Samsung Canada pledges aid for Fort McMurray rebuilding efforts following May wildfire

Samsung Canada pledges aid for Fort McMurray rebuilding efforts following May wildfire

Samsung Canada has announced that it will offer aid to Fort McMurray as the community focuses on rebuilding after wildfires swept through the area in May.

From Samsung Canada:

Today, Samsung Canada announced its support for the Fort McMurray relief efforts as Albertans continue to rebuild their community. This commitment, part of Samsung Canada's ongoing 'Hope for Children' philanthropic efforts that include education, health and community support in Canada, will include a financial donation to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal, as well as Samsung classroom technology for the Fort McMurray Public School District Board (FMPSDB).

In all, Samsung plans a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross, along with $140,000 in "Samsung classroom technology" for Fort McMurray public schools, including 200 Galaxy View tablets.