Over the years I have helped organize or participate in a number of different charitable events. Recently, I was approached by a colleague to get involved in something that I felt was not only very unique but very important. We have all watched “The National” on CBC or “Coaches Corner” on Hockey Night in Canada where we all too often would see the pictures of young men and women who have lost their lives in the war in Afghanistan. Whether we agree with the mission or not, we can all agree that it is horrible to see these young lives cut so short. Many of these soldiers are in their 20s and 30s and leave behind very young children,  of which many of them are under the age of 10.

A small group of friends from North American Van Lines have decided to team up and organize a once in a lifetime athletic challenge to help the children of these soldiers. 100% of the proceeds raised in this event will go to Canada Company, a nonprofit organization that sets up post secondary scholarship funds for the children of fallen soldiers.

We will be embarking on a 7 day journey starting in Toronto and finishing in Montreal starting on September 10th. We will do this by biking and running an average of 85km per day. Every day will end in a community party and will feature great food and local entertainment. I encourage anyone who is interested in participating in any way to support this important cause to contact me and I will be more than happy to provide additional details.

Joe Gagnon
President Westmount Moving & Warehousing

This PDF Press Release contains more information on the Canada company “tour de force”.

Baris is one of Westmount Moving’s top Van Foremen and he will have his hands full with a new baby during the busy moving season!!

Congratulations!

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We are proud to have raised $2700 for Montreal area Children’s charities.  After a feisty but friendly game, Westmount Moving was victorious, winning 6 to 4. Thanks to all who donated and supported this important cause.

Joseph Gagnon (President and Daddy), Brooke Gagnon (Future Vice President), Elliot Gagnon (Future Vice President) and Sheri Doyle (Vice President and Mommy)

Cassandra Gagnon (Receptionist) and Elliot Gagnon

This is the 7th annual match up and Joe Gagnon, President of Westmount Moving has raised the bar by offering 2 Habs tickets and $150 spending money to the person who raises the most money!

We are looking forward to making this year’s fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital a huge success!

There were well over 60 people in attendance – a record year! Owners Joe Gagnon, Larry Smith and Sheri Doyle were proud to announce that John Clarkson, Warehouse Manager won our 2009 Award of Excellence in Operations, while Jennifer McNaughton, Manager Corporate Development won the award for Excellence in Administration. Both John and Jennifer demonstrate a dedication to high quality standards and superior customer service. Congratulations to you both!

Back row: Larry Smith, John Clarkson (Warehouse Manager), Ken Roberts (VP Operations), Sheri Doyle, Jennifer McNaughton (Manager Corporate Development)

Front Row: Joe Gagnon, Claudine King (Operations Manager)

Award Winners John Clarkson, Warehouse Manager and Jennifer McNaughton, Manager Corporate Development

Grey Cup parade held on December 2, 2009

As the official mover of the Montreal Alouettes, Westmount Moving drivers pulled 6 floats for the Grey Cup parade, held on December 2, 2009.

Grey Cup parade held on December 2, 2009

Grey Cup parade held on December 2, 2009

I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your donation of the boxes to LCCHS. Rob dropped the boxes off at the house and I brought them to the school. The staff that organizes the can food drive was thrilled by your donation. Every year it becomes more and more difficult to collect boxes and food. The boxes will play a vital role in the distribution of nonperishable food to needy families in the city of Lasalle in the next couple of weeks. I can’t express to you through this e-mail how humbling this whole process is. To see the smile on peoples faces for a simple box of canned food and a frozen turkey is unforgettable. It keeps me grounded and thankful for what I have.

Once again thank you and Happy Holiday

Keith McKoy

Here’s the plan:

Our sales team does numerous in home estimates on a daily basis. For the next 7 weeks, they will go to the home estimate with an empty Westmount Moving carton. We will ask the client to place any non-perishable food items that they do not want to move into the box and our movers will bring it back to our depot for a final delivery to Share the warmth.

We are also offering our warehouse to anyone in the area that would like to drop off any non-perishable food items at Westmount Moving for final delivery to share the warmth.

The Drive will begin next Monday with the delivery to share the warmth on Monday January 4th. 

We would love to be able to fill an entire moving truck with food at a time when it’s most desperately needed (after the holidays).

We had as guest speakers the presidents of Montreal’s three professional sports franchises:

• Pierre Boivin – Canadiens
• Joey Saputo – Impact
• Larry Smith – Alouettes

The event was broadcast live on the Rick Peterson show on CJAD and hosted by Andrew Carter – CJAD morning man. 

Photos from the event, by Benoit Desjardins, can be viewed in a photo album in its own window.

Thank you Johan and Jeannie!

Westmount Moving employees Johan Maartens and Jeannie Bryson successfully raised $4000 to assist in the fight against Women's cancers.