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HOSPITAL VISITS
9 janvier 2012
On December 23rd, Chuck and Sébastien visited sick children and teenagers in three Montreal Hospitals: St-Justine Hospital, Montreal Children’s Hospital and Le Phare, Enfants et Familles.
It's never easy to have to spend the holiday season in the hospital, and it's probably even harder to deal with for young kids and teenagers. It was important for Chuck and Seb to go spend a little bit of time with them, cheer them on and encourage them. Judging by all the smiles, the visit was greatly appreciated, both by the kids and by the band.
A LOVELY PICTURE FROM CONGO
10 novembre 2011
War Child Canada is one of the charities that the Simple Plan Foundation has been supporting since its beginnings. The foundation’s contribution to the « Education Revitalization » program helps War Child provide children in the Democratic Republic of Congo with the means to build a brighter future. The attached photo says it all !
THE JOINT BENEFIT CONCERT SIMPLE PLAN-OSM WAS A GREAT SUCCESS
25 septembre 2011
The members of Simple Plan and the volunteers of the foundation, and our OSM’s partners, are tremendously proud to announce that their annual benefit event, which took place September 20th, 2011, at La Maison symphonique de Montréal, was a real success.
The benefit concert surpassed its initial objective by raising more than $300 000
Simple Plan’s partnership with the OSM turned out to be an amazing event : in front of 2 000 enthousiastic fans (the show was sold out), the musicians all together put up an outstanding performance in the fantastic orchestra’s new hall, La Maison symphonique de Montréal. The conductor, Simon Leclerc, who made the arrangements, has brilliantly succeeded in mixing the pop-rock energy of the band with the symphonic sound. Sixteen songs were chosen, among the new and classical Simple Plan’s hits. Because of the complicity between the artists, the magic of music couldn’t work better.
Same as last year, the popular emcee and producer, Éric Salvail, did a real good job as the host, coordinating all the details. Besides the concert, an auction offering many attractive items and a draw were organized for the pleasure of our guests and, of course, to collect even more money. The aim of this unique evening was to raise funds to profit the Simple Plan Foundation and educational activities of the OSM. We were happy to announce that we succeeded in surpassing our objective by raising more than $300 000 !
We are very proud of the result but, above all, we are extremely grateful to all those who contributed in a way or another to make this evening truly special and unforgettable. Thank you very sincerely to all our partners, donators and sponsors, collaborators and volunteers, who generously helped us and made possible this wonderful event.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT !
List of our collaborators
List of our partners and sponsors
Donations totalling $220 000
During a press conference in the afternoon, just before the benefit concert, the Simple Plan Foundation has made donations to more than 20 different charitable organizations dedicated to helping troubled or sick youths for an amount of
$220 000. Since 2008, it’s a total of $700 000 that has been donated.
Let’s mention that, this year, the Simple Plan Foundation is supporting a few new charities, among them Dans la rue, an organization that takes care of some of the most destitute young people in our society, particularly by providing an innovative music program as a therapeutic tool.
The Simple Plan Foundation was also very happy to be able this year to team up with the CN’s Miracle Match program. Part of the 2011 CN Canadian Women’s Open, this charitable initiative is supporting pediatric care. As the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation and The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation have been selected by the CN this year, the SPF’s donations have been matched by the CN, doubling the amount dedicated to our projects !
List of charities receiving a donation for 2011-2012
BENEFIT EVENT PROGRAM
14 septembre 2011
For those who wish to have a preview of the sequence of activities during the joint benefit concert SPF-OSM that will take place in the OSM’s brand new home, La Maison symphonique de Montréal, this brochure will allow you to have a look in advance to the unique items which will be auctioned that night.
The list of charities receiving a donation from the Simple Plan Foundation will be announced during a press conférence, the same day, September 20th, at 3 :00 pm.
It should be an exciting evening !
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partners
WHY A FOUNDATION ?
7 septembre 2011
At The Gazette’s request, and speaking on behalf of all the members of Simple Plan, Pierre tells us about the deep motivations that explain the launch of their foundation. A touching testimony !
N.B.- This article has been published in The Montreal Gazette newspaper, on September 6th, 2011, p. A 17
www.montrealgazette.com
ÉRIC SALVAIL WILL HOST THE BENEFIT CONCERT SPF-OSM
26 août 2011
The members of Simple Plan and the foundation are happy to announce that the very popular host Éric Savail will emcee the joint benefit concert with Simple Plan and the Montreal Symphonic Orchestra (OSM) to be held next September 20, to benefit young people.
