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Gildan Invests in Young Talent through Sponsorship of Jeux du Quebec

July 2016 – Gildan Activewear Inc. is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Jeux du Québec’s 51st final – Montreal 2016.

Gildan is supporting the games through merchandise and a financial donation to the Fondation des Jeux du Québec. As part of Gildan’s sponsorship of the games, the Company has been running an in-store promotion within two large pharmacy chains. With every package of Gildan underwear or Secret hosiery sold, Gildan will donate 50 cents to the Fondation de Jeux de Québec, which supports aspiring young Quebec athletes.

The promotion has reached approximately 300 stores across the province. “We are proud to be associated with the Jeux du Québec for the first time,” said Garry Bell, Vice-President, Corporate Communications and Marketing, Gildan Activewear Inc. “We believe this competition presents a unique forum for nurturing young talent, allowing Quebec youth to fully reach their potential and go on to higher levels of competition, in Canada and beyond. We would like to wish the best of luck to all participants and invite everyone to come and encourage these talented young athletes from across the province. ”

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