Crawford Cares WICC

Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. held its annual Crawford Cares WICC cocktail reception on Feb. 6 at P. J. O’Brien Irish Pub & Restaurant. At the reception, Crawford announced that the end of 2007 marked a milestone in its Crawford Cares charitable initiative program. Since its inception in January 2004, Crawford has raised a total of $200,000 for WICC. “Crawford’s employees have contributed countless hours to make their communities a better place to live and work,” said John Sharoun, Crawford & Company (Canada)’s chief executive officer. “I’m extremely proud of all of the work they have done and everything they have accomplished in such a short period of time.” At the reception, Sharoun presented WICC with a cheque for $40,000 on behalf of Crawford employees and the Crawford Cares program. These donations were made possible through the fundraisers organized by Crawford’s employees such as bingo games, silent auctions, casual Fridays and client events. Many employees also participate in Crawford’s optional payroll deductions. These donations are matched by the corporation. Crawford’s clients have also raised over $40,000 over the years though Crawford’s annual charity golf tournament. In December 2003, Crawford introduced its community relations program, Crawford Cares, which combines charitable donations and employee volunteerism from Crawford offices across Canada. Its goal is to focus support on one charity per year and give employees an opportunity to make a difference for that charity. “WICC has been selected every year by our employees as Crawford Cares’ charity of choice, in honour of our many coworkers and loved ones who have been impacted by this terrible disease,” said Sharoun. In 2007, employees once again reached their annual goal of $50,000, bringing the total donation since Crawford Cares’ inception to $200,000. “Our success with Crawford Cares is amazing and it is all due to our employees’ hard work, dedication and persistence,” said Sharoun. “I would like to thank all of our employees and clients who have supported us for their time, generosity and commitment to this incredibly important cause that touches us all.” •