VANCOUVER, March 8 /CNW/ - The 2007 CIBC Wood Gundy Climb for the Cure
has raised more than $520,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. In
February 2007, a team of 22 CIBC Wood Gundy employees, family members and
friends, including breast cancer survivor Judy Dyer, scaled Africa's tallest
peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, to help create a future without breast cancer.
    CIBC and its employees across the country are passionate about helping to
create a future without breast cancer. In addition to the CIBC Wood Gundy
Climb for the Cure, The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the
Cure has raised more than $125 million for breast cancer research, education
and awareness since 1992. CIBC has also committed nearly $5 million in breast
cancer funding directly to hospitals and research centres over the past five
years.
    "The overwhelming support we received made our seven-day trek to the
19,340-foot summit of Mount Kilimanjaro a little easier," said Gary Mayzes,
Regional Director, British Columbia, CIBC Wood Gundy. "On behalf of CIBC Wood
Gundy and all the climbers, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to
everyone who helped us raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation."
    The first CIBC Wood Gundy Climb for the Cure held in 2004 was led by CIBC
Wood Gundy Investment Advisor, Michael Ramsden. After watching his wife endure
the challenges of breast cancer, Michael decided to honour her courage by
conducting a challenge of his own - climbing the 19,340-foot summit of Mt.
Kilimanjaro - to raise awareness about breast cancer as well as funds for the
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
    Donations to the CIBC Wood Gundy Climb for the Cure can be made at
www.cibcwoodgundyclimbforthecure.com until March 16, 2007.

    About The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
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    As the leading national volunteer-based organization dedicated to
creating a future without breast cancer, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
works collaboratively to fund, support and advocate for relevant and
innovative breast cancer research, meaningful education and awareness
programs, early diagnosis and effective treatment, and a positive quality of
life for those living with breast cancer. Founded in 1986, the Foundation has
chapters in BC/Yukon, Prairies/NWT, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. For
more information about the Foundation, please visit www.cbcf.org.

    About CIBC's Community Investments
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    CIBC is committed to supporting causes that matter to its clients,
employees and communities. CIBC aims to make a difference in communities the
bank calls home through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer
spirit of employees. With a focus on youth, education and health, and employee
commitment to causes including the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run
for the Cure, the United Way and the CIBC World Markets Children's Foundation,
CIBC is investing in the social and economic development of communities across
the country. In 2006, the CIBC group of companies contributed more than
$36 million globally to charitable and non-profit initiatives. Of this,
$28 million was invested in Canada to support national, regional and local
organizations.