Mississauga, ON – For the eighth consecutive year, Alectra has participated in the annual "Ride to Conquer Cancer", cycling over 200 kilometres from Toronto to Niagara Falls. With a team of 50 Riders, $180,000 was raised to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s life-saving cancer research and treatment.
"Each year, our team’s dedication and the generosity of our supporters drive us closer to finding a cure,” said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra. “We are incredibly proud to contribute to the groundbreaking work being done at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.”
The funds raised by the Ride go directly towards the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, which treats more than 200 types of cancers and is considered one of the top five cancer research centres in the world. Since the inception of the Ride in 2008, the event has raised more than $300 million for advanced cancer research and improving treatments.
“I ride for the growing number of family and friends who have bravely battled cancer, for those who have been taken by the disease, and for a cancer free future,” said Stephanie Tate, Supervisor of Billing, Customer Service at Alectra Utilities. “The Ride to Conquer Cancer weekend is epic, challenging, exhilarating and emotional. I plan to ride with Team Alectra and raise funds to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation for many years to come.”
Since 2017, Alectra has raised over $780,000 toward the shared goal of finding a cure for cancer. To learn more about Alectra's community support program visit: alectra.com/alectracares.
About Alectra’s Family of Companies
Serving more than one million homes and businesses in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17 communities we serve by investing in essential energy infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions.
Our mission is to be an energy ally, helping our customers and the communities we serve to discover the possibilities of tomorrow’s energy future.
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