Montreal, June 9, 2021 – The Foundation for Athletes of Excellence (FAEQ) awarded a total of 32,000 $ in scholarships to 10 student-athletes this afternoonThis was made possible by Planète Courrier, which has been participating in the FAEQ’s sponsorship program for several years now.
A major partner of the Défi 808 Bonneville since its inaugural edition in 2017, Planète Courrier has contributed more than 80,000 $ to the FAEQ, including 54,000 $ that were awarded directly as individual scholarships to 11 student-athletesstudent-athletes sponsored by the company since 2018.
What they said:
«For Planète Courrier, it is very important to give back to our youth while involving our employees to develop our team spirit, promote healthy lifestyle habits, and get to know the student-athletes we support, who are so inspiring to us.»
– David Lavigne, President of Planète Courrier
«Planète Courrier is a generous, loyal, and committed partner that not only makes a financial contribution to the Défi 808 Bonneville by sponsoring the official Planète Courrier Lounge, but also encourages and supports some forty employees in taking on a challenge that matches their ambitions and in carrying out their own fundraising. For us, Planète Courrier is a model partner that has understood that its commitment is just as beneficial for its own employees as it is for the leaders of tomorrow whom they support.»
– Claude Chagnon, President of the Foundation for Athletic Excellence
About Planète Courrier
Planète Courrier Inc. is a company based in Lachine, founded on December 4, 2000. For 20 years, our mission has been to offer reliable, efficient, and economical courier and transportation services. We rely on a team of 40 logistics professionals dedicated to customer satisfaction. We also rely on our 140 drivers to travel across the greater metropolitan area to ensure same-day deliveries and/or package pickups to any destination, whether in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, or abroad. planetecourrier.com
About the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ)
Since its creation in 1985, the FAEQ has awarded no less than 18 million dollars in scholarships, representing 6,000 individual scholarships to 3,000 different student-athletes. The FAEQ offers not only financial support to student-athletes in Quebec, but also support services in terms of academic guidance, balancing sports and studies, corporate internships, etc. The FAEQ stands out for its personalized approach, rigorous management, and influential role within the sports and education communities. faeq.com
