TORONTO
,
Nov. 4
/CNW/ - The
Cardinal Ambrozic Houses
of Providence will host a Kilimanjaro/Africa-themed event to launch the Hodgson family's upcoming climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. The climb has raised
$1 million
for the Endowment Fund in support of the Houses of Providence, a 288-bed, long-term care home that is part of Providence Healthcare. African music, a makeshift base camp, and special presentations will help kick things off.
Chris Hodgson
is Group Head of Canadian Banking with Scotiabank Group and Chair of the Providence Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors. He and members of his family plan to climb Kilimanjaro next month, and the event with residents in the 'Houses' has been planned to wish the family 'safe journey' on their trip.
Hodgson has already raised
$500,000
for Providence, and Scotiabank has matched the amount.
The Hodgsons leave
December 19
and, along with their guides, will set up base camp at an altitude of 5,500 feet. Over five days they will climb to almost 20,000 feet and experience temperatures of 20 below. They plan to hit the summit on
December 28
.
What: Kickoff for the Hodgson family climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in
Tanzania
When: Thursday, November 5, 2009
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence (follow the orange
'Houses' signs to the entrance) Great Room
Providence Healthcare
3276 St. Clair Avenue East
(north west corner of Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East)
Toronto, ON M1L 1W1
RSVP: Beth Johnson, Director, Communications
416-285-3666 ext. 4042 or Cell. 416-553-2344
For further information: RSVP: Beth Johnson, Director, Communications, (416) 285-3666 ext. 4042 or Cell. (416) 553-2344
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