The Benny & Co Foundation. appeals to the generosity of Quebecers in order to allow young people with special needs to live enriching and entertaining experiences during a summer stay in an adapted camp by launching its Big fundraiser from April 1 to 18, 2021 in all Benny & Co restaurants .
For this occasion, Mathieu Gratton and his son, from Le Monde de Benjamin, have agreed to be campaign ambassadors and invite Benny & Co clients. to make a donation, in branch or online, to sponsor the stay of a child with a disability or limitation.
“This chain of generosity, which includes all franchisees, their employees and the general public, will help sponsor young people with special needs to fulfill their wish to stay in an adapted camp. I would like to allow families who need a break to have the chance to benefit from this type of stay for their children. Meet at the Benny & Co restaurant. from your community to pay it forward, ”says Mathieu Gratton, campaign co-ambassador.
Donations collected in Quebec will be given to the Papillon Foundation, which offers stays at Camp Papillon, one of the largest adapted camps in North America, more specifically in the Lanaudière region. The average cost of a stay is $ 1,500 and the contribution of the Grand Collection is significant in the pursuit of their service offer.
“This partnership with the Benny & Co. will allow us to offer a stay to nearly 70 children during the summer season. It is not only a moment of respite for parents, but also a moment of fulfillment for young people ”, specifies Suzy Guérin, Executive Director of the Papillon Foundation.
“Benny & Co. is a family business that dedicates itself and is there for young people and families. The needs are immense and the resources are limited for the cause of children. We are proud to be able to do our part by offering them a moment of respite and allowing their parents or their caregivers to recharge their batteries, ”adds Yves Benny, President of the Benny & Co Foundation.
The Benny & Co Foundation. has already taken a step in the right direction with the commitment of Benny & Co franchisees. who donate $ 30,000. To contribute to the Grand Collection and sponsor the stay of children with special needs, click here.
About the Benny & Co Foundation.
Created in 2013, the Benny & Co Foundation. 's mission is to contribute to the well-being and development of children and families with special needs, and to offer them opportunities to live enriching experiences. The Benny & Co Foundation. has donated $ 1 million since its creation to organizations providing services to families and young people with special needs. For more information, visit www.benny-co.com/fondation-pour-les-jeunes.
About Camp Papillon
Located in Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez in the north of Lanaudière, Camp Papillon is one of the largest adapted camps in North America. The team offers young people living with a disability the opportunity to participate in outdoor life in an adapted and safe summer camp. The team's mission is simple: to ensure the happiness of campers by sharing with them “the magic of Camp Papillon” in a privileged place, where well-being and joie de vivre are in the spotlight. The camp welcomes nearly 500 campers every year. The site includes more than 80 buildings: sports pavilion, stimulation room, arts pavilion, multimedia library, medical clinic, cafeterias and more. To learn more, visit www.fondationpapillon.ca.
About Benjamin's World
Benjamin's world was created to raise awareness about the cause of autism as well as difference in general. Entertaining by raising awareness has been the mandate of his Facebook page since its creation in March 2017. Benjamin's world transmits values ??such as sharing, acceptance, family, perseverance, self-confidence, positivism and pleasure . Over the years, the goal has also become to encourage families to spend time together as well as to develop children's autonomy in different chapters of daily life.
SOURCE Benny & Co Foundation.
