Aurora Cannabis Inc. is expanding its support for Canadian veteran communities through its Strains for Heroes program, which dedicates five per cent of net profits from product sales to veteran-focused organizations, up to a maximum of C$200,000 annually.
The company announced recent contributions addressing food security, mental health awareness, leadership development, and community connection. According to the announcement, donations have been made to the Veteran Association Food Bank to help distribute food to veteran families, the Captain Nichola Goddard Fund supporting servicewomen and female veterans, and mental health initiatives including Sach in Motion and Sea to Sea for PTSD.
“At a time when support matters most, we remain committed to showing up for Veterans in ways that matter,” said Geoff Hoover, SVP, Commercial Canada at Aurora. The company emphasizes listening to veterans’ needs and engaging directly with veteran communities across the country.
Program Development and Partners
Strains for Heroes, launched in 2022, was built in collaboration with veteran patients to guide the development of select medical cannabis products. The program reflects Aurora’s approach to giving back through ongoing charitable contributions that sustain essential services and expand support for veterans and their families. Aurora partners with organizations including Highway for Heroes, Quilts of Valour Canada, True Patriot Love, Fire Team K-9, and Veterans Association, participating in community outreach and amplifying their voices.
Aurora operates as a global leader in medical cannabis with GMP-certified manufacturing facilities in Canada and Germany, serving medical markets across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand under brands including Aurora, MedReleaf, Pedanios, IndiMed, San Raf, and Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation. The company’s common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol “ACB.”
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