Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 to host Sport Inclusion Conference

Elite athletes share their stories and challenges at one-day symposium November 8

TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015), CIBC and the City of Toronto will be co-hosting Game Changers, a one-day symposium on Saturday, November 8 at Metro Hall. The conference will feature prominent community members and local athletes, including Olympian and Pan Am medallist Marnie McBean, workshops and panel discussions highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in sport.

Game Changes will also include former Toronto Raptors Jamaal Magloire, Olympic and Pan Am hurdler Perdita Felicien and Paralympian wheelchair racer Josh Cassidy who will share their experiences of breaking existing barriers in the world of sport, and how the TORONTO 2015 Games will leave a lasting legacy throughout the region.

When:	Saturday, November 8, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:	Rotunda of Metro Hall  55 John Street, Toronto
Who:	Marnie McBean, three-time Olympic gold medallist and Pan Am medallist (rowing) Jamaal Magloire, former NBA player and Toronto Raptors community ambassador Perdita Felicien, Olympian and Pan Am medallist (athletics) Josh Cassidy, Paralympian (wheelchair racer) Saӓd Rafi, TO2015 chief executive officer Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO, Toronto Foundation
Agenda:	10:05–10:20 am	Rahul Bhardwaj  Opening remarks and keynote Introduction
	10:20–10:35 am	Jamaal Magloire Keynote speaker
	1:05–1:30 pm	TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Hopefuls panel discussion
	2:50–3:00 pm	Saӓd Rafi Remarks and keynote Introduction
	3:00–3:20 pm	Marnie McBean Keynote speaker

Athletes and other panellists will be available for media interviews on-site.

SOURCE: Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games

For further information: Teddy Katz, Director, media relations and chief spokesperson, TO2015, 416.957.2117, [e-mail]