Already last year, Éric Salvail has hosted the SPF’s benefit lunch at the Club sportif MAA. Considering that the event was a great success, he had no hesitation to repeat the experience especially as this year the concert will be unique and exclusive, bringing together 2 000 people in the OSM’s brand new hall. The SP-OSM association will be the occasion to discover in a spectacular way a new dimension to the Simple Plan repertoire.
Éric’s profile responds perfectly to our needs : funny, open and friendly, yet very professional, he will certainly be at ease to present brilliantly the various activities on the program : the Meet & Greet before the concert, the presentation of the show, the draw and the auction. In the afternoon, he will also emcee the press conference during which will be announced the charities receiving a donation.
Éric as well as the members of the band are obviously delighted to work together again and they invite you to come and share their pleasure. There is still a few tickets left : hurry up !
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SHOW YOUR STRENGTH
25 août 2011
Simple Plan have announced their support in a youth oriented campaign called “Show Your Strength”, developed by Brook Peters. Brook originally began the project with a film he made called “The Second Day”, about his second day of kindergarten on September 11, 2001, blocks away from the Ground Zero site. During the promotion of his film, Brook realized that his message of inner strength was universal and that youth around the world face challenges that require courage and resilience on a daily basis.
The “Show Your Strength” campaign will culminate in a music video, set to Simple Plan’s fan-favourite track “What If”. Brook says he approached the band to use the song “because I feel it makes listeners question what they can do to change themselves and, in turn, help change the world.” All youth are invited to participate in the “Show Your Strength” project by sending a photo of themselves with a personal statement or story on their inner strength. For all the details on the project and submissions, visit theseconddayfilm.com/campaign
THE SIMPLE PLAN FOUNDATION MAKES ANOTHER DONATION TO HELP JAPAN
11 juillet 2011
When visiting Japan recently, at the end of May, the members of the group donated an extra $ 5 000 to the Japanese Red Cross. This amount represents the total of all proceeds from the sale of the special t-shirt #HelpJapan.
As you may remember, the Simple Plan Foundation has exceptionally decided, right after the March 11th earthquake and tsunami, to make a $ 10 000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help Japan Relief Effort and, at the same time, to design a special shirt to raise money for the victims.
Thanks to our fans for their generosity and best wishes to our japanese friends !
NEXT SIMPLE PLAN FOUNDATION BENEFIT-CONCERT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ORCHESTRE SYMPHONIQUE DE MONTRÉAL
27 juin 2011
Simple Plan band members and the Simple Plan Foundation are pleased to announce that they are teaming up with the OSM to present a joint benefit-concert to raise funds to help youth.
This unique event will be held on September 20 in the OSM’s new home and Simple Plan is particularly proud to be the first pop artist to perform in the new hall. The benefit event will offer fans a unique opportunity to discover a new dimension to the repertoire of Simple Plan, while the arrangements by Simon Leclerc, conductor of the concert, will resonate beautifully in the new hall, while highlighting the signature sound of Simple Plan.
All monies raised during this special evening will be donated to the Simple Plan Foundation, which will be its main annual fundraiser, as well as educational activities of the OSM. This joint project is part of the desire for both organizations to engage in a concerted way with the younger generation.
The objective of the Simple Plan Foundation is to help troubled or seriously ill young people while encouraging learning and practice of music as a way to help them find a passion and purpose in life. This objective meets the educational mission of the orchestra and its creation of several series for the younger generation, such as children's games, and the OSM Youth Symphonic Matinees. The OSM also aims to provide access to classical music to as many young people as possible.
Under the honorary patronage of Mr. L. Jacques Ménard, President, Quebec, of BMO Financial Group, this fundraiser benefits from the support of BMO Financial Group as major partner. The Simple Plan Foundation and the OSM are counting on the support of their faithful and generous partners, donors, sponsors and fans for making this concert a success.
Tickets are on sale at a cost of $ 125. However, a limited number of tickets located in the first rows in front and around the stage, are available at a cost of $ 75, so as to promote greater accessibility to the fans. Finally, VIP tickets, at a cost of $250, will give access to prime seating and an after-show meeting with the artists. Fans can get buy their tickets on www.osm.ca or by calling the ticket office of the OSM at 514 842-9951. A receipt for tax purposes will be issued on the eligible portion.
Information: 514 842-9955 www.osm.ca
A JAM SESSION WITH SIMPLE PLAN : AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE !
15 mai 2011
When they were in Montreal recently, the Simple Plan members invited the winner of the prize, that had been put up for auction last November 14 at the Club sportif MAA, to join them to jam a few songs and to play music together.
Matthew McCormack, a young SP fan who is particularly talented in music, was absolutely delighted by his experience. He was accompanied by the members of his family, who also seemed to have enjoyed their afternoon, just as the members of the band who took pleasure in sharing these moments with them.
We wish Matthew a lot of success in all his projects !
