Concordia University to award Loyola Medal to Clara Hughes

Olympic great recognized for her enduring sports career and advocacy work

MONTREAL, March 20, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - On March 27, Concordia University will present the 2014 Loyola Medal, one of its highest honours, to Clara Hughes, O.C, O.M., at a special ceremony. Hughes is a six-time Olympic medalist in cycling and speed skating and the only athlete in Olympic history to win multiple medals in both the Summer and Winter Games. She is also known for her role as the national spokesperson for the Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative.

Hughes continues to be an inspiration for young people involved in sports through the programs she supports. She also spends much of her time speaking openly about struggling with mental illness and, as the spokesperson for Bell Let's Talk, encourages Canadians to join her in the conversation to help end the stigma of mental illness.

Hughes joins a distinguished group of past recipients that includes Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar (2009), Senator and LtGen Roméo Dallaire (ret) (2006), the late Oscar Peterson (1997), and the late Governor General of Canada, Georges P. Vanier (1963).

What:	2014 Loyola Medal presentation to Clara Hughes
When:	Thursday, March 27, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where:	Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre,
	Concordia University
	7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal.

Please note: Access to the luncheon is by invitation only but journalists and photographers wishing to attend or arrange an interview with Hughes should contact: [email protected]

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SOURCE: Concordia University

Fiona Downey, Media Relations Advisor, Concordia University, Tel.: [phone] ext. 2518, Cell: 514-518-3336, Twitter: @fiodow