MONTREAL, December 9, 2025 – Stanpro is proud to announce the results of its annual Katy’s Donation Day, held on December 3, 2025. This year, the initiative resulted in a record donation of over $100,000, making this the highest contribution in the history of this program.
The funds raised will be distributed to over 80 charitable organizations coast to coast, including initiatives that work locally in each province as well as nationally recognized organizations such as:
• Autism Society of Canada
• Children’s Make-A-Wish Foundation
• Jack.Org (Mental Health)
• Canadian Breast Cancer Society
“This donation will be directed to vital initiatives including healthcare, medical research, poverty alleviation, Women’s Rights, animal protection, family services, and many others, making a real difference in communities across Canada,” said Daniela Di Pietro, Executive Vice President of Finance of Ascot Capital Group.
“It is incredibly moving to see the engagement from our customers, partners, suppliers, and employees,” said David Nathaniel, CEO of Ascot Capital Group. “I am grateful to everyone who placed their orders on this day and to our teams for their collaboration and dedication. This event reinforces Stanpro’s commitment to perpetuating Katy’s legacy of kindness by giving back to help Canadians build a better future. We look forward to coming together again next year, breaking records once more, and expanding our support to even more causes.”
About Katy’s Donation Day
Created in 1999 by Katy Shebath, the initiative has since grown into a company-wide tradition dedicated to giving back and helping communities across Canada.
About Stanpro
Stanpro (STANDARD Products Inc.) is one of Canada’s leading privately owned lighting companies, providing solutions for indoor and outdoor lighting, emergency lighting, and smart commercial lighting across North America. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Stanpro was formed through the 2020 merger of Standard Products Inc. and Stanpro Lighting Systems Inc. and continues to uphold its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction under the STANPRO™ brand.
About Ascot Capital Group
ASCOT CAPITAL GROUP Inc. is a privately held holding company based in Montreal, Canada. Its portfolio includes Stanpro (Standard Products Inc.), Aimlite, Beluce Canada Inc., LumenTruss, and NRG Intensi-T. Ascot operates sales, production, and distribution facilities in both Canada and the United States and employs over 500 people.