The Air Canada Foundation has released its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing programs and partnerships that have positively impacted children's lives across Canada. The report highlights key initiatives, charitable collaborations, humanitarian efforts, and the volunteer contributions of Air Canada employees.
The Foundation empowers children through three core pillars: Health, by working with pediatric hospitals and community organizations to improve health outcomes of children and youth; Protection, by ensuring kids' fundamental needs are met and preserving the essence of childhood; and Dreams, by collaborating with groups that bring hope and strengthen resilience for children facing adversities.
"The Air Canada Foundation remains committed to helping children and youth thrive. I extend my deepest gratitude to Air Canada’s customers, partners, employees, retirees and volunteers whose steadfast support enables the Foundation to deliver hope, support and meaningful change where it’s needed most," said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada.
In 2024, the Foundation donated $1.8 million toward the well-being of communities — up 38 per cent from 2023. The Air Canada Foundation Golf Tournament raised a record-breaking $1.4 million (net). These funds are being strategically distributed to support children’s health and well-being in Canada. The Hospital Transportation Program enabled 129 patients to access essential medical care with over 370 flights, while 400 airline tickets were donated to pediatric hospitals. Throughout the year, the Foundation helped combat food insecurity by providing around 900,000 meals to Breakfast Club Canada (BCC), Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest.
The Foundation also responded in times of crisis through partnerships with humanitarian aid organizations and employee fundraising campaigns supporting relief efforts for hurricanes Beryl, Milton and Helene, as well as the Alberta wildfires and the Middle East humanitarian crisis.
"I am proud to look back on another year of meaningful impact at the Air Canada Foundation — one defined by firm action, unwavering commitment and the power to adapt in the face of ever-changing challenges to better serve children and youth," said Priscille Leblanc, Chair of the Air Canada Foundation.
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