Media Advisory - Airport Arrival: Canadian Paralympic Athletes touching down at Toronto's Pearson Airport
Gold Medalist Summer Mortimer and Bronze Medalist Virginia McLachlan to arrive with Teammates on Air Canada Flight #AC857
TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2012 /CNW/ - A wave of Canadian Paralympic athletes competing in London for the 2012 Paralympic Games will return to Canada on September 10, 2012.
Media are invited to join Canadians in welcoming them home at Toronto's Pearson Airport.
WHO: London 2012 Canadian Paralympic Athletes
WHAT: Airport Arrival, Media and Photo opportunity
WHEN: Monday, September 10, 2012 - 14:45 EST
WHERE: Toronto's Pearson Airport - Flight# AC857
WHY: Great opportunity to celebrate Canada's success at the London Paralympic Games
| Athlete Name | Hometown | Sport |
| Robert HUDSON | Moose Jaw, SK | Archery |
| Alexandre DUPONT | Bradwell, SK | Athletics |
| Curtis THOM | Mississauga, ON | Athletics |
| Keira-Lyn FRIE | Saskatoon, SK | Athletics |
| Kyle PETTEY | Campbellford, ON | Athletics |
| Josh CASSIDY | Ottawa, ON | Athletics |
| Leah ROBINSON | Mannheim, ON | Athletics |
| Rachael BURROWS | Barrie, ON | Athletics |
| Virginia MCLACHLAN - Gold | Windsor, ON | Athletics |
| Adam DUKOVICH | London , ON | Boccia |
| Benson AU | Richmond, BC | Boccia |
| Brock RICHARDSON | Brampton, ON | Boccia |
| Michael CLARK | St-Thoms,ON | Boccia |
| Tammy MCLEOD | Strathroy, ON | Boccia |
| Alexandre CLOUTIER | Québec, QC | Cycling |
| Dominique MAINGUY | Québec, QC | Cycling |
| Marie-Eve CROTEAU | Ste-Adele, QC | Cycling |
| Mark LEDO | Toronto, ON | Cycling |
| Robbi WELDON | Thunder Bay, ON | Cycling |
| Robert LABBÉ | St-Nérée-de-Bellechasse, QC | Cycling |
| Shelley GAUTIER | Niagara Falls, ON | Cycling |
| Justin KARN | Fergus, ON | Judo |
| Timothy REES | Williams Lake, BC | Judo |
| Victoria NOLAN | Toronto, ON | Rowing |
| Isaac BOUCKLEY | Port Hope, ON | Swimming |
| Michael HEATH | Woodstock, ON | Swimming |
| Rhea SCHMIDT | Winnipeg, MB | Swimming |
| Summer MORTIMER -2 Gold, Silver and Bronze | Ancaster, ON | Swimming |
| Abdi Fatah DINI | Scarborough, ON | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Bo HEDGES | Wonowon, BC | Wheelchair Basketball |
| David DUREPOS | Canterbury, NB | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Joey JOHNSON | Lorette, MB | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Katie HARNOCK | St. Jacobs, ON | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Tamara STEEVES | Mississauga, ON | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Tracey FERGUSON | Toronto, ON | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Tyler MILLER | Kitchener, ON | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Jared FUNK | Niverville, MB | Wheelchair Rugby |
| Jason CRONE | Owen Sound, ON | Wheelchair Rugby |
| Joel DEMBE | Toronto, ON | Wheelchair Tennis |
Note to Media: Interview opportunities will take place in the International Arrivals area.
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations.
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SOURCE: CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE (CPC)
For further information: For more information, please contact:
Kimberley McLachlan
Senior Coordinator, Athlete & Media Relations
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Cell: 613-883-1477
kmclachlan@paralympic.ca