RE/MAX Sales Associates in Nanaimo have banded together for a worthy cause and have become a “Miracle City” in Western Canada. To earn this title, 100% of the Sales Associates, nearly 100 in total, have pledged to donate on behalf of each property bought and sold to the Children’s Miracle Network and its affiliated hospital, the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
“We are lucky to have such supportive and dedicated Sales Associates in our two offices to the Children’s Miracle Network,” said Mike Heinrich, Broker Owner, RE/MAX of Nanaimo. “It is because of each person’s commitment to the cause that we were able to contribute over $32,000 to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation in 2008. Many of us have been touched by a sick child. Nothing feels better than to contribute to an organization that helps so many sick and injured children and their families.”
“Becoming a Miracle City takes an incredible commitment from every RE/MAX Agent within that city,” said Marie Sheppy, Senior Coordinator, Corporate Affairs and Children’s Miracle Network Liaison for RE/MAX of Western Canada. In addition to each Agent contributing a portion of their income to the cause, Broker Owners must encourage new and existing agents to participate in the program. Office Administrators take part in training sessions to report donations and liaise between the Children’s Miracle Network and the office. “It is an ‘all hands on deck’ program and we are so pleased with the outstanding dedication demonstrated by the Associates and staff.”
The Children’s Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness programs for the benefit of children served by its associated hospitals, health centres, and foundations.The dedication of RE/MAX Sales Associates have helped raise close to $4.0 million for the Children’s Miracle Network 14 member hospitals and foundations across Canada in 2008. In total, since 1992, Canadian RE/MAX Associates have raised over $32 million. More than 2.6 million children are treated each year in Canada.
Pictured: Rod Smith, Director of Philanthropy for Vancouver Island, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and Mike Heinrich, Broker Owner, RE/MAX of Nanaimo
