MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 24, 2012 /CNW/ -
| WHAT: | A festive Christmas party with children, live animals and a five-piece Celtic band playing holiday favourites. |
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| A presentation to grade-five student Madeleine Carmichael by World Vision Canada President, Dave Toycen, for her contribution in helping children overseas. This was done through a project created by her dad and uncle which supports World Vision Gifts. |
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Monday, December 24, 2012 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. 1 World Drive, Mississauga (off Hurontario, just north of the 401) |
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Children in attendance will have guardian-signed release forms.
INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:
- Molly Finlay, World Vision Gifts spokesperson, on the most needed gifts which Canadians can easily give at the last minute.
- Rob Carmichael, president & CEO of Whitecap Canada Inc., on a unique opportunity his company coordinates each year that engages Canadian students to help others around the globe through World Vision.
- David Carmichael, president & CEO of Easylease Corporation, on partnering with brother Rob in this project.
- Madeline Carmichael (David's daughter) - Grade-five student at Northlea Elementary & Middle School on how World Vision Gift cards help change lives.
World Vision is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
SOURCE: World Vision Canada
CONTACTS
Genevieve Barber, 905-565-6200 ext. 2176, [email protected]
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