Défi Corporatif Canderel: For Cancer Research, 13 Means Good Luck

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FOR:  DEFI CORPORATIF CANDEREL

FEBRUARY 13, 2002 - 13:52 EST

Défi Corporatif Canderel: For Cancer Research, 13 Means
Good Luck

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--The Defi Corporatif Canderel, a fundraising fun 
run through the streets of downtown Montreal, launched its 13th 
edition on February 13th with its traditional Early Bird 
Registration contest. Again this year, companies which register a 
team of runners prior to March 1st will get the chance to win 
exciting prizes - at great odds. 

Indeed, over the years, the Defi has been generous in handing out 
great prizes to those who, in return, show tremendous generosity 
towards those who fight to find a cure for cancer. In the spirit 
of greater rewards for greater efforts, the Defi will give 
participating companies greater chances to win prizes this year by
increasing the number of prizes to be won in the categories of 
best costume and most funds raised. 

Created in 1989 as a means to emphasize the "fun" in fundraising 
while allowing corporate Montreal to unite in a show of 
philanthropic solidarity, the Defi Corporatif Canderel has seen 
its success and popularity grow exponentially year after year - to
the gratitude of its beneficiaries, the McGill Cancer Centre and 
the Institut du cancer de Montreal, affiliated with the Universite
de Montreal. In 12 years, the Defi has raised close to four 
million dollars for its two beneficiaries, whose mission is to 
find a cure for cancer. This year more than ever, funds are needed
for very specific purposes, as each center is planning the 
building of much-needed research space and recruiting new, highly 
qualified researchers. 

And again this year, success is ensured, thanks partially to the 
renewed support of a spokesteam of stars comprised of some of our 
most famous and world-renowned athletes, led by Jean-Luc Brassard,
Gaetan Boucher, Alexandre Despatie and Mark Tewksbury. Year after 
year, these symbols of reward through perseverance renew their 
support for the Defi, which celebrates the perseverance of 
researchers in oncology. Friday, May 3rd promises to be even more 
animated and colorful in downtown Montreal, as over 1,000 runners 
will take to the streets in creative costumes and enthusiastically
express their support for a good cause for all to see. For all who
participate or donate, the 13th edition of the Defi will be a 
lucky one! 

For more information, please contact Maria Rupnik at (514) 
847-3667 or mrupnik@zenda.ca, or visit our Web site at 
www.deficorpcanderel.com. 

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Défi Corporatif Canderel

Maria Rupnik

(514) 847-3667

www.deficorpcanderel.com