Invest in Kids - Corporate Profile

Over the past five years, Invest in Kids has been the architect of some of the most innovative and exciting events that have captured the attention, imagination and participation of an increasingly wide range of individuals and corporations. For a listing of our generous supporters, please see OUR DONORS & SPONSORS Original in approach, Battle of the Brains pits over fifty of the most prestigious Canadian corporations against each other in a rousing game of mental gymnastics. Companies that compete day-to-day in the marketplace, rise to the challenge of a friendly and spirited battle of wits. Since 1994, Battle of the Brains has raised over $2.5 million in support of Canada's youngest children and their families. This year's event was held on April 22^nd, 1999 and was generously supported by The Rider-BTI Travel Group (Event Sponsor) and CIBC Wood Gundy Children's Miracle Foundation (Reception Sponsor). The winner of this year's event was AGF Management. Previous winners include McKinsey & Company (1994), Toronto Dominion Bank (1995), Nesbitt Burns (1996), RBC Dominion Securities (1997), and McCarthy Tetrault (1998) Invest in Kids Day ďż˝ Invest in Kids Day gives equity traders the opportunity to invest in more than just stocks and bonds. The annual event promotes support for healthy child development by channeling trading activities through a sponsoring broker on a specific day. All commissions earned on Invest in Kids Day are donated to Invest in Kids Foundation. Since 1997, the event has been generously hosted by TD Securities Inc. Previous hosts include: Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Canada Limited (1996), DFI Securities Inc. (1994 & 1995).		It takes a lot to get the Bay Street community to come out and play. But Share the Wealth does exactly that. The popular reverse draw attracts well over a thousand Bay Street revelers. Lead underwriters - Nesbitt Burns, generously supported the event in 1997, the launch year, and TD Securities Inc. in 1998. Our 1998 syndicate partners included: ADP Brokerage Services, Bloomberg News, Bridge Information Systems Canada Inc., Capital Guardian Capital Inc CI Mutual Funds, CIBC Wood Gundy Children's Miracle Foundation, Citibank Canada, Deutsche Bank Securities Ltd., Goldlist Properties, Griffiths McBurney & Partners, HSBC/Gordon Capital, Mackenzie Financial Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Perigee Investment Counsel Inc., RBC Dominion Securities, RIO CAN Real Estate Investment Trust, Royal Bank Action Direct, Scotia Capital Markets, Trilon Securities Inc., and Trimark Investment Management Inc.

		When you think of your typical charity event, a ride on a Harley Davidson doesn't spring to mind. But the CAP Motorcycle Ride has hundred of riders, travelling from all over Southern Ontario to a selected community. Joined by political, social and business leaders, CAP is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the fight against child abuse. Invest in Kids Foundation is an active participant in the organization of the event and the primary recipient of funds raised.