CIBC World Markets today announced that its recent Miracle Day fundraising event raised more than $12.7 million worldwide to benefit children’s charities.

In Canada, Miracle Day generated more than $3.7 million for the CIBC World Markets Children’s Foundation, that will support more than 400 children’s charities that are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and education of children in communities across the country.

“The dedication and enthusiasm of our employees and clients has made this year’s Miracle Day an unqualified success,” said Susan Storey, chairwoman, CIBC World Markets Children’s Foundation and managing director, CIBC World Markets. “Thousands of children benefit from Miracle Day in the communities where we live and work — and that’s why it receives such tremendous support.”

Each year on Miracle Day, sales and trading staff at CIBC World Markets and CIBC Wood Gundy donate their fees and commissions to give back to children who are at risk or in need through the CIBC World Markets Children’s Foundation. Miracle Day, one of the largest single-day corporate fundraisers to benefit children’s charities in Canada, is held annually on the first Wednesday in December. A proud tradition since 1984, Miracle Day has raised more than $180 million for children’s charities in our communities around the world.