Scott Shaw, co-founder of Sutton Group, will personally donate up to $100,000 to match donations made by May 26, 2016 to the . All funds will go to the Canadian Red Cross.
“The federal government has also pledged to match donations to the Canadian Red Cross, so donors could effectively quadruple their donations,” says Melissa Mungall, a sales rep from Sutton Group Realty Services Ltd. in Burnaby.
“If Sutton Realtors and their clients donate $100,000, factoring in the matching contributions from Scott Shaw and the federal government, the result would be $400,000 for the Fort McMurray relief efforts.”
Instant tax receipts will be issued to those who donate through the website.
Donations will help the Canadian Red Cross provide emergency food, clothing, shelter, personal services and other necessities. It is reported that more than 2,400 buildings have been lost in the fire.
