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MacKids Selected as 2025 CPKC Women's Open Charity Partner

In a significant announcement on February 5, 2025, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) revealed that MacKids will be the primary charity partner for the upcoming 2025 CPKC Women's Open. This prestigious golf event is set to take place at the historic Mississaugua Golf and Country Club from August 18 to 24, 2025.

MacKids, which operates under the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, is dedicated to raising funds for the McMaster Children's Hospital. With a mission to enhance pediatric healthcare in the region, MacKids aims to raise over $2.8 million during this event for its Integrated Cardiac Health Initiative. This groundbreaking program will focus on improving cardiac care for children from newborns up to adolescents.

Keith Creel, CPKC's President and CEO, expressed enthusiasm regarding the partnership, stating, "We are proud to team up with MacKids as our 2025 CPKC Women's Open primary charitable partner to raise money that will transform pediatric cardiac care across Ontario." Creel emphasized how the investment in pediatric cardiac health aligns with their community investment program known as CPKC Has Heart.

Anissa Hilborn, CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, highlighted how this partnership empowers MacKids to elevate care at McMaster Children's Hospital. She remarked, "With the incredible generosity of the CPKC Women's Open, MacKids is poised to support McMaster Children's Hospital as it takes pediatric cardiac care to extraordinary new heights." These funds will improve life-saving initiatives and enhance the hospital's capability to offer world-class medical services to its youngest patients.

Laurence Applebaum, CEO of Golf Canada, acknowledged the impact of CPKC Has Heart on host communities where the National Women's Open Championship is held. He stated, "The return of the CPKC Women's Open to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area at the historic Mississaugua Golf and Country Club this August will be special with golf fans and event enthusiasts seeing the world's best players and helping to support the incredible work of McMaster Children's Hospital."

The CPKC Women's Open will see the top stars of the LPGA Tour compete for glory while contributing to a noble cause. The event is expected to draw significant attendance and support from the local community and avid golf fans alike. A separate announcement regarding the community charity partner will follow in the coming weeks.

About CPKC

With its headquarters in Calgary, CPKC is a unique transnational railway that links Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Providing comprehensive access across North America, CPKC is committed to delivering top-tier transportation services while supporting community health initiatives like CPKC Has Heart. To date, they have raised over $45 million aimed at improving heart health in both children and adults across the continent.

About MacKids and McMaster Children's Hospital

MacKids plays a vital role in funding essential medical equipment and research initiatives at McMaster Children’s Hospital. This facility stands as Ontario's second-largest provider of inpatient pediatric services and hosts critical programs like the country's largest neonatal intensive care unit.

The integration of MacKids with CPKC's philanthropic efforts during the 2025 Women's Open promises not only to enhance pediatric cardiac care but also to inspire community support for future healthcare improvements.

In summary, the collaboration between MacKids and CPKC as the 2025 CPKC Women's Open charity partner marks a pivotal step forward in enhancing pediatric healthcare services while providing inspiration and hope for numerous families across Ontario.