/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K & 5K to Conquer Prostate Cancer Hits High Park April 6th/

35^th Annual Run will benefit research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

TORONTO, April 4, 2013 /CNW/ - Raising close to $2 million over the past seven years for The Princess Margaret, Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K & 5K to Conquer Prostate Cancer aims to add another $300,000 to that total on Saturday, April 6^th in High Park.

As Toronto's oldest, continuously-held race, the 35th annual event is steeped in tradition and features the world's great distance runners. It's a great day for families to cheer-on loved ones and see our youngest philanthropists experience the newly-organized Kids' Run as well.

When:	Saturday, April 6^th                         10:00 a.m. - 8K Run starts - SOLD OUT 11:15 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk starts 11:45 a.m. - Kids' Run 11:50 a.m. - Awards Ceremony
Where:	High Park, entrance at Bloor Street and High Park Avenue
Who:	Conrad Frejlich, Executive Vice President, CFO, Harry Rosen Inc. Councillors Sarah Doucette and Mike Layton Paul Alofs, President & CEO, The PMCF 5,000 runners and walkers  Bands, entertainers, volunteers and other surprise guests
Why:	Prostate cancer is the most common cancer threat to Canadian men. One in seven men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.  Over 90% of prostate cancer cases are curable if detected and treated in their earliest stages, so men over the age of 45 are urged to speak to their doctors about testing.

For more information, to register, or set-up fundraising, please visit www.HarrysSpringRunoff.ca.

SOURCE: Harry Rosen Inc.

Tim Gallant
PR Manager, Harry Rosen Inc.
Office: 416-935-9224  Mobile: [phone]
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