every year volunteers from BMO generously give their time to our annual fundraising golfing tournament, the Butterfly Classic. BMO has provided title sponsorship for the event since 2002 and over the course of its nine year history it has raised $360,000 for Geneva Centre for Autism. Without the ongoing support of BMO and its team of volunteers, the tournament simply wouldn’t be the success it is today.

Eleven BMO staff took a tour of the facilities at Geneva Centre for Autism, including the intensive behaviour program for preschool children and the new adult services building. They were all hugely impressed and inspired by the work of the Centre and the visit reconfirmed their commitment to the organization.

Donica Friedman, Commercial Banking Area Manager for BMO, commented:

‘The Bank of Montreal recognizes the importance of volunteering and strongly supports volunteerism amongst our employees. It’s important for us all to give back and participate in our communities and we get a lot of satisfaction from using our talents to raise funds for the invaluable services offered by Geneva Centre for Autism.

Donica Friedman, BMO Commercial Banking Area Manager and Holly Bannerman, Campaign Director, Geneva Centre for Autism, admire thank you cards made for the BMO volunteers by Geneva Centre clients.

It has been a privilege to visit today to see these services in action and witness how the volunteering we do impacts children and adults with autism within our communities. Our hearts were touched by the children and staff and we were completely overwhelmed by the commitment of the organization and all its staff.’

Margaret Whelan, Executive Director of Geneva Centre for Autism, added:

‘BMO volunteers have a very special place in our hearts. Over the last six years they have made a huge contribution to Geneva Centre for Autism. The dedication and support of the volunteers is invaluable. We’re looking forward to working together at this year’s Butterfly Classic and ensuring the relationship goes from strength to strength.’

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