The final amount raised of $105,302.81 represents 140.40% of the original $75,000 Polytechnique objective! Such a success would not have been possible without the commitment of the people actively involved in the campaign, including members of the Poly-Centraide Committee and the various departments and services. A great big thank-you to all these volunteers!

Year after year, the list of initiatives that raise funds for the Poly-Centraide campaign is increasingly impressive, both in their number and their originality and the enthusiasm they engender within our community. The 2010 campaign was no exception; on the contrary, this year's projects included a book fair, a dessert sale, a sale of calendars designed by volunteers, and more.

The major fundraising events were also a success: the Spaghetti Supper organized by the Human Resources team, the Bingo organized by the Bureau de la recherche et Centre de développement technologique (Office of Research/Centre for Technological Development - BRCDT), and the Arts & Crafts Table. The fabulous teamwork that went into organizing these activities accounts for their popularity.

Congratulations to the organizers!

As a result of these combined efforts, the 2010 Centraide du Grand Montréal  campaign raised $862,000 more than the previous year.

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We're already looking forward to next year!