Our Community Involvement
It is with great pride and a sense of accomplishment that the Marrocco Group
presents to you the causes we hold dear!
Roberto Marrocco, Honorary President - Descendothon September 2018
The 15th edition of the Descendothon took place on Saturday, September 29th at Summits St-Sauveur. Team members and their families, as well as several colleagues from the RBC DVM Laval branch and partners, participated in this family fundraising and unifying event. This event was organized by the Autism Laurentides Foundation (ALF) to fund respite services and activities offered to families living with children with autism in the Laurentian region. Under the chairmanship of Roberto Marrocco, for the second year in a row, and with the help of RBC Dominion Securities Laval branch, this edition raised a record amount of $67,500.
For more information: Fondation autisme Laurentides
JUVENILLE DIABETES ROLLING FOUNDATION - September 2018
For many years now, several members of the Marrocco Group team have joined this ever-popular fundraising activity. JDRF's Ride for Diabetes Research is a must-attend energy event that brings the Canadian business world together for friendly competition while combining physical training with fundraising. With an overwhelming employee participation, the RBC Foundation donated $5,000 on behalf of the RBC DS Laval branch for this cause.
For more information: Juvenille Diabetes Rolling Foundation - FRDJ
VOLUNTEER CENTER MOISSON LAVAL - May 2018
Volunteer Center Moisson Laval's mission is to develop and promote volunteering and mutual social assistance in the city of Laval. Several members of the Marrocco Group team participated in this RBC DVM Laval branch activity. In addition to non-perishable goods valued at several hundred dollars, the Laval branch was honored to provide a check in the amount of $5,000 on behalf of the RBC Foundation.
For more information: Volunteer Center Moisson Laval
DRESS FOR SUCCESS - March 2018
The generosity of the RBC DS Laval branch, with the help of members of the Marrocco Group, contributed professional dresses as well as coats, raincoats, shoes, handbags and jewelry for women returning on the workforce. Since this was a community effort in collaboration with other branches in our Region, The RBC Foundation donated at total of $20,000 for this cause in honor of International Women's Day.
For your information: Dress for Success