Montreal, Canada — Alcan Inc. (NYSE, TSX: AL) is proud to announce today that an employee at its primary metal smelter in Alma, Quebec received one of Canada’s highest civilian honours for his contribution to the battle against a fatal hereditary disease known as lactic acidosis. Canada’s Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson awarded Pierre Lavoie the Meritorious Service Medal at a ceremony yesterday in Ottawa, Canada.
"Pierre is a credit to Alcan and on behalf of the entire Alcan family, I would like to congratulate him on this great honour," said Travis Engen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alcan Inc. "He demonstrates strength of character and extraordinary commitment by using his athletic abilities and talent as a communicator to advance the cause of lactic acidosis. He serves as an example of courage and determination for all Alcan employees," he added.
Lavoie was recognized for his work with the Pierre Lavoie Challenge, a 650-km bicycling tour over a 24-hour period, which he first organized in 1999 to raise research funds and awareness in the Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Lavoie has not only heightened awareness of the disease, which claimed the lives of two of his children at an early age, but has also raised sufficient funds to allow renowned researchers to identify the gene associated with the illness. The Pierre Lavoie Challenge and associated events have raised some $500,000 to help finance research on this illness, which is prevalent in the Saguenay region of Quebec, affecting one child in every 2,000 in that area.
The Medal recognizes individuals for a well-performed deed or activity that brings benefit or honour to Canada.
Alcan is a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in aluminum and packaging, as well as aluminum recycling. With world-class operations in primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum as well as flexible and specialty packaging, aerospace applications, bauxite mining and alumina processing, today’s Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its customers' needs for innovative solutions and service. Alcan employs 70,000 people and has operating facilities in 55 countries and regions.
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