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Fresh off their people's choice win at the MMVA's for favourite Canadian band, Simple Plan gave back to charities this week.
Altogether, Montreal's pop-punkers donated $100,000 in funds and gifts to 15 local, national and international charities--and two schools--through their Simple Plan Foundation.
The Simple Plan Foundation was launched during a show at Montreal's Bell Centre in 2005. Their goal? To help young people dealing with problems, illness, handicaps, and those affected by war.
"We started the Simple Plan Foundation as a way to give back to our community and make a difference," said a statement from the band.
"As a result of our personal experience and after reading hundreds of letters and e-mails from fans and talking to them at our shows, we are very sympathetic to the problems facing teenagers today.
"Also, having had the opportunity to travel the world, we've seen first-hand the harsh realities of children living in war-torn areas.
"We strongly believe that every child deserves a happy childhood and we hope that we can make a modest contribution."
These are the charities that received donations from the foundation:
* Children's Wish Foundation
* College Beaubois
* Ecole Jean-Piaget
* Jeunes Au Travail
* Kids Help Phone
* La Maison De Jeunes Kekpart
* La Maison Des Jeunes De Rimouski
* Le Garde-Manger Pour Tous
* Les Ateliers Art-Go
* Les Auberges Du Coeur
* Les Grands Amis De La Region De Matane
* LEUCAN
* The Lighthouse, Children And Families
* The Oasis
* On The Tip Of The Toes Foundation
* Portage
* War Child Canada
