Media Alert: Toronto First Responders and Mayor John Tory Raise Awareness for Men's Health to Safely Kick-off 14th Annual Movember in Canada

TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - November 1st marks the beginning of the 14th annual Movember campaign in Canada, where Canadians from coast to coast will Grow, Move or Host to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

To kick-off this year's efforts, Toronto Fire Services and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services will bring their Movember themed fire trucks together to officially commence The Great Canadian Fire Challenge, where firefighters across the country come together (virtually) to raise funds and awareness for men's health. Last year, more than 1,500 firefighters on 200 teams, representing every province and territory in Canada, raised nearly $450,000 to stop men dying too young.  For more information or to join the Movember movement, please visit Movember.com.

WHAT: Toronto Fire Services & Brampton Fire & Emergency Services - Movember themed fire trucks at the historic Fire Hall at the CNE

WHEN: MONDAY, MOVEMBER 2ND, 2020

• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Please note - we will be adhering to public health guidelines and practicing social distancing. All interviews will be outside and organized on arrival, unless scheduled in advance for a time slot (encouraged).

WHERE: Toronto Fire Station 346 at CNE
90 Quebec St., Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY:

• Face-off of Toronto & Brampton fire trucks
• Small group of firefighters from each firehall (Note: public health guidelines and social distancing will be practiced)
• John Tory, Mayor of Toronto, will be onsite to help kick-off Movember and commence The Great Canadian Fire Challenge kick-off (available from 11-11:30 a.m. )

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

• Todd Minerson & Shane DeMerchant, Movember Canada – to speak to what Movember is, the causes Movember supports and how Torontonians can get involved
• Local first responder team members that are willing to share their stories of why they participate in Movember, and the importance of men's health

About Movember:
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The charity raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement, helping fund over 1,250 projects around the world. In addition to tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember is working to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives. The charity's vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men's health. To donate or learn more, please visit Movember.com.

SOURCE Movember Canada

Jill MacCannell, Fresh Public Relations, [email protected], 902.471.7080