"The Canadian Red Cross is grateful for the continued support of Sun Life Financial in times of disaster," says Conrad Sauvé, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Red Cross. "This generous donation will help the Red Cross address the most urgent needs of those affected." The Sun Life Financial International Response Fund, the first international corporate sponsorship of its kind, was established in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross in 2005 to help it accelerate emergency response to large-scale international crises. Administered by the Canadian Red Cross, the Fund has helped provide immediate relief and resources to several natural disasters in various countries, including India, Pakistan and the Philippines. About Sun Life Financial Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth accumulation products and services to individuals and corporate customers.