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Media/Photo Advisory
June 4, 2003 |
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Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart rolls on Sunday, June 8!
Local businesses and organizations support Corporate Challenge
with nearly 1,000 participants
WHO:
| Up to 1,400 enthusiastic cyclists and walkers, plus hundreds of volunteers are ready to raise money in support of St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre. |
WHAT:
| The Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart (formerly Manulife Ride for Heart) includes 20 and 40 km courses for all ranges of cycling skills, plus two walking trails – three or five km - in RIM Park. |
WHEN:
| SUNDAY, JUNE 8
7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:20 a.m. (approx.)
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Last-minute participant registration
Opening ceremonies
Cyclists roll
Walkers begin
Post-event celebrations and award presentations |
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WHERE:
| RIM Park, near the Manulife Financial Sportsplex and Healthy Living Centre |
WHY:
| Since 2000, all donations have supported the St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre in Kitchener. This year’s fundraising goal is $175,000 to expand the programs at the cardiac centre. Beginning in 1993, this event has raised more than $1 million for heart health in Waterloo Region. |
- 30 - For more information contact:
Tom Nunn
Director, Media Relations
Manulife Financial
Tel: 519/594-8578; Fax: 519/747-6336
On June 8 only/ cellular # 580-9517 |
