Sun Life Financial donates $25,000 to Support New Brunswick Flood Relief Efforts

TORONTO, May 7, 2018 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial today announced that the Sun Life Financial International Response Fund is donating $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support communities impacted by spring floods in New Brunswick.

"As water levels continue to rise and cause damage to homes and communities across New Brunswick, our thoughts are with our Clients and all residents impacted by these unprecedented floods," said Jacques Goulet, President of Sun Life Financial Canada. "We hope our donation will assist the Red Cross and their network of highly trained disaster response volunteers who are on the ground doing the vital work of helping people in need so that they can recover and come back stronger."

We encourage any of our impacted Clients who require special assistance or have any questions to reach out to us by phone 1 877 SUN LIFE (1 877 786 5433), email custrel@sunlife.com, or contact their Sun Life Financial advisor.

The Sun Life Financial International Response Fund, the first international corporate sponsorship of its kind, was established in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross in 2005 to help accelerate emergency response to large-scale international crises. Administered by the Canadian Red Cross, the Fund has helped provide immediate relief and resources to natural disasters and crises in Canada and around the world.

Canadians can donate to the New Brunswick Floods Appeal, which will be used for immediate and ongoing relief efforts, long-term recovery, resiliency and preparedness in New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada.

About Sun Life Financial in the community
At Sun Life Financial, we are committed to building sustainable, healthier communities for life and we're proud to hold the Caring Company designation from Imagine Canada. Community wellness is an important part of our sustainability commitment and we believe that by actively supporting the communities in which we live and work, we can help build a positive environment for our Clients, Employees, advisors and shareholders. Our philanthropic support focuses on two key areas: health, with an emphasis on diabetes awareness, prevention, care and research initiatives through our Team Up Against Diabetes^TM platform; and arts and culture, through our award-winning Making the Arts More Accessible ^TM program. We also partner with sports properties in key markets to further our commitment to healthy and active living. Our Employees and advisors take great pride in volunteering over 29,000 hours each year and contribute to making life brighter for individuals and families across Canada. Read more about Sun Life Financial in the community.

Media Relations Contact:

Tara Peever McClean
Manager, Corporate Communications
T: 416-420-4707
tara.peever.mcclean@sunlife.com

SOURCE Sun Life Financial Canada