Robert’s latest award given by Wealth Professional Magazine was the 2017 Philanthropy & Community Service of the Year award. This latest award is a confirmation of Rob’s hard work and generosity in the local community as he has been a proud supporter of local charities since starting his career as a Portfolio Manager in 2010. Major contributions have been made to the D.A.S. (Directorat de l’activité sportive), the Université of Saint-Boniface’s gymnasium and volleyball teams, and the Canadian CMV Foundation, a National Charity created by Robert. Now in its fourth year, Rob is proud to have recently passed the $ 250,000 mark in funds for this charity.
Rob co-founded an annual ball hockey tournament held at the Fort Gilbratar grounds every February in effort to raise funds for the Canadian CMV Foundation. Rob is the President and Founder of the above mentioned foundation and he co-founded the annual event aiming at gathering family and friends together to participate in physical activity with the goal of eradicating the CMV disease all over the world. You can find more information on the Canadian CMV Foundation at www.cmvcanada.com.
Rob sponsored the purchase of soccer balls for every child involved in soccer activities organised by the D.A.S. The sponsorship was well received and was greatly appreciated by the children and parents involved in the soccer league and camps in our local community of Saint-Boniface. Robert received countless compliments and gratitude from parents at the end of the soccer season for his sponsorship and involvement in the D.A.S. Rob also sponsored underprivileged youth to give them the opportunity to attend summer sports camp through the “Camps sport et plein air” program.
Université of Saint-Boniface also benefited from Tetrault Wealth Advisory Group’s sponsorship of revamping the gym floor and re-branding the men and women’s volleyball jerseys. Rob played volleyball throughout high-school and went on to play at the University of Moncton as a freshman.
Rob grew up playing several sports at a young age and continued through his university years and has personally seen and experienced the great benefits that sports and physical activity have on kids and young adults.
As a proud father of 4, Rob recognizes the importance of having kids involved in sporting activities at a young age. Developing physical and mental strength, building confidence, making new friendships and learning from failures are all key components to a healthy upbringing.
