Cedars CanSupport Celebrates 25 Years With the Biggest Dragon Boat Fundraiser to Date

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Sept. 8, 2014) - A diverse group of caring companies and cancer-fighting paddlers are once again boarding their dragon-headed boats with The Cedar's Cancer Institute to make waves, and money, for cancer support programs in Montreal. On September 20th, accounting firm Fuller Landau presents the ninth annual CanSupport Dragon Boat Race & Festival which raises funds to provide MUHC cancer patients and their families' free psycho-social, practical and humanitarian assistance. Founded in 2006, the event is organized by The Cedars Cancer Institute and has raised more than $3- million dollars to date.

This year, the event is being held in conjunction with the Cedars CanSupport 25^th Anniversary Tribute Evening and cancer center open house.

"We've been part of this event as participants and sponsors for 7 years now, and the enthusiasm from both Fuller Landau and Cedars CanSupport has only grown", said Michael Newton, Managing Partner of Fuller Landau, the lead sponsor that is also fielding two boats. "We are honoured to be a part of this event this year, and for years to come".

Over 30 colourful boats are set to start the race propelled by more than 600 participants. Entering a dragon boat in the fun-filled fundraiser requires a donation of $12,500. Spots are still available, and teams of 20 can enter a boat by visiting cedarsdragons.ca.

"We encourage everyone to come out and celebrate with us, whether they are paddling or not," said Gwen Nacos, Founder of Cedars CanSupport, "Outside of the races, we have a ton of activities on site that are open to all."

Onsite activities include a concession stands, music, and live entertainment, such as traditional Japanese drummers. The Children's Zone, complete with face painters and a bouncy castle, make the event a family-friendly destination. The symbolic highlight of the event will be a special carnation ceremony to honour those who have succumbed to cancer.

Fuller Landau has been the presenting sponsor of the CanSupport Dragon Boat Race & Festival since 2008 and over 40 employees from the firm will be participating in the 2014 event.

About The Cedars Cancer Institute

Since its inception in 1966, The Cedars Cancer Institute has raised more than $33 million in much-needed funds to purchase state-of-the-art diagnostic oncology equipment, improve facilities for treatment and care of cancer patients. Cedars CanSupport offers cancer patients and their families free psycho-social, practical and humanitarian assistance. In partnership with the Cancer Care Mission of the MUHC, a comprehensive cancer centre in Quebec that cares for patients and their families from childhood through adulthood, Cedars has relied on the dedication, commitment and generosity of Quebecers to help provide the best care possible for patients and their families of all ages battling this terrible disease. www.cedars.ca

About the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

One of the world's foremost academic health centres, the MUHC offers exceptional and integrated patient-centric care, research teaching and technology assessment. Highly committed to the continuum of care in its community and affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine of McGill University, The Montreal Children's Hospital, the Montreal General Hospital, the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Montreal Neurological Hospital, the Montreal Chest Institute and the Lachine Hospital of the MUHC value multidisciplinary service throughout the lifespan, innovative technologies and practices, strategic partnerships and leadership in knowledge transfer. The MUHC is currently carrying out a $2.25-billion Redevelopment Project on three campuses-the Mountain, the Glen and Lachine-designed to provide healthcare professionals with an effective environment in which to ensure patients and their families benefit from The Best Care for Life. The campuses are also anchored in best sustainable-development practices, including LEED® and BOMA BESt guidelines. www.muhc.ca www.muhc.ca/construction

About Fuller Landau LLP

Celebrating over 50 years in business, Fuller Landau LLP is a full-service chartered professional accounting and business advisory firm. The professionals at Fuller Landau are a blend of young, dynamic partners and seasoned consultants working to improve the net worth of current and future clients. Praised by Canadian Business Magazine and Maclean's Magazine for its service offering and work environment, Fuller Landau provides a full range of financial services. The firm, founded in 1963, has more than 100 employees and is guided by its eight core principles: excellence, confidence, innovation, passion, leadership, creativity, team spirit, and empathy. Fuller Landau LLP is a founding member of the Leading Edge Alliance (www.leadingedgealliance.com), an international network of independently owned professional accounting and consulting firms. To learn more about Fuller Landau, visit www.flmontreal.com.