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Making a difference: thousands lace up in Toronto for youth mental health
TORONTO, September 14, 2018 - Over 8,500 supporters will be taking part in the 6th annual RBC Race for the Kids Toronto on Saturday, September 15 at Mel Lastman Square. Participants will be walking or running to raise funds in support of Sunnybrook’s Family Navigation Project, a unique program that helps youth struggling with mental health and/or addiction by partnering them with professionals that guide them to the specialized care they need.
WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2018
7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Please note updated times
WHERE: Mel Lastman Square
5100 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
Photo/interview opportunities include:
Time |
What |
Who |
8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. *Note updated times |
Photo Op: 5 km start |
|
9:00 a.m. |
Photo Op: |
5,000 participants at the 5km starting line |
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Photo Op: |
RBC executives, RBC Olympians and Sunnybrook senior leadership handing out medals at the finish line |
9:45 a.m. |
Photo Op: |
RBC Olympians engaging with race participants @RBC Training Ground |
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For additional information or to confirm attendance/interviews, please contact:
Jennifer Palisoc, Communications Advisor, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
416-480-4040 (416-671-9147 on event day), jennifer.palisoc@sunnybrook.ca
Ranjit Dhatt, Pomp & Circumstance
647-890-2445, Ranjit@pomppr.com
Michelle Yao, Senior Manager, Brand Communications, RBC
647-618-3792, Michelle.yao@rbc.com