THE SALVATION ARMY FIGHTS POVERTY - ONE STEP AT A TIME
TORONTO, Dec. 1 /CNW/ - Join The Salvation Army on Saturday, December 4th - 10:00 am at 1132 Leslie St., Toronto (Wilket Creek Park and Sunnybrook Park) and help us reach our goal of Dignity for All. Runners will enjoy one of the last races of the season with a frosty 5km family fun run as well as a 1km elf walk.
"The Salvation Army Santa Shuffle is a fun and interactive way for individuals to get involved and raise funds for The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign.", said Captain John Murray, spokesperson for The Salvation Army. "All the runners and walkers who are taking part are helping The Salvation Army restore hope and dignity to women and children in crisis, feed and provide shelter for the homeless and help make Christmas a possibility for those in need."
On December 4 in 37 cities from Victoria to St. John's, runners will run or walk in The Salvation Army Santa Shuffle, presented by All Weather Windows. Close to 10,000 participants from coast-to-coast raised over $450,000 in 2009.
Participants collect pledges for this event, with proceeds going to help vulnerable children and families in our community. Please join The Salvation Army on December 4, and help make a difference in someone's life, one step at a time.
For more information on The Salvation Army, or to register for the 2010 Santa Shuffle, visit santashuffle.com.
About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, providing shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.
News releases, articles and updated information can be found at SalvationArmy.ca
For further information:
Media Contact:
Captain John P. Murray, APR
Divisional Secretary for Public Relations and Development
c) 416-998-0117
Neil W. Leduke
Director of Communications
c) 416-578-7998
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