VTN Maple Leaf Chapter Teams up with T-Shirtmonster to Raise Money for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada
March 8th, 2010As many of you know, T-Shirtmonster proudly supports Breast Cancer Society of Canada! We’ve included a press release from a company using our site to also raise money for Breast Cancer Society of Canada. If you (or anyone you know) would like to get involved in fundraising for breast cancer research, please let us know. Here’s the press release:
“Members of the VentureTech Network Maple Leaf Chapter organize new “Clicks for the Cure” fundraiser – Seeks support of the North American IT Community
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Vaughn, Ontario, March X, 2010 – Ingram Micro’s VentureTech Network (VTN) Maple Leaf Chapter today announced a new charitable fundraising campaign to support the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. Clicks for the Cure is a not-for-profit fundraiser organized by the VTN Maple Leaf Chapter and supported by Ingram Micro Canada, the Breast Cancer Society of Canada and T-Shirtmonster.
In December 2009, the VTN Maple Chapter, which consists of 30 of Canada’s most successful IT solution providers, came together to launch “Maple Leaf Gives Back” – a new Chapter initiative that focuses on giving back to the Canadian community through charitable giving and fundraising efforts.
Clicks for the Cure is Maple Leaf Gives Back’s first not-for-profit fundraiser benefiting the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. By simply clicking and purchasing a t-shirt from the VTN Maple Leaf Chapter’s on-line gallery at http://www.tshirtmonster.ca/Designer/VTNMapleLeaf/, businesses and consumers alike can make a difference and contribute to the greater cause of breast cancer research.
According to Terry Buchanan, vice president and chief technology officer of CONPUTE and current president of the VTN Maple Leaf Chapter, one of the primary goals of this effort is to get more people and businesses involved in this national do-good initiative.
“Our community of IT solution providers is really good at supporting each other, but we also wanted to extend our reach and combined influence within the North American IT channel to help give back to a worthy cause,” says Buchanan. “From that vision, we created the Clicks for the Cure campaign to support the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.”
With advertisements and promotions on Facebook and LinkedIn, Buchanan anticipates Clicks for the Cure will gain a contagious momentum as a web-based campaign and exceed their expectations.
“With this initiative, we’re not only challenging other members of Ingram Micro’s VentureTech Network, but the IT industry at large to get involved and click for the cure,” says Buchanan.
“T-Shirtmonster is all about helping people to market and fundraise for their favourite causes and it’s great to be working with the VTN Maple Leaf Chapter on this exciting, new initiative,” says Roland Mackintosh, co-founder at T-Shirtmonster.ca. “By taking this initiative online, we’re making it easy for people and businesses to show their support for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada and feel good knowing that every purchase contributes to such a worthy cause”.
“The Breast Cancer Society of Canada is delighted to be chosen as the charity of choice for the VTN Maple Leaf Chapter’s Give Back initiative,” says Marsha Davidson, executive director of the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. “Together we can make a difference in the lives of many.”
About the Ingram Micro VentureTech Network and the Maple Leaf Chapter
The Ingram Micro VentureTech Network (VTN) is a North American channel partner community comprised of fast-growth and established IT solution providers and managed service providers who focus on the small and mid-size businesses market. The community offers unmatched geographic coverage and technical expertise, along with the purchasing power of a $2.5 billon organization.
Established in 2006, the VTN Maple Leaf Chapter represents approximately 30 IT solution providers from Ontario and the Maritimes including Able-One Systems Inc, ABM Integrated Solutions, Accara IT Services, AgilIT, Applied Computer Solutions, CNG Solutions, Computer System Centre, CONPUTE, Cycom Canada, Data Integrity Inc., End to End Networks Inc., GenX Solutions, IMP Solutions, Insite Computer Group, Integra Networks Corporation, Interactive Computer Systems Ltd., iTMethods Inc., KLM Solutions Ltd., Loop Enterprise Inc., Net Direct Inc., Next Dimension Inc., Nitro Microsystems, Northern Voice and Data Network Services Inc., Onward Computer Systems, Plexis Ltd., Protek Systems, Quartet Service Inc., Telecom Computer Inc., Tenet Computer Group and Venture Computers of Canada Inc. Visit http://www.venturetechnetwork.ca/.
Breast Cancer Society of Canada
The Breast Cancer Society of Canada is a registered, national, not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to funding Canadian breast cancer research toward the detection, prevention, treatment and to ultimately find a cure for the disease that women fear most.
Visit http://bcsc.ca.
About T-Shirtmonster
T-Shirtmonster empowers individuals, businesses and Non-Profits to generate higher income from selling customized apparel online. The company develops and provides sellers with free, e-commerce tools and technologies to create online stores to market print-on-demand apparel through T-Shirtmonster.ca.
Visit http://www.tshirtmonster.ca/.
About CONPUTE
CONPUTE, a solution services company, was established in 1983. As a full service IT infrastructure provider, CONPUTE offers flexibility and ease in the way they work together with clients including procurement, break-fix, proactive network support and project-based consulting. Specializing in IT Infrastructure, CONPUTE delivers solutions in managed services, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), wireless broadband and data centers. Headquartered in Ontario, the company delivers service to its clients locally in most major centers across North America. For more information please visit http://www.conpute.com/ .
