The Quebec Cerebral Palsy Association and Lina Bouthillette Share $20,000 Thanks to Desjardins General Insurance

Lévis, Quebec, August 10, 2009 — Desjardins General Insurance (DGI) is pleased to provide the Quebec Cerebral Palsy Association as well as the first winner of the “Win for a Good Cause” contest, Lina Bouthillette each with $10,000.

Through this contest, DGI will award a total of $50,000 in prizes, $25,000 of which is to be provided to non-profit organizations chosen by the winners.

Ms. Bouthillette had no hesitation when it came to choosing a charity because her grandson has cerebral palsy. She explains, “I am touched that Desjardins General Insurance is giving this money to the Quebec Cerebral Palsy Association because I am aware of the importance this organization plays in the quality of life of people who live with this handicap and in that of their families.”

Each year, the Quebec Cerebral Palsy Association helps more than 1,200 parents and members, thanks to the support of some one hundred devoted volunteers. Specifically, the Association assists in social integration of persons with cerebral palsy, in promoting and defending their rights and in making the population aware of their situation.

For François Duchesne, Vice-President of Marketing and Sales Support at DGI, the contest seemed an indispensable opportunity to help out and give back to the community, ”By supporting charities, DGI encourages the growth of several causes at the same. We are proud that values such as social commitment and giving to others are what drive our activities,” he affirms.

Those wishing to take part in the contest have until November 30, 2009 to register and are encouraged to go to the website, www.number1insurer.com/goodcause for further details.

From left to right: Pascal Richard, Insurance Agent with Desjardins General Insurance; Roger Durand, President of Caisse Desjardins du Nord de Sherbrooke; Michel Larochelle, Executive Director of the Quebec Cerebral Palsy Association; Paul St-Laurent, Vice-President of the Association; Suzanne Maletto, Sales Team Leader at Desjardins General Insurance; Pierrette Jolivet, Administrative Assistant for the Association and Éric Marquis, General Manager with Caisse Desjardins du Nord de Sherbrooke.

From left to right: Daniel Gervais, Sales Team Leader at Desjardins General Insurance; Serge Beaudoin, General Manager of Caisse Desjardins de la Vallée de l'Or; Yan Lacroix-Vachon, Insurance Agent with Desjardins General Insurance; Lina Bouthillette, first contest winner; Mariane Richard, Insurance Agent with Desjardins General Insurance and Benoît Turcotte, President of Caisse Desjardins de la Vallée de l'Or.

About Desjardins General Insurance

Top P&C insurer in Quebec, the Desjardins General Insurance (DGI) banner (www.desjardinsgeneralinsurance.com) is a subsidiary of Desjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG), a Desjardins Group component. As part of the largest network of agents in Quebec, DGI sells home and auto insurance products to individuals and small businesses.

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Source :
Karine Boucher
418-835-4900, ext. 8434