March 12, 2015, Laval, Québec – Sanofi Canada employees proudly supported World Kidney Day by drinking a glass of water for their kidneys and offering one to a friend. They also enjoyed a special kidney-friendly lunch.
“With 1 in 10 Canadian living with kidney disease (1), the symbolic gesture of drinking a glass of water and offering one to a fellow colleague is one way for Sanofi Canada to celebrate this important day and stimulate discussions about kidney health,” said Tracey Ramsay, Vice-President, Hospital, Specialty and Consumer Unit.
Sanofi Canada has a long history in offering patients with kidney disease innovative therapies.
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Sanofi, a global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Genzyme. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).
Sanofi entities in Canada include Sanofi Canada (pharmaceuticals), Sanofi Pasteur (vaccines), Sanofi Consumer Health (cosmeceuticals, over-the-counter products and specialty care), Genzyme (rare diseases) and Merial (animal health). Together they employ close to 1,700 people across the country. In 2013 Sanofi companies invested $129.1 million in R&D in Canada, creating jobs, business and opportunity throughout the country.
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For further information:
Sanofi Canada
Catherine Rose Cunningham
Manager, Corporate and Brand Communications
514-956-6120
Catherine.cunningham@sanofi.com