Community Achievements
At Vigorate Digital Solutions, we are proud of our community involvement and achievements. Listed below are a few of our recent ones.
Ride to Conquer Cancer
June 2011 - The bike ride lasted 2 days, and had over 4500 participants who collectively raised $17.5 million dollars for cancer research at the Princess Margaret Hospital. Michael Do, our Project and Account Manager rode his bike from Toronto to Niagara Falls for a total of 220 km!
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk for Children Diabetes
March 2011 - In brightly colored uniforms Denean Graham, our Project Manager, and 18 of her friends raised proudly walked down to the CNE in support of children with diabetes. They raised over $2000 for the cause, and have participated in many other events in support of those with diabetes.
Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA)
June 2011 - For over 12 years, our Business Development Manager, Duncan Sinclair, dedicates his time and effort to events benefiting the CPA. He has now been involved with the fundraising committee for 2 years and participates in the golf day, the ski and snowboard day, the wheelchair relay and other events through out the year.
Hospital for Sick Children
Vigorate Digital is a sponsor of the therapeutic clown program we are sponsors of the therapeutic clown program to help ease the tension and brighten the day of many children at Sick Kids.
NABS
While Vigorate has been a partner of NABS for more than 8 years, we are proud to announce our NABS recognition and our new position on their honour roll.
Ronald McDonald House TORONTO
April 2010 – Sponsored Agency Wars, a not-for-profit event with all proceeds given to Ronald McDonald House Toronto (RMH Toronto). This was done to ensure RMH Toronto can help more families in the future, they are building a new 96-bedroom House to serve 80 families. The new RMH Toronto will be the largest Ronald McDonald House in the world! Proceeds from Agency Wars went towards the $34 million construction costs of building this remarkable new House.
The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario
December, 2009 - Vigorate's yearly Christmas Donation program is once again providing proceeds to a worthy charity. This year Vigorate is pleased to be writing a cheque for $2,000 to the The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
St. Michaels Hospital Foundation
December, 2008 - Each year, Vigorate has an online viral Christmas Donation program with proceeds going to a worthy charity. This year Vigorate is pleased to be writing a cheque for $2,500 to the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation! Many thanks to our Agency friends who participated in our fun online, viral charity program!
Tennis Canada
August 2008 - Canadian National Senior Tennis Championships - Congratulations to our own Michael Grieve for reaching the Finals of the Canadian Nationals Seniors Tennis Championships. His partner, Simon Bartram and he reached the finals of the over 45 Men's Doubles.
Conquer Cancer
July, 2008 - The Ride for Cancer raised over 12 million dollars for Princess Margaret Hospital in a grueling 215km bike ride for Cancer. Senior Partner, Michael Grieve and Scott Jamieson were part of an extraordinary team of people that completed the ride and raised over $88,000.
Yard Sale for The Cure
June, 2008 - Vigorate and our Agency Partner, Grip Limited are pleased to continue to provide pro bono services for Yard Sale for the Cure.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
December 2007 - Vigorate and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation raised over $2,000 at Christmas by empowering the public to raise money for the Charity using an online refer a friend contest. Each time a person referred a friend $1.00 was donated by Vigorate to the Charity. $2,000 was donated by Vigorate on behalf of the many participants from Canada's Advertising Community. Well done to all!
