In a continued effort to support its local communities in Canada, SCA, a global hygiene and tissue company, will provide an ongoing supply of its Tork brand paper towel, napkin and bath tissue products to Canuck Place, the first free-standing children’s hospice in North America. Canuck Place is recognized as a global leader in pediatric palliative care, sharing knowledge, expertise and research and often called one of Canada’s great accomplishments.
Each and every day Canuck Place provides a comprehensive continuum of care to more than 400 children and teens with life-threatening illnesses throughout British Columbia, which is free of charge to the families. Their unique program provides comfortable surroundings, personalized care and a dedicated group of professionals and volunteers for children and their families to rely on in their time of need.
“Canuck Place stands out in our community as a world class facility and offers a very unique and inspiring service,” said Doug Saunders, senior territory manager in SCA’s British Columbia operations. “In addition to our efforts to uphold environmentally conscious and hygienic practices, SCA is committed to supporting exemplary organizations such as Canuck Place in their work with children facing life-threatening illnesses.”
As part of the donation, SCA will work with Canuck Place during the year to provide environmentally conscious paper towel, tissue and napkin products, most of which contain
100 percent recycled fiber.
“At Canuck Place, we strive to make the children and families that stay with us feel as comfortable and welcomed as possible,” said Filomena Nalewajek, CEO of Canuck Place. “Through SCA’s donation of essentials like bath tissue and paper towels, we reduce our costs and focus on providing the quality of care our families deserve. We are so grateful for SCA’s generous donation.”
SCA has nearly 400 employees across Canada, with specific operations in Ontario and Quebec.
About Tork
The Tork brand offers a complete range of products and services within hygiene and cleaning for away-from-home washrooms, healthcare, food service and industry. Through customer understanding and particular expertise in hygiene and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader in many segments and a committed partner to businesses in over 90 countries. Tork is a global brand in the SCA portfolio. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit http://www.tork.ca.
About SCA Tissue
SCA’s North American tissue division is one of the three largest producers of away from home tissue products in North America, supplying paper napkins, tissues, towels, specialty wipers, dispensers and soap used in commercial settings such as restaurants, office buildings, schools and healthcare facilities. Tork® products are made from 100-percent recycled content. SCA recycles more than 750,000 tons of paper a year; on average, more than 60 percent of those tons are post-consumer waste. The first American papermaker to earn EcoLogo™ certification, SCA also has earned Green Seal™ certification on many of its products. The company has more than 2,200 employees in the United States and Canada. More information is available at http://www.tork.ca.
About Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA
SCA, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a global hygiene and paper company that develops and produces personal-care products, tissue, packaging solutions, publication papers and solid-wood products. Sales are conducted in some 100 countries. SCA has many well-known brands, including the global brands TENA® and Tork. Sales in 2010 were $15 billion (US). SCA has approximately 45,000 employees. More information is available at www.sca.com.
About Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
Through all stages of a child’s illness, Canuck Place provides an individual program designed to meet the needs of each family. Services offered to families in need across British Columbia include: family support and respite care; expressive therapies; pain and symptom management; end-of-life care; grief and bereavement counseling; nursing and medical consultation and an outpatient clinic at BC Children’s Hospital. For more information, please visit www.canuckplace.org.