Media Advisory - Dwayne De Rosario and Jamaal Magloire to help celebrate opening of East Scarborough Storefront tomorrow

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2014 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	Toronto FC player Dwayne De Rosario and Toronto Raptors alumnus Jamaal Magloire will join East Scarborough Storefront, and Toronto Community Foundation on Wednesday, August 20 to celebrate the launch of the first multisport court developed through a partnership between Canadian Tire Jumpstart and the MLSE Foundation. The celebration will also include a community barbeque and sports clinics for local youth hosted by Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC development coaches.
	Together with Jumpstart, the MLSE Foundation funded the court's resurfacing, painting and the installation of retaining walls and sports nets. This newly refurbished court will now give over 300 local youth the opportunity to play soccer, basketball and hockey in a safe space.
WHO:	Dwayne De Rosario, Toronto FC player
	Jamaal Magloire, Toronto Raptors alumnus
	Michael Bartlett, Executive Director, MLSE Foundation
	Anne Gloger, Director, East Scarborough Storefront
	Rahul K. Bhardwaj, President & CEO, Toronto Community Foundation
	Landon French, Vice President, Community Relations; Executive Director, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
	Over 400 local East Scarborough residents & youth
	Toronto Raptors basketball development coaches
	Toronto FC soccer development coaches
	Interview and Photo opportunities available
WHEN:	Wednesday, August 20, 2014
	4 p.m. – Formal Remarks
	4:40 p.m. – Ribbon cutting ceremony
	4:45 p.m. – Interview and photo opportunities
	4:50 – 6 p.m. – Basketball and soccer clinic with local youth
WHERE:	4040 Lawrence Avenue East
	Toronto, ON
	M1E 2R5

SOURCE: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.

Media Contacts: Akasha Di Tomasso, MLSE, [email protected], 416-815-5924; Candice Bruton, Canadian Tire Corporation, 416-520-3184