“London Drugs is very proud to partner with PLAN by making the Safe and Secure book accessible to all families with disabled members in BC,” said John Tse, vice president Pharmacy. “To recognize the importance and value of this savings plan, London Drugs will be launching a contest giving families with disabled members the opportunities to win a $1,500 RDSP contribution.”

“We are excited to be partnering with London Drugs to help distribute the Safe and Secure book to all families,” said PLAN Executive Director Jack Styan. “The contest amount of $1,500 could translate into a deposit of $4,500 to a family member’s RDSP depending on the income level of the family as outlined by the government matching program. We want to encourage everyone with a family member who has a disability to pick up a copy of Safe and Secure and begin donating to a family member’s RDSP.”

An RDSP allows anyone already eligible for a disability tax credit to invest savings tax-free until withdrawal, up to a lifetime limit of $200,000. Friends and family members can also contribute to the RDSP of a loved one. As an incentive for people to set up an RDSP and contribute to the plan, the federal government has also created the Canada Disability Savings Grant and the Canada Disability Savings Bond.

This version of Safe and Secure: RDSP Edition is specific to British Columbia. The PLAN RDSP contest sponsored by London Drugs is open to all residents of British Columbia who are eligible to set up a RDSP (for eligibility requirements see www.rdsp.com/how.html). The contest will feature three draw dates on June 15, 2009, August 15, 2009 and October 15, 2009. Prizes must be accepted as awarded and are non-transferable with no substitutions permitted.

ABOUT PLAN

PLAN was founded in 1989 to assist families to plan for the future of their disabled relative. A family-directed organization that focuses on the social and financial well-being of people with disabilities, PLAN's services include will & estate planning, home options, advocacy, policy reform and building personal networks of support and friendship. PLAN developed the RDSP model and was the primary advocate for its successful adoption by the Federal Government.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

London Drugs
Cynnamon Schreinert
Media Relations
Tel: 604-802-2733, Email: cynnamon@shaw.ca

Plan
Kristi Fairholm Mader
Director of Social Enterprises, PLAN
Tel: 604-439-9566, Email: kfmader@plan.ca