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Media Advisory - Reminder: CIBC World Markets trading floor hosts Miracle Day
TORONTO, Dec. 3 /CNW/ - CIBC (CM: TSX; NYSE) - Today, CIBC World Markets sales and trading employees and CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors will donate their fees and commissions to children's charities across Canada as part of Miracle Day, an annual charity that has raised $41 million since it was conceived in 1984. "On December 3, we work for a different boss - children in need all across Canada," said Richard Nesbitt, Chairman and CEO, CIBC World Markets. "Miracle Day is traditionally one of our busiest trading days of the year as clients large and small know their commissions go to help their favourite kid's charities." "These charities need our support more than ever and we encourage anyone looking to buy or sell stock today, do it through a CIBC World Markets or a CIBC Wood Gundy representative." Funds raised on Miracle Day benefit a wide range of children's charities. Whether it is a hot meal to start the day, shelter in the midst of a crisis, extra help with schoolwork or the fulfillment of a child's special wish - the Miracle touches the lives of children across Canada. More information is available at: http://www.cibcwm.com/wm/miracleday/index.htmlWho: We invite you to the CIBC World Markets trading floor to talk to CIBC traders, advisors and senior leaders working to support children's charities on Miracle Day. What: CIBC World Markets and CIBC Wood Gundy employees will donate their fees and commissions to children's charities on Miracle Day. On-hand will be CIBC executives, special guests and Canadian celebrities. When: Today, 10 a.m. - noon Where: CIBC World Markets Trading Floor, Brookfield Place, 161 Bay St., 7th Floor, Toronto Why: For the past 24 years, the CIBC World Markets Children's Foundation has carried on its strong tradition of supporting and improving the quality of life for Canadian children. What started with the simple belief that by working together we could make a difference has grown into one of Canada's largest single-day corporate fundraisers for children.CIBC is committed to supporting causes that matter to our clients, our employees and our communities. We aim to make a difference in communities through corporate donations, sponsorships and the volunteer spirit of employees. With a strategic focus on youth, education and health, and employee commitment to causes including the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, United Way and the CIBC World Markets Children's Foundation, we are investing in the social and economic development of communities across the country. In 2007, CIBC group of companies contributed more than $36 million worldwide to charitable organizations and community initiatives. Of this, $27 million was invested in Canada to support national, regional and local organizations. To learn more, visit www.cibc.com/pas
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For further information: Kevin Dove, CIBC Communications and Public Affairs, (416) 670-4956, kevin.dove@cibc.ca