TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Gala Raises Record $3M for Youth
The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation's Together for Tomorrow Gala raised a record-breaking $3 million, bringing the three-year total to over $8.1 million. These funds will support thousands of young Canadians through post-secondary bursaries and community programs, with a goal of providing over 500 bursaries and 500 charitable grants this year. The event was highlighted by an exclusive performance by Lionel Richie and builds on a recent $1 million personal donation from TELUS President and CEO Darren Entwistle and Fiona Entwistle, which launched the Entwistle Technology Bursary. The Foundation plans to use the proceeds from donated securities and an additional cash donation to purchase approximately $1,050,000 CAD in TELUS Shares to fund the new bursary.
Key Highlights
- TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Gala raised a record $3M for underserved youth.
- Funds will provide over 500 bursaries and 500 charitable grants this year.
- Darren and Fiona Entwistle made a $1M personal donation to launch a technology bursary.
- The annual gala has raised over $8.1M in total over the past three years.
- Since inception, the Foundation and Community Boards have provided $140M to support youth.
- In 2025 alone, the Foundation awarded over $10M in bursaries and grants.
- TELUS and its team members have contributed over $1.85B in cash and in-kind since 2000.
- The Foundation intends to purchase $1,050,000 CAD in TELUS Shares as part of its investment strategy.
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