Pictured L-R: Kyle Braatz and Andrew Hopkins, Typically Canadian Group; Jennifer Marr, Community Promotions Officer, Advance Savings Credit Union; Trisha Leaver, Marketing Manager, OMISTA Credit Union; Jennifer Hamilton, Business Development Manager, PSE Credit Union; and Alex Gray and Steve Colemen, Typically Canadian Group

Three local Credit Unions recently joined together to support the Typically Canadian Group; a team of inspirational young men who are biking across Canada in order to pay tribute to people who have battled or are currently battling cancer.  Representatives from Advance Savings, OMISTA, and PSE Credit Union gathered at the Assumption Fire Department to present the Typically Canadian team with a cheque for $750.  All proceeds go directly to the Canadian Cancer Society and, as of today, the Typically Canadian team has raised over $63,000 for the cause.

“It is truly inspirational to see four young men coming together to cycle across Canada to raise awareness and funds for a disease that will affect each and everyone of us someday,” says Jennifer Hamilton, Business Development Manager for PSE Credit Union.  “Through their selfless dedication to this cross-country journey, in each of the communities they visit, they are honouring Typical Canadians who have battled or lost their lives to cancer. These young men truly are heroes for their dedication and time to this cause.”

Over the summer, the Typically Canadian Group is partnering up with firefighters across Canada as they embark on a cross-country journey, to inspire others, not with the physical feat of riding their bikes, but by relaying the inspirational stories of Canadians who have battled this merciless disease and honouring all Typical Canadians who have gone above and beyond in the fight against cancer. TCG is honouring Typical Canadians; everyday people, who may not always have national or even local prominence but who make a difference in the lives of people that matter most to them. 

“If they say one person can make a difference, imagine what a nation can do…” - Typically Canadian.

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