TORONTO, May 20 /CNW/ - Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 8:00am, Scotiabank
Branch, 3585 Mcnicoll Ave., Toronto, (Markham Rd - Mcnicoll Ave.) Join the
second annual Scotiabank Tour de Toronto North, a 250-kilometer bicycle
expedition to Orillia, Ontario. The team is expected to arrive home on
Thursday, May 22, at approximately 5pm. Same location.
The 15 Scotiabank Managers are riding to raise awareness of individuals
with facial disfigurements. Veteran cyclist, affected adult and member of
AboutFace, Randy Pielsticker will be biking with the team.
"This is an incredible opportunity for our bank employees and their
colleagues to build team spirit, have fun and raise funds for a very important
cause in our community," said Sue Nichol, Scotiabank District Vice-President,
Toronto North. "We are putting the wheels in motion to help AboutFace and Camp
Trailblazers as they provide a safe and accessible environment for our youth."
The Scotiabank Tour de Toronto North will help raise awareness and funds
for Camp Trailblazers, a unique program for youth ages 10-17 with facial
disfigurements. Camp Trailblazers is hosted by AboutFace, a charitable
organization dedicated to promoting the abilities of individuals with facial
disfigurements; introducing positive role models; and demonstrating that
anything is possible when driven by passion. At Camp Trailblazers, kids get to
meet and work with inspiring role models like Randy who also has birthmark
covering a portion of his face.
"Scotiabank's team is made up of bankers and community leaders who want
to make a difference," says Anna Pileggi, AboutFace Executive Director. "Our
kids have so much potential. All they need is some encouragement and support.
At Camp Trailblazers, we challenge youth to strive for more and help them
recognize their value. Scotiabank is working with AboutFace to build the self
esteem and confidence in kids with facial disfigurements so that they can
achieve their full potential," says Pileggi. This year AboutFace will host 4
camps across Canada.
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live
and work, both in Canada and abroad. Recognized as a leader internationally
and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic
activities, in 2007 the Bank provided more than $43 million in sponsorships
and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas
of healthcare, education and social services and arts and culture. Visit us at
www.scotiabank.com.
To sponsor a child to Camp Trailblazers, make a donation online at
www.aboutface.ca, click on Give Now. Or call 1-800-665-FACE x21
For further information: Anna Pileggi, C: (416) 897-6058